Yes — YADA provides comprehensive sustainability documentation for buyers who need verified ESG and product-level environmental data.Documents YADA can provide:DocumentWhat It CoversLead TimeEnvironmental Product Declaration (EPD)Full LCA per ISO 14025, EN 15804, or ISO 21930 — for one product or product family14-21 daysLife Cycle Assessment (LCA)Cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-grave analysis (raw mat...

YADA wooden and bamboo products are 100% pure wood — no coatings, no chemicals, no additives that compromise food safety.What is NOT in YADA products:No plastic coatings: Unlike paper plates, our wood is naturally water-resistantNo BPA / phthalates / formaldehyde: Independent lab tests confirm zero presenceNo PFAS ("forever chemicals"): Critical for EU and US health regulationsNo heavy metals: Lea...

YADA products are inherently carbon-negative — the wood itself stores more carbon than the manufacturing releases.Why wood is carbon-negative:Trees absorb CO2 as they grow (1kg wood stores ~1.7kg CO2)Birch and bamboo regrow from existing root systems, no replanting neededManufacturing releases minimal CO2 vs plastic or paper productionNet carbon footprint: -0.5 to -1.2 kg CO2e per kg of wooden cut...

Wood and bamboo are objectively the most eco-friendly options — here's why.FactorWood (YADA)Bamboo (YADA)PlasticPaperRaw materialRenewable (FSC birch)Fastest-growing plantFossil fuel (oil)Deforestation riskCarbon footprintNegative (carbon stored)Negative (carbon stored)High (3-5kg CO2 per kg)High (water + energy)Decomposition90-180 days90-180 days500-1000+ years2-5 weeks (if uncoated)Microplastic ...

Yes �� YADA products are 100% compliant with EU SUPD (Directive 2019/904) and have been since the law took effect in July 2021.EU SUPD quick summary:Bans: Single-use plastic cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, cotton bud sticks, balloon sticks, food containers, cups (from July 2021)Allows: Compostable alternatives (must meet EN 13432), pure wood products (naturally compliant without needing certifi...

YADA sources 100% of its wood from FSC-certified, sustainably managed forests �� and we can prove it with documentation.Material sources by region:Birch wood: Northeast China (Heilongjiang, Jilin provinces) and Russian Far East �� both regions known for cold-climate birch with tight grainBamboo: Anhui and Fujian provinces in China �� fast-growing moso bamboo, 3-5 year harvest cycleSustainability c...

YADA wooden and bamboo products are designed to return to the earth quickly �� far faster than plastic alternatives.Disposal MethodDecomposition TimeResultIndustrial Composting Facility90-180 daysNutrient-rich compost (humius), zero residueHome Compost Pile6-12 monthsNatural soil amendmentBackyard Soil (buried)12-18 monthsFully integrated into soilLandfill (anaerobic)Still decomposes, slower than ...

Short answer: YADA products are 100% compostable �� not just biodegradable. This distinction matters for your marketing claims and for meeting buyer requirements in regulated markets.AspectCompostable (YADA Products)BiodegradableDefinitionBreaks down into non-toxic organic matter in specific composting conditions within a defined timeframeWill eventually break down naturally, but no guarantee of t...