There are many possibilities such as compostable, biodegradable, and degradable but what is the difference? We use dog waste bags as a case study to explain, as some people assume they can be thrown at the side of the path or in the hedge.

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Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | February 2023
Latest sustainability-related legislative news including PFAS, the authenticity of raw materials in cosmetics and personal care products, pollutants for priority management and more.
Sustainability regulatory updates | September 2025
Sustainability regulatory updates for consumer products covering new environmental footprint rules for apparel and footwear, PFAS, and more.
Origin ID™ – A new approach to cotton origin verification
Eurofins Sustainability Services introduces Origin ID™, a scientific solution for cotton origin verification using advanced isotope testing. This article explores the importance of cotton traceability, how Origin ID™ works, and how it supports compliance, transparency, and sustainability across the cotton supply chain.
UK Green Marketing Laws and Green Claim Verifications
Consumers are increasingly demanding products and services that are less harmful to the environment, and environmental claims are intended to allow consumers to make more informed choices about their purchases. This means the environmental claims that businesses make must not be misguiding and should avoid “greenwashing”.
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) adopted by European Parliament
The European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on the 24th of April 2024, with the final text expected to enter into force towards the end of 2024.
Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | February 2024
Consumer products legislation news covering miscellaneous technical publications relating to environmental, plastics, packaging and waste.
Sustainability Services | Regulatory Update | January 2024
Forests, ecodesign, packaging and more; read the latest updates in global green legislation.
The German supply chain due diligence Act LkSG
The in force German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), came into force in January 2023 and by January 2024 will extend to companies with over 1,000 employees.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
What is extended producer responsibility? Find out more including the implications of EPR on current and future legislation.
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