EN 13432:2000 is a European standard that sets the criteria for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation. It defines the conditions under which packaging materials can be treated as biodegradable in industrial composting facilities. The standard applies to all packaging and packaging components made from biodegradable materials including plastics to fillers.

This standard ensures that packaging breaks down during composting without causing harm to the compost or environment. It evaluates biodegradability and the presence of heavy metals or hazardous substances. EN 13432 is widely referenced by manufacturers and certifying bodies when verifying compostable packaging.

All Vegware products are commercially compostable - this means they will break down entirely in under 12 weeks in an industrial composting facility. If organics / industrial compost collections are available this means your Vegware cup, lid, plate, fork & napkin can all be disposed of alongside your leftover chips.

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Vegware's disposable catering supplies are all designed with same day / immediate foodservice in mind, not for long-term use. So we can't really say how our products perform in the freezer or microwave, as they haven't been designed or tested for it.

If you intend to use any Vegware products outside of the intended purpose, we always recommend requesting samples and testing their suitability for yourself. The samples are free - just let us know what you're after.

Any clear PLA items are not microwave safe.

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