Why is testing your packaging for biodegradability important?

As a business owner in 2023, you may be wondering how to increase your environmental responsibility. There are several reasons why testing your products packaging to see if it biodegrades could be your next step: 

Environmental responsibility: Biodegradable packaging is considered more environmentally friendly than non-biodegradable packaging, as it breaks down into natural substances over time rather than accumulating in the environment. By testing your packaging to ensure that it is biodegradable, you can be confident that you are taking steps to reduce your environmental impact and minimize plastic pollution. 

Customer demand: Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy, and many are looking for packaging that is sustainable and environmentally friendly. By testing your packaging and being able to demonstrate that it is biodegradable, you may be able to appeal to these consumers and potentially differentiate yourself from competitors who are performing greenwashing. 

Legal compliance: Some countries have laws or standards that require packaging to be biodegradable or compostable in order to be sold or used within their borders. By testing your packaging, you can ensure that it meets these requirements and can be legally used in these markets. 

Waste reduction costs: Biodegradable packaging can help to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfills, or in the environment. By testing your packaging to ensure that it is biodegradable, you can contribute to waste reduction efforts. Biodegradable packaging can often be more expensive than traditional materials, but it can also reduce costs in the long run by eliminating the need for disposal or recycling. By testing your packaging to ensure that it biodegrades, you can better understand the full life cycle costs of your packaging and make informed decisions about its use. 

Innovation: Testing your packaging to see if it biodegrades can also be an opportunity to explore new materials and technologies that may offer improved performance or cost benefits. This can help your business stay competitive and at the forefront of sustainability trends. 

Impact Solutions can conduct a series of tests under the test standard BS EN 13432 to inform you of your products packaging composition and its predicted lifecycle.