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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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Biodegradable Plastics Market Grows with PLA & PHA Scale‐Up, - openPR.com

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Biodegradable Plastics Market Grows with PLA & PHA Scale‐Up,  openPR.com

Researchers make surprising discovery about bans on plastic shopping bags: 'Become less expensive' - The Cool Down

Monday, July 14, 2025

Researchers make surprising discovery about bans on plastic shopping bags: 'Become less expensive'  The Cool Down

Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems - Packaging World

Friday, July 11, 2025

Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems  Packaging World

Europe Recyclable Packaging Market Starts from USD 7.17B in 2025 to USD 12.26B by 2034 - GlobeNewswire

Friday, July 11, 2025

Europe Recyclable Packaging Market Starts from USD 7.17B in 2025 to USD 12.26B by 2034  GlobeNewswire

Market Research Report: Biodegradable Plastics Market - openPR.com

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Market Research Report: Biodegradable Plastics Market  openPR.com

Breaking Down Compostable Bags - Sierra Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Breaking Down Compostable Bags  Sierra Club

Compostable Packaging Market Report 2025-2032: Competitive - openPR.com

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Compostable Packaging Market Report 2025-2032: Competitive  openPR.com

WRAP calls for consistent compostable packaging labels - resource.co

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

WRAP calls for consistent compostable packaging labels  resource.co

APP Group Shares Paperboard Advancements Amid U.S. Biodegradable Packaging Market Growth - Yahoo Finance

Monday, June 23, 2025

APP Group Shares Paperboard Advancements Amid U.S. Biodegradable Packaging Market Growth  Yahoo Finance

California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote - Packaging Dive

Monday, June 16, 2025

California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote  Packaging Dive

New Zealand turns farm waste into compostable packaging - FreshPlaza

Monday, June 16, 2025

New Zealand turns farm waste into compostable packaging  FreshPlaza

CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes - Public News Service

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes  Public News Service

European BIOSUPPACK project develops compostable packaging from brewer’s spent grain - Packaging Europe

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

European BIOSUPPACK project develops compostable packaging from brewer’s spent grain  Packaging Europe

Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering - UCL

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering  UCL

Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals - EHN - ehn.org

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals - EHN  ehn.org

Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture - Food Dive

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture  Food Dive

Former EPA Attorney Stacey Halliday Discusses Regulatory Uncertainty Around California’s Compostable Packaging Law in Packaging Dive - Arnold & Porter

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Former EPA Attorney Stacey Halliday Discusses Regulatory Uncertainty Around California’s Compostable Packaging Law in Packaging Dive  Arnold & Porter

Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable - Britannica

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable  Britannica

California's Strict Compostable Packaging Requirements Effective January 2026 - Perkins Coie

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

California's Strict Compostable Packaging Requirements Effective January 2026  Perkins Coie

Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities - packaginginsights.com

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities  packaginginsights.com

These companies are utilizing plastic alternatives to reduce horticultural waste - Greenhouse Management

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

These companies are utilizing plastic alternatives to reduce horticultural waste  Greenhouse Management

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target - Packaging Dive

Thursday, May 22, 2025

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target  Packaging Dive

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Monday, May 19, 2025

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough - UQ News - The University of Queensland

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough - UQ News  The University of Queensland

California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ - Packaging Dive

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’  Packaging Dive

Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S. - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S.  Packaging Europe

More brands are turning to biodegradable packaging - Yahoo Finance

Sunday, May 11, 2025

More brands are turning to biodegradable packaging  Yahoo Finance

Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Friday, May 9, 2025

Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging - Labels & Labeling

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging  Labels & Labeling

Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets - resource.co

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets  resource.co

Metpack, BASF Partner on Certified Home-Compostable Paper for Food Packaging - ChemAnalyst

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Metpack, BASF Partner on Certified Home-Compostable Paper for Food Packaging  ChemAnalyst

Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth - greenpeace.org

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth  greenpeace.org

Compostable Packaging: Success Stories Overcoming Challenges in Contamination, Infrastructure, and Policy - waste360.com

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Compostable Packaging: Success Stories Overcoming Challenges in Contamination, Infrastructure, and Policy  waste360.com

Starbucks redesigns its iconic white takeaway cup in Europe for rollout across the region - Starbucks Coffee

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Starbucks redesigns its iconic white takeaway cup in Europe for rollout across the region  Starbucks Coffee

(PDF) Microperforated Compostable Packaging Extends Shelf Life of Ethylene-Treated Banana Fruit - researchgate.net

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

(PDF) Microperforated Compostable Packaging Extends Shelf Life of Ethylene-Treated Banana Fruit  researchgate.net

A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, May 2, 2025

A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications  ScienceDirect.com

Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging - caseymeans.com

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging  caseymeans.com

Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition - Packaging Digest

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition  Packaging Digest

Do digestates produced by co-digestion of biowaste and biodegradable plastic affect soil and aquatic organisms? - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, April 25, 2025

Do digestates produced by co-digestion of biowaste and biodegradable plastic affect soil and aquatic organisms?  ScienceDirect.com

Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic - researchgate.net

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic  researchgate.net

New Workflow Tracks Biodegradable Plastic in Soil with Unprecedented Accuracy - Environment+Energy Leader

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

New Workflow Tracks Biodegradable Plastic in Soil with Unprecedented Accuracy  Environment+Energy Leader

Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability - The University of Maine

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability  The University of Maine

Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why - BridgeDetroit

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why  BridgeDetroit

(PDF) Biodegradable Packaging Market Analysis, Size, and Growth - researchgate.net

Thursday, April 17, 2025

(PDF) Biodegradable Packaging Market Analysis, Size, and Growth  researchgate.net

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size to Mount USD 392.37 Bn by 2034 | Packaging Experts Analysis - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size to Mount USD 392.37 Bn by 2034 | Packaging Experts Analysis  GlobeNewswire

Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging - Vertical Farm Daily

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging  Vertical Farm Daily

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource-Recycling

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource-Recycling

“Safe” Plant-Based Plastics Linked to Organ Damage - SciTechDaily

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

“Safe” Plant-Based Plastics Linked to Organ Damage  SciTechDaily

The strategic role of a mild hydrothermal pretreatment in enhancing anaerobic degradation of commercial bio-based compostable plastics associated to food waste - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, April 13, 2025

The strategic role of a mild hydrothermal pretreatment in enhancing anaerobic degradation of commercial bio-based compostable plastics associated to food waste  ScienceDirect.com

Degradation of biodegradable plastic films in soil: microplastics formation and soil microbial community dynamics - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Degradation of biodegradable plastic films in soil: microplastics formation and soil microbial community dynamics  ScienceDirect.com

Degradation of biodegradable plastic films in soil: microplastics formation and soil microbial community dynamics - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Degradation of biodegradable plastic films in soil: microplastics formation and soil microbial community dynamics  ScienceDirect.com

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

Thursday, April 10, 2025

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

Bubbies Ice Cream launches home-compostable packaging - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Bubbies Ice Cream launches home-compostable packaging  Packaging Gateway

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month - Yahoo Finance

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month  Yahoo Finance

APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution - Packaging Gateway

Monday, April 7, 2025

APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution  Packaging Gateway

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

Saturday, April 5, 2025

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

Sugarcane-based Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Sugarcane-based Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact - Thomasnet

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact  Thomasnet

What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter - The New York Times

Thursday, March 27, 2025

What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter  The New York Times

Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle's Compostable Food Packaging - PR Newswire

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle's Compostable Food Packaging  PR Newswire

FLO Group and NatureWorks Partner to Develop Compostable Coffee Pods - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

FLO Group and NatureWorks Partner to Develop Compostable Coffee Pods  Packaging Strategies

Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review  ScienceDirect.com

Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod  PlasticsToday

Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production  ScienceDirect.com

Reducing plastic pollution starts with us - Vic Gov

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Reducing plastic pollution starts with us  Vic Gov

Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions - Nature

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions  Nature

Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems - Confectionery News

Friday, March 7, 2025

Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems  Confectionery News

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2034 - InsightAce Analytic

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2034  InsightAce Analytic

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc. - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc.  GlobeNewswire

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc. - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc.  GlobeNewswire

"Compostable bags emerge as a key trend in fruit and vegetable packaging to meet market demand" - FreshPlaza

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

"Compostable bags emerge as a key trend in fruit and vegetable packaging to meet market demand"  FreshPlaza

Sugarcane Packaging Market Share & Growth 2025 to 2035 - Future Market Insights

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Sugarcane Packaging Market Share & Growth 2025 to 2035  Future Market Insights

Global Bioplastics Market to Reach USD 98 Billion by 2035, - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Global Bioplastics Market to Reach USD 98 Billion by 2035,  GlobeNewswire

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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

Chemical composition and mesophilic anaerobic digestion of commercial compostable food packaging: Implications for bio-waste management - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, February 24, 2025

Chemical composition and mesophilic anaerobic digestion of commercial compostable food packaging: Implications for bio-waste management  ScienceDirect.com

Packaging Innovations 2025: Tipa unveils latest home-compostable packaging solutions - packaginginsights.com

Monday, February 24, 2025

Packaging Innovations 2025: Tipa unveils latest home-compostable packaging solutions  packaginginsights.com

Biobased Biodegradable Plastics Market Outlook, 2025 to 2035 - Future Market Insights

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Biobased Biodegradable Plastics Market Outlook, 2025 to 2035  Future Market Insights

Top 10: Sustainable Packaging Innovations - Sustainability Magazine

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Top 10: Sustainable Packaging Innovations  Sustainability Magazine

Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system  ScienceDirect.com

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging - Food Industry Executive

Sunday, February 16, 2025

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging  Food Industry Executive

Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives - ACS Publications

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives  ACS Publications

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging - PotatoPro

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging  PotatoPro

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

Monday, February 10, 2025

Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030  Grand View Research

The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034 - Smithers

Friday, January 31, 2025

The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034  Smithers

(PDF) Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics - researchgate.net

Friday, January 31, 2025

(PDF) Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics  researchgate.net

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics - UConn Today

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics  UConn Today

"Rising demand for compostable fresh-keeping packaging in the fresh produce market" - FreshPlaza

Monday, January 27, 2025

"Rising demand for compostable fresh-keeping packaging in the fresh produce market"  FreshPlaza

When ‘compostables’ are actually garbage - The Mercury News

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

When ‘compostables’ are actually garbage  The Mercury News

Photoaging Promotes Toxic Micro/Nanoplastics Release from PLA/PBAT Biodegradable Plastic in Gastrointestinal Condition - ACS Publications

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Photoaging Promotes Toxic Micro/Nanoplastics Release from PLA/PBAT Biodegradable Plastic in Gastrointestinal Condition  ACS Publications

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

Monday, January 13, 2025

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

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

How sustainable packaging is key to a circular economy in coffee - Perfect Daily Grind

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

How sustainable packaging is key to a circular economy in coffee  Perfect Daily Grind

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

The Future of Packaging: Bold Predictions for 2025 - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Future of Packaging: Bold Predictions for 2025  Packaging Strategies

Environmental concerns on water-soluble and biodegradable plastics and their applications – A review - ScienceDirect.com

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Environmental concerns on water-soluble and biodegradable plastics and their applications – A review  ScienceDirect.com

With MileOne's support, Mexican eco-packaging company Biocup expands to US market, launches in Laredo - Laredo Morning Times

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

With MileOne's support, Mexican eco-packaging company Biocup expands to US market, launches in Laredo  Laredo Morning Times

Sunrays Uses TIPA Compostable Packaging for Produce - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Sunrays Uses TIPA Compostable Packaging for Produce  Packaging Strategies

Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides  Packaging Strategies

Exploring the pathways to sustainability: A comprehensive review of biodegradable plastics in the circular economy - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Exploring the pathways to sustainability: A comprehensive review of biodegradable plastics in the circular economy  ScienceDirect.com

Updated: 7 new startups reshaping the packaging sector - - Global Venturing

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Updated: 7 new startups reshaping the packaging sector -  Global Venturing

Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia - Government of British Columbia

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia  Government of British Columbia

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

Thursday, December 19, 2024

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

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions  ScienceDirect.com

Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions  ScienceDirect.com

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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

Single-use commercial bio-based plastics under environmental degradation conditions: Is their biodegradability and compostability a fact? - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Single-use commercial bio-based plastics under environmental degradation conditions: Is their biodegradability and compostability a fact?  ScienceDirect.com

CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia - CSIRO

Thursday, December 5, 2024

CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia  CSIRO

Australia’s compostable plastics revolution - Manufacturers' Monthly

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Australia’s compostable plastics revolution  Manufacturers' Monthly

Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, December 2, 2024

Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution  ScienceDirect.com

Mosko: Thin Plastic Produce Bags Get a Needed Facelift - Voice of OC

Monday, December 2, 2024

Mosko: Thin Plastic Produce Bags Get a Needed Facelift  Voice of OC

Comparative life cycle assessment of PBAT from fossil-based and second-generation generation bio-based feedstocks - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Comparative life cycle assessment of PBAT from fossil-based and second-generation generation bio-based feedstocks  ScienceDirect.com

Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind - Technology Networks

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind  Technology Networks

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers - PR Newswire

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers  PR Newswire

How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works - Sustainability Magazine

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works  Sustainability Magazine

Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing - C&EN

Monday, November 25, 2024

Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing  C&EN

Product Review: 'Matter' Compostable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Bags And Utensils – Performance With A Green Advantage - Where The Food Comes From

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Product Review: 'Matter' Compostable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Bags And Utensils – Performance With A Green Advantage  Where The Food Comes From

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

Friday, November 22, 2024

Sustainable packaging: How do we get there?  Recycling Today

Plastic food packaging has become composters’ greatest challenge - The Washington Post

Friday, November 22, 2024

Plastic food packaging has become composters’ greatest challenge  The Washington Post

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste - Med-Tech Insights

Friday, November 22, 2024

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste  Med-Tech Insights

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

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

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

Sustainable packaging for supplements is gaining momentum - SupplySide Supplement Journal

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Sustainable packaging for supplements is gaining momentum  SupplySide Supplement Journal

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

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste  Technology Networks

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

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess - Chemistry World

Monday, November 11, 2024

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess  Chemistry World

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

The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Thursday, November 7, 2024

The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards  FoodNavigator-USA.com

Eco-friendly packaging trends - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Eco-friendly packaging trends  Packaging Gateway

6 technologies helping us reduce plastic use - ISRAEL21c

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

6 technologies helping us reduce plastic use  ISRAEL21c

Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots - The Packer

Monday, November 4, 2024

Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots  The Packer

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging  Smithers

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging  Smithers

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected to Reach USD 31.6 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.1% | Introspective Market Research - GlobeNewswire

Monday, October 28, 2024

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected to Reach USD 31.6 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.1% | Introspective Market Research  GlobeNewswire

Towards harmonization of metal(loid)s determination in conventional and compostable plastics: Comparison of acid digestion protocols in LDPE and PBAT/TPS blends - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Towards harmonization of metal(loid)s determination in conventional and compostable plastics: Comparison of acid digestion protocols in LDPE and PBAT/TPS blends  ScienceDirect.com

Sway scaling compostable seaweed-based polybags with fashion brands - Packaging Dive

Friday, October 18, 2024

Sway scaling compostable seaweed-based polybags with fashion brands  Packaging Dive

Anaerobic Degradation of Aromatic and Aliphatic Biodegradable Plastics: Potential Mechanisms and Pathways - ACS Publications

Friday, October 18, 2024

Anaerobic Degradation of Aromatic and Aliphatic Biodegradable Plastics: Potential Mechanisms and Pathways  ACS Publications

New Study Helps Quantify Climate Change and Ecotoxicity Impacts of Biodegradable Microplastics - Yale School of the Environment

Thursday, October 17, 2024

New Study Helps Quantify Climate Change and Ecotoxicity Impacts of Biodegradable Microplastics  Yale School of the Environment

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

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Dark Woods Coffee  Labels & Labeling

Genome-Centric Metagenomics Insights into the Plastisphere-Driven Natural Degradation Characteristics and Mechanism of Biodegradable Plastics in Aquatic Environments - ACS Publications

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Genome-Centric Metagenomics Insights into the Plastisphere-Driven Natural Degradation Characteristics and Mechanism of Biodegradable Plastics in Aquatic Environments  ACS Publications

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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

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

See the Future of Home Compostable & PCR Closure Solutions for Flexible Packaging at PACK EXPO - Packaging World

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

See the Future of Home Compostable & PCR Closure Solutions for Flexible Packaging at PACK EXPO  Packaging World

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

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

Friday, September 27, 2024

Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics  Nature

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

Monday, September 23, 2024

Home composting self-biodegradable plastics  Nature

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

Bioplastics can refer to bio-based, biodegradable, and/or compostable plastics. - researchgate.net

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Bioplastics can refer to bio-based, biodegradable, and/or compostable plastics.  researchgate.net

Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic - VOA - Voice of America English News

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

Monday, September 2, 2024

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

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

Thursday, August 22, 2024

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

Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost - Grist.org

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost  Grist.org

Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost - Grist.org

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost  Grist.org

Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture - Forbes

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture  Forbes

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

Bio-based and biodegradable courier packaging bags - BASF

Friday, August 16, 2024

Bio-based and biodegradable courier packaging bags  BASF

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

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

Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics - Advanced Science News

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics  Advanced Science News

Mars projects it will also miss 2025 target - Resource-Recycling

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Mars projects it will also miss 2025 target  Resource-Recycling

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

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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

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

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

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toward truly compostable plastic - Knowable Magazine

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Toward truly compostable plastic  Knowable Magazine

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost  MSUToday

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

Composting the Plastic - Oklahoma State University

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Composting the Plastic  Oklahoma State University

Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging - Frontiers

Monday, March 13, 2023

Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging  Frontiers

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

Thursday, March 2, 2023

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

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True - Treehugger

Monday, January 23, 2023

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True  Treehugger

The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics - Grist.org

Monday, November 7, 2022

The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics  Grist.org

‘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

The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting - Frontiers

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting  Frontiers

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

Microbial biofilm composition and polymer degradation of compostable and non-compostable plastics immersed in the marine environment - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Microbial biofilm composition and polymer degradation of compostable and non-compostable plastics immersed in the marine environment  ScienceDirect.com

Scientists have developed truly biodegradable plastics - The World Economic Forum

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Scientists have developed truly biodegradable plastics  The World Economic Forum

New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable - Berkeley News

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable  Berkeley News

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities - European Environment Agency

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities  European Environment Agency

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.

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