AS 4736 Commercial Composting

Australian Standard for biodegradable plastics suitable for commercial composting. Products certified to this standard will break down in industrial composting facilities.
 

Biodegrades within 180 days in commercial composting conditions

 

Tested at temperatures between 55-60°C

 

No toxic residues or heavy metals

 

Meets European standard EN 13432

AS 5810 Home Composting

Australian Standard for biodegradable plastics suitable for home composting. Our home-compostable range breaks down in backyard compost bins.
 

Biodegrades within 12 months in home composting conditions

 

Tested at ambient temperatures (20-30°C)

 

Safe for backyard composting without specialist equipment

 

Exceeds European standard EN 14995

Seedling Logo Certification

The Seedling logo is a registered trademark owned by European Bioplastics, indicating that a product is certified compostable according to European standard EN 13432.

Look for the Seedling logo on BioPak products to ensure they meet the highest standards for industrial composting.

 

Independently verified by accredited certification bodies

 

Recognized globally across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand

 

Annual testing ensures ongoing compliance

Why Certification Matters

Third-Party Verification

Independent labs test products to ensure they meet strict biodegradability, disintegration, and ecotoxicity requirements.

Avoid Greenwashing

Certifications prevent misleading claims. Products without certification may not actually compost in real-world conditions.

Facility Acceptance

Commercial composters require certified products. Without certification, packaging may be rejected and sent to landfill.

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