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For B2B buyers sourcing compostable packaging, the word "compostable" is a question, not a claim. The right follow-up is always: certified to which standard, by whom?ASTM D6400 is the U.S. benchmark for compostable plastics. It requires products to disintegrate, biodegrade into CO², water, and biomass on a timeline comparable to natural materials, and leave no toxic residue or excess heavy metals behind. In North America, the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is the leading third-party certifier against this standard — the BPI mark is what U.S. retailers, municipalities, and commercial composters look for.EN 13432 is the European counterpart for packaging: at...

BioStar has recently won Yunda Express's 2026 tender for virgin-material waterproof poly mailers, with a total order volume of 5 million bags. This award reflects Yunda Express's recognition of BioStar's product quality, delivery capability, and commitment to sustainable development. Going forward, BioStar will continue to uphold strict quality standards, ensure stable supply, and work with partners to bring green packaging to life. Source: BioStar百思达 WeChat official account. Read original (Chinese).Disclaimer: Product descriptions, specifications, and certification references in this article are provided for general information. Compostability claims (including ASTM D6400, EN 13432, and GB/T 19277) refer to industrial composting conditions; commercial...

On 16 October 2026, BioStar and Zhejiang Fanchang New Materials Co., Ltd. successfully signed a cooperation agreement, formally establishing a deep strategic partnership at the equity level. Guided by market demand, the two companies will empower each other in both directions — channel resources and manufacturing capability. Zhejiang Fanchang New Materials Co., Ltd. specialises in the complete plastic-packaging industrial chain, integrating R&D, production and sales, with full manufacturing capability from film blowing to bag making. Located in Xinshi ancient town, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, the company covers 30,300 square metres with an annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes. It...

Single-serve coffee’s packaging problem just got a high-profile challenger. This month Keurig opened limited US preorders for Alta, a $499.99 single-serve brewer that replaces plastic and aluminum pods with pressed coffee pucks called AltaRounds. The early-access bundle — brewer, six boxes of rounds, and glassware — runs through October 15, with shipping starting October 21.What matters for compostable packaging is the format change. Each AltaRound is ground coffee pressed into a puck and held together by a plant-based, seaweed-derived coating; the round itself is plastic- and aluminum-free. According to TechRadar’s reporting, Keurig says every AltaRound, coating included, is certified for...

Construction is underway on the Yunbai joint venture factory — a partnership between Yunda Express and BioStar — in the Tonglu Economic Development Zone, Hangzhou. The project broke ground in Q1 2026 and targets production by the end of 2026.The facility will produce fully compostable express packaging, turning BioStar’s biopolymer technology into large-scale, real-world zero-plastic logistics packaging.Disclaimer: Product descriptions, specifications, and certification references in this article are provided for general information. Compostability claims (including ASTM D6400, EN 13432, and GB/T 19277) refer to industrial composting conditions; commercial composting facilities may not be available in all communities. Certifications apply only to...