PLA / PBAT and recycled LDPE bags — custom printed. Compostability depends on the certified grade, not the material name.
From PLA/PBAT to recycled LDPE — choose the material and disposal route your market requires. Compostability is certified per finished article; ask for the certificate covering film, ink and adhesive.
Plant-based PLA compound for industrial composting. Certification to EN 13432 depends on the finished structure. Clear transparency and good print surface.
PBAT blend bags with good flexibility and tear resistance, intended for industrial composting. Ask for the certificate covering the finished structure before making a degradation claim.
Post-consumer recycled content bags — 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100% rLDPE. Same print quality as virgin LDPE.
Hybrid bags: kraft paper body with PLA window. Popular for organic tea, coffee and natural product brands. Compostability depends on the certified structure and liner.
Water-soluble PVA film for unit-dose and protective applications. Environmental suitability depends on your market’s wastewater and compostability rules — confirm before specifying.
Plant-based PLA/PBAT for industrial composting; certification per finished article.
Materials for industrial composting; certification per finished article.
Home-composting grades only where certified (NF T51-800 / OK Compost HOME) — confirm per structure.
Options using post-consumer recycled LDPE available on request.
The two words are not interchangeable, and EU enforcement is tightening. Here is how to specify an eco-material without an unsubstantiated claim.
It only says a material can break down. “Compostable” means the finished article meets a defined standard: EN 13432 for industrial composting in the EU, ASTM D6400 in the US, ISO 17088 internationally, AS 4736 in Australia, or NF T51-800 / OK Compost HOME for home composting.
A certificate must cover the finished bag, including ink, adhesive and any window or valve. Certificates are product-specific and renewed; check the certifier’s database before printing “compostable” on pack.
From 12 February 2028, mandatory compostability applies to tea and coffee bags, single-serve units and sticky labels on fruit and vegetables; Member States may also require lightweight/very lightweight carrier bags and beverage capsules to be compostable. Packaging required to be compostable is derogated from the Article 6(1) recyclability requirement; other compostable packaging must be designed for material recycling by 12 February 2028. Oxo-degradable plastics have been banned in the EU since July 2021 because they fragment into microplastics. Directive (EU) 2024/825 (applies 27 September 2026) bans generic environmental claims, uncertified sustainability labels and offset-based carbon-neutral claims; claims must be specific and substantiated.
PLA compounds for industrial composting, PBAT blends, recycled LDPE and paper/PLA hybrids. Tell us the target market and disposal route; we will confirm the grade and the certificate status before you specify it. If you already hold EN 13432 or ASTM D6400 certificates for a structure, send them and we will reference the certified grade.
Target market, disposal route (industrial compost, home compost or mechanical recycling), certification requirement, and barrier or shelf-life needs.
Not automatically. Bans differ by country and often specify a certification (EN 13432 in the EU, ASTM D6400 in the US) and a disposal route. Tell us the market and we will confirm the grade and evidence available; your importer should verify the current rule.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Shelf life varies by grade, gauge, ink and storage; confirm with the material supplier and test the exact structure. We ship in moisture-barrier packaging with desiccant for tropical destinations.
We will recommend the grade and thickness for your load, and share available strength data for the structure. Performance varies by blend and gauge — test the exact specification before production.
Certification is per finished product, not per material. If you need EN 13432, ASTM D6400 or ISO 17088, tell us the structure and we will confirm whether a certified grade is available. Do not print “compostable” until the certificate covers the film, ink and adhesive.
No. Oxo-degradable plastics have been banned in the EU since July 2021 because they fragment into microplastics. We offer PLA/PBAT, recycled LDPE and paper/PLA options instead.
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