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New CREF Trustee

01/18/2023 7:36 AM
Rebecca (Becca) Ryals has joined the CREF Board of Trustees for a three-year term, replacing Noura

ICAW 2023 Theme Chosen

08/02/2022 10:06 AM
The 2023 International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) theme is truly a collaborative and

Research Scholarship Winners Announced

08/02/2022 10:05 AM
The CREF Board of Trustees has announced the winners of this year's College Compost Research

New Trustee Joins the CREF Board of Trustees

08/02/2022 10:04 AM
In July, the CREF Board of Trustees welcomed Kate Kurtz as its newest member. Kate is a soil

COMPOST U is Launched

08/02/2022 10:03 AM
Working in partnership with the US Composting Council, CREF helped to launch a new online learning

Compost University is Now Live!

07/25/2022 12:55 PM
We’ve launched! With great excitement, the USCC along with the CREF is happy to announce our new

Three CREF Awards Given at COMPOST2022

04/07/2022 10:35 AM
January 2022CREF gave out three awards during the January conference to thank those who have gone

The CREF Board of Trustees has announced that two new trustees have recently joined the Board

01/07/2022 12:33 PM
The CREF Board of Trustees has announced that two new trustees have recently joined the Board,

Compost Use Applications – A Return on Investment (ROI) Project Finished and Available on Website

01/07/2022 12:32 PM
In 2020 during the COMPOST2020 conference, many people and organizations donated generously to fund

ICAW 2022 Contests Winners Announced

12/06/2021 1:25 PM
The winners of both the ICAW 2022 Poster Contest and the video contest have been chosen. This year’s

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Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024 - GKToday

Friday, March 29, 2024

Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024  GKToday

Compostable Foodservice Packaging : Pulp food containers - Trend Hunter

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Compostable Foodservice Packaging : Pulp food containers  Trend Hunter

UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics - University of Houston

Thursday, March 28, 2024

UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics  University of Houston

New range of self-adhesive solutions for compostable packaging launched by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives - Packaging Europe

Thursday, March 28, 2024

New range of self-adhesive solutions for compostable packaging launched by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives  Packaging Europe

'First' fully recyclable paper crisp packet with compostable laminate enters UK market - Packaging Europe

Thursday, March 28, 2024

'First' fully recyclable paper crisp packet with compostable laminate enters UK market  Packaging Europe

Mars using Ansys software to transform packaging development - Recycling Today

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mars using Ansys software to transform packaging development  Recycling Today

PLA: Transforming Packaging with Renewable and Biodegradable Solutions Will Reach at $ 3.39 billion by 2030... - WhaTech

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

PLA: Transforming Packaging with Renewable and Biodegradable Solutions Will Reach at $ 3.39 billion by 2030...  WhaTech

Plant-Based Packaging Market Size Expected to Reach USD 329.58 Mn by 2032 - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Plant-Based Packaging Market Size Expected to Reach USD 329.58 Mn by 2032  GlobeNewswire

Fedrigoni brings new self-adhesive material for compostable packaging - Labels and Labeling

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Fedrigoni brings new self-adhesive material for compostable packaging  Labels and Labeling

Yoplait, One Good Thing, and We Bar None Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations - Packaging World

Monday, March 25, 2024

Yoplait, One Good Thing, and We Bar None Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations  Packaging World

Biodegradable Eco Plastic Bag Market Update Report 2024 shares Industry Trends, Demand, Leading Companies a... - WhaTech

Friday, March 22, 2024

Biodegradable Eco Plastic Bag Market Update Report 2024 shares Industry Trends, Demand, Leading Companies a...  WhaTech

Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 - InvestorsObserver

Friday, March 22, 2024

Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032  InvestorsObserver

No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics - The Hindu

Thursday, March 21, 2024

No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics  The Hindu

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America - PR Newswire

Monday, March 18, 2024

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America  PR Newswire

Eco-Products introduces on-item labelling for compostable packaging - Sustainable Plastics

Monday, March 11, 2024

Eco-Products introduces on-item labelling for compostable packaging  Sustainable Plastics

Eco-Products introduces on-item labelling for compostable packaging - Sustainable Plastics

Monday, March 11, 2024

Eco-Products introduces on-item labelling for compostable packaging  Sustainable Plastics

Compostable Foodservice Packaging - Trend Hunter

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Compostable Foodservice Packaging  Trend Hunter

Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification  Packaging Strategies

Better Earth Expands Compostable Food Packaging Product Offerings - Environment+Energy Leader

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Better Earth Expands Compostable Food Packaging Product Offerings  Environment+Energy Leader

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch - PotatoPro

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch  PotatoPro

New compostable, biodegradable packaging material derived from potato starch - Potato News Today

Friday, March 1, 2024

New compostable, biodegradable packaging material derived from potato starch  Potato News Today

Toward truly compostable plastic - Knowable Magazine

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Toward truly compostable plastic  Knowable Magazine

Biodegradable Plastics Market Sector on Track to Hit USD 7.1 billion by 2031, Growing at 6.5% CAGR | Exclusive ... - Yahoo Finance

Monday, February 26, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Sector on Track to Hit USD 7.1 billion by 2031, Growing at 6.5% CAGR | Exclusive ...  Yahoo Finance

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray From: Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) - Packaging World

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray From: Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)  Packaging World

TIPA Compostable Packaging at Packaging Innovations 2024 - MEM Magazine

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TIPA Compostable Packaging at Packaging Innovations 2024  MEM Magazine

Consumer behaviour trial records more compostable packaging recorded in food waste bins - Packaging Europe

Friday, February 16, 2024

Consumer behaviour trial records more compostable packaging recorded in food waste bins  Packaging Europe

Study: Clearer labelling can ensure compostable packaging is disposed of correctly - BusinessGreen

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Study: Clearer labelling can ensure compostable packaging is disposed of correctly  BusinessGreen

A Manufacturer's Guide to Biodegradable Plastic - ThomasNet News

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A Manufacturer's Guide to Biodegradable Plastic  ThomasNet News

Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers - Center for Research on Ingredient Safety - Michigan State University

Monday, February 12, 2024

Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers - Center for Research on Ingredient Safety  Michigan State University

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Properties, Types, and Uses - ThomasNet News

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Properties, Types, and Uses  ThomasNet News

Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce - Packaging World

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce  Packaging World

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions - AZoCleantech

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions  AZoCleantech

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions - AZoCleantech

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions  AZoCleantech

Biodegradable Packaging: Properties, Process, Types, and Uses - ThomasNet News

Monday, February 5, 2024

Biodegradable Packaging: Properties, Process, Types, and Uses  ThomasNet News

Cellulose to replace plastics in market-ready applications - Cordis News

Monday, February 5, 2024

Cellulose to replace plastics in market-ready applications  Cordis News

European General Court upholds oxo-degradable plastics ban amidst legal battle - Packaging Europe

Monday, February 5, 2024

European General Court upholds oxo-degradable plastics ban amidst legal battle  Packaging Europe

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 202 - CSRwire.com

Thursday, February 1, 2024

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 202  CSRwire.com

Replacing expanded polystyrene with compostable trays for protein packaging - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Replacing expanded polystyrene with compostable trays for protein packaging  Sustainable Plastics

Print & Pack announces launch with range of eco-friendly packaging solutions - NS Packaging

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Print & Pack announces launch with range of eco-friendly packaging solutions  NS Packaging

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray - Food Engineering Magazine

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray  Food Engineering Magazine

SEE develops compostable protein packaging tray - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SEE develops compostable protein packaging tray  Packaging Gateway

India Biodegradable Tableware & Packaging Products Market Report 2024-2030, Featuring Pakka, Thooshan, Qudrat ... - Yahoo Finance

Friday, January 26, 2024

India Biodegradable Tableware & Packaging Products Market Report 2024-2030, Featuring Pakka, Thooshan, Qudrat ...  Yahoo Finance

This Redditor revealed the easiest way to recycle 'compostable' packaging — and you don't need a compost bin to do it - Yahoo Life

Monday, January 22, 2024

This Redditor revealed the easiest way to recycle 'compostable' packaging — and you don't need a compost bin to do it  Yahoo Life

Patrick Grant Unveils Plastic-Free, Compostable Sportswear - Green Queen Media

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Patrick Grant Unveils Plastic-Free, Compostable Sportswear  Green Queen Media

Characterization of the degradation products of biodegradable and traditional plastics on UV irradiation and ... - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Characterization of the degradation products of biodegradable and traditional plastics on UV irradiation and ...  ScienceDirect.com

Mimicking real-field degradation of biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments: From product utility to end ... - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, January 19, 2024

Mimicking real-field degradation of biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments: From product utility to end ...  ScienceDirect.com

Researchers invent revolutionary type of plastic that can fully biodegrade on its own: 'I remember people laughing at ... - The Cool Down

Friday, January 19, 2024

Researchers invent revolutionary type of plastic that can fully biodegrade on its own: 'I remember people laughing at ...  The Cool Down

Melitta unveils biodegradable packaging with FSC certified paper - World Bio Market Insights

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Melitta unveils biodegradable packaging with FSC certified paper  World Bio Market Insights

Sacma Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Sacma Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films  Packaging Strategies

A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe ... - ScienceDirect.com

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe ...  ScienceDirect.com

TIPA Compostable Packaging and Wyld Team Up to Combat Plastic Waste in Growing North American Edibles Market - Cannabis Business Times

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TIPA Compostable Packaging and Wyld Team Up to Combat Plastic Waste in Growing North American Edibles Market  Cannabis Business Times

Tipa rolls out compostable packaging for cannabis edibles - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Tipa rolls out compostable packaging for cannabis edibles  Sustainable Plastics

Compostable bread bags offer environmental benefits - BakingBusiness.com

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Compostable bread bags offer environmental benefits  BakingBusiness.com

EarthTalk: Compostable plastic is too good to be true - Arizona Daily Sun

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

EarthTalk: Compostable plastic is too good to be true  Arizona Daily Sun

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 billion by 2031, with Notable CAGR of 6.5 %| Transparency ... - GlobeNewswire

Friday, January 12, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 billion by 2031, with Notable CAGR of 6.5 %| Transparency ...  GlobeNewswire

Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True? - E/The Environmental Magazine

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True?  E/The Environmental Magazine

Home Compostable Bread Bags From: Treetop Biopak - Packaging World

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Home Compostable Bread Bags From: Treetop Biopak  Packaging World

Are Bioplastics Finally Ready for Take Off? - PlasticsToday

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Are Bioplastics Finally Ready for Take Off?  PlasticsToday

Treetop Biopak launches home-compostable bags for fresh bread - Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Treetop Biopak launches home-compostable bags for fresh bread  Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 5, 2024

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024  Packaging Strategies

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 5, 2024

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024  Packaging Strategies

SSA Group launches new compostable packaging candy program - blooloop

Thursday, January 4, 2024

SSA Group launches new compostable packaging candy program  blooloop

No plastics: Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules - MLive.com

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

No plastics: Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules  MLive.com

Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Foodservice Packaging Awards - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Foodservice Packaging Awards  Packaging Strategies

Daphna Nissenbaum, Tipa Compostable Packaging | Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2023 - Plastics News

Monday, December 18, 2023

Daphna Nissenbaum, Tipa Compostable Packaging | Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2023  Plastics News

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

Kellanova Paves Way to Less Plastic: A Glimpse Into Innovative Packaging - Consumer Goods Technology

Friday, December 15, 2023

Kellanova Paves Way to Less Plastic: A Glimpse Into Innovative Packaging  Consumer Goods Technology

Chemical features and biological effects of degradation products of biodegradable plastics in simulated small ... - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, December 15, 2023

Chemical features and biological effects of degradation products of biodegradable plastics in simulated small ...  ScienceDirect.com

TIPA and ATI Develop Compostable Coffee Capsule Lids From: TIPA Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Thursday, December 14, 2023

TIPA and ATI Develop Compostable Coffee Capsule Lids From: TIPA Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

UPM Packaging Papers Now Certified as Home Compostable - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

UPM Packaging Papers Now Certified as Home Compostable  Packaging Strategies

'Biodegradable' plastic bags failing in Beijing - chinadialogue

Thursday, December 7, 2023

'Biodegradable' plastic bags failing in Beijing  chinadialogue

This Shampoo Bar Saves Me Money and Comes in Compostable Packaging - The New York Times

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

This Shampoo Bar Saves Me Money and Comes in Compostable Packaging  The New York Times

What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable? - Sierra Club

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable?  Sierra Club

Deterioration of single-use biodegradable plastics in high-humidity air and freshwaters over one year: Significant ... - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Deterioration of single-use biodegradable plastics in high-humidity air and freshwaters over one year: Significant ...  ScienceDirect.com

UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims - The Guardian

Monday, December 4, 2023

UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims  The Guardian

Hitachi invests in Clemson Ph.D. student's plan for sustainable packaging - Clemson News

Friday, December 1, 2023

Hitachi invests in Clemson Ph.D. student's plan for sustainable packaging  Clemson News

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world” - FreshPlaza.com

Friday, December 1, 2023

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world”  FreshPlaza.com

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage - TIME

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage  TIME

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage - TIME

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage  TIME

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2028: PLA Biodegradable Plastics to Witness Fastest Growth by Type - Yahoo Finance

Monday, November 27, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2028: PLA Biodegradable Plastics to Witness Fastest Growth by Type  Yahoo Finance

Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth's Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging - Earth911.com

Friday, November 24, 2023

Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth's Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging  Earth911.com

Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn't Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here's Why - Chatelaine - Chatelaine

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn't Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here's Why - Chatelaine  Chatelaine

Compostable bioplastic coffee capsules more sustainable than aluminium, virgin plastic - Sustainable Plastics

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Compostable bioplastic coffee capsules more sustainable than aluminium, virgin plastic  Sustainable Plastics

Top 5 Bioplastics Companies (March 2024) - Securities.io

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Top 5 Bioplastics Companies (March 2024)  Securities.io

Optimizing biodegradable plastics: Molecular dynamics insights into starch plasticization with glycerol and oleic acid - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Optimizing biodegradable plastics: Molecular dynamics insights into starch plasticization with glycerol and oleic acid  ScienceDirect.com

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics - Innovation News Network

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics  Innovation News Network

TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market  Packaging Strategies

Bioplastics 101: what is truth and what is lore? – Euractiv - EURACTIV

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Bioplastics 101: what is truth and what is lore? – Euractiv  EURACTIV

Compostable Packaging Deodorants - Trend Hunter

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Compostable Packaging Deodorants  Trend Hunter

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative - Packaging World

Monday, November 13, 2023

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative  Packaging World

Parkside, Mummy Meegz partner again for compostable packaging - Labels and Labeling

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Parkside, Mummy Meegz partner again for compostable packaging  Labels and Labeling

Compostable Rice Waste Packaging - Trend Hunter

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Compostable Rice Waste Packaging  Trend Hunter

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable - hortidaily.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable  hortidaily.com

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film  Packaging Strategies

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging  FoodNavigator-USA.com

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging  FoodNavigator-USA.com

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable - FreshPlaza.com

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable  FreshPlaza.com

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging - Packaging World

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging  Packaging World

Eco-Products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court - Sustainable Plastics

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Eco-Products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court  Sustainable Plastics

Gastric carboxylesterases of the edible crab Cancer pagurus (Crustacea, Decapoda) can hydrolyze biodegradable ... - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, October 30, 2023

Gastric carboxylesterases of the edible crab Cancer pagurus (Crustacea, Decapoda) can hydrolyze biodegradable ...  ScienceDirect.com

Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes steps to reduce plastic in compost - Waste Today Magazine

Friday, October 27, 2023

Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes steps to reduce plastic in compost  Waste Today Magazine

Compostable foodservice packaging producer Vegware releases second impact report - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Compostable foodservice packaging producer Vegware releases second impact report  Packaging Strategies

How biodegradable packaging is meeting the demands of consumers, the planet - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Monday, October 23, 2023

How biodegradable packaging is meeting the demands of consumers, the planet  FoodNavigator-USA.com

Even biodegradable plastic is harmful to fish populations - Earth.com

Monday, October 23, 2023

Even biodegradable plastic is harmful to fish populations  Earth.com

City reminding Kamloopsians to not use compostable plastic bags in curbside organics bins - radionl.com

Friday, October 20, 2023

City reminding Kamloopsians to not use compostable plastic bags in curbside organics bins  radionl.com

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for ... - Business Wire

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for ...  Business Wire

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Develop Home Compostable Produce Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Develop Home Compostable Produce Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish - Phys.org

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish  Phys.org

Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress - Plastics Recycling Update

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress  Plastics Recycling Update

Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First - PlasticsToday

Monday, October 16, 2023

Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First  PlasticsToday

PlantSwitch makes the move to Sanford, bringing jobs and compostable plastics - WRAL TechWire

Monday, October 16, 2023

PlantSwitch makes the move to Sanford, bringing jobs and compostable plastics  WRAL TechWire

Top 15 Bioplastics Companies in the World - Yahoo Finance

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Top 15 Bioplastics Companies in the World  Yahoo Finance

Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags - WJRT

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags  WJRT

Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging - Packaging Gateway

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging  Packaging Gateway

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms - Meijer Newsroom

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms  Meijer Newsroom

UMF|PerfectCLEAN unveils compostable packaging - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, October 12, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN unveils compostable packaging  Packaging Gateway

Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots - The Packer

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots  The Packer

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Unveils Fully Compostable Packaging for Hygiene Products - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, October 12, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Unveils Fully Compostable Packaging for Hygiene Products  Packaging Strategies

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals - PR Newswire

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals  PR Newswire

Research into Compostable Plastics' Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle - PlasticsToday

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Research into Compostable Plastics' Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle  PlasticsToday

Study stirs controversy over the benefits of biodegradable plastics - The National

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Study stirs controversy over the benefits of biodegradable plastics  The National

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 30.41 Billion Growth by 2030 | Rising Utilization in Food Packaging - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 30.41 Billion Growth by 2030 | Rising Utilization in Food Packaging  GlobeNewswire

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging - waste360

Monday, October 9, 2023

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging  waste360

Rethinking recycling: MSU researchers developing compostable food packaging - WOODTV.com

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Rethinking recycling: MSU researchers developing compostable food packaging  WOODTV.com

Pakka launches India's first compostable flexible packaging - Packaging Gateway

Friday, October 6, 2023

Pakka launches India's first compostable flexible packaging  Packaging Gateway

Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment  ScienceDirect.com

European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, October 5, 2023

European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics  Sustainable Plastics

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste - Phys.org

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste  Phys.org

FlexSea's biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment | Imperial News - Imperial College London

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

FlexSea's biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment | Imperial News  Imperial College London

Parkside and Mummy Meegz develop home compostable packaging - Labels and Labeling

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Parkside and Mummy Meegz develop home compostable packaging  Labels and Labeling

Biodegradable carrier bags are MORE toxic than conventional plastic versions, study claims - Daily Mail

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Biodegradable carrier bags are MORE toxic than conventional plastic versions, study claims  Daily Mail

Biodegradable bags may be 'more toxic' than conventional plastic ones - The Telegraph

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Biodegradable bags may be 'more toxic' than conventional plastic ones  The Telegraph

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market - Recycling Today

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market  Recycling Today

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market - Recycling Today

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market  Recycling Today

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans - UQ News - The University of Queensland

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans - UQ News  The University of Queensland

BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition - Waste Today Magazine

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition  Waste Today Magazine

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster the compostable packaging market - The Packer

Monday, September 11, 2023

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster the compostable packaging market  The Packer

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging - Green Matters

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging  Green Matters

Yockenthwaite Farm, Ales Grey, and Maped switch to compostable and biodegradable materials - Packaging World

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Yockenthwaite Farm, Ales Grey, and Maped switch to compostable and biodegradable materials  Packaging World

Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety - Packaging Gateway

Friday, August 25, 2023

Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety  Packaging Gateway

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead - Packaging World

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead  Packaging World

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths - The Packer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths  The Packer

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic  SciTechDaily

Sustainability in packaging 2023: Inside the minds of global consumers - McKinsey

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Sustainability in packaging 2023: Inside the minds of global consumers  McKinsey

Best Biodegradable Trash Bags | The Strategist - New York Magazine

Friday, August 11, 2023

Best Biodegradable Trash Bags | The Strategist  New York Magazine

Parkside Develops Compostable Packaging Solution for New Forest Fruit Company - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Parkside Develops Compostable Packaging Solution for New Forest Fruit Company  Packaging Strategies

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative - USA TODAY

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative  USA TODAY

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend - Sustainable Plastics

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend  Sustainable Plastics

MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable - School of Packaging - Michigan State University

Friday, August 4, 2023

MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable - School of Packaging  Michigan State University

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University  MSUToday

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash - Environmental Defence

Friday, August 4, 2023

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash  Environmental Defence

A Sustainable Solution to Australia's Single-Use Plastic Bag Problem - AZoCleantech

Thursday, August 3, 2023

A Sustainable Solution to Australia's Single-Use Plastic Bag Problem  AZoCleantech

ADBioplastics develops industrially compostable single-use packaging for olive oil - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, August 3, 2023

ADBioplastics develops industrially compostable single-use packaging for olive oil  Sustainable Plastics

The lesser of two evils: Enhancing biodegradable bioplastics use to fight plastic pollution requires policy makers ... - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The lesser of two evils: Enhancing biodegradable bioplastics use to fight plastic pollution requires policy makers ...  ScienceDirect.com

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags - The Globe and Mail

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags  The Globe and Mail

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste - Medical Plastics News

Friday, July 28, 2023

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste  Medical Plastics News

Survey Finds Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging - AZoCleantech

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Survey Finds Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging  AZoCleantech

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world's plastic addiction? - The National

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world's plastic addiction?  The National

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break Down in the Ocean - SciTechDaily

Friday, July 21, 2023

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break Down in the Ocean  SciTechDaily

Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review  ScienceDirect.com

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step Towards a Sustainable Food Future - Sustainable Brands

Friday, July 14, 2023

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step Towards a Sustainable Food Future  Sustainable Brands

Frito-Lay, Lumene, and Zerna Café Launch Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging Solutions - Packaging World

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Frito-Lay, Lumene, and Zerna Café Launch Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging Solutions  Packaging World

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard - Phys.org

Monday, July 10, 2023

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard  Phys.org

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 7, 2023

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact  Packaging Gateway

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 7, 2023

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact  Packaging Gateway

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic  The Atlantic

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic  The Atlantic

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects - World Bio Market Insights

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects  World Bio Market Insights

What Is Compostable Plastic? The Myths And The Facts - ET Edge Insights - ET Edge Insights

Friday, June 30, 2023

What Is Compostable Plastic? The Myths And The Facts - ET Edge Insights  ET Edge Insights

Compostable Packaging in the US Gets a Boost from Tipa - PlasticsToday

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Compostable Packaging in the US Gets a Boost from Tipa  PlasticsToday

Compostable Packaging in the US Gets a Boost from Tipa - PlasticsToday

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Compostable Packaging in the US Gets a Boost from Tipa  PlasticsToday

Tipa's compostable packaging now also 'Made in the USA' - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Tipa's compostable packaging now also 'Made in the USA'  Sustainable Plastics

Israel-based company to start production of compostable packaging in U.S. - The Packer

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Israel-based company to start production of compostable packaging in U.S.  The Packer

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications - ThomasNet News

Monday, June 26, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  ThomasNet News

Smile's Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact Award - PR Newswire

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Smile's Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact Award  PR Newswire

Study confirms biodegradability of compostable bioplastic in real conditions - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Study confirms biodegradability of compostable bioplastic in real conditions  Sustainable Plastics

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics  Packaging Gateway

Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? - Environment America

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics?  Environment America

Do not be fooled by 'compostable' plastic, says French consumer group - The Connexion

Friday, June 9, 2023

Do not be fooled by 'compostable' plastic, says French consumer group  The Connexion

'Compostable' PLA doesn't biodegrade in water - Popular Science

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

'Compostable' PLA doesn't biodegrade in water  Popular Science

Appraising co-composting efficiency of biodegradable plastic bags and food wastes: Assessment microplastics ... - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Appraising co-composting efficiency of biodegradable plastic bags and food wastes: Assessment microplastics ...  ScienceDirect.com

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand - Packaging World

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand  Packaging World

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research - Phys.org

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research  Phys.org

New Study Confirms 'Biodegradable' Plastics and Fabrics Actually Not - Surfrider Foundation

Friday, May 26, 2023

New Study Confirms 'Biodegradable' Plastics and Fabrics Actually Not  Surfrider Foundation

How Biodegradable Are Compostable Plastics in Marine Waters? - AZoCleantech

Thursday, May 25, 2023

How Biodegradable Are Compostable Plastics in Marine Waters?  AZoCleantech

A Popular Compostable Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean - Lab Manager Magazine

Thursday, May 25, 2023

A Popular Compostable Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean  Lab Manager Magazine

Most Biodegradable Plastics Don't Reliably Break Down in the Ocean, Study Finds - ExtremeTech

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Most Biodegradable Plastics Don't Reliably Break Down in the Ocean, Study Finds  ExtremeTech

Composting the Plastic - Oklahoma State University

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Composting the Plastic  Oklahoma State University

A popular compostable plastic doesn't break down in the ocean - EurekAlert

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

A popular compostable plastic doesn't break down in the ocean  EurekAlert

Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean - Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Biodegradable plastic materials do not biodegrade in the ocean - Earth.com

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Biodegradable plastic materials do not biodegrade in the ocean  Earth.com

Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn't Actually Break Down in the Ocean - Gizmodo

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn't Actually Break Down in the Ocean  Gizmodo

Are "biodegradable" plastics just greenwashing? | Questions | Naked Scientists - The Naked Scientists

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Are "biodegradable" plastics just greenwashing? | Questions | Naked Scientists  The Naked Scientists

‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study - The Guardian

Thursday, November 3, 2022

‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study  The Guardian

Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily - World Wildlife Fund

Friday, April 8, 2022

Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily  World Wildlife Fund

New process makes 'biodegradable' plastics truly compostable - UC Berkeley

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

New process makes 'biodegradable' plastics truly compostable  UC Berkeley

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities — European Environment Agency - European Environment Agency

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities — European Environment Agency  European Environment Agency

This toolkit is designed to help you determine if a compostable plastics program is appropriate for your organization and to guide you in properly managing your compostable plastics.

*Resources outlined in this toolkit are examples from a variety of sources to help facilitate a better understanding of compostable products and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Compost Research and Education Foundation (CREF).

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