A cross value chain platform for collaboration and innovation in compostable materials, technologies and processes, aiming to ensure compostable materials are recycled at scale in Europe.
Our goal: Ensure compostable materials are accepted for organic recycling at scale in Europe.
We believe these materials can boost the organic recycling of biowaste and increase the quantity and quality of the compost produced.
To get there, we need to collaborate across the value chain to improve the circularity of materials that are contaminated with food waste or likely to be disposed with an organic waste stream, and to establish pathways for those materials to be processed by the right technology provider and infrastructure.
A platform for collaboration
Who we are
The Compostable by Design Platform (CbDP) brings together leaders from all segments of the compostable materials value chain.
From resin producers to film and paper producers, packaging converters, brands and retailers, logistics providers, organic waste management and treatment providers, certification bodies and testing labs, academic institutions and beyond. Collaboration is at our core.
Inclusive innovation
Sharing breakthroughs, experience, guidelines and technology is essential for progress and innovation. By establishing open channels of constructive communication and welcoming opportunities for collaboration in a pre-competitive working environment, we can:
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Optimise collection and recycling systems for compostable materials
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Build transparency and traceability across organic recycling supply chains
Platform governance
Board of Directors
Steering Group
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Henk Vooijs
Novamont
Chair
Afsaneh Nabifar
BASF
Resin producers
Processors & Converters
Brands & Retailers
Organic Waste Management & Treatment
Certification Bodies & Testing Laboratories
Futamura
Lucy Cowton
Stora Enso
Maria Holopainen
REA
Emily Nichols
Consorzio Italiano Compostatori (CIC)
Marco Ricci
TotalEnergies Corbion
Maelenn Ravard
Biotec
Arnaud Leroy
PepsiCo
Astrid Torres
Nescafé Dolce Gusto
Susanne Kulhanek
Normec OWS
Bruno De Wilde
TÜV AUSTRIA
Philippe Dewolfs
Secreteriat
Platform Manager
Claudia Amos, Ceres WRE
Platform Administrator
Rowan Murray
Some of our participating organisations
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Delivering change for a circular future
What we do
The Compostable by Design Platform (CbDP) will build a robust scientific and technical evidence base to inform and engage consumers, industry and policy makers in constructive discussion to implement circular pathways for compostable materials.
We have identified five key deliverables that are essential to achieving our goals.
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Harmonized compostability (disintegration) evaluation protocol
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Design guidelines for compostable packaging and other products
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Guidelines for improved disposal, collection, and organics recycling
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Guidelines for clear communication and implementation
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Guidelines for labelling and claims
These have been translated into four key workstreams for the first two years of the platform:
WS1: Compostability evaluation protocol
WS2: Compostability design guidelines
WS3: Collection & recycling guidelines
WS4: Innovation
Create a harmonized test method to evaluate compostability and in particular disintegration of compostable materials via existing technologies in Europe
Create design guidelines for compostable packaging and other products
Develop guidelines for improved disposal, collection, and organics recycling taking into account the existing and future organic treatment infrastructure in Europe
Explore the development of technologies and processes to increase the sorting and recycling (acceptance) of compostable materials
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