Compostable Packaging Pouch
Our mission is to empower your brand with high-performance eco-packaging. We offer various Compostable Packaging Pouch solutions that meet your specific packaging needs while advancing global sustainability goals.
What is Compostable Pouch?
Many people confuse the terms “compostable” and “biodegradable.” While both are considered to involve recycling organic waste through naturally occurring or biological processes, they are actually different:
Compostable
“Compostable” is a general term for any product that can break down into non-toxic natural components. Because they decompose into natural components, they do not harm the environment.
Biodegradable
Decomposes materials into small amounts of organic matter through natural biological processes, but these processes are not restricted to specific conditions or timelines (it may take years or even longer). Post-decomposition may leave behind microplastics or harmful chemicals.
Compostables will break down into natural elements within a specific timeframe. Second, compostable products break down into natural elements. Biodegradables, on the other hand, take an undetermined amount of time to break down and leave behind an organic material called humus.
Compostable vs. Biodegradable
Below, TedPack lists the differences between compostable and biodegradable, you can feel it intuitively
COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING
- Must be biodegradable.
- Made of bio-based or fossil-based plastic.
- Decomposes into carbon dioxide, water, and organic matter.
- Decomposition rate meets ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 standards.
- 90% decomposition within 180 days.
- No toxic or hazardous residues are released during decomposition.
BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING
- It simply means it can be decomposed by microorganisms, but it does not specify the time, conditions, or residues.
- It is not necessarily compostable, and partial degradation may leave microplastics or harmful substances.
- There are no strict standards for decomposition rates or timelines, and degradation performance varies greatly among different materials.
- Oxo-degradable plastics (such as PE with additives) are not considered truly environmentally friendly.
Why choose
Compostable Packaging?
Choosing Compostable Pouch is not just about following environmental trends; it is a key step in building a sustainable brand. As global consumers increasingly embrace green concepts, compostable packaging is becoming an important differentiator in the competitive landscape.
Not only does it help you navigate policy changes, but it also communicates tangible environmental actions to your customers, earning their trust and attracting new ones. It is a responsible business decision for your brand, your market, and the future.
ADVANTAGES OF COMPOSTABLE
Reduce Carbon Emissions
Reduce Landfill Waste
Support the Circular Economy
Reduce Carbon Emissions
HOME(BACKYARD) vs. COMMERCIAL(INDUSTRIAL)
HOME(BACKYARD) COMPOSTING
Home compostingconverts organic waste such as food scraps and yardwaste into nutrient-rich humus using a backyard composttumbler, bin, or pile.
A home compost system requires three components: browns (carbon-rich dead branches,leaves, and twigs), greens (nitrogen-rich food scraps, coffee grounds, and grass clippings), and water. Certain items may not fully biodegrade due to the temperature limitations of home composting systems. In addition, other factors to consider include space constraints and potential pest problems. For many consumers, especially businesses like restaurants that want to compost, commercial.
COMMERCIAL(INDUSTRIAL) COMPOSTING
Anindustrial composting facility provides conditions for therapid biodegradation of many types of organicmaterial. Ideal conditions for particle size, water, air, and carbon-to-nitrogen ratios are created in amulti-stage process .
Commercial composting is the best way to converta variety of organic materials into finishedcompost. Among these are compostable food packaging, meat, dairy products, bones, cooking oils, and more.
How Does Composting Work?
Compost is the product produced by the controlled, aerobic, biological breakdown of biodegradable materials.”— Courtesy of the US Composting Council.
The finished compost, or “humus,” is a dark, nutrient-rich, earthy material that can be used to grow plants or improve soil health.
In a well-managed composting system, soil microorganisms consume the organic material. They decompose them into humus, which is rich in soil-improving and inorganic nutrients, including Potassium, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus.
Provide You with a Variety of
Compostable Packaging Pouches
Our Compostable Materials
TedPack’s compostable packaging materials are naturally biodegradable under specific conditions, reducing the burden on the environment. Not only do they meet food safety standards, but they also offer barrier properties and aesthetic appeal, providing your products with both green and efficient protection.
Transparent Materials
Transparent materials, with their recyclable and biodegradable properties, offer brands a clean and modern packaging solution. They not only clearly display the product but also reduce environmental impact, thus balancing functionality and environmental responsibility.
Metalised Matericals
This compostable alternative to aluminum foil offers excellent barrier properties, effectively protecting products from light and moisture. It's environmentally friendly and helps preserve the freshness of contents.
Krafted Matericals
Natural kraft paper, with its compostable nature and rustic appearance, is a popular choice for organic and eco-friendly brands. It not only promotes environmental awareness but also enhances the natural feel of products.
100% Compostable Accessories
TedPack’s complete set of Compostable accessories is designed to help your packaging achieve a truly comprehensive environmental upgrade.
100% Compostable Zip
Our 100% Compostable zippers are fully compatible with compostable bags, ensuring the entire bag Compostable. Manufactured from food-grade materials, these zippers comply with EU and FDA safety standards, ensuring risk-free product storage. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they also maintain excellent sealing performance, providing dual protection for food packaging.
100% Compostable Coffee Valve
TedPack’s 100% Compostable coffee valve ensures coffee stays fresh inside the packaging while achieving full compostability. The valve is certified for food safety, offering optimal storage performance while helping brands achieve their sustainable packaging goals.
TedPack's certifications
Compostable certification is important because it can distinguish packaging that looks similar to compostable packaging and demonstrates commitment to environmental protection and compliance, bringing you more reliable and secure green packaging.
Seedling
The Seedling logo is a European certification that a product is industrially compostable in accordance with European Standard EN 13432. European Bioplastics has authorized this 3rd party certification by TUV AUSTRIA. In order to ensure composability certification throughout the European market, it is usually certified in addition to OK Compost Industrial.
BPI
ASTM is not the end of the line for a product to be considered commercially compostable. If the product passes all the required tests, the results can be sent to a third party for certification. The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the United States is not only one of these third-party organizations but also a leading authority on compostable products throughout North America.
Find the Answers You Need Here
What Is the Shelf Life of Compostable Pouch?
Compostable packaging typically has a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year. However, we have customers who use TedPack compostable pouches and bags for products with a shelf life of 1 year or longer after conducting their own shelf-life tests.
TedPack compostable pouches and bags will not biodegrade on the shelf, as they require specific composting conditions for biodegradation. However, the quality of the packing will begin to deteriorate over time.
How Do I Dispose of Compostable Pouches?
The best way to dispose of compostable plastics is to take them to an industrial or commercial composting facility where they will decompose with the right mix of heat, microbes, and time. If this type of composting facility is not available in your area, yard or food waste can often be mixed with compostable bags and taken away for composting, but it is always worth checking with your local council to see if they accept compostable bags in this way. If the above composting solutions are not available in your area, the only option is to throw them in the bin.
If you want to dispose of your compostable bags at home, you can do so at your home composting site or on top of your trash can, as long as the bags or film are certified home compostable, such as Natureflex ™.
Does Using Compostable Pouches Increase Costs?
Compared to traditional plastic, the cost is slightly higher, but it helps brands comply with environmental regulations, enhance their brand image, and attract environmentally conscious consumers, ultimately leading to higher market value.
Why Can Aluminizing Powder on Film Substrates Still Be Called Biodegradable?
Biodegradability of Aluminum Coating
- Aluminum coating gradually oxidizes, forming an aluminum oxide layer in the presence of light and oxygen.
- The aluminum oxide layer can be decomposed by microorganisms under natural conditions.
- This process makes aluminum coating biodegradable from a material perspective.
Environmental Friendliness
Some film substrates with aluminum coating are made from biodegradable materials.
The use of biodegradable materials in film substrates enhances their environmental friendliness and sustainability.
Time and Specific
- Conditions The biodegradation of aluminum coating requires time and specific conditions.
- The practical application of aluminum-coated film should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
How Is Biodegradable Defined and Differentiated?
Degradable materials refer to those that can be broken down into smaller compounds or elements by biological, physical, or chemical means under natural conditions, and eventually become harmless substances in the environment. Degradable materials can include different types such as biodegradable, compostable, and so on.
Industrial composting refers to the use of professional composting equipment to break down and degrade organic waste into fertilizer and other useful materials. Industrial composting is usually carried out in factories or specialized composting plants and can be used in agriculture, horticulture, soil improvement, and other fields.
Biodegradable materials refer to those that can be decomposed into small molecules by microorganisms under natural conditions, and eventually transformed into organic matter without harming the environment. Biodegradable materials can be used to make disposable tableware, packaging materials, and other products to reduce plastic pollution.
Home composting refers to placing organic waste in an outdoor composter, using microbial decomposition and biodegradation to transform the waste into fertilizer for plant cultivation.
In general, the terms degradable, biodegradable, compostable, home composting, and industrial composting mainly differ in the ways and environments of decomposition and degradation, as well as the uses and processing methods of the final products.
How good is compostable packaging?
Compostable packaging has similar performance characteristics to standard plastics and medium barrier products. Compostable packaging generally has lower barrier and strength than the traditional technical laminations, but is a more environmentally friendly option than many other plastics on the market. It can be used as a mailer, sheet blank labels, etc.
Is compostable packaging better than recyclable?
Yes, compostable packaging is better than recyclable in almost all respects. First, most recyclable products are not actually recycled due to contamination, and in most cases recycling requires more energy than composting. Second, compostable products will decompose and return to the soil, and if the compostable packaging is ambient compostable, this process does not require industrial equipment nor added energy.