Study shows biodegradation of certified compostable food contact packaging

In France, Chaire CoPack, in partnership with AgroParisTech and the University of Montpellier, has conducted a scientific study that validates the biodegradation of certified compostable food contact packaging in industrial composting facilities. The preliminary report of this study provides conclusive evidence that certified compostable packaging is a viable sustainable solution to waste management in the food packaging industry.

The composting test used 20 tons of food- and bio-waste collected from households, along with 323 kg of assorted certified compostable packaging. In parallel, a ‘control’ compost test was conducted with no packaging added.