EN 13432 Explained for Exporters: EU Compostable Packaging Standard
What Is EN 13432? EN 13432, formally titled “Packaging: Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation,” is the definitive harmonised European standard for compostable packaging. It is the legal baseline in the EU for
The Investment Case for Circular Materials Manufacturing as the Next Climate Infrastructure Category
The next major climate infrastructure category is circular materials manufacturing — and it is significantly underfunded. The energy transition has, by now, attracted serious institutional capital. Global energy transition investment hit a record $2.3 trillion
What Is the Point of Industrial Compostable Packaging If the Infrastructure Doesn’t Exist Yet?
As researchers working on industrial compostable packaging in India, we hear a version of this question regularly: if there are no industrial composting facilities to process these products, what exactly is the environmental benefit? Firstly,
PLA vs PBAT For Compostable Bags: A Comparison
Quick Answer: PLA vs PBAT for Compostable Bags For compostable bags, neither PLA nor PBAT works well alone in real production. PLA is too brittle for flexible films, while PBAT is too soft to hold
Global Single-Use Plastic Bans in 2026: The Complete Country-by-Country Tracker
Let’s begin with a clarification. A single-use plastic ban sounds simple. But in law, it can mean three different things. A ban means a product cannot be made, stocked, sold, or used. India’s 2022 rule,
How to Choose the Right Compostable Resin for Your Bioplastics Application
Most buyers start with the wrong question. They ask, “Is this resin compostable?” The better question is, “Will this resin actually work for my application?” That difference matters because even within one company’s portfolio, compostable
Bioplastic Packaging in India: Best Examples and Latest Trends
India’s packaging industry is growing fast. E-commerce is expanding. Food delivery is expanding. Processed foods, retail, and pharma are all expanding. But the packaging that supports this growth is creating a bigger waste problem at
What Are Drop-In Bioplastics? Examples and Applications
“Bioplastics” is one of the most misunderstood terms in sustainability today. I’ve seen clients assume that anything bio-based will automatically break down. Others believe switching to bioplastics will mean rebuilding their entire production setup. Both
The Future of Bioplastics: Trends, Pros & Cons For 2026
Most materials stay invisible until the system around them starts pushing back. That is where plastics stand in India today. India generates over 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. A significant chunk of
Biodegradable vs. Compostable Plastics: What’s the Difference?
Imagine: You walk into a meeting with a supplier and ask for “biodegradable packaging.” The supplier nods, the bags arrive, and everyone moves on. Then, three months later, an EU or US buyer flags the
