Industrial composting vs home composting: why the distinction changes your packaging spec

Most certified compostable packaging is certified for industrial facilities, where piles are held at sustained high temperatures. A backyard heap rarely reaches those conditions, and separate marks exist for home composting but far fewer products qualify. For a buyer this affects two things: the claim you can make on the finished pack, and whether the item has a realistic disposal route in the market you sell into. Specify which route you need before requesting quotes, and ask for documentation for that route rather than a general statement.