Global: Organizations push for transition to certified compostable adhesive labels for agricultural products

Published Oct 15, 2024

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A unique agreement has been reached in Canada between the fresh produce industry and composting organizations to fast-track the adoption of certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) labels. This initiative aims to develop a global standard for compostable PLUs, inspired by the EU's decision to transition to certified compostable PLUs by 2028. The collaborative effort, involving key representatives from the produce and composting sectors across several countries, is set to expand and finalize an action plan by the end of 2024. The ultimate goal is to promote the development and widespread adoption of certified compostable PLUs from 2025 onwards, addressing the environmental concerns arising from the current non-compostable label situation and ensuring a smoother process for organics recycling.
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An unprecedented agreement was reached earlier this month in Canada between the fresh produce industry and composting organizations to accelerate certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) labels. At the first global meeting, which included IFPS, CPMA, the International Compost Alliance and the Compost Council of Canada, it was agreed to develop a multi-phased framework to support this transition by developing and adopting a global standard for compostable PLUs. A joint statement said the planned transition to certified compostable PLUs in the European Union (EU) by 2028 provides the necessary impetus to accelerate global adoption of this collective goal. More meetings between the produce and composting sectors are planned in the coming months to expand engagement and finalize the action plan by the end of 2024. “Moving to a certified compostable format for PLUs is a priority for organics recycling facilities,” said Susan Antler, executive director of the Compost Council Canada and ...
Source: MXfruit
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