TEST YOUR PRODUCTS
What is
Field Testing?
To accomplish higher food waste diversion and minimize contamination in urban feed stocks, CMA and its affiliated members offer a program of technical review and field testing of compostable products to determine their feasibility as a feed stock when shipped to fully permitted industrial composting facilities.
CMA SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM
CMA’s network of facilities, piles, and expertise has increased interest in a variety of special projects conducted between the supply chain and the compost piles. From feedstock recipe trials to large campus waste audits, CMA can help! Email us!
READY TO TEST?
WHEN ARE TESTS HAPPENING?
| Facility/Location | Location | Test No. | Type | Process Days | Samples Due | Placement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove | Everett, WA | CG122 | Covered In-Vessel | 46 | CLOSED | 8/15/2023 | 10/20/2023 |
| Napa Recycling | Napa, CA | NAP04 | Aerated Static Pile | 60 | 9/16/2023 | 9/26/2023 | 10/26/2023 |
| New Earth | San Antonio, TX | NEW16 | Windrow | 90 | CLOSED | 8/17/2023 | 11/17/2023 |
| St. Louis Composting | Belleville, IL | SLC22 | Windrow | 90 | CLOSED | 9/20/2023 | 1/23/2024 |
| New Earth | San Antonio, TX | NEW17 | Windrow | 90 | 10/31/2023 | 11/13/2023 | 3/16/2023 |
| Cedar Grove | Everett, WA | CG123 | Covered In-Vessel | 46 | 9/6/2023 | 9/20/2023 | 10/20/2023 |
| Facility/Location | Location | Test No. | Type | Process Days | Placement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Recycling | Woodland, CA | NAP02 | Aerated Static Pile | 60 | 4/19/2023 | 7/31/2023 |
| Napa Recycling | Woodland, CA | NAP03 | Windrow | 90 | 7/25/2023 | 10/25/2023 |
| Cedar Grove | Everett, WA | CG121 | Covered In-vessel | 46 | 6/14/2023 | 9/1/2023 |
| Cedar Grove | Everett, WA | CG120 | Covered In-vessel | 46 | 4/26/2023 | 6/25/2023 |
| New Earth | San Antonio, TX | NEW15 | Windrow | 90 | 5/17/2023 | 10/3/2023 |
| St. Louis Composting | Belleville, IL | SLC21 | Windrow | 90 | 6/16/2023 | 10/15/2023 |
READY TO TEST?
LATEST TESTING UPDATES
LATEST TESTING UPDATES
Effective January 1, 2020, CMA facilities do not accept products for field testing or substrate review that contain > 100 ppm total fluorine and/or intentionally added fluorine. Any new submittals or items submitted for recertification must be accompanied by this profile addendum (Form Here) with the qualifying documentation as requested. Effective January 1, 2021, any items containing total fluorine > 100 ppm, or items that are not verified as containing < 100 total fluorine by lab report from the manufacturer, will be removed from all CMA lists. To learn more about CMA’s fluorine testing protocols, refer to our Technical Memos section under News/Blog tab above.
MORE INFORMATION
WHY FIELD TESTING?
Required Documentation: Products in process of receiving BPI certification and/or completing ASTM or ISO 16929 testing.
6 to 10 SKU’s: $1,292/SKU
11+ SKU’s: $938/SKU
Required Documentation: All inks, treatments, coatings and available certifications and/or FDA documentation for food contact must be provided. Field testing may be required based upon sample and documentation review.
Notes: Substrate review and/or field testing.
Category A: Items must meet ASTM D6400 or EN 13432 standards for mono layer bioplastics and co-polymers (such as compostable plastic cutlery, bioplastic straws, PLA clear cold cups, portion cups, etc.)
6 to 10 SKU’s: $1,292/SKU
11+ SKU’s: $938/SKU
Required Documentation: Products must meet ASTM D6400 and lab reports supplied to verify.
Notes: You may submit smallest to largest size, along with lowest and highest mil thickness to cover all sizes and thicknesses in your product line.
Cost: $2750 for up to 3 bags. Each additional bag; less than 10 gallon $350 each, more than 10 gallon $575 each.
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