Connecting Supply Chain Leaders to Industrial Compost Manufacturers
NATIONAL CERTIFIER OF COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS FOR COMPOST FACILITIES
A GROWING PARTNERSHIP OF COMPOST MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO COMBINE LAB, FIELD TESTS and PRACTICAL “CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT” STRATEGIES TO VET COMPOSTABLES FOR REAL WORLD INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
The Upstream Challenge to Make Compostables Work at Public Events
Prerequisites for CMA Certification
Paper Straw Policy Changes
CMA's CERTIFICATION ELEMENTS
- Certify to ASTM D6400/D6868
- Field disintegration testing for facilities
- Federally registered certification mark
- Approved lab list
- Fluorine testing protocol (to ensure no PFAS)
- Certification tied to growing compost manufacturing network
HOW CMA CAN HELP
CMA has developed a MANUFACTURER to MANUFACTURER engagement space, creating the most practical model for advancing the use of compostables and their acceptance into industrial compost facilities. This is accomplished through mutual information sharing, “pile to lab” technical discussions, and specialized fieldwork. CMA’s philosophy is to work as solution strategists in partnership with compost facilities and product manufacturers to ensure all aspects of employing compostables work for all stakeholders.
OUR PROCESS
CMA FIELD TESTING
CMA PARTNERS
CMA IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
CMA CUSTOMER CENTRIC MODEL
EXPERTISE
Pioneers with over 30 years’ experience in industrial composting.
SERVICE IS #1 AT CMA
Calls and emails are always answered promptly and thoroughly.
MFR TO MFR MODEL
Most practical approach to collaborative advancement of compostables.
FACILITY ACCESS
CMA affiliate host manufacturers to cross educate.
