Papstar Pure Paper Compost Bags 60 L 85 cm x 55 cm x 23 cm, 2-Ply

Standards and labels

• EN 13432:2000

  Packaging and bioplastic products with the EN 13432:2000 rating are tested for their ability to biodegrade and disintegrate fully in industrial composting, including checks for heavy metals and their effect on compost quality. This ensures the products will break down without harming the environment, helping you make responsible disposal choices.

  Test results

  Compostability Passed

  This product is certified to break down in an industrial composting facility. It will disintegrate into small pieces within 12 weeks and biodegrade into natural elements like water and carbon dioxide within six months, without harming the compost.

• Seedling symbol

  Seedling symbol is a logo used to indicate that a product is made from certified sustainable wood. It means that the wood used to make the product comes from responsibly managed forests, where trees are replanted after they are cut down. To use the Seedling symbol, companies must prove that the wood used in their products comes from certified sustainable forests. The Seedling symbol is governed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) which is an independent organization that sets standards for responsible forest management. Products with the seedling symbol meets the requirements set by FSC for responsible forest management and it is recognized in Europe.

• OK Compost

  OK Compost is a certification program that verifies the biodegradability and compostability of products in industrial conditions. It is awarded by TUV Austria, an independent testing and certification organization. The program verifies that a product will break down into natural substances and not leave behind harmful residue in industrial composting facilities. Products that meet the requirements and pass the testing can use the OK Compost label on their packaging to show that they are biodegradable and compostable in industrial conditions. To be able to use the OK Compost label, a product must meet certain requirements set by TUV Austria, such as passing specific biodegradability and compostability tests in industrial conditions and not leaving behind harmful residue.