How to Dispose of Compostable Packaging Correctly
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. Compostable packaging should be disposed of through a dedicated composting stream — a municipal composting program, an organized waste collection service, or an industrial composting facility — rather than a general landfill-bound waste bin. Disposed of correctly, it fully breaks down within its […]
Home Compostable vs Industrial Compostable: What’s the Difference?
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. Industrial compostable products require the controlled heat, moisture, and microbial conditions of a dedicated composting facility to break down — home compostable products are certified to break down in an ordinary backyard compost pile at ambient temperature. They’re tested against different standards, and […]
What Happens to Compostable Packaging in a Landfill?
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. Compostable packaging is designed and certified to break down in industrial composting conditions — not landfills, which are typically oxygen-starved and don’t provide the heat, moisture, or microbial activity composting requires. In a landfill, compostable packaging can persist for much longer than its […]
Is Compostable Packaging More Expensive Than Plastic?
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. Per-unit, certified compostable packaging can cost somewhat more than conventional plastic — but in India, this comparison is largely moot, since single-use plastic cutlery and containers have been banned since July 2022. The real cost comparison for most Indian businesses today isn’t “compostable […]
How to Switch from Plastic to Compostable Packaging (Without the Headaches)
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. Switching from plastic to compostable packaging comes down to three practical steps: auditing what you currently use, matching it to certified compostable equivalents, and testing before committing to a full bulk order. For most businesses, the transition takes weeks, not months. Step 1: […]
India’s Single-Use Plastic Ban: What Businesses Need to Know
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India.India banned the manufacture, import, sale, and use of a defined list of single-use plastic items — including plastic cutlery, plates, cups, and straws — effective July 1, 2022, under the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Businesses still using or supplying these items […]
ASTM D6400 vs EN 13432: Compostability Standards Explained
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India.ASTM D6400 (United States) and EN 13432 (Europe) are functionally equivalent compostability standards — they require the same core outcomes, just under different regional certifying bodies. Both demand at least 90% biodegradation within 6 months and disintegration into fragments smaller than 2mm within about […]
What Is CPCB Certification, and Why Does It Matter?
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. CPCB certification is the mandatory government authorization, issued by India’s Central Pollution Control Board, required to legally manufacture and sell compostable plastic products in India. Without it, a “compostable” claim has no legal or regulatory backing — it’s just a word on packaging. […]
How Long Does Compostable Packaging Take to Decompose?
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India.Certified compostable packaging typically disintegrates within about 12 weeks and fully biodegrades within 6 months under industrial composting conditions — the standard timeframe required by both India’s IS 17088 and the equivalent international standards. The exact time depends on the material and the composting […]
Compostable vs Biodegradable Packaging: What’s the Difference?
By the CompoZone team — CPCB certified compostable packaging manufacturer, Ahmedabad, India. Compostable packaging is certified to fully break down into non-toxic compost within a defined timeframe under specific conditions. Biodegradable packaging simply breaks down eventually — with no required timeframe, no defined end state, and often no testing at all. The two words get […]