ISO 17088:2012 specifes procedures and requirements for the identifcation and labelling of plastics, and products made from plastics, that are suitable for recovery through aerobic composting. The four following aspects are addressed:
a) biodegradation;
b) disintegration during composting;
c) negative effects on the composting process and facility;
d) negative effects on the quality of the resulting compost, including the presence of high levels of regulated metals and other harmful components.
