Most people today understand more about biodegradable than compostable, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. In fact, a product that is said to be 100 percent compostable is not necessarily biodegradable in the traditional sense.

Composting is a form of waste disposal in which organic waste such as food degrades naturally under oxygen and microbe-rich conditions. There are industrial composting facilities and composting systems for the home. It is these facilities or systems where compostable packaging should be disposed of. Compostable packages are produced from raw materials, such as corn starch, that naturally decompose in environments rich in microbes and oxygen, just like organic waste. The benefit is that the packaging not only doesn't end up in the landfill, but can also help fertilize plants and foliage when composted. This is a real step towards sustainable packaging.

However, there is an important point to be understood. Just because something is labeled as compostable does not mean that the material is compostable. There are different compostability standards for compostable packaging, and understanding the differences between them helps predict the conditions required for them to decompose and how long it will take.

When a crop is compostable, this means it can break down and release valuable nutrients into the soil so new plants can grow. However, for this to happen, these compostable products must be in the right environment and in the right conditions. There are two primary situations where compostable materials can deteriorate: in a home compost bin or in an industrial facility.

Home compostable packaging means that materials can be placed in a home compost bin to decompose into nutrient-rich soil over a period of time. All packaging materials must be perishable, including printing ink.

Industrial compostable packaging means that the packaging can only decompose in an industrial composting facility. This is because the product needs high temperatures between 55-60 degrees for decomposition. There are several different industrial compostable methods: in-line composting, aerated static pile composting, or in-container composting.

For compostable packaging, for example, there are two standards in Australia: AS 4736 and AS 5810.

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