Plastic-free packaging meets Australian Home Compost standard
CKF, Inc. has expanded its international accreditations for responsible end of life disposal of packaging by meeting the Australian Home Compostability standard, AS 5810 (2010) for the Earthcycle™ line of produce packaging.
The packaging was tested by the recognized and accredited third-party lab, OWS N.V and met the stringent guidelines, including 90 percent biodegradation and no toxic effect on compost. CKF is now applying for the Australian seedling logo for its customers to display on retail packaging.
Obtaining the certification is critical for the expansion of Earthcycle packaging in the region, including for one of CKF’s clients, Fresh Berry Co Pty Ltd. “Proof that Earthcycle meets Australian standards for home composability sets us apart—not only do we have a package that is 90 percent less plastic for our berries and tomatoes, but we now have a package that meets stringent retailer requirements for certifications,” says John Pettinella, product development director at Fresh Berry Co. “We introduced the CKF product to the Australian market three years ago with the knowledge that CKF would support our initiatives and meet the requirements specific to Australia. We can now provide further support to retail customers with our fresh produce presented in a package their consumers can either home compost directly or recycle.”