compostable plastics definition

compostable plastics means plastics that are certified to meet the standards of EN 13432, EN 14995 or equivalent.
compostable plastics means plastic materials that meet the ASTM D6400 standard for
compostable plastics means plastic that undergoes degradation by biological processes during composting to yield CO2, water, inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials and does not leave visible, distinguishable or toxic residue;

Examples of compostable plastics in a sentence

  • Contractor shall demonstrate that Collection of Compostable Plastics, including the use of Compostable Plastic bags, is allowable pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Agreement.

  • Bags that meet all the specifications in ASTM Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics (D6400) compostable bags.

  • At least six (6) months prior to the commencement of the Agreement, and annually thereafter, Contractor shall provide a written notification to the City authorizing that the Facility has and will continue to have the capability to Process and recover the Compostable Plastics throughout the Term of the Agreement; and the Contractor shall not revoke this authorization at any time during the Term of the Agreement.

  • Guidance: Include only if the Collection program and Approved/Designated Organic Waste Processing Facility allow for Customers to put Compostable Plastics in the Green Containers.

  • The Collection of Compostable Plastics and SSGCOW placed in Compostable Plastic bags shall not interfere with contamination monitoring requirements described in Section 6.2 of this Agreement.


More Definitions of compostable plastics

compostable plastics means plastics that are certified to meet the standards of EN 13432, EN 14995 or equivalent and is capable of breaking down by microbial digestion to create compost.
compostable plastics or “Compostable Plastic” means plastic materials that meet the ASTM D6400 standard for compostability, or as otherwise described in 14 CCR Section 18984.1(a)(1)(A) or 18984.2(a)(1)(C).
compostable plastics means plastic materials that meet the ASTM D6400 standard for Compostability.
compostable plastics means a plastic that undergoes degradation by biological processes at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials and leaves no visually distinguishable or toxic residue. Testing according to ASTM D6400-00 criteria should be used to designate compostable plastics. “Composting” means the accelerated biological decomposition of organic matter under managed
compostable plastics means waste containing packaging or non-packaging items (or both) with a valid certificate of conformity to EN 13432 or an equivalent standard for compostable and digestible items, the certificate issued by an independent certification body capable of fully biodegrading by a biological process to create compost or digest.
compostable plastics or “Compostable Plastic” means plastic materials that meet the ASTM D6400 standard for Compostability. Compostable Plastics are a subset of Food Waste. “Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D)” includes discarded building materials, packaging, debris, and rubble resulting from construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or demolition operations on any pavements, excavation projects, houses, Commercial buildings, or other structures, excluding Excluded Waste. Construction and Demolition Debris includes rocks, soils, tree remains and other Yard Trimmings that result from land clearing or land development operations in preparation for construction. “Container(s)” mean Bins, Carts, Compactors, and Roll-Off Boxes.
compostable plastics means a plastic that undergoes degradation by biological processes at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials and leaves no visually distinguishable or toxic residue. Testing according to ASTM D6400-00 criteria should be used to designate compostable plastics.