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ANIPH: Avoiding the negative impacts produced by plastic materials in humanitarian contexts Innovation News Network
Manufacture, storage of biodegradable carry bags gets cabinet nod The Hans India
CPU adopts new guidelines regulating the use of non-biodegradable plastic and styrofoam on campus Central Philippine University
Preferred Packaging Introduces New Recyclable and Compostable Fiber Trays for Packaged Meals GlobeNewswire
Biodegradable Compostable Film Manufacturing Plant Cost Report 2025: Machinery and Raw Materials Requirement industrytoday.co.uk
Next Generation of Packaging is Changing Everything in 2025 Global Trade Magazine
Saint Mary’s University students transforming seaweed into compostable plastic CTV News
Biodegradable Lidding Films Market Expected to Reach USD 30.21 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 6.88% industrytoday.co.uk
Next-Generation Packaging Market Size, Share | CAGR of 6.5%. Market.us
Huhtamaki launches new compostable ice cream cups - THE PACKMAN the packman
German associations push for mandatory compostable produce bags Sustainable Plastics
Huhtamaki launches new compostable ice cream cups FFOODS Spectrum
Huhtamaki launches new compostable ice cream cups GlobeNewswire
Biodegradable Plastics Market Grows with PLA & PHA Scale‐Up, openPR.com
Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems Packaging World
Europe Recyclable Packaging Market Starts from USD 7.17B in 2025 to USD 12.26B by 2034 GlobeNewswire
Europe Biodegradable Packaging Market is Forecasted to Reach USD 6.48 Billion by 2035 | Fact.MR Report NORTHEAST - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA
Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers Los Angeles Times
Breaking Down Compostable Bags Sierra Club
Compostable Packaging Market Report 2025-2032: Competitive openPR.com
California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote Packaging Dive
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
Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering UCL
Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals - EHN ehn.org
Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture Food Dive
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
These companies are utilizing plastic alternatives to reduce horticultural waste Greenhouse Management
PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target Packaging Dive
Packaging | PepsiCo ESG | Environmental impact PepsiCo
Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics? Mexico News Daily
Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable PlasticsToday
Berries just the beginning for biodegradable plastic Phys.org
California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ Packaging Dive
Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene Packaging Europe
Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging Labels & Labeling
No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering resource.co
Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets resource.co
Starbucks to roll out home compostable takeaway cup in Europe Packaging Europe
Futamura, Repaq and GK Sondermaschinenbau create compostable liquid sachet packaging 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
BASF and Metpack partner on home compostable paper for food packaging Packaging Europe
A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications ScienceDirect.com
‘Misleading’ compostability claims lead to ban of coffee product search ads Packaging Europe
Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging Casey Means MD
Carbon dots embedded carrageenan based compostable functional packaging films with barrier bio-coating for prawns freshness monitoring ScienceDirect.com
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
Sinclair seeks advancements for sustainable packaging The Packer
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
Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging Vertical Farm Daily
CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers Resource-Recycling
Eco-Products and DNO Produce Develop Sustainable Packaging for School Lunches Packaging Strategies
“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
Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? - EHN ehn.org
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month Business Wire
Bioplastics are inadequately defined, poorly regulated, and potentially toxic: Report ehn.org
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand World Bio Market Insights
Sugarcane-based Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact Thomasnet
Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle Packaging Dive
What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod PlasticsToday
Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review ScienceDirect.com
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
Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc. GlobeNewswire
"Compostable bags emerge as a key trend in fruit and vegetable packaging to meet market demand" FreshPlaza
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
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
Top 10: Sustainable Packaging Innovations Sustainability Magazine
Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system ScienceDirect.com
3D-printed coffee and mushroom mix offers compostable plastic alternative Tech Xplore
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
Green Guides updates still pending as states lead on labeling Packaging Dive
Tackling plastic: insights from Unilever’s refill trials Unilever
The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034 Smithers
(PDF) Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics researchgate.net
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics UConn Today
Wild Alaskan Uses TemperPack’s Green Cell Foam Packaging World
"Rising demand for compostable fresh-keeping packaging in the fresh produce market" FreshPlaza
Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable Voice of San Diego
2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight Packaging Strategies
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
Sunrays Uses TIPA Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging Strategies
Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides Packaging Strategies
Exploring the pathways to sustainability: A comprehensive review of biodegradable plastics in the circular economy ScienceDirect.com
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
New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes WHYY
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
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics MIT News
CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia CSIRO
W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Innovate Compostable, Sustainable Food Packaging Food Safety Magazine
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
Product Review: 'Matter' Compostable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Bags And Utensils – Performance With A Green Advantage Where The Food Comes From
Compostable Packaging Market Size, Share & Forecast - 2034 Global Market Insights
Plastic food packaging has become composters’ greatest challenge The Washington Post
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
Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review ScienceDirect.com
3 insights for navigating the ‘messy middle’ of labeling policy Packaging Dive
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
The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards FoodNavigator-USA.com
Eco-friendly packaging trends Packaging Gateway
Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots The Packer
New Compostable Gel Pack Increases Sustainability for Cold Chain Shipping Packaging World
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
Fashion brands take bold step toward compostable seaweed packaging with Sway Packaging Strategies
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
Genome-Centric Metagenomics Insights into the Plastisphere-Driven Natural Degradation Characteristics and Mechanism of Biodegradable Plastics in Aquatic Environments ACS Publications
Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic Packaging Dive
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
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
U.S. Plastics Pact adds to its list of 'problematic' plastics Resource-Recycling
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
PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder Packaging World
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters
Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture Forbes
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
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? (Published 2024) The New York Times
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations Nature
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
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
The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics Grist.org
‘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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