For further information and guidance on certified compostable and biodegradable materials, you can find useful resources provided by the following organisations and initiatives:
- REA Organics
- WRAP*
- UK Plastics Pact (UKPP)*
- Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)
- OPRL
- Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- REAL Compost Certification Scheme**
*Compostable plastic packaging guidance can be downloaded from WRAP's website here. It includes recommendations for businesses on statements to use and avoid in communications.
**A report on the number of certified compost producers who confirmed they were accepting independently certified compostable products (as of September 2022) can be found here. An updated version (as of February 2024) can be found here.