Read about media coverage received by the Compostable Plastic Toolkit, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, or the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation.
Compostable packaging often isn’t the easy win it’s marketed as Envirotec
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
Compostable Tableware Market to Reach $1.8 Billion by 2034, openPR
Research unearths golden rules for compostable packaging Footprint
SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials Packaging Strategies
Compostable Plastic Market size is set to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, Growing use of compostable packaging boost the market, Technavio Yahoo Finance
Compostable Plastic Market size is set to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, Growing use of compostable packaging boost the market, Technavio PR Newswire
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging Pet Food Processing
Many compostable plastics don't actually break down Environmental Health News
Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers Restaurant Business Online
Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly Public News Service
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging Trend Hunter
TIPA and Fresh-Lock in partnership to expand home compostable packaging Food and Drink Technology
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast GlobeNewswire
TIPA and Fresh-Lock team up on home compostable closures for pouches Packaging Europe
Scientific journal to cover Carbios’ enzyme-embedded, ‘home-compostable’ PLA Packaging Europe
TIPA collaborates with Fresh-Lock to launch new compostable closures Packaging Gateway
Pioneering Milton Keynes company trials making biodegradable plastics from SEAWEED Milton Keynes Citizen
Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating Nature.com
B.C. ban on single-use plastic bags begins Monday CityNews Vancouver
Bioplastics are inadequately defined, poorly regulated, and potentially toxic: Report Environmental Health News
Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading Spectrum News
Better Earth Compostable Packaging Achieves B Corp Certification waste360
BNQ unveils certification programmes for compostable packaging and products Packaging Gateway
Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items Waste Today Magazine
New Flow Formulas Endurance Chews in 100% compostable packaging Endurance.Biz
Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products Packaging World
Contempo Specialty Packaging Launches New Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis Cannabis Business Times
PODCAST | Compostable Popcorn Packaging Packaging Strategies
Better Earth: compostable packaging boosts foodservice industry Packaging Gateway
Biodegradable packaging company opens US headquarters Plastics News
Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions Business Wire
New Labeling Standards to Determine What Packaging is Compostable Lake Chelan Now
Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 Shopify
Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 Shopify
BioPak brings compostable packaging to Live Nation UK events Packaging Gateway
New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable Washington State Department of Ecology
Five Regional Water Brands Add Aluminum Bottles to Lineup Packaging World
Compostable Packaging For Vikings And Goddesses Label & Narrow Web
Compostable, recyclable material drives sustainable packaging BakingBusiness.com
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? The New York Times
Weekly Coffee News: Compostable Bags + ‘Home Cafe’ Popups Daily Coffee News
Parkside develops compostable packaging for Beavertown crisps Labels and Labeling
Beavertown Launches Crisps in Compostable Packaging with Focus on Mental Health Packaging Strategies
Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? Civil Eats
This startup just raised funding to turn wood pulp into sustainable, biodegradable plastics GeekWire
DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore WBIR.com
DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea Packaging Gateway
Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging Resource Recycling
Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan Resource Recycling
DAVIDsTEA Deepens Sustainability Commitment and Introduces New Compostable Packaging Financial Post
Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Our goal to reduce plastic packaging Unilever
New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down Forbes
Compostable packaging is made locally. Why is plastic still everywhere? The Business Standard
Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations Nature.com
Composting Consortium releases study on disintegration of compostable packaging Waste Today Magazine
Study shows compostable packaging breaks down successfully Packaging Gateway
Filling the data gap on breakdown of food-contact compostable packaging in real-world conditions Recycling Product News
Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America PR Newswire
Interview: SECOS’ CEO on compostable packaging in Australia Packaging Gateway
Bioplastics create a composting conundrum Environmental Health News
The top 10 must-have sustainable packaging solutions Packaging Gateway
A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives Phys.org
Navigating the Compostable Packaging Landscape: Insights from BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen Packaging World
California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' Food Safety Magazine
Berry reaches 86% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging Packaging Gateway
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination Washington State Department of Ecology
The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries AZoM
How Compostable Packaging Fits into the Circular Economy Packaging World
Biodegradable Bioplastics: Decarbonizing a “Throw-Away Economy” Built on Cheap and Durable Plastics Cleantech Group
Plastic break Bangalore Mirror
10 New Biodegradable Packaging Solutions Advancing Sustainability StartUs Insights
UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics University of Houston
Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind Technology Networks
No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics The Hindu
Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics University of California San Diego
Eco-Products expands GreenStripe compostable packaging range Packaging Gateway
TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America PR Newswire
Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis AZoM
KDP Unveils Plant-based, Compostable, Single-Serve Coffee Pod Concept Packaging World
Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging for products Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
TIPA’s Compostable & Recyclable Packaging Made From Rice Waste Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification Packaging World
The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem PlasticsToday
Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? Environmental Health News
California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Better Earth Expands Compostable Food Packaging Product Offerings Environment+Energy Leader
New compostable, biodegradable packaging material derived from potato starch Potato News Today
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
Switching From Traditional to Biodegradable Plastics Could Slash CO2 Emissions EcoWatch
Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction Phys.org
Consumer behaviour trial records more compostable packaging in food waste bins Packaging Europe
Is compostable packaging any better than single-use plastic? The Spinoff
A Manufacturer’s Guide to Biodegradable Plastic Thomas Insights
Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers Michigan State University
Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging World
TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions AZoCleantech
Microbial colonization patterns and biodegradation of petrochemical and biodegradable plastics in lake waters: insights from a field experiment Frontiers
Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films: Impacts on Soil Microbial Communities and Ecosystem Functions Frontiers
European General Court stands firm on oxo-degradable plastics ban in wake of lawsuit Packaging Europe
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 202 CSRwire.com
Compostable Protein Packaging Tray Food Engineering Magazine
SEE develops compostable protein packaging tray Packaging Gateway
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 Packaging Strategies
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 PR Newswire
Detection and specific chemical identification of submillimeter plastic fragments in complex matrices such as compost Nature.com
Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Nature.com
This Redditor revealed the easiest way to recycle ‘compostable’ packaging — and you don’t need a compost bin to do it Yahoo Life
TIPA Compostable Packaging and Wyld Team Up to Combat Plastic Waste in Growing North American Edibles Market Cannabis Business Times
Treetop Biopak Unveils Compostable Bags for Bread and Bakery Goods Packaging Strategies
Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 GlobeNewswire
Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True? E/The Environmental Magazine
Home Compostable Bread Bags From: Treetop Biopak Packaging World
Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 Packaging Strategies
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
TIPA and ATI Develop Compostable Coffee Capsule Lids From: TIPA Compostable Packaging Packaging World
Composting at CU – a student perspective University of Colorado Boulder
California sues to stop greenwashing; biodegradable vs. compostable battle rages on PlasticsToday
What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable? Sierra Club
Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic HowStuffWorks
Calling all gardeners University of Portsmouth
Tipa’s Compostable Packaging Plans Receive a $70 Million Boost PlasticsToday
Compostable Packaging: Tipa Talks Markets, Applications PlasticsToday
The Dirty Secret of Alternative Plastics Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2028: PLA Biodegradable Plastics to Witness Fastest Growth by Type GlobeNewswire
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
Top 5 Bioplastics Companies (July 2024) Securities.io
TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market Packaging Strategies
Oakland’s proposed reusable foodware ordinance could help keep our streets clean The Oaklandside
Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative Packaging World
Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film Packaging Strategies
Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable hortidaily.com
False Solutions Exacerbate the U.S. Plastic Pollution Crisis Surfrider Foundation
The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging Packaging World
How biodegradable packaging is meeting the demands of consumers, the planet FoodNavigator-USA.com
Even biodegradable plastic is harmful to fish populations Earth.com
Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish Phys.org
Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress Plastics Recycling Update
Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First PlasticsToday
PlantSwitch makes the move to Sanford, bringing jobs and compostable plastics WRAL TechWire
Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags WJRT
Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging Packaging Gateway
Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms Meijer Newsroom
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
PlantSwitch's compostable drop-in aims to replace traditional plastics Sustainable Plastics
European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics Sustainable Plastics
Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging Packaging World
FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment Imperial College London
Plastics can be used more sustainably in agriculture - Communications Earth & Environment Nature.com
Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market Recycling Today
Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans The University of Queensland
BPI seeks to change USDA’s ‘out-of-date’ definition for compost Waste Dive
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose? HowStuffWorks
Researchers invent revolutionary type of plastic that can fully biodegrade on its own: ‘I remember people laughing at the idea’ Yahoo! Voices
Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead Packaging World
These biodegradable plastics made from algae are a new hope for the environment World Economic Forum
Researchers create plastic alternative that's compostable in home and industrial settings USA TODAY
Feeding bacteria seaweed to make compostable plastic Nature.com
Starch could reduce plastic waste Futurity: Research News
Making bioplastics that are easier to compost MSUToday
New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard Phys.org
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
Common compostable plastic fails to break down after a year at sea New Scientist
‘Compostable’ plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder Boulder Beat News
Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics Phys.org
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics? Packaging Gateway
The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics Grist
Most “Home Compostable” Plastics Aren’t, Says New Study Mother Jones
‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study The Guardian
'Compostable plastic' doesn't live up to its environmental claims. Here's what you can focus on instead CNN
Most ‘home compostable’ plastic doesn’t break down in garden bins New Scientist
Researchers find that 60% of home 'compostable' plastic doesn't fully break down and ends up in our soil instead Phys.org
60% of home ‘compostable’ plastic doesn’t fully break down, ending up in our soil Frontiers
Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily World Wildlife Fund
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable UC Berkeley
Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency
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