Testing specifications of ISO 17088 compostable plastics Testing

The ISO 17088 standard testing specifies procedures and requirements for the labeling  and identification of Environment friendly plastic and products that are made from plastics, also which are suitable for recovery through aerobic composting. The four following aspects while testing ISO 17088 standard:

• biodegradation;
• decomposition during composting;
• negative effects on the composting process and it’s facility;
• negative effects on the quality of the resulting compost

This testing specification is intended to establish the requirements for the labeling and identification of plastic products and materials, including packaging made from plastics, as “compostable” or “organically recycled” and “biodegradable”.

With the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution, it’s important to be aware of the different ways we can reduce our reliance on single-use plastics. 

The solution is  organic recycling

Organic recycling process of breaking down biodegradable plastic into its component parts so that it can be used as a raw material for new products.

ISO 17088 – Organic Recycling- Compostable plastics

ISO 17088 is an international standard that covers plastics made from organic materials that can be recycled and composted.

Requirements for ISO 17088:

The standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, and characterization of plastics made from organic materials that can be recycled and composted. It also provides guidance on how to recycle and compost these plastics.

Why ISO 17088?

ISO 17088- Organic Recycling- Compostable plastics

ISO 17088 Testing Plastics — Organic recycling — compostable plastics is intended to help reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste by providing a framework for the development of products that are more easily recycled and composted. This will help to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills or the environment.

The certification of ISO 17088  will give consumers confidence that these products can be recycled or composted, and will help to increase recycling and composting rates.

What is ISO 17088 Plastics?

The ISO 17088 standard defines plastics as materials consisting of organic polymers derived from natural or synthetic sources, which can be processed into finished products using various methods.

ISO17088 Classification:

 The standard classifies plastics according to their chemical structure, physical properties, and intended use. It also provides guidance on the appropriate recycling methods for each type of plastic.

Benefits of  having organic recycled product

Organic recycling is a process where organic waste is converted into useful products, such as compost, biogas, and other renewable energy sources.

There is many benefits of organic recycling, including:-

>>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

>>Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills, and improving soil health.

ISO 17088–Organic recycling  is a great way to reduce your environmental impact and help divert waste from landfills.

Key Pointers:-

The new ISO 17088 Testing Plastics — Organic recycling — compostable plastics standard of organic recycling  provides guidance on the recycling of plastics that contain organic materials.

This standard testing will help reduce environmental pollution and also increase the efficiency of plastic recycling operations. It is important to note that this standard ISO 17088 does not cover the recycling of all plastics, but only those that contain organic materials.