Why Produce Businesses Want Global Compostable Stickers Standard

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2024-11-21 14:00:00| Waste Age

Price Look-Up (PLU) stickers, commonly used on produce, are increasingly recognized as a significant source of plastic pollution, as they contaminate compost facilities and complicate organic recycling. Efforts to address this issue include the European Union's proposed 2028 compostable sticker certification, France's ban on non-compostable labels, and global collaboration among stakeholders to establish a unified standard, which would simplify international trade and improve sustainability practices.

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