Documents

This page houses all of BPI's essential documents for outreach, education, policy work, and more, including one-pagers, research papers, white papers, and other document types.


  • One-Pagers
  • Guiding Principals
  • Research Studies and Reports
  • Certification-Related Documents

BPI's one-pagers are concise, single- to two-page documents that outline key issues, programs, and/or policies within the composting industry. They are developed to serve as a quick reference for various stakeholders, providing essential information at a glance and being an effective tool for advocacy efforts.

Overcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Implementation Challenges



BPI's core guidance to regulators on key issues for compostable products, as discussed in BPI's Committees and approved by BPI's Board of Directors.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Labeling & Guiding Principles (EPR)

Compostable Products in Foodservice Ordinances

Guidelines For The Labeling And Identification Of Compostable Products And Packaging



BPI strives to keep stakeholders updated on the most recent and/or relevant studies and reports related to compost and biopolymer science, consumer perspectives, etc., including both our own projects and third-party research publications.

HYDRA Marine Sciences - PeToPLA; A meta-study on the persistence and toxicity of PLA, and the formation of microplastics in various environments

BioCycle/ BPI Virtual Workshop Report 2021

BPI Field Validation Report 2021

Review of the Life Cycle Analysis Report on Compostable Food Serviceware Published by Oregon DEQ