[USCC] How to deal with partially biodegradable waste?

[Steve Mojo]

Ian
What you are essentially saying is that 50 to 80% of your materials will 
need to be screened out by the composters, adding to their costs.

I suggest that you focus on using products that meet ASTM D6400 and D6868, 
which identify truly compostable plastics and coated paper products. These 
materials are being successfully used in major food scrap diversion efforts 
in the US and Canada. These materials disintegrate quickly and biodegrade 
safely in professionally managed composting facilities and not leave 
persistent plastic residues.

Also, I suggest that you check the California labeling laws (PRC 42355 & PRC 
42359) which govern the use of the terms "biodegradable", "compostable" and 
"degradable" on plastic products. Unless your products meet ASTM D6400 or 
D6868, you can not legally market your products in CA using one of the above 
phrases.

Regards
Steve Mojo
BPI Executive Director
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "lan mond" <lan.mond at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 11:07 AM
Subject: [USCC] How to deal with partially biodegradable waste?


> Hi everyone,
>
>  We are a dealer of bags and foodservice containers. Now we have some new 
> products made from plastic and cornstarch(from 20% to 50%) mix. What 
> should we suggest our customers deal with them after usage?
>
>  Thanks a lot.
>
>
>  Regards.
>  Sincerely Yours,
>
>  Lan Mond
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