The growing demand for environmentally friendly products, as well as the global pressure on taking responsibility for our growing plastic epidemic, have driven the need to develop of new plastics that are equally versatile to the already existing ones, but also guarantee to meet the green criteria. AMS • COMPOSTABLE has developed a PLASTIC FREE BAG made with 100% organic resources and that performs as a regular one, with the plus that it will decompose in 180 days or less.
Best of all: AMS • COMPOSTABLE bags are certified suitable for your household compost. .
Compostable Hot Drinks Cups – These Innovative and responsible Compostable Hot Beverage Cups are the perfect solution for any hot drink. Its lining is not only created from renewable, plant-based starches to give an ecological advantage, but also creates a heat -resistant barrier capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Making it perfect for coffees, teas and any hot drink! Available in sizes 8,10,12,16,20 oz.
AMS · Compostable bags can become organic fertilizer after approximately 120 days or less when an appropriate compost treatment is given, at home or by professional-municipal composting facilities.
Our products are certified to the highest compostable standards:
-Click on each stamp to learn more-
American Standard ASTM D6400 ASTM D6868
Is the standard specification for biodegradable plastics used as coatings on paper and other compostable substrates.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DIN CERTCO
EN 13432
DIN CERTCO
EN 14995
Is the certification organization of the TÜV Rhineland Group (German Technical Inspection Agency) and DIN, the German Standards Institute. It shows the conformity of products and services with the European composting standard. EN 13432 (for packaging) or EN 14995 (for plastic materials in general).
ISO 17088
This standard specifies the procedures and requirements for the identification and labeling of plastics and products made of plastic, which are suitable for recovery through aerobic composting.
FDA USA
21 CFR 177.2420
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the United States government agency responsible for the regulation of biological products. Our products are approved under their 21 CFR 177.2420 standard - Resin and Polymeric Coatings.
COMPOSTABLE
13432
It is the certification mark (logo) of the compostable scheme.
Ok compost
It denotes the Vinçotte certification that considers a product as "compostable at home". Vinçotte is a Belgian accredited inspection and certification organization.
We are one of the only few companies in the world that have this certification of domestic composting based on the European standard EN 13432.
Principal certifier of compostable products for USA and Canada. Its strict certification program guarantees that products and packaging that display the BPI logo have been tested and verified independently according to scientifically based standards.