For example — using plastic bags that biodegrade in compost makes the handling of organic waste more hygienic and convenient. And helps make composting clean, safe and efficient. Easier, more sanitary food and yard waste recycling increases diversion rates, saving dwindling landfill space. And that makes composters an even more crucial part of our journey to zero waste. Plastic bags that biodegrade in compost. Because at BASF — we create chemistry.

From that chemistry we created ecoflex® and ecovio®, products to enable a healthier environment. In addition to information on these innovative products, basic principles are addressed such as the difference between biodegradability and compostability as well as defining terms like bio-based and renewable materials.

Bioplastics trial, North America: Follows a trial conducted in Kingston, ON testing the performance of BASF's certified compostable bioplastics and Oxo-degradables. Includes commentary from George Scott (Scott Environmental Group, President & CEO), Susan Antler (Compost Council of Canada, Executive Director), and Laurent Tainturier (BASF Canada, President). << Click to view video

ecoflex Podcast Biodegradable plastics can offer a suitable alternative to traditional plastics in some non-durable applications. We explain how. >> Click to view podcast

Bioplastics 101 Presentation An overview of standards for bioplastics, organics recycling and the BASF contributions. >> Click to Download PDF

Bioplastics trial: Europe Documents a European trial on composting to compare the degradability performance of various plastic compostable products. This film follows the process of biowaste conversion to compost, and the outlines the manufacturing process of ecovio, BASF's Biodegradable plastic solution. << Click to view video