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New CREF Trustee

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

ICAW 2023 Theme Chosen

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

Research Scholarship Winners Announced

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

New Trustee Joins the CREF Board of Trustees

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

COMPOST U is Launched

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

Compost University is Now Live!

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

Three CREF Awards Given at COMPOST2022

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

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

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

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

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

ICAW 2022 Contests Winners Announced

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

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Therese Coffey says these 7 fast food items will be banned from ... - Southern Daily Echo

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Therese Coffey says these 7 fast food items will be banned from ...  Southern Daily Echo

Corte Madera approves reusable foodware ordinance - Marin Independent Journal

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Corte Madera approves reusable foodware ordinance  Marin Independent Journal

Ms. Lauryn Hill Pulled Off a Surprise Fugees Reunion at Global Citizen Festival - Billboard

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Ms. Lauryn Hill Pulled Off a Surprise Fugees Reunion at Global Citizen Festival  Billboard

Letter: Fortinent food packaging should be compostable - Napa Valley Register

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Letter: Fortinent food packaging should be compostable  Napa Valley Register

21 Affordable Rugs To Upgrade Your Space For Less - BuzzFeed

Sunday, September 24, 2023

21 Affordable Rugs To Upgrade Your Space For Less  BuzzFeed

When life gives you lemons, go zero-waste! - Deccan Herald

Saturday, September 23, 2023

When life gives you lemons, go zero-waste!  Deccan Herald

Eco-Friendly Rock Music and Festivals: Why It's Important - The Good Men Project

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Eco-Friendly Rock Music and Festivals: Why It's Important  The Good Men Project

Researchers accidentally discover mind-blowing new technology to tackle plastic pollution: ‘It was a surprise’ - Yahoo News

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Researchers accidentally discover mind-blowing new technology to tackle plastic pollution: ‘It was a surprise’  Yahoo News

Researchers accidentally discover mind-blowing new technology to tackle plastic pollution: ‘It was a surprise’ - Yahoo News

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Researchers accidentally discover mind-blowing new technology to tackle plastic pollution: ‘It was a surprise’  Yahoo News

Green bosses show plenty of bottle - The Times

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Green bosses show plenty of bottle  The Times

Whatever Happened To Grease Bags Eco-Friendly Oil Disposal ... - House Digest

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Whatever Happened To Grease Bags Eco-Friendly Oil Disposal ...  House Digest

Compostable Cup Market Report 2023|Size Share and Growth |2030 - Benzinga

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Compostable Cup Market Report 2023|Size Share and Growth |2030  Benzinga

The Geelong caffeine-free chai full of health benefits - Geelong Advertiser

Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Geelong caffeine-free chai full of health benefits  Geelong Advertiser

Turning pulp mill residues and sugars from biorefineries into high ... - Cordis News

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Turning pulp mill residues and sugars from biorefineries into high ...  Cordis News

Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market: The global market is ... - Digital Journal

Friday, September 22, 2023

Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market: The global market is ...  Digital Journal

Seafresh Announce New Eco-friendly Initiative that Offers ... - PerishableNews

Friday, September 22, 2023

Seafresh Announce New Eco-friendly Initiative that Offers ...  PerishableNews

Groceryshop 2023: Target Exec Talks Private Label Food ... - Store Brands Magazine

Friday, September 22, 2023

Groceryshop 2023: Target Exec Talks Private Label Food ...  Store Brands Magazine

Sanitary Food & Beverage Packaging Market Set to Reach $52.55 Billion by 2033, Driven by Demand for Safe and S - openPR

Friday, September 22, 2023

Sanitary Food & Beverage Packaging Market Set to Reach $52.55 Billion by 2033, Driven by Demand for Safe and S  openPR

Printed Circuit Design & Fab Online Magazine - TNO Presents ... - Printed Circuit Design & Fab

Friday, September 22, 2023

Printed Circuit Design & Fab Online Magazine - TNO Presents ...  Printed Circuit Design & Fab

Blister Packaging Market to reach US$ 15 billion by 2028 driven by the growing pharmaceutical sector - EIN News

Friday, September 22, 2023

Blister Packaging Market to reach US$ 15 billion by 2028 driven by the growing pharmaceutical sector  EIN News

Yunhong CTI (CTIB) Rebrands as Yunhong Green CTI LTD ... - StreetInsider.com

Friday, September 22, 2023

Yunhong CTI (CTIB) Rebrands as Yunhong Green CTI LTD ...  StreetInsider.com

Defra outlines materials to be impacted by higher EPR fees - Packaging News

Friday, September 22, 2023

Defra outlines materials to be impacted by higher EPR fees  Packaging News

Defra outlines materials to be impacted by higher EPR fees - Packaging News

Friday, September 22, 2023

Defra outlines materials to be impacted by higher EPR fees  Packaging News

C'est La Ve's vegan charcuterie boards focus on convenience and ... - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Friday, September 22, 2023

C'est La Ve's vegan charcuterie boards focus on convenience and ...  FoodNavigator-USA.com

Six things Starbucks learned from its reusable cup experiments - BusinessGreen

Friday, September 22, 2023

Six things Starbucks learned from its reusable cup experiments  BusinessGreen

Compostable Tableware Market Size, Current Insights and Demographic Trends 2023-2031 - Benzinga

Friday, September 22, 2023

Compostable Tableware Market Size, Current Insights and Demographic Trends 2023-2031  Benzinga

Coles SA stores now offer compostable bags in produce aisles - Inside FMCG

Friday, September 22, 2023

Coles SA stores now offer compostable bags in produce aisles  Inside FMCG

Alibaba.com insights Super September Top Categories - ChannelX World

Friday, September 22, 2023

Alibaba.com insights Super September Top Categories  ChannelX World

Best Sustainable Bedding From Coyuchi, Pact, Sijo & More ... - mindbodygreen

Friday, September 22, 2023

Best Sustainable Bedding From Coyuchi, Pact, Sijo & More ...  mindbodygreen

EPA calls for urgent rollout of organic waste bins - RTE.ie

Thursday, September 21, 2023

EPA calls for urgent rollout of organic waste bins  RTE.ie

Coles offers compostable produce bags in all SA stores - Waste Management Review

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Coles offers compostable produce bags in all SA stores  Waste Management Review

Italian manufacturer opens packaging facility in Guelph - Global News

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Italian manufacturer opens packaging facility in Guelph  Global News

Waste not, want not: Curbside compost pickup to roll out across ... - Brooklyn Paper

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Waste not, want not: Curbside compost pickup to roll out across ...  Brooklyn Paper

Out of sight, FUEL NKU and Sustainability compost over 3000 ... - NKU The Northerner Online

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Out of sight, FUEL NKU and Sustainability compost over 3000 ...  NKU The Northerner Online

Manufacturers investing in green packaging solutions - Food Business News

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Manufacturers investing in green packaging solutions  Food Business News

10th International Propagation Seminar sheds light on sustainable ... - hortidaily.com

Thursday, September 21, 2023

10th International Propagation Seminar sheds light on sustainable ...  hortidaily.com

Biodegradable Food Packaging Market Latest Advancements and Global Outlook 2023-2029 - openPR

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Biodegradable Food Packaging Market Latest Advancements and Global Outlook 2023-2029  openPR

Using Coffee to Reduce Waste from 3D Printing - Tech Briefs

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Using Coffee to Reduce Waste from 3D Printing  Tech Briefs

30 Travel Products That Are Already TSA-Approved (We Checked) - BuzzFeed

Thursday, September 21, 2023

30 Travel Products That Are Already TSA-Approved (We Checked)  BuzzFeed

How to become a well-composted gardener | George Weigel - PennLive

Thursday, September 21, 2023

How to become a well-composted gardener | George Weigel  PennLive

Single Serve Coffee Container Market to total US$ 1,613.7 million by ... - PR Newswire

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Single Serve Coffee Container Market to total US$ 1,613.7 million by ...  PR Newswire

Frozen Fish Market Share, Regional Insights, Industry Demand and Forecast by 2023-2030 - Benzinga

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Frozen Fish Market Share, Regional Insights, Industry Demand and Forecast by 2023-2030  Benzinga

Vinsak's wide web flexo solutions at Speciality Films Summit - Packaging South Asia

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Vinsak's wide web flexo solutions at Speciality Films Summit  Packaging South Asia

Anemos Los Angeles Expands to Knits, Plans Fall Collection - WWD

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Anemos Los Angeles Expands to Knits, Plans Fall Collection  WWD

FlexPackCon 2023: Gateway to Flexible Packaging Insights ... - Packaging Digest

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

FlexPackCon 2023: Gateway to Flexible Packaging Insights ...  Packaging Digest

FlexPackCon 2023: Gateway to Flexible Packaging Insights ... - Packaging Digest

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

FlexPackCon 2023: Gateway to Flexible Packaging Insights ...  Packaging Digest

MealPal Launches Reusable Packaging at Hundreds of NYC ... - Food On Demand

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

MealPal Launches Reusable Packaging at Hundreds of NYC ...  Food On Demand

Sports Stadiums Work to Reduce Waste and Improve Sustainable ... - The New York Times

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Sports Stadiums Work to Reduce Waste and Improve Sustainable ...  The New York Times

Sports Stadiums Work to Reduce Waste and Improve Sustainable ... - The New York Times

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Sports Stadiums Work to Reduce Waste and Improve Sustainable ...  The New York Times

24 Best Vegan Chocolate Bars for Plant-Based Cravings - Good Good Good

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

24 Best Vegan Chocolate Bars for Plant-Based Cravings  Good Good Good

Recycled Plastics Market Size is projected to reach USD 65.09 ... - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Recycled Plastics Market Size is projected to reach USD 65.09 ...  GlobeNewswire

Recycled Plastics Market Size is projected to reach USD 65.09 ... - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Recycled Plastics Market Size is projected to reach USD 65.09 ...  GlobeNewswire

Global Citizen Expanding Sustainability Initiatives at 2023 Festival - Billboard

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Global Citizen Expanding Sustainability Initiatives at 2023 Festival  Billboard

Join climatetech changemakers as they pitch for green deals - Tech.eu

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Join climatetech changemakers as they pitch for green deals  Tech.eu

Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Expand ... - Business Wire

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Expand ...  Business Wire

Food Packaging Market is Projected to Grow at a Steady CAGR of Around 10.46%, Reaching a Valuation of USD - Benzinga

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Food Packaging Market is Projected to Grow at a Steady CAGR of Around 10.46%, Reaching a Valuation of USD  Benzinga

[latest News] Microwave Packaging Market Research Report 2023-2030 - Benzinga

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

[latest News] Microwave Packaging Market Research Report 2023-2030  Benzinga

Can We Dig Our Way Out of the Waste Crisis? - City Limits

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Can We Dig Our Way Out of the Waste Crisis?  City Limits

CKI Solutions Transitions to Compostable Packaging - Hotel News Resource

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CKI Solutions Transitions to Compostable Packaging  Hotel News Resource

Localized Sustainable Packaging: A True “Virtuous Cycle” for Manufacturers - Food Industry Executive

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Localized Sustainable Packaging: A True “Virtuous Cycle” for Manufacturers  Food Industry Executive

UPM Specialty Papers offers certified compostable label face papers ... - Packaging Europe

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

UPM Specialty Papers offers certified compostable label face papers ...  Packaging Europe

World Coffee Innovation Awards: 2023 shortlist announced - FoodBev.com

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

World Coffee Innovation Awards: 2023 shortlist announced  FoodBev.com

Replacing, not recycling plastic packaging: key to a waste-free future - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Replacing, not recycling plastic packaging: key to a waste-free future  Packaging Gateway

Replacing, not recycling plastic packaging: key to a waste-free future - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Replacing, not recycling plastic packaging: key to a waste-free future  Packaging Gateway

Let's Talk Trash: Compostable plastics, the fairytale - Powell River Peak

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Let's Talk Trash: Compostable plastics, the fairytale  Powell River Peak

Gov. Maura Healey Bans Massachusetts Agencies From Purchasing Single-Use Plastic Bottles - Forbes

Monday, September 18, 2023

Gov. Maura Healey Bans Massachusetts Agencies From Purchasing Single-Use Plastic Bottles  Forbes

The Maize and Blue Embraces Green for the Recycle Bowl Showdown - Business Wire

Monday, September 18, 2023

The Maize and Blue Embraces Green for the Recycle Bowl Showdown  Business Wire

The Maize and Blue Embraces Green for the Recycle Bowl ... - Daily Independent

Monday, September 18, 2023

The Maize and Blue Embraces Green for the Recycle Bowl ...  Daily Independent

Zero-waste Packaging Market expected to reach US$ 2,490.6 - GlobeNewswire

Monday, September 18, 2023

Zero-waste Packaging Market expected to reach US$ 2,490.6  GlobeNewswire

CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers - Supermarket Perimeter

Monday, September 18, 2023

CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers  Supermarket Perimeter

CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers - Supermarket Perimeter

Monday, September 18, 2023

CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers  Supermarket Perimeter

TIPA and CNG Partner on U.S. compostable packaging - Transportation Today

Monday, September 18, 2023

TIPA and CNG Partner on U.S. compostable packaging  Transportation Today

Paper Cups and Paper Plates Market Size Will Hit US$ 130.7 Billion ... - Digital Journal

Monday, September 18, 2023

Paper Cups and Paper Plates Market Size Will Hit US$ 130.7 Billion ...  Digital Journal

How to Spot Greenwashing in Ads and Product Packaging - Bloomberg

Sunday, September 17, 2023

How to Spot Greenwashing in Ads and Product Packaging  Bloomberg

Letter: Column about Starbucks had the wrong tone - Napa Valley Register

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Letter: Column about Starbucks had the wrong tone  Napa Valley Register

Large retailers are replacing plastic bags with eco-friendly paper bags - Earth.com

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Large retailers are replacing plastic bags with eco-friendly paper bags  Earth.com

In the Aisle: Ousting plastic, the packaging pariah - In the Aisle ... - New Hope Network

Friday, September 15, 2023

In the Aisle: Ousting plastic, the packaging pariah - In the Aisle ...  New Hope Network

MADE Winners: Manufacturer Category - Greater Wilmington Business Journal

Friday, September 15, 2023

MADE Winners: Manufacturer Category  Greater Wilmington Business Journal

'They're not looking at the unintended consequences': Study ... - CTV News Vancouver

Friday, September 15, 2023

'They're not looking at the unintended consequences': Study ...  CTV News Vancouver

In the Aisle: Ousting plastic, the packaging pariah - In the Aisle ... - New Hope Network

Friday, September 15, 2023

In the Aisle: Ousting plastic, the packaging pariah - In the Aisle ...  New Hope Network

4 Specific Ways Strategic Collaborations Can Help Make The World More Sustainable - Forbes

Thursday, September 14, 2023

4 Specific Ways Strategic Collaborations Can Help Make The World More Sustainable  Forbes

New Gift to U of G to Fund Research Chair in Sustainable Materials - University of Guelph News

Thursday, September 14, 2023

New Gift to U of G to Fund Research Chair in Sustainable Materials  University of Guelph News

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

Thursday, September 14, 2023

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market  Recycling Today

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

Thursday, September 14, 2023

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market  Recycling Today

Pesticides Packaging Market report 2023 leading Countries , What ... - Digital Journal

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Pesticides Packaging Market report 2023 leading Countries , What ...  Digital Journal

From fibres to fabrics to technology, here are the innovations ... - Apparel Resources

Thursday, September 14, 2023

From fibres to fabrics to technology, here are the innovations ...  Apparel Resources

How the EU Packaging Waste Regulation can jumpstart the ... - EURACTIV

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

How the EU Packaging Waste Regulation can jumpstart the ...  EURACTIV

How the EU Packaging Waste Regulation can jumpstart the ... - EURACTIV

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

How the EU Packaging Waste Regulation can jumpstart the ...  EURACTIV

BPI seeks to change USDA's 'out-of-date' definition for compost - Waste Dive

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BPI seeks to change USDA's 'out-of-date' definition for compost  Waste Dive

Expert warns compostable packaging should not be endorsed - news.com.au

Friday, September 8, 2023

Expert warns compostable packaging should not be endorsed  news.com.au

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging - Green Matters

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging  Green Matters

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size | Data-Driven Insights with Adapting to Rapid Changes by Top Players till - EIN News

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size | Data-Driven Insights with Adapting to Rapid Changes by Top Players till  EIN News

Wary of Rising Plastic Concerns, Brands Turn to Compostables - Adweek

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Wary of Rising Plastic Concerns, Brands Turn to Compostables  Adweek

From Fork to Future: Innovations in Biodegradable Disposable ... - babyboomers.com

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

From Fork to Future: Innovations in Biodegradable Disposable ...  babyboomers.com

Researchers invent revolutionary type of plastic that can fully biodegrade on its own: ‘I remember people laughing at the idea’ - Yahoo News

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Researchers invent revolutionary type of plastic that can fully biodegrade on its own: ‘I remember people laughing at the idea’  Yahoo News

Support Sustainable Lifestyles with Eco-Friendly Packaging - Food Engineering Magazine

Friday, September 1, 2023

Support Sustainable Lifestyles with Eco-Friendly Packaging  Food Engineering Magazine

Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work? - The New York Times

Friday, September 1, 2023

Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?  The New York Times

Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work? - The New York Times

Friday, September 1, 2023

Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?  The New York Times

New single-use plastic bans come into effect - Media Statements

Friday, September 1, 2023

New single-use plastic bans come into effect  Media Statements

Are Bioplastics Compostable? Part 2 - waste360

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Are Bioplastics Compostable? Part 2  waste360

Are Bioplastics Compostable? Part 2 - waste360

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Are Bioplastics Compostable? Part 2  waste360

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

Friday, August 25, 2023

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

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead - Packaging World

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead  Packaging World

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths - The Packer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths  The Packer

Plan for the Ban: B.C. Boldly Targets Single-Use Products (Plastic or ... - Lexology

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Plan for the Ban: B.C. Boldly Targets Single-Use Products (Plastic or ...  Lexology

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic  SciTechDaily

"Compostable" Checkout Bags Are Still Plastic and Should Not Be ... - Environmental Defence

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

"Compostable" Checkout Bags Are Still Plastic and Should Not Be ...  Environmental Defence

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

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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

British Columbia Bans Single-Use Plastics - Earth911.com

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

British Columbia Bans Single-Use Plastics  Earth911.com

WRAP report highlights lack of data on plastics in compost - letsrecycle.com

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

WRAP report highlights lack of data on plastics in compost  letsrecycle.com

Survey finds more composters are accepting food waste, but ... - Waste Dive

Monday, August 7, 2023

Survey finds more composters are accepting food waste, but ...  Waste Dive

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic ... - USA TODAY

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic ...  USA TODAY

Feeding bacteria seaweed to make compostable plastic - Nature.com

Monday, August 7, 2023

Feeding bacteria seaweed to make compostable plastic  Nature.com

Why this compostable checkout bag will soon be banned, and how some are fighting back - CBC.ca

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Why this compostable checkout bag will soon be banned, and how some are fighting back  CBC.ca

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday ... - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday ...  MSUToday

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash - Environmental Defence

Friday, August 4, 2023

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash  Environmental Defence

Parkside develops compostable packaging for New Forest Fruit - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Parkside develops compostable packaging for New Forest Fruit  Packaging Gateway

ADBioplastics develops industrially compostable single-use ... - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, August 3, 2023

ADBioplastics develops industrially compostable single-use ...  Sustainable Plastics

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

Thursday, August 3, 2023

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

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

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags  The Globe and Mail

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging ... - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging ...  Packaging Strategies

B.C. issues provincewide plastics ban, limits - Plastics Recycling Update

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

B.C. issues provincewide plastics ban, limits  Plastics Recycling Update

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

Sunday, July 23, 2023

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

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break ... - SciTechDaily

Friday, July 21, 2023

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break ...  SciTechDaily

Norfolk bio-products firm set to be hit by single-use plastics ban - BBC

Monday, July 17, 2023

Norfolk bio-products firm set to be hit by single-use plastics ban  BBC

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step ... - Sustainable Brands

Friday, July 14, 2023

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step ...  Sustainable Brands

7 cool sustainable packages to try: Edible cups, bamboo lip balm ... - GreenBiz

Friday, July 14, 2023

7 cool sustainable packages to try: Edible cups, bamboo lip balm ...  GreenBiz

B.C. announces details of single-use plastics ban - CBC.ca

Friday, July 14, 2023

B.C. announces details of single-use plastics ban  CBC.ca

Brands put brakes on bioplastics over biodiversity and recyclability ... - Reuters

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Brands put brakes on bioplastics over biodiversity and recyclability ...  Reuters

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

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard - University of Washington

Monday, July 10, 2023

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard  University of Washington

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic  The Atlantic

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic  The Atlantic

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

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects  World Bio Market Insights

How compostable bags ended up on the wrong side of federal ... - Canada's National Observer

Friday, June 30, 2023

How compostable bags ended up on the wrong side of federal ...  Canada's National Observer

Tipa Gives Compostable Packaging a Boost in the US - Plastics Today

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Tipa Gives Compostable Packaging a Boost in the US  Plastics Today

Biodegradable Plastics Market to Reach $20.84Bn by 2028 at 19 ... - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market to Reach $20.84Bn by 2028 at 19 ...  GlobeNewswire

Tipa Gives Compostable Packaging a Boost in the US - Plastics Today

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Tipa Gives Compostable Packaging a Boost in the US  Plastics Today

Not All Single-Use Plastics Are Created Equal - waste360

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Not All Single-Use Plastics Are Created Equal  waste360

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

Monday, June 26, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  ThomasNet News

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

Monday, June 26, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  ThomasNet News

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics  Packaging Gateway

TIPA, Turkey's Ispak partner to expand compostable packaging ... - Packaging Strategies

Friday, June 9, 2023

TIPA, Turkey's Ispak partner to expand compostable packaging ...  Packaging Strategies

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

Friday, June 9, 2023

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

A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems - Popular Science

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems  Popular Science

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands ... - Packaging World

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands ...  Packaging World

3 little-known reasons why plastic recycling could actually make ... - The Conversation

Sunday, May 28, 2023

3 little-known reasons why plastic recycling could actually make ...  The Conversation

Common compostable plastic fails to break down after a year at sea - New Scientist

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Common compostable plastic fails to break down after a year at sea  New Scientist

Changes on the horizon for University Park's compost and recycling ... - Pennsylvania State University

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Changes on the horizon for University Park's compost and recycling ...  Pennsylvania State University

Keep plastics out of compost - Washington State Department of Ecology

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Keep plastics out of compost  Washington State Department of Ecology

PepsiCo's Compostable Packaging Test-and-Learn Plan - Packaging Digest

Thursday, May 11, 2023

PepsiCo's Compostable Packaging Test-and-Learn Plan  Packaging Digest

TIPA Compostable Packaging acquires European company Bio4Pack - Packaging Gateway

Friday, May 5, 2023

TIPA Compostable Packaging acquires European company Bio4Pack  Packaging Gateway

BASF Unwraps Home-Compostable Food-Packaging Biopolymer - Plastics Today

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

BASF Unwraps Home-Compostable Food-Packaging Biopolymer  Plastics Today

Sustainability in packaging: US survey insights - McKinsey

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Sustainability in packaging: US survey insights  McKinsey

Compostable Packaging Surprises from Frito-Lay, Quaker - Packaging Digest

Friday, April 21, 2023

Compostable Packaging Surprises from Frito-Lay, Quaker  Packaging Digest

Better Earth Compostable Products welcomes new staff - Recycling Today

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Better Earth Compostable Products welcomes new staff  Recycling Today

Earth 365: 'Molecules makers' at CMU working to create better plastic - CBS News

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Earth 365: 'Molecules makers' at CMU working to create better plastic  CBS News

Toxic PFAS chemicals used in packaging can end up in food, study finds - The Guardian

Monday, April 17, 2023

Toxic PFAS chemicals used in packaging can end up in food, study finds  The Guardian

Move Over Compostable Plastic, Biodegradable Glass Is Next - Intelligent Living

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Move Over Compostable Plastic, Biodegradable Glass Is Next  Intelligent Living

PepsiCo prioritizes faster compostable packaging trials at new R&D ... - Food Dive

Monday, April 10, 2023

PepsiCo prioritizes faster compostable packaging trials at new R&D ...  Food Dive

Frito-Lay and Quaker Go All In on Compostables - Packaging World

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Go All In on Compostables  Packaging World

Concern about chemicals in compostable food containers - UQ News - University of Queensland

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Concern about chemicals in compostable food containers - UQ News  University of Queensland

ASTM International Publishes Case Study on Standards for ... - JD Supra

Monday, April 3, 2023

ASTM International Publishes Case Study on Standards for ...  JD Supra

Plastic wrap made from seaweed withstands heat and is compostable - New Scientist

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Plastic wrap made from seaweed withstands heat and is compostable  New Scientist

Compostable takeout bowls contain 'forever chemicals,' study finds - CBC.ca

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Compostable takeout bowls contain 'forever chemicals,' study finds  CBC.ca

Opinion: Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems - Phys.org

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Opinion: Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems  Phys.org

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate ... - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate ...  SciTechDaily

The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology - Earth911.com

Monday, March 20, 2023

The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology  Earth911.com

Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Recycling - Plastics Today

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Recycling  Plastics Today

Bioplastics and Composting: Not a Love Match | WMW - Waste Management World

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Bioplastics and Composting: Not a Love Match | WMW  Waste Management World

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their ... - Waste Management World

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their ...  Waste Management World

Corn kernels/wood lignin could make strong/compostable plastic - AgUpdate

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Corn kernels/wood lignin could make strong/compostable plastic  AgUpdate

Compostable Packaging Innovations from Laird Superfood, The ... - Packaging World

Monday, March 6, 2023

Compostable Packaging Innovations from Laird Superfood, The ...  Packaging World

'Compostable' plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder - Boulder Beat News

Thursday, March 2, 2023

'Compostable' plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder  Boulder Beat News

Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics - Phys.org

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics  Phys.org

Eco-Products Earns Industry First for Compostable Packaging with ... - PR Newswire

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Eco-Products Earns Industry First for Compostable Packaging with ...  PR Newswire

Compost Rules Have Changed. Learn to sort right. - City of Boulder

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Compost Rules Have Changed. Learn to sort right.  City of Boulder

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Growing at 13.1% CAGR Set to ... - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Growing at 13.1% CAGR Set to ...  GlobeNewswire

Pathways towards circular plastics in Europe — good practice ... - European Environment Agency

Monday, February 20, 2023

Pathways towards circular plastics in Europe — good practice ...  European Environment Agency

Are Compostable Phone Cases a Better Choice? - Earth911.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Are Compostable Phone Cases a Better Choice?  Earth911.com

Compostable plastic from packaging is key to fashion sustainability - just-style.com

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Compostable plastic from packaging is key to fashion sustainability  just-style.com

Compostable plastic from packaging is key to fashion sustainability - just-style.com

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Compostable plastic from packaging is key to fashion sustainability  just-style.com

Analysis | Biodegradable Plastics May End Up Doing More Harm ... - The Washington Post

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Analysis | Biodegradable Plastics May End Up Doing More Harm ...  The Washington Post

Nationwide Program Tests Packaging Compostability | plasticstoday ... - Plastics Today

Monday, January 30, 2023

Nationwide Program Tests Packaging Compostability | plasticstoday ...  Plastics Today

Easily Recyclable and Compostable – A New Plastic With Excellent ... - SciTechDaily

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Easily Recyclable and Compostable – A New Plastic With Excellent ...  SciTechDaily

Federal plastics ban creates 'unintended consequences' for compostable alternatives - CBC.ca

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Federal plastics ban creates 'unintended consequences' for compostable alternatives  CBC.ca

Closed Loop Partners launches compostable packaging ... - Waste Today Magazine

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Closed Loop Partners launches compostable packaging ...  Waste Today Magazine

Bioplastics: The 'Best Kept Secret' in Kansas - Flatland

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Bioplastics: The 'Best Kept Secret' in Kansas  Flatland

Are Compostable Bags As Environmentally Friendly As We Think They Are? - Forbes

Monday, January 23, 2023

Are Compostable Bags As Environmentally Friendly As We Think They Are?  Forbes

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True - Treehugger

Monday, January 23, 2023

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True  Treehugger

Compostable bags have nearly TWICE the global warming impact of traditional plastic, report claims - Daily Mail

Monday, January 16, 2023

Compostable bags have nearly TWICE the global warming impact of traditional plastic, report claims  Daily Mail

Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics? - Packaging Gateway

Friday, January 13, 2023

Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics?  Packaging Gateway

Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics? - Packaging Gateway

Friday, January 13, 2023

Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics?  Packaging Gateway

New Thinking About Compostable Packaging | packagingdigest.com - Packaging Digest

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

New Thinking About Compostable Packaging | packagingdigest.com  Packaging Digest

European Commission releases framework for bio-based ... - BeverageDaily.com

Thursday, December 1, 2022

European Commission releases framework for bio-based ...  BeverageDaily.com

The myth of 'home-compostable' plastics - Grist

Monday, November 7, 2022

The myth of 'home-compostable' plastics  Grist

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

Thursday, November 3, 2022

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

Is EPR an answer to compostable packaging's contamination and ... - Waste Dive

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Is EPR an answer to compostable packaging's contamination and ...  Waste Dive

Public consultation on biobased, biodegradable and compostable ... - Environment

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Public consultation on biobased, biodegradable and compostable ...  Environment

How to minimise waste in your business - Business Victoria

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

How to minimise waste in your business  Business Victoria

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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