- What are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films?
- What are the advantages of certified soil-biodegradable mulch films?
- Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films fully biodegrade in soil?
- Why are mulch films covered in the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)?
- What is the definition of a fertiliser under the FPR?
- What are the specific benefits of the CE mark for farmers?
- What additional criteria do the products have to fulfill to be able to use the CE mark?
- Is it allowed to use the CE marking as well as other labels on your product?
- What is required for proving conformity with the FPR to be allowed to use the CE marking?
- Is it still allowed to sell mulch films without the CE marking?
- How does the market for agricultural plastics and certified soil- biodegradable mulch film currently look like?
- Do certified soil-biodegradable plastics create persistent microplastics?
- Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films or other agricultural products have negative impacts on the soil?
- Are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films degradable in the open environment?
- Is the biobased feedstock used to produce agricultural plastics in competition with food and feed?
- Do certified soil-biodegradable agricultural mulch films show worse results in life cycle assessment compared to conventional mulch films?
Find out in our Q&A on certified soil-biodegradable mulch films here.