Abco also has a compostable range of bin liners derived from corn starch which are certified to meet the Australian Standards for both home and commercial composting. This helps to reduce reliance on petrochemicals for the production of virgin polymers used in traditional liners, and will ensure biodegradation of the compostable liners under composting conditions, reducing its long term persistence in the environment
The seedling logo clearly identifies and differentiates materials as being biodegradable under composting conditions. To be certified compostable and carry the seedling logo, suitable biopolymer materials must undergo a stringent test regime outlined by AS4736 and carried out by recognised independent accredited laboratories to the AS4736 standard.
The Home Compostable Verification logo clearly identifies and differentiates materials as being biodegradable under composting conditions. To be certified compostable and carry the Home Compostable Verification logo, suitable biopolymer materials must undergo a stringent test regime outlined by AS 5810-2010 and carried out by recognised independent accredited laboratories to the Australian Standard AS 5810-2010.