; (2) eliminating toxic substances; (3) designing for reuse, refill, and lifespan extension; (4) incorporating recycled materials; (5) designing to reduce environmental impacts across the lifecycle of a product; (6) incorporating sustainably and renewably sourced material; (7) optimizing material to use the minimum quantity of packaging necessary to effectively deliver a product without damage or spoilage; (8) degradability of materials in cold-water environments; and (9) improving recyclability and compostability. 12304. Product labeling (a) In general A responsible party shall include labels on covered products and beverage containers that— (1) are easy to read; (2) indicate that the covered product or beverage container is— (A) recyclable; (B) not recyclable; (C) compostable; or (D) reusable; (3) in the case of a covered product or beverage container that is not recyclable, does not include the universal chasing arrows recycling symbol or any other similar symbol that would lead a consumer to believe that the item should be sorted for recycling; (4) in the case of a plastic bag that is not compostable, is not tinted green or brown; (5) in the case of a compostable bag, is tinted green or brown and includes information identifying the entity designated by the Administrator that has certified that the product is compostable; and (6) in the case of a covered product or beverage container that is compostable, includes a green or brown stripe or similar marking to identify that the item is compostable. (b) Standardized labels The Administrator shall establish or approve a standardized label for each category of covered product and beverage container to be used by responsible parties under subsection (a). (c) Requirement A label described in subsection (a), including a shrink sleeve— (1) shall be compatible with the intended method of discard for the covered product or beverage container