Our labels are based on what the consumer can do with their packaging once they’ve finished with it. As there’s currently no collection route for compostable packaging, we don’t have a separate label for this.
It cannot be included in food waste and garden waste collections as it can’t be easily identified from non-compostable packaging, and is removed during reprocessing. Some packaging may be able to be composted at home, but only a small percentage of consumers have a home composting bin.
Information from government regarding EPR regulations indicates that compostable and biodegradable packaging will have to carry a Do Not Recycle label. OPRL are currently working on a recycling label for closed site situations.