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bpi certified compostable get certified become a member bpi certified why bpi before you start certification new certification recertification modification bpi compostability certification schemes certification docs certification faq sublicensing sublicense sublicense faq using the bpi mark fees timeline find certified products fluorinated chemicals regulated metals and fluorine bpi approved labs what we do compostability certification advocacy roadmap infrastructure field validation contamination mitigation organic agriculture policy guiding principles us policy canada policy composters bpi s investment in scaling compost infrastructure overs testing member become a member committees membership faq member login learn biodegradable vs compostable composting organics in landfills reduce reuse recycle labeling reports field validation composter workshop deq documents how to compost certified compostable products at home about bpi staff board of directors careers open positions what s happening now faq annual reports sponsorships events 2026 bpi summit past events 2025 bpi summit 2024 bpi summit bpi 2026 sacramento legislative day webinars blog north america s leading authority on compostable products packaging bpi helps keep food scraps yard trimmings and the compostable packaging associated with them out of landfills by creating and maintaining composter confidence in the bpi certified products they choose to accept why bpi search for certified compostable products show results by product company mission bpi champions a transition to the circular bioeconomy by collaboratively advancing policy standards research and the systematic science based verification of claims for compostability and biomaterials three primary objectives will carry bpi s work forward the organization bpi is the leading authority on compostable products and packaging in north america all products certified by bpi meet astm standards for compostability are subject to eligibility criteria around the connection to food scraps and yard trimmings meet limits for total fluorine pfas and must display the bpi certification mark bpi s certification program operates in conjunction with education and advocacy efforts designed to help keep food scraps and other organics out of landfills bpi is organized as a member based nonprofit association is governed by a board of directors and is operated by a dedicated staff working in home offices across the united states bpi certification for over 20 years the bpi certification mark has been the defining symbol of compostability for audiences across the value chain the bpi certification program is a third party verification of astm standards for compostable products in north america and the starting point for every company wishing to make compostability claims on products and packaging get certified membership bpi offers different membership categories to companies and organizations with a sincere interest in promoting the use of compostable products and materials throughout the world there are multiple options for companies certifying products with bpi as well as opportunities for companies not yet certifying or working in another sector of the organics diversion movement become a member advocacy while certification is the natural starting point for what bpi does it is far from the end point with broader composter acceptance of bpi certified items and higher overall diversion from landfill rates as the goals bpi s advocacy work is a crucial complement to the verification of standards that happens on the certification side of the organization learn more biodegradable vs compostable the term biodegradable is accurate when used in technical contexts but is highly problematic and even illegal to use in sales and marketing language for single use products including those certified and marketed as compostable learn more what s happening now stay up to date on all things bpi and the compostable industry by following us on social media and reviewing a selection of news stories and press releases have a question or comment feel free to send us an email learn more bpi certified why bpi before you start certification sublicensing using the bpi mark fees timeline find certified products fluorinated chemicals regulated metals and fluorine bpi approved labs what we do compostability certification advocacy policy composters member become a member committees membership faq member login learn biodegradable vs compostable composting organics in landfills reduce reuse recycle labeling reports documents how to compost certified compostable products at home about bpi staff board of directors careers what s happening now faq annual reports sponsorships events 2026 bpi summit past events webinars 2026 bpi is a science driven organization that supports a shift to the circular economy by promoting the production use and appropriate end of lives for materials and products that are designed to fully biodegrade in specific biologically active environments