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EN 13432 sets requirements for industrially compostable packaging. Explore its testing criteria, certification logos and product scope, and discover Torise's EN 13432-certified compostable shopping bags.

Learn how to dispose of compostable bags correctly, understand home vs. industrial composting, and check local waste collection rules.

Learn how to choose compostable grocery bags for B2B purchasing. Explore material options, bag styles, custom specifications, and key considerations for wholesale buyers.

Learn what compostable bag certifications cover, how standards differ, and what buyers should check before sourcing certified compostable bags.

Bio-based and biodegradable describe two different properties of a material. Bio-based refers to the origin of its raw materials, while biodegradable refers to its ability to be broken down by microorganisms under specified conditions.

Compare conventional and PCR plastic by material origin, performance, cost, food-contact safety, and sustainability. Learn how to select the right packaging material.

Learn what biodegradable carry bags are made of. Compare PBAT, PLA and starch blends, explore common applications, and find raw materials and finished bags from Torise.

Buying compostable shopping bags? Learn how to choose bag styles, thickness, load capacity, certifications, custom printing, and specifications for wholesale orders.

Are Compostable Bags as Strong as PE Bags?In many applications, yes. Compostable films can be formulated to provide the tensile strength, flexibility, tear resistance and load capacity required for specific bag applications.

Learn the 2026 compostable biodegradable packaging key regulations, standards, certifications, and compliance requirements in the EU, US, and Australia.

Can you compost vegetable bags? Learn when compostable produce bags can be composted, why certification is not enough, and what to check before disposal.

If you are sourcing biodegradable or sustainable plastic bags, you may come across terms such as oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable, biodegradable, compostable, bio-based, and bioplastic. These terms are not interchangeable.

A common question from buyers sourcing compostable bags is: “If a bag is compostable, will it start breaking down during international shipping or while sitting on a warehouse or retail shelf?”

For B2B buyers, choosing the right compostable zip lock bag therefore starts with the application. The intended use determines the required film properties, material formulation, thickness, zipper performance and applicable certification.