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UW-Stevens Point Opens Compostability Lab
2 Jun
Summary
- New lab tests material breakdown for commercial composting.
- Lab is one of only two US academic labs approved by BPI.
- Governor Evers supported funding for the new facility.
The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art compostability testing laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This significant expansion, located within the university's Waste Education Center, is designed to assess how materials decompose under commercial composting conditions.
The new facility received crucial funding through a grant supported by Governor Tony Evers, enabling the purchase of advanced equipment and bolstering staffing for expanded testing capabilities. WIST is now recognized as one of only two academic institutions in the United States certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) for this type of testing.
This development is set to accelerate research into sustainable packaging and waste management, supporting the circular economy. The lab's capabilities will help businesses ensure their products meet compostability standards, contributing to environmental protection efforts.
