Has compostable packaging gone mainstream?

If you are an Internet enthusiast, you may have noticed on the Internet there are more and more popular science and discussion articles about composting and home composting. Composting your household waste seems to be gradually becoming a trend, and The topic of compostable packaging is also being mentioned more and more in these topics about composting. It seems that compostable packaging is becoming popular.

So, has compostable packaging gone mainstream?

Before answering this question, we need to know what compostable packaging is, and what is the difference between it and traditional packaging, and then combine some data to see if the market and demand for this packaging have been growing, and then we can go back to Come on this topic.

Of course, compostable packaging includes plastic film and plastic bags, but it is by no means only plastic, cardboard, wood, and metal. These materials are also commonly used in the packaging industry. Of course, cardboard, wood, and metal are all easy to recycle. , they can be said to be naturally degradable materials, we are here to discuss what kind of paper packaging is environmentally friendly and cheap.

Bagasse pulp molded packaging

● 100% tree and plastic free and made from sustainable resources 

● 100% made of plant biomass such as bagasse and bamboo pulp

● 100% renewable and recycled resources from and back to nature

● Biodegradable and compostable in both home and commercial facilities - healthy, non-toxic, non-hazardous, and hygienic. All of our products are green, compostable, disposable, and environmentally friendly. Our products can be 100% degradable within 90-100 days under natural conditions. Also suitable for landfills.

● Compost Certification -DIN CERTCO (DIN EN13432:2000 and ASTM D 6400:2019)

GREENOLIVE specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of compostable packaging products with a wide range of consumer packaged goods (consumer electronics, health, beauty, etc.) and e-commerce applications. To do this, we use only the best techniques, tactics, and technical designs to deliver the best results, maximum consistency, and the most reliable packaging for commercial purposes. All products are manufactured to the strictest industry requirements and safety standards. We hold composting certifications: DIN CERTCO (DIN EN 13432:2000 and ASTM D 6400:2019).

BPI has a database of certified compostable products, so anyone can easily check the authenticity of products advertised as compostable. To make compostable products easy to identify, BPI has also created compostable labels. The label is designed to be recognizable and can be placed on products, packaging materials, and sales literature.

Compared with the consumer side, such a strict definition is helpful to the packaging industry. It can reverse the public's impression of the packaging industry in the past. In consumer scenarios, such as fresh agricultural products, sugar cane, grains, coffee beans, Bags for hot snacks, or even zip lock bags for everyday storage. If you see the BPI compostable label, you can rest assured knowing this packaging is BPI certified as 100% compostable. If the packaging is certified "compostable" by BPI, it is guaranteed to disintegrate within a maximum of 180 days under composting conditions. By providing certified compostable alternatives to non-recyclable conventional packaging materials, a new plastic packaging recycling solution has been proposed that could revolutionize the flexible packaging industry, which is essential for the transition from a circular economy of plastics to a more sustainable one. A sustainable future is critical.

As countries increase their crackdown on traditional disposable plastic products, the market size of biodegradable plastics and compostable pulp molded packaging will further expand. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, it is expected that the prices of bulk energy such as oil and natural gas will be further pushed up. High, which is a major plus for compostable pulp molded packaging. In addition, with the frequent occurrence of extreme climates in the world this year, countries will pay more attention to environmental protection, which is good news for environmentally friendly compostable pulp molded packaging.

Therefore, we cannot be sure that compostable packaging has become the mainstream at present, but with the development and progress of the times, compostable packaging will inevitably become the mainstream.