The 12/17/25 Standard

Industrial Protocol for Virgin Timber Displacement (VTD)

Executive Summary: The 12/17/25 Standard provides the only verified, carbon-negative industrial path for the global packaging industry to transition from high-risk virgin timber to agri-waste feedstocks. It resolves the "Compliance Cliff" created by CA SB 253, SB 54, SB 343, and AB 1305.

CRITICAL WINDOW: The SB 253/SB 219 Reporting Deadline is August 10, 2026. Licensing fees for the 12/17/25 Standard escalate 25% for all entities onboarded after this date.

I. 2026 Regulatory Resolution Matrix

Regulation	Deadline	The Fine / Risk	12/17/25 Resolution
SB 253 / 219	Aug 10, 2026	$500k / Year	Empirical Scope 1-3 Carbon-Negative Data.
SB 343	Oct 4, 2026	Market Ban	Validates "Truth in Labeling" for non-timber pulp.
AB 1305	Immediate	$500k / Violation	Eliminates "Greenwashing" via patent-backed LCA.
SB 54	Feb 13, 2026*	Production Ban	Compliant feedstock for agri-packaging revisions.

*Current CalRecycle Public Comment Window Closure.

II. The 15/15 Licensing Model (Strategic Early Access)

Implementation is managed exclusively via ACS (Arboreum Commercial Solutions, LLC). Fees are based on a percentage of operational savings and new revenue streams:

Standard 15/15 Model: 15% of savings / 15% of revenue. (Available through August 10, 2026).
20/20 Penalty Model: Post-August 10, 2026 entries transition to 20% of savings / revenue.
30/30 Enforcement Model: Post-January 1, 2027 entries transition to 30% of savings / revenue.
AIF Commitment: 85% of ACS licensing profits are legally mandated to the Arboreum Impact Foundation (AIF).

III. Industrial Synergy: The "Big Five"

The 12/17/25 Standard isn't just a packaging solution; it is a foundational energy protocol.

Thermal Recovery: Modular units capture 400°C+ exhaust to generate ~1500 kWh/ton of surplus electrical energy via ORC integration.

Feedstock Circularity: Biochar and Syngas byproducts serve as carbon-neutral inputs for Steel and Cement production, turning waste into secondary revenue.

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Patent Authority

Arboreum 12/17/25 Standard (VTD Protocol)

Status: U.S. Patent Application Filed December 17, 2025

Priority established for closed-loop agricultural fiber, agricultural waste to thermal energy powered pulping, and carbon-negative biochar integration.