Compostable Packaging
We sell CMA certified- Cedar Grove Brand
Compostable Packaging available through Winton -
Need Wholesale Distribution?
Weinstein Wholesale Solutions carries CMA approved compostable packaging and is Winton’s preferred CMA packaging partner
Reach out to Sarah Schrubbe at 509-910-4620 or SSchrubbe@weinsteinwholesale.com to set your business up with a wholesale distribution account.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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No! We only accept BROWN cutlery and straws.
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Identify the CMA logo somewhere on the product. If it doesn’t have one, it isn’t CMA certified and shouldn’t be added to your compost bucket.
Want to double check use this link to look up products CMA Certified Products
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No, they are distinct entities with different certification processes.
"OK compost" is a certification scheme developed by TÜV AUSTRIA that guarantees a product's ability to break down in composting environments
"CMA" stands for "Compost Manufacturing Alliance," a U.S.-based organization that provides field disintegration testing for compostable products to ensure they break down effectively in commercial composting facilities
Compostable Products Must Feature:
1. Green, beige, or brown tinting, stripe, or band
2. “Certified Compostable” or “Commercially Compostable” labeling
3. CMA logo required
CMA certification ensures that products meet ASTM standards, contain less than 100 ppm total fluorine, and achieve effective disintegration in commercial composting facilities.
Is it accepted at Winton?
Understanding Washington’s Compostable Packaging Law
WA House Bill 1799
Washington House Bill 1799, passed in 2022, aims to reduce organic waste in landfills by requiring businesses to divert significant organic materials to food rescue programs or manage them on-site. This supports the broader goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through composting and organic waste management.
SECTION 70A.455
A key addition, section 70A.455, deals with labeling and managing degradable products, including compostable packaging. It aims to reduce plastic pollution by ensuring that products labeled as compostable meet strict standards. A key component of the law is ensuring that compostable products meet strict labeling requirements. It mandates that any product labeled as "compostable" must meet ASTM standards and have proper labeling to distinguish it from non-compostable items.
This helps reduce contamination in compost streams and prevents deceptive labeling known as "greenwashing”.
Washington’s New Plastic Law: Single-Use Serviceware
One trillion disposable food service items used annually in U.S.
To reduce waste, Washington now requires customers to request disposable food service items like plates, cutlery, straws, and condiment packets instead of receiving them automatically. With over one trillion disposable food service items used annually in the U.S., this law helps cut down on unnecessary plastic waste and encourages more sustainable alternatives.