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2026-04-29
Lifecycle Cost Optimization – Lower TCO for Compostable Packaging
Why Upfront Price Doesn’t Tell the Full Story For years, the packaging industry has accepted a simple equation: biodegradable plastic costs more than conventional plastic. That equation, however, is
2026-04-17
PPWR Compliance 2026: EN13432, ASTM D6400 & EPR Guide
The era of voluntary green claims is over. 2026 marks the year when compostable packaging compliance becomes a legal and commercial necessity – not an option. Introduction: The Compliance Tipping Po
2026-04-11
How to Avoid Greenwashing
When a Climate Advocate Sounds the Alarm Al Gore knows what genuine climate action looks like. That’s precisely why his warning about greenwashing carries such weight. In a 2021 interview with Fort
2025-12-05
What is EN 13432 certification? What are its characteristics?
Against the backdrop of a global green transition, the standardization and certification of compostable packaging has become crucial for the healthy development of the industry. EN 13432, as a widely
2025-11-19
What is BPI certification? What are the BPI standards?
I. What is BPI? Why is BPI certification so important? BPI is North America's leading third-party verification body for ASTM standards in compostable products. It primarily promotes truly composta
2025-09-19
EN13432 vs ASTM D6400: In-depth Comparison of International Compostable Certification Standards
Why are certification standards so important? The global compostable plastics market is expected to reach $8.2 billion by 2024, but it’s alarming that more than 35% of products labeled as “compost
2025-09-18
Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Report 2024: Key Analysis for Substitution Rate to Cross 25
2024 will be a key turning point in the development of biodegradable plastics. According to the latest market research data, the global biodegradable plastics market size is expected to reach 15.6 bi