4 Key Indicators for Wholesalers to Select Biodegradable Resin Suppliers -How to Avoid Greenwashing Risks & Ensure Supply Chain Stability
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time2025/05/09
- Torise is a trusted compostable resin manufacturer with 14 years of experience, producing 50,000 tons of biodegradable raw materials per year in a 50,000 m2 plant. Our resins are derived from non-food plants and fully degrade into water, CO2 and biomass under industrial composting conditions (EN 13432, OK Compost and BPI certified). Our PBAT PLA compostable pellets (TRBF90/TRBF96) are suitable for a variety of applications including compostable bags, food packaging and agricultural films.
Introduction
As plastic bans tighten around the world (e.g. the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive), brands are desperate for suppliers of certified biodegradable resins – yet variable quality and "pseudo-compostable" claims plague the market. Procurement managers face tough challenges: How to verify supplier credibility? How to balance cost and compliance? This guide outlines a practical, four-pillar framework for assessing suppliers, backed by Torise Biomaterials' 14 years of expertise as a certified compostable resin manufacturer.
1.Certified Compliance: A Non-Negotiable Benchmark
Importance: Certifications such as TÜV OK Compost Industrial, BPI and EN13432 verify the full degradability of a resin under composting conditions.
Industry Pitfalls: 37% of "biodegradable" resins do not comply with EU standards due to lack of certification (2023 Greenpeace report).
✔Torise's Solution:
●All resins are pre-certified to global standards (view certificates).
●Guidance on certification authenticity verification is provided free of charge (e.g. TÜV online database check).
2.Production Capacity: Scale Equals Reliability
Importance: Suppliers with annual production of more than 50,000 tons minimize delivery risk in the event of supply chain disruptions.
Industry pitfalls: Small producers experience 8-12 week order delays according to the 2024 AMI Packaging Survey.
✔Torise's Advantages:
●50,000 square meter factory with annual production of 50,000 tons.
●Reserve inventory for emergency orders (e.g., TRBF96 for produce bags).
3.Customization & Technical Agility
Why it matters: Applications ranging from compostable mailing bags (high strength) to stretch wrap (custom colors) require customized formulations.
Traps: 68% of buyers say “one-size-fits-all” resins increase processing costs (2023 PCI Wood Report).
✔Torise's Approach:
●Adjust PBAT/PLA/starch ratios to achieve the best price/performance ratio (e.g., TRBF90 for affordable trash bags).
●Free sample making + 72-hour technical support.
4.Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Beyond Unit Price
Why it matters: Hidden costs from high scrap rates (e.g., 15%+ for unstable resins) erode savings.
Traps: Low-cost suppliers often omit key additives, resulting in increased molding defects.
✔Torise's Value:
●Guaranteed low scrap rates by controlling formulation ratios.
●Volume order discounts + dedicated account management.
Case Studies
✅ Success: A European retailer reduced compliance costs by 22% using Torise’s EN13432-certified resins for compostable produce packaging.
❌ Failure: An Asian exporter lost $2.3 million due to customs rejection of packaging "lacking BPI".
Torise's Application Scenarios of Different Biodegradable Granules
| Product | Composition | Key Applications |
| TRBF90 | PBAT + Starch + PLA | Garbage bags, shopping bags |
| TRBF96 | PBAT + PLA | Fruit/vegetable bags |
| TRSP01 | PBAT+PLA+Talcum powder | Straw |
TRIJ01 | PBAT+PLA+Talcum powder | Knife, fork and spoon |
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A reliable supplier of compostable resins must excel in certification, transparency, scale, adaptability, and total cost of ownership (TCO). With 14 years of experience, 50,000 tonnes of capacity, and globally certified resins, Torise Materials can help you mitigate risk and achieve your sustainability goals.
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