Composting and Other Sustainability Certifications

Third party certification offers an additional measure of assurance for our customers that the environmental claims we make about our products have been reviewed by an independent third party. The independent third party evaluates and tests our products to determine whether they meet the requirements for a specific type of certification.

Compostable Product Certification

Solo produces recyclable, compostable, and other renewable cups, plates, bowls, dinnerware and packaging, and works consistently toward achieving environmentally responsible solutions.

Compostable certifications include:

Solo Products Certified for Compostability by ASTM Standards

Solo Products Certified for Compostability by ASTM Standards

Solo Cup Company has received ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards certification for the following products:

  • Bare® PLA Compostable Consumer Cold Cups
  • Bare® PLA Hot Cups
  • Bare® Paper Cone Cups and Funnels
  • Dry Waxed Paper Water Cups
  • Bare® Clay Coated Paper Plates
  • Wax Coated Paper Cup
  • Wax Paper Deli Containers
  • Bare® Compostable Paper Containers
  • Paper Souffles
  • Popcorn Cups
  • French Fry Cups
  • Munchie Cups®

ASTM certified products will compost 90% within 180 days at 135° F. ASTM is a globally recognized association of more than 30,000 scientists and engineers who develop global consensus technical standards and the methods for testing. For more information on ASTM, visit www.astm.org.
Solo Products Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute

Solo Products Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute

Solo Cup Company has received certification for the following products from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI):

  • Bare® PLA Hot Cups
  • Bare® PLA Compostable Consumer Cold Cups
  • Bare® Sugarcane Dinnerware and Takeout Containers
  • Creative Carryouts® ECO ™ OctaView® Hinged PLA
  • Creative Carryouts® ECO™ Expressions® PLA

BPI is an independent organization that reviews and certifies products as meeting ASTM D6400 and D6868 specifications for compostability. These products are intended to be composted in a municipal or commercial facility operated in accordance with best composting management practices. Appropriate composting facilities may not exsist in your community. Check to see if such a facility exists in your community at www.findacomposter.com. To learn more about BPI, please visit: www.bpiworld.org
Solo Products Accepted by Cedar Grove Composting

Solo Products Accepted by Cedar Grove Composting

Solo has received certification for the following products which are accepted by Cedar Grove Composting:

  • Bare® PLA Compostable Consumer Cold Cups
  • Bare® PLA Hot Cups
  • Wax Coated Paper Cup
  • Wax Paper Deli Containers
  • Dry Waxed Paper Water Cups
  • Bare® Clay Coated Paper Plates
  • Paper Souffles
  • Grease Resistant Paper Products
  • Creative Carryouts® ECO ™ OctaView® Hinged PLA
  • Creative Carryouts® ECO™ Expressions® PLA

Cedar Grove Composting is the Pacific Northwest’s leading organic recycling company. They transform grass, leaves, yard trimmings, food and wood waste, and compostable single use foodservice products into nutrient-rich compost. Cedar Grove also conducts compostability testing on products. All items submitted for testing at Cedar Grove must have previously received certification from Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) indicating the product’s compliance with ASTM D6400 (for plastic products) or ASTM D6868 (for coated and uncoated fiber products).

Please visit Cedar Grove's website to learn more: www.cedar-grove.com.