The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is a not-for-profit association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia.

Through their innovative compostable label program, they educate manufacturers, legislators and consumers about the importance of scientifically based standards for compostable materials which biodegrade in large composting facilities.

They also promote the use and recovery of compostable materials through municipal composting. And they provide information and resources such as how to find a composter.