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Cellulose Film Packaging Market Share Analysis is Projected to Grow at a Strong CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2035 | FMI – FMIBlog FMIBlog
The Future of Sustainable Packaging in the Vitamin Industry Vocal
North America Flexible Packaging Market 2025 Trends USD GlobeNewswire
Plastic-free dining: The next big thing in food service around the world London Daily News
Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers Los Angeles Times
Top 10 Suppliers of Plastic-Free Food Packaging in the World (2025) Vocal
Breaking Down Compostable Bags Sierra Club
Compostable Packaging Market Report 2025-2032: Competitive openPR.com
WRAP calls for consistent compostable packaging labels resource.co
APP Group Shares Paperboard Advancements Amid U.S. Biodegradable Packaging Market Growth Yahoo Finance
CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes el-observador.com
California extends compostable labeling law Resource-Recycling
California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote Packaging Dive
Germany Biodegradable Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends 2035 Market Research Future
CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes Public News Service
European BIOSUPPACK project develops compostable packaging from brewer’s spent grain Packaging Europe
Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater BBC
Choose to reuse: A guide to switching to reusable serviceware oregonmetro.gov
Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering UCL
Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals - EHN ehn.org
Mondelez Backs Regenerative Agriculture, Compostable Packaging Companies Food Manufacturing
Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture Food Dive
Compostable packaging – a solution beyond PPWR mandates Fruitnet
Inside Mondelēz’s New Sustainable Futures Investments in Regen Ag, Compostable Packaging Nosh.com
Former EPA Attorney Stacey Halliday Discusses Regulatory Uncertainty Around California’s Compostable Packaging Law in Packaging Dive Arnold & Porter
Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable Britannica
California's Strict Compostable Packaging Requirements Effective January 2026 Perkins Coie
Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities packaginginsights.com
Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging Food Safety Magazine
PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target Packaging Dive
Compostable packaging: ready for mass use? Packaging Gateway
Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics? Mexico News Daily
Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable PlasticsToday
Futamura announces groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging GlobeNewswire
California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ Packaging Dive
Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S. Packaging Europe
Science, soil, and sustainability: Global experts tackle the biodegradable plastics puzzle EurekAlert!
Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging Packaging Strategies
Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging Labels & Labeling
No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering resource.co
The Composting Consortium launches grant program Waste Today -
Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets resource.co
Starbucks to roll out home compostable takeaway cup in Europe Packaging Europe
Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth greenpeace.org
Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery Waste Dive
Compostable Packaging: Success Stories Overcoming Challenges in Contamination, Infrastructure, and Policy Waste360
Starbucks redesigns its iconic white takeaway cup in Europe for rollout across the region Starbucks Coffee
A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications ScienceDirect.com
VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic Packaging Strategies
Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition Packaging Digest
Do digestates produced by co-digestion of biowaste and biodegradable plastic affect soil and aquatic organisms? ScienceDirect.com
Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic researchgate.net
Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability The University of Maine
Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why BridgeDetroit
Eco-Products and DNO produce introduce biobased compostable packaging for K-12 schools in the US World Bio Market Insights
Sinclair seeks advancements for sustainable packaging The Packer
Compostable Multilayer Films Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias Packaging World
Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size to Mount USD 392.37 Bn by 2034 | Packaging Experts Analysis GlobeNewswire
CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers Resource-Recycling
“Safe” Plant-Based Plastics Linked to Organ Damage SciTechDaily
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to GlobeNewswire
The strategic role of a mild hydrothermal pretreatment in enhancing anaerobic degradation of commercial bio-based compostable plastics associated to food waste ScienceDirect.com
Compost Rules Have Changed. Learn to sort right. City of Boulder (.gov)
Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials Packaging World
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Home-Compostable Packaging Packaging Strategies
Bubbies Ice Cream launches home-compostable packaging Packaging Gateway
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month Business Wire
Disappearing Packaging Revolution How Innovation is Eliminating Waste and Redefining Sustainability Global Trade Magazine
APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution Packaging Gateway
The dark side of sustainable packaging Packaging Gateway
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
Sugarcane-based Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review ScienceDirect.com
Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod PlasticsToday
Company takes bold step to revolutionize clothing packaging — and competitors may follow suit The Cool Down
New Biopolymer Project in Hungary Pioneers Sustainable Packaging Hungarian Conservative
10 Most Influential Players in the Biodegradable Plastics Market Kings Research
Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production ScienceDirect.com
Novolex Compostable Butter Wrap Celebrates Two Milestones PlasticsToday
Reducing plastic pollution starts with us Vic Gov
Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions Nature
Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems Confectionery News
Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2034 InsightAce Analytic
Waste: Circular Economy Walmart
Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc. GlobeNewswire
Clemson FRESH opens compostable packaging research center upstatetoday.com
Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move? Grand View Research
Chemical composition and mesophilic anaerobic digestion of commercial compostable food packaging: Implications for bio-waste management ScienceDirect.com
Packaging Innovations 2025: Tipa unveils latest home-compostable packaging solutions packaginginsights.com
Wildsmith to roll out 100% compostable packaging that biodegrades in a year spabusiness.com
Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products Packaging Strategies
Biobased Biodegradable Plastics Market Outlook, 2025 to 2035 Future Market Insights
Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging Packaging World
Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system ScienceDirect.com
Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center Clemson News
TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging Food Industry Executive
TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film Packaging Europe
Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives ACS Publications
TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging PotatoPro
Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030 Grand View Research
Green Guides updates still pending as states lead on labeling Packaging Dive
The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034 Smithers
"Compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of rambutan by up to three times" FreshPlaza
Four Barriers to Bioplastics Growth, and a Solution PlasticsToday
Enforcing Producer Responsibility Leads To Cleaner Communities City of Hayward (.gov)
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics UConn Today
Photoaging Promotes Toxic Micro/Nanoplastics Release from PLA/PBAT Biodegradable Plastic in Gastrointestinal Condition ACS Publications
Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable Voice of San Diego
2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight Packaging Strategies
Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry The Business Journals
Plant-based Protein Brand Combats Plastic Waste & Slack Fill with New Compostable Pouch Healthcare Packaging
Fresh-Lock® and TIPA Help True. ApS Launch Compostable Date Packaging Packaging Strategies
Environmental concerns on water-soluble and biodegradable plastics and their applications – A review ScienceDirect.com
With MileOne's support, Mexican eco-packaging company Biocup expands to US market, launches in Laredo Laredo Morning Times
Exploring the pathways to sustainability: A comprehensive review of biodegradable plastics in the circular economy ScienceDirect.com
How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags The Packer
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia Government of British Columbia
Minnesota officials tout new law requiring refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032 Pioneer Press
Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
CSIR-IICT out-licenses tech for nanocellulose engineered compostable plastics The Hindu
Single-use commercial bio-based plastics under environmental degradation conditions: Is their biodegradability and compostability a fact? ScienceDirect.com
Carrington Co. Launches First-Ever Organic Tea in Biodegradable Packaging Sustainable Brands
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 GlobeNewswire
CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia CSIRO
Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report 2024-2030: Advancements in Compostable and Marine-Degradable Plastics Expand Market Opportunities GlobeNewswire
Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution ScienceDirect.com
Mosko: Thin Plastic Produce Bags Get a Needed Facelift Voice of OC
Comparative life cycle assessment of PBAT from fossil-based and second-generation generation bio-based feedstocks ScienceDirect.com
Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind Technology Networks
How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works Sustainability Magazine
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing C&EN
Compostable Packaging Market Size, Share & Forecast - 2034 Global Market Insights
The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste Med-Tech Insights
EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction Packaging Dive
Outdoor brand Prana is rolling out 'innovative' seaweed-based compostable packaging that can replace conventional plastic The Cool Down
Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review ScienceDirect.com
Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste Technology Networks
Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis Northeastern Global News
Clearing up the compostable plastic mess Chemistry World
Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment ScienceDirect.com
Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots The Packer
Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging Smithers
Towards harmonization of metal(loid)s determination in conventional and compostable plastics: Comparison of acid digestion protocols in LDPE and PBAT/TPS blends ScienceDirect.com
Anaerobic Degradation of Aromatic and Aliphatic Biodegradable Plastics: Potential Mechanisms and Pathways ACS Publications
New Study Helps Quantify Climate Change and Ecotoxicity Impacts of Biodegradable Microplastics Yale School of the Environment
Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion GlobeNewswire
Are Biodegradable Bioplastics Meeting Their Promise? IDTechEx
World’s first biodegradable plastic produced from CO2 emissions in Finland Fortum
Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions Packaging World
How we’re transforming our packaging materials Unilever
Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic Packaging Dive
The Future of Composting and Bioplastics: How USDA's New Definition Could Be a Game Changer PlasticsToday
Compostable Packaging Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’ Waste Dive
Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics Nature
Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging Smithers
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature
Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics ScienceDirect.com
China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market IDTechEx
Bioplastics can refer to bio-based, biodegradable, and/or compostable plastics. researchgate.net
Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic Innovation News Network
Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic VOA - Voice of America English News
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste CSIRO
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters
Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost Grist.org
Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego Voice of San Diego
Degradation efficiency of biodegradable plastics in subtropical open-air and marine environments: Implications for plastic pollution ScienceDirect.com
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics Advanced Science News
New enzyme-embedded plastic degrades rapidly Lightsources.org
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay
Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly WXPR
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags ScienceDirect.com
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment ScienceDirect.com
Compostable Plastic Is Garbage The Atlantic
Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? Environment America
Composting the Plastic Oklahoma State University
Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging Frontiers
Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics Phys.org
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
‘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
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable Berkeley News
Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency
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