biodegradability testing
assesses how materials break down in natural environments
What is Biodegradability testing?
Biodegradability testing assesses how materials break down in natural environments, playing a vital role in evaluating environmental impact and sustainability.
At Impact Solutions, our accredited laboratory and expert team provide comprehensive, science-backed testing solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you’re developing new products or assessing the environmental footprint of existing materials, we help navigate the complexities of biodegradability testing with you.
Reliable scientific data is essential for substantiating environmental claims, ensuring transparency, credibility, and trust with stakeholders and customers—while avoiding the risks of greenwashing.
Please read our article on understanding biodegradability terms to familiarise yourself with the different test methods applicable to demonstrate the ability of a substance to be broken down by microorganisms in the environment.
Which Products Benefit Most from Biodegradability?
- Cosmetics, cleaning products, and paints (polymers in liquid formulations)
- Food packaging and single-use items (to minimize long-term waste)
- Plastics (especially in cases where recycling or proper disposal is challenging)
Switching to biodegradable materials where it makes sense too can significantly reduce your products negative impact on the environment while meeting environmental regulations.
Please contact us if you wish to find out about testing your product for biodegradability with Impact Solutions. One of our team will get back to you promptly and will be able to give you a timeframe and cost breakdown for your material or product.
Capabilities & Standards for Biodegradability Testing
Although all compostable products are biodegradable, not all biodegradable products are compostable. Therefore, clear communication of the definition is essential, emphasizing the need for conformity standards. Standardized and rigorous testing is the only reliable method to confirm the biodegradability or compostability conformity of packaging, products and materials.
Below is a list of our capabilities and the standards we can test to at Impact Solutions. We understand that the challenge lies in knowing which testing your product requires. Our experts are here to kickstart your journey with a consultation and then tailor a bespoke roadmap to help you meet your biodegradable goals.
