How2Compost

Creating a cleaner world through composting

Learn more about the How2Compost label:

The How2Compost label helps consumers identify products and packaging that are certified compostable. We partner with the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to ensure every item we label meets their certification standards for compostability.

OUR MISSION IS TO TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF COMPOSTING

What can I compost?

The How2Compost label is only used on products or packaging that are certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).

BPI is the leading third-party certifier of compostable products in North America. Their certification ensures products will break down in a commercial composting environment. For many years, these certifications were specific to commercial conditions. BPI will offer an additional backyard (home) certification in 2025.

Learn more about BPI

Producing soil at industrial compost plant. Sifting soil with a machinery to make clean earth ready to be used

Where can I compost it?

Check with your city to see if organic recycling is a service in your area.

The How2Compost label indicates that a product is certified to break down in either commercial or home environments.

Commercial composting systems handle large volumes of organic materials and carefully maintain levels of nutrients, oxygen, moisture, and temperature. This process creates the environment needed to break down certified compostable products to produce compost.

Items certified to compost in commercial facilities may not break down in the average home compost because most need controlled conditions that can only be achieved through commercial methods. Certain packages may be suitable for either commercial or home environments – be sure to carefully read the label to determine the appropriate place for a package. To learn more about home compost, visit the EPA website.