UPM papers certified industrially compostable
Seven UPM packaging papers have been certified as industrially compostable, according to the EN13432 standard. These include barrier papers – UPM Prego, UPM Asendo; coated one side papers – UPM FlexPack, UPM UniquePack, UPM UniquePack Strong; Specialty kraft papers – UPM Solide Lucent. The new compostability certification gives fiber-based packaging an edge compared to fossil-based packaging. While it is estimated that fossil-based materials typically take hundreds of years to decompose, fiber-based materials may turn into soil within weeks.
Source: labelsandlabeling.com