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New Leadership for CREF Board of Trustees

04/04/2024 3:58 PM
Ginny Black, long-term CREF Board of Trustees Chair, officially stepped down as the chair. Black

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

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100 Compostable Premium schwitze Clothing - The Branding Iron

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

100 Compostable Premium schwitze Clothing  The Branding Iron

Factory Oem Odm Customized Printed Biodegradable Recycle Kraft Paper Bag For Various Branding And Packaging Scenarios $0.015 - Wholesale China Paper Bag at Factory Prices from Qingdao Bioborn Packaging Co., ltd - Global Sources

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Factory Oem Odm Customized Printed Biodegradable Recycle Kraft Paper Bag For Various Branding And Packaging Scenarios $0.015 - Wholesale China Paper Bag at Factory Prices from Qingdao Bioborn Packaging Co., ltd  Global Sources

Trump brings back plastic straws, what can we do? - Green Prophet

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Trump brings back plastic straws, what can we do?  Green Prophet

Fashion Accessories Packaging Market Share Analysis - Future Market Insights

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Fashion Accessories Packaging Market Share Analysis  Future Market Insights

Govt’s policy shift on plastic bags sparks row - The Tribune India

Monday, February 10, 2025

Govt’s policy shift on plastic bags sparks row  The Tribune India

Govt’s policy shift on plastic bags sparks row - The Tribune India

Monday, February 10, 2025

Govt’s policy shift on plastic bags sparks row  The Tribune India

Biodegradable Plastics Market is projected to reach 8.89 Billion USD by 2032 - openPR

Monday, February 10, 2025

Biodegradable Plastics Market is projected to reach 8.89 Billion USD by 2032  openPR

Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030 - Grand View Research

Monday, February 10, 2025

Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030  Grand View Research

Environmental Concerns Propel Growth Of Plastic Alternative Packaging Market: A Key Driver Transforming the... - WhaTech

Monday, February 10, 2025

Environmental Concerns Propel Growth Of Plastic Alternative Packaging Market: A Key Driver Transforming the...  WhaTech

A Sample Proposal on “Training Entrepreneurs in Biodegradable Packaging Social Enterprises” - fundsforNGOs

Sunday, February 9, 2025

A Sample Proposal on “Training Entrepreneurs in Biodegradable Packaging Social Enterprises”  fundsforNGOs

Compostable Fiber Tablewares - Trend Hunter

Friday, February 7, 2025

Compostable Fiber Tablewares  Trend Hunter

Compostable Packaging Market Share Analysis - Future Market Insights

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Compostable Packaging Market Share Analysis  Future Market Insights

Compostable Plastic Packaging Market: Growth Trends, Key Players, and Sustainability Innovations - EIN News

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Compostable Plastic Packaging Market: Growth Trends, Key Players, and Sustainability Innovations  EIN News

TOURS les JOURS announces new plant-based plastic straws - Interplas Insights

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

TOURS les JOURS announces new plant-based plastic straws  Interplas Insights

Sipping Streams Tea Company Introduces Compostable Sustainable Packaging - PR Web

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Sipping Streams Tea Company Introduces Compostable Sustainable Packaging  PR Web

"Compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of rambutan by up to three times" - FreshPlaza.com

Thursday, January 30, 2025

"Compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of rambutan by up to three times"  FreshPlaza.com

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics - University of Connecticut

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics  University of Connecticut

Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move? - Grand View Research

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move?  Grand View Research

Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala  Packaging Gateway

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets - Packaging World

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets  Packaging World

Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable - Voice of San Diego

Monday, January 13, 2025

Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable  Voice of San Diego

Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, January 10, 2025

Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms  ScienceDirect.com

2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 10, 2025

2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight  Packaging Strategies

Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry - The Business Journals

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry  The Business Journals

Biodegradable Plastic Market Size to Hit USD 19.41 Billion by 2034 - Precedence Research

Monday, January 6, 2025

Biodegradable Plastic Market Size to Hit USD 19.41 Billion by 2034  Precedence Research

Fresh-Lock® and TIPA Help True. ApS Launch Compostable Date Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 3, 2025

Fresh-Lock® and TIPA Help True. ApS Launch Compostable Date Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Minnesota officials tout new law requiring refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032 - St. Paul Pioneer Press

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Minnesota officials tout new law requiring refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032  St. Paul Pioneer Press

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste - ABC News

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste  ABC News

Bpacks logs €1M pre-seed funding for world’s first bark-based, 100% compostable packaging - Tech Funding News

Friday, December 13, 2024

Bpacks logs €1M pre-seed funding for world’s first bark-based, 100% compostable packaging  Tech Funding News

How Startups Aim To Replace Plastic Packaging With Plant Materials - Forbes

Thursday, December 12, 2024

How Startups Aim To Replace Plastic Packaging With Plant Materials  Forbes

CSIR-IICT out-licenses tech for nanocellulose engineered compostable plastics - The Hindu

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

CSIR-IICT out-licenses tech for nanocellulose engineered compostable plastics  The Hindu

(PDF) Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation - ResearchGate

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

(PDF) Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation  ResearchGate

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 - GlobeNewswire

Friday, December 6, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029  GlobeNewswire

Majority of bioplastics in Australia end up in landfill, says new report - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Majority of bioplastics in Australia end up in landfill, says new report  Sustainable Plastics

CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia - CSIRO

Thursday, December 5, 2024

CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia  CSIRO

W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers - PerishableNews

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers  PerishableNews

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Develop Freezer-to-Oven Compostable Packaging that Breaks Down in 100 Days - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Develop Freezer-to-Oven Compostable Packaging that Breaks Down in 100 Days  vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report  GlobeNewswire

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers  Packaging Strategies

Bye-Bye microplastics: Japanese researchers develop plastic that dissolves into the sea - ZME Science

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Bye-Bye microplastics: Japanese researchers develop plastic that dissolves into the sea  ZME Science

Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing - Chemical & Engineering News

Monday, November 25, 2024

Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing  Chemical & Engineering News

Sustainable packaging: How do we get there? - Recycling Today

Friday, November 22, 2024

Sustainable packaging: How do we get there?  Recycling Today

B’ZEOS raises seed funding to scale up compostable seaweed-based packaging - Yahoo Finance

Friday, November 22, 2024

B’ZEOS raises seed funding to scale up compostable seaweed-based packaging  Yahoo Finance

Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos - Packaging Europe

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos  Packaging Europe

(PDF) A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging - ResearchGate

Thursday, November 21, 2024

(PDF) A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging  ResearchGate

Goodbye Microplastics: New Recyclable Plastic Breaks Down Safely in Seawater - SciTechDaily

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Goodbye Microplastics: New Recyclable Plastic Breaks Down Safely in Seawater  SciTechDaily

Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags  Packaging Europe

Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, November 15, 2024

Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review  ScienceDirect.com

Eco-Friendly Packaging Growth and Consumer Perceptions on Sustainability - Global Trade Magazine

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Eco-Friendly Packaging Growth and Consumer Perceptions on Sustainability  Global Trade Magazine

Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste - Technology Networks

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste  Technology Networks

"Big Ten" Action Areas Emerge from System-Wide Compost and Compostable Packaging Circularity Event - PR Web

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

"Big Ten" Action Areas Emerge from System-Wide Compost and Compostable Packaging Circularity Event  PR Web

Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis - Northeastern University

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis  Northeastern University

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess - Chemistry World

Monday, November 11, 2024

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess  Chemistry World

Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment  ScienceDirect.com

UPM Specialty Papers Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating - Food Engineering Magazine

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

UPM Specialty Papers Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating  Food Engineering Magazine

BioPak expands its sustainable food packaging solutions - Food and Drink Technology

Monday, November 4, 2024

BioPak expands its sustainable food packaging solutions  Food and Drink Technology

Earthfirst launches biobased compostable laminations for sustainable packaging solutions - World Bio Market Insights

Friday, November 1, 2024

Earthfirst launches biobased compostable laminations for sustainable packaging solutions  World Bio Market Insights

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected - GlobeNewswire

Monday, October 28, 2024

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected  GlobeNewswire

(PDF) Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastics - ResearchGate

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

(PDF) Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastics  ResearchGate

(PDF) Biodegradation of Compostable Plastics in Green Yard-Waste Compost Environment - ResearchGate

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

(PDF) Biodegradation of Compostable Plastics in Green Yard-Waste Compost Environment  ResearchGate

Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion  GlobeNewswire

Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater - Phys.org

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater  Phys.org

World’s first biodegradable plastic produced from CO2 emissions in Finland - Fortum

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions  Packaging World

Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging - Trend Hunter

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging  Trend Hunter

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Dark Woods Coffee - Labels and Labeling

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Dark Woods Coffee  Labels and Labeling

How we’re transforming our packaging materials - Unilever

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

How we’re transforming our packaging materials  Unilever

Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic - Packaging Dive

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic  Packaging Dive

How USDA's New Definition of Composting Could Be a Game Changer - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

How USDA's New Definition of Composting Could Be a Game Changer  PlasticsToday

How USDA's New Definition of Composting Could Be a Game Changer - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

How USDA's New Definition of Composting Could Be a Game Changer  PlasticsToday

Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new carrot products in compostable packaging - Packaging Strategies

Monday, October 7, 2024

Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new carrot products in compostable packaging  Packaging Strategies

Compostable Packaging Market Size & Share Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Compostable Packaging Market Size & Share Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’ - Waste Dive

Monday, September 30, 2024

Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’  Waste Dive

Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics - Nature.com

Friday, September 27, 2024

Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics  Nature.com

Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging  Smithers

Pakka Launches New Range of Compostable Flexible Packaging Solutions - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Pakka Launches New Range of Compostable Flexible Packaging Solutions  Packaging Strategies

Home composting self-biodegradable plastics - Nature.com

Monday, September 23, 2024

Home composting self-biodegradable plastics  Nature.com

Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, September 20, 2024

Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics  ScienceDirect.com

A Guide to Plastic-Free Eating in Austin: Restaurants Using Compostable and Reusable Packaging - Public Citizen

Friday, September 13, 2024

A Guide to Plastic-Free Eating in Austin: Restaurants Using Compostable and Reusable Packaging  Public Citizen

China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market - IDTechEx

Thursday, September 12, 2024

China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market  IDTechEx

To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures  Packaging Strategies

These Food Labels and Symbols Don’t Mean What You Think - Sentient Media

Monday, September 9, 2024

These Food Labels and Symbols Don’t Mean What You Think  Sentient Media

Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic - Innovation News Network

Friday, September 6, 2024

Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic  Innovation News Network

CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste - CSIRO

Monday, September 2, 2024

CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste  CSIRO

Brawny Bear Partners with Pakka to Develop Compostable Packaging for Energy Bars - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Brawny Bear Partners with Pakka to Develop Compostable Packaging for Energy Bars  Packaging Strategies

PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder - Packaging World

Friday, August 23, 2024

PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder  Packaging World

Engineered Spores Create Living Plastics and the Future of Biodegradable Materials - SynBioBeta

Friday, August 23, 2024

Engineered Spores Create Living Plastics and the Future of Biodegradable Materials  SynBioBeta

Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins - Reuters.com

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins  Reuters.com

Transform Your Restaurant with Eco- Friendly Food Packaging: The Benefits of Going Compostable - Green Prophet

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Transform Your Restaurant with Eco- Friendly Food Packaging: The Benefits of Going Compostable  Green Prophet

Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego - Voice of San Diego

Monday, August 19, 2024

Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego  Voice of San Diego

Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego - Voice of San Diego

Monday, August 19, 2024

Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego  Voice of San Diego

Pakka of India raises $29.4 million to develop biodegradable packaging facility - ImpactAlpha

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Pakka of India raises $29.4 million to develop biodegradable packaging facility  ImpactAlpha

Degradation efficiency of biodegradable plastics in subtropical open-air and marine environments: Implications for plastic pollution - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Degradation efficiency of biodegradable plastics in subtropical open-air and marine environments: Implications for plastic pollution  ScienceDirect.com

‘Compostable’ fibre-based cold cups trialled by Starbucks and Huhtamaki - Packaging Europe

Monday, August 12, 2024

‘Compostable’ fibre-based cold cups trialled by Starbucks and Huhtamaki  Packaging Europe

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

Monday, August 12, 2024

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

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

Monday, August 12, 2024

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

High toughness and fast home-compost biodegradable packaging films derived from polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch/para-rubber ternary blends - Nature.com

Saturday, August 10, 2024

High toughness and fast home-compost biodegradable packaging films derived from polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch/para-rubber ternary blends  Nature.com

(PDF) Biodegradable Plastics and Sustainable Packaging - ResearchGate

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

(PDF) Biodegradable Plastics and Sustainable Packaging  ResearchGate

Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is - San Francisco Chronicle

Monday, August 5, 2024

Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is  San Francisco Chronicle

Cannabis Businesses Are Answering the Call for Better Sustainability - Healthcare Packaging

Monday, August 5, 2024

Cannabis Businesses Are Answering the Call for Better Sustainability  Healthcare Packaging

Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is - San Francisco Chronicle

Monday, August 5, 2024

Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is  San Francisco Chronicle

Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report - Mongabay.com

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report  Mongabay.com

Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report - Mongabay.com

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report  Mongabay.com

Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist? - Environment+Energy Leader

Monday, July 29, 2024

Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist?  Environment+Energy Leader

Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist? - Environment+Energy Leader

Monday, July 29, 2024

Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist?  Environment+Energy Leader

Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants - New Scientist

Friday, July 26, 2024

Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants  New Scientist

SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, July 25, 2024

SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials  Packaging Strategies

Many compostable plastics don't actually break down - Environmental Health News

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Many compostable plastics don't actually break down  Environmental Health News

A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging - Pet Food Processing

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging  Pet Food Processing

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap - National Geographic

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap  National Geographic

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap - National Geographic

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap  National Geographic

Israeli, US Companies Unite On Domestic Compostable Packaging - NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Israeli, US Companies Unite On Domestic Compostable Packaging  NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know.  The Washington Post

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast - GlobeNewswire

Friday, July 19, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast  GlobeNewswire

Plastics: Biodegradable, Bio-based, or Compostable? - The Chemical Engineer

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Plastics: Biodegradable, Bio-based, or Compostable?  The Chemical Engineer

The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost - Nature.com

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost  Nature.com

An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic - Nature.com

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic  Nature.com

Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating - Nature.com

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating  Nature.com

Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading - Spectrum News

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading  Spectrum News

Key challenges in the advancement and industrialization of biobased and biodegradable plastics: a value chain overarching perspective - Frontiers

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Key challenges in the advancement and industrialization of biobased and biodegradable plastics: a value chain overarching perspective  Frontiers

The BNQ announces the implementation of two new certification programs for compostable products - Canada NewsWire

Monday, July 8, 2024

The BNQ announces the implementation of two new certification programs for compostable products  Canada NewsWire

Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items - Waste Today Magazine

Friday, July 5, 2024

Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items  Waste Today Magazine

Virginia Tech researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste - Virginia Tech

Friday, July 5, 2024

Virginia Tech researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste  Virginia Tech

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2031 - InsightAce Analytic

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2031  InsightAce Analytic

Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop - Colorado Public Radio

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop  Colorado Public Radio

Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products - Packaging World

Monday, July 1, 2024

Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products  Packaging World

Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Monday, July 1, 2024

Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Global bioplastic production capacity 2022 - Statista

Friday, June 28, 2024

Global bioplastic production capacity 2022  Statista

Contempo Specialty Packaging Pioneers Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Contempo Specialty Packaging Pioneers Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis  Packaging Strategies

Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation - Frontiers

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation  Frontiers

Ecotoxicity assessment of additives in commercial biodegradable plastic products: Implications for sustainability and environmental risk - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Ecotoxicity assessment of additives in commercial biodegradable plastic products: Implications for sustainability and environmental risk  ScienceDirect.com

A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging - Frontiers

Monday, June 24, 2024

A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging  Frontiers

PepsiCo anticipates missing certain 2025 packaging sustainability goals - Packaging Dive

Friday, June 21, 2024

PepsiCo anticipates missing certain 2025 packaging sustainability goals  Packaging Dive

Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions - Business Wire

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions  Business Wire

Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable “Barley Plastic” - Technology Networks

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable “Barley Plastic”  Technology Networks

Scientists make durable yet 100% biodegradable plastic from barley - Interesting Engineering

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Scientists make durable yet 100% biodegradable plastic from barley  Interesting Engineering

The role of plastics in Europe’s circular economy - European Environment Agency

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The role of plastics in Europe’s circular economy  European Environment Agency

5 packaging priorities in the federal food waste strategy - Packaging Dive

Monday, June 17, 2024

5 packaging priorities in the federal food waste strategy  Packaging Dive

Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags  ScienceDirect.com

Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags  ScienceDirect.com

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

Friday, June 7, 2024

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

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Friday, June 7, 2024

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

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

Friday, June 7, 2024

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

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Friday, June 7, 2024

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Friday, June 7, 2024

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable - Washington State Department of Ecology

Thursday, June 6, 2024

New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable  Washington State Department of Ecology

Is biodegradable plastic really a thing? - Kathimerini English Edition

Friday, May 31, 2024

Is biodegradable plastic really a thing?  Kathimerini English Edition

Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels - Frontiers

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels  Frontiers

Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels - Frontiers

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels  Frontiers

Sizing up sustainable packaging - Food Business News

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Sizing up sustainable packaging  Food Business News

Using hyperspectral imaging to identify and classify large microplastic contamination in industrial composting processes - Frontiers

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Using hyperspectral imaging to identify and classify large microplastic contamination in industrial composting processes  Frontiers

Mature compost promotes biodegradable plastic degradation and reduces greenhouse gas emission during food waste composting - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, May 20, 2024

Mature compost promotes biodegradable plastic degradation and reduces greenhouse gas emission during food waste composting  ScienceDirect.com

Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, May 13, 2024

Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions  ScienceDirect.com

Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, May 13, 2024

Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions  ScienceDirect.com

This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore - ScienceAlert

Monday, May 13, 2024

This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore  ScienceAlert

Enzyme modified biodegradable plastic preparation and performance in anaerobic co-digestion with food waste - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, May 3, 2024

Enzyme modified biodegradable plastic preparation and performance in anaerobic co-digestion with food waste  ScienceDirect.com

Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down - University of California San Diego

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down  University of California San Diego

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? - Civil Eats

Monday, April 29, 2024

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?  Civil Eats

Unilever reality-checked its 2025 plastic packaging targets. Will more companies do the same? - Packaging Dive

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Unilever reality-checked its 2025 plastic packaging targets. Will more companies do the same?  Packaging Dive

DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging - Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging  Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore - WBIR.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea  Packaging Gateway

Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan - Resource Recycling

Monday, April 22, 2024

Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan  Resource Recycling

April 22 - Washington's sustainable business accelerator chooses new projects for support - Washington State Department of Ecology

Monday, April 22, 2024

April 22 - Washington's sustainable business accelerator chooses new projects for support  Washington State Department of Ecology

Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers - Mongabay.com

Monday, April 22, 2024

Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers  Mongabay.com

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down - Forbes

Friday, April 19, 2024

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down  Forbes

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down - Forbes

Friday, April 19, 2024

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down  Forbes

Towards a circular economy for plastics - Unilever

Friday, April 19, 2024

Towards a circular economy for plastics  Unilever

Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report - Packaging Dive

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report  Packaging Dive

Composting Consortium Releases Compostable Packaging Research - waste360

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Composting Consortium Releases Compostable Packaging Research  waste360

Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report - Packaging Dive

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report  Packaging Dive

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum - Environmental Health News

Monday, April 15, 2024

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum  Environmental Health News

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' - Food Safety Magazine

Thursday, April 11, 2024

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable'  Food Safety Magazine

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' - Food Safety Magazine

Thursday, April 11, 2024

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable'  Food Safety Magazine

Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination - Washington State Department of Ecology

Monday, April 8, 2024

Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination  Washington State Department of Ecology

How to transition to more sustainable food packaging - National Restaurant Association

Monday, April 8, 2024

How to transition to more sustainable food packaging  National Restaurant Association

The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries - AZoM

Friday, April 5, 2024

The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries  AZoM

"Biodegradable" tableware violates plastic pollution regulation - Renewable Matter

Friday, March 29, 2024

"Biodegradable" tableware violates plastic pollution regulation  Renewable Matter

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

Say hello to biodegradable microplastics - University of California

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Say hello to biodegradable microplastics  University of California

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

Friday, March 22, 2024

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

Friday, March 22, 2024

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind  Technology Networks

Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics - University of California San Diego

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics  University of California San Diego

Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032 - GlobeNewswire

Monday, March 18, 2024

Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032  GlobeNewswire

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

Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis - AZoM

Monday, March 18, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis  AZoM

Compostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery - Packaging Dive

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Compostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery  Packaging Dive

The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem - PlasticsToday

Monday, March 11, 2024

The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem  PlasticsToday

Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? - Environmental Health News

Monday, March 11, 2024

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

Friday, March 8, 2024

California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

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

Friday, March 1, 2024

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

Toward truly compostable plastic - Knowable Magazine

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Toward truly compostable plastic  Knowable Magazine

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

Compostable Plastic Is Garbage - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Compostable Plastic Is Garbage  The Atlantic

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

Is a compostable plastic biodegradable in the sea? A rapid standard protocol to test mineralization in marine conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Is a compostable plastic biodegradable in the sea? A rapid standard protocol to test mineralization in marine conditions  ScienceDirect.com

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

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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