1. “The future of compostables in packaging”
BBIA Conference
“The future of compostables in packaging”
BASF certified compostable and soil-biodegradable products in a circular economy
Celmira Susana Sousa
Global Market Development Biopolymers
London, 19 June 2019

2. ecovio® - applications and solutions
Organic waste bags
F&V bags /
shopping bags
Agricultural film
Flexible packaging
Rigid packaging
Coated board
and paper
Particle foam

3. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Results
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment – Showing environmental benefit Study set-up
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Results
Contributions from Environmental Impact Categories
Customer Benefit
Transportation of 1,5 kg tomatoes from supermarket to home
&
disposal of 1.4 kg food waste
BASF ecovio®
no bag
paper
virgin PE 50 µm
virgin PE 12 µm
Independently reviewed by

4. Compostable F&V bags value
Multiple-use bags:
Food transportation
Good mechanical properties
Food storage
Provide extended shelf-life
Food waste collection
Increased organic waste collection
Higher biogas potential

5. Compostability has an environmental benefit in specific applications!
This is reflected in European legislation for e.g. bags.
Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (EN13432)
Mandatory bio based content: 40% in 2018; 50% in 2020; 60% in 2021
Italy
From 2020: Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (EN13432)
Spain
Legislation draft for 2020: Mandatory compostability for very light bags
Bio based content
Austria
Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (home compostability)
Mandatory bio based content: 40% in 2018, 50% in 2020, 60% in 2025
France
Walloon: Mandatory compostability for light and very light bags (home compostability)
Mandatory bio based content: 40%
Belgium
For packaging and bags, the UK & European standard BS EN13432
OK Home Compost UK