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Professionals will find a compilation of useful information relevant to them here.

If you wish to explore more specific aspects in greater depth, Normec OWS is launching an 
Intelligence Platform, a dedicated knowledge hub designed to help professionals navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of biodegradability, compostability and sustainability regulation.   

Normec OWS Intelligence Platform

Certification Schemes

Certification is key in the world of compostable, biodegradable, biobased, and renewable materials. It relies on standards and independent testing to ensure products deliver on their promises, build trust, and prevent misleading environmental claims.

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European Projects

European funded projects support innovation in sustainable materials such as compostable, biobased, and renewable solutions. 

By bringing together industry, research, and public actors, they accelerate development, testing, and real-world implementation.

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Standards

 Standards define the rules for compostable, biodegradable, biobased, and renewable materials. They set clear, measurable criteria and testing methods, ensuring consistency, comparability, and a common language for reliable environmental claims.

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Associations & Think Thanks

 Several national and European organisations are involved in the development of renewable, compostable, biodegradable or bio-based products.

Professionals will find a wealth of useful information here, ranging from general to highly specialised.

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Greenwashing

Unfortunately, some companies have no scruples about making claims without evidence, inventing logos without any basis, or even misusing existing logos.

Too often, the authorities do not monitor the market (enough)

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Conferences & Events

Webinars and online meetings have become very popular in recent years.
Although they reduce travel time and impact, these meetings lack human interaction.
They maintain your network but do not create or develop it.

Here are a few events; some are in-person only, others are hybrid, and some are online;
And if you do need to travel, avoid flying where possible.

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Composters

Composting facilities are an essential part of the end-of-life management of compostable products.
Here are some key organisations and stakeholders that will help you understand the situation both internationally and locally.

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Definitions and concepts

In order to facilitate education and information, it is important to agree on the definitions.

Here are a few of them, along with some general concepts,  taken from the book ‘ The OK eco-system’ .

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