Circular Product Solutions
At LifeMade, we're dedicated to pioneering science-backed solutions that combat the pervasive issue of plastic pollution in our world. Through relentless research and innovation, we strive to minimize our environmental footprint by developing cutting-edge materials that enable our customers to displace virgin plastic. All of our materials are rigorously tested and certified for environmental and health performance, and contain no harmful additives or forever chemicals.
Brian Searfoss – Divisional CEO, LifeMade & Shakespeare
WHAT DOES HOME COMPOSTABLE* REALLY MEAN?
 | Biodegradation**: Material breaks down at a chemical level by aerobic bacterial consumption |
 | Disintegration Test Results**: At 6 months 90% of remaining particles must be less than 2mm (diameter) |
 | Plant Toxicity**: Test compost cannot hinder plant growth vs control compost*** |
 | Characterization**: Product cannot contain barred or toxic components |
| Test methods include: **ASTM D6400 (USA), EN 13432 (EU/International), Ash, FTIR, Heavy Metals & Fluorine analysis, CO2 evolution ***Plant growth must be within 90% of germination rate and biomass vs. control soil | |
LIFEMADE CIRCULAR PRODUCTS
 Cutlery |  Spoons |  Forks |  Straws |
OUR PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
CUTLERY MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS
APPLIES ONLY TO ACTUAL CUTLERY.
 | TÜV Austria TÜV Austria is a third-party organization that reviews and certifies compostable products. Our TÜV certifications include OK compost HOME. For more information, visit tuv-at.be. |  | BPI: Biodegradable Products Institute BPI is a third-party organization that reviews and certifies commercially compostable products that meet ASTM standards for compostability. To learn more about BPI, please visit bpiworld.com. | |
 | USDA Certified BioPreferred Products The USDA Biobased Product label indicates that a product has been independently certified to meet USDA BioPreferred program standards for biobased content. Biobased products are composed either partly or entirely of renewable plant materials. Visit biopreferred.gov to learn more. |  | FSC®: Forest Stewardship Council® FSC® certification is a market-based tool that supports responsible forest management worldwide. FSC certified forest products are verified from the forest of origin through the supply chain. | |
MADE WITHOUT BPA Made without intentionally added bisphenol A.
MADE WITHOUT PFAS Made without intentionally added PFAS.
CA STRAW MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS
APPLIES ONLY TO ACTUAL STRAWS.
| TÜV Austria TÜV Austria is a third-party organization that reviews and certifies compostable products. Our TÜV certifications include OK compost HOME. For more information, visit tuv-at.be. | | BPI: Biodegradable Products Institute BPI is a third-party organization that reviews and certifies commercially compostable products that meet ASTM standards for compostability. To learn more about BPI, please visit bpiworld.com. |
MADE WITHOUT BPA Made without intentionally added bisphenol A.
MADE WITHOUT PFAS Made without intentionally added PFAS.
PHA STRAW MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS
APPLIES ONLY TO ACTUAL STRAWS.
  | TÜV Austria TÜV Austria is a third-party organization that reviews and certifies compostable products. Our TÜV certifications include OK compost HOME. For more information, visit tuv-at.be. |  | BPI: Biodegradable Products Institute BPI is a third-party organization that reviews and certifies commercially compostable products that meet ASTM standards for compostability. To learn more about BPI, please visit bpiworld.com. |
MADE WITHOUT BPA Made without intentionally added bisphenol A.
MADE WITHOUT PFAS Made without intentionally added PFAS.
CUTLERY AND STRAW PACKAGING CERTIFICATIONS
APPLIES ONLY TO RETAIL UNIT BOXES AND CORRUGATE CASES.
 | HOW2RECYCLE How2Recycle ensures that the package successfully gets to where it needs to go at a Material Recovery Facility (MRF). To learn more about How2Recycle, please visit How2Recycle.info | | FSC®: Forest Stewardship Council® FSC® certification is a market-based tool that supports responsible forest management worldwide. FSC certified forest products are verified from the forest of origin through the supply chain. | |
 | SFI: Sustainable Forestry Initiative APPLIES TO CORRUGATED SHIPPING BOXES ONLY. |
MADE WITHOUT BPA Made without intentionally added bisphenol A.
MADE WITHOUT PFAS Made without intentionally added PFAS.