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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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No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering - resource.co

Thursday, May 8, 2025

No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering  resource.co

No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering - resource.co

Thursday, May 8, 2025

No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering  resource.co

Biodegradable and Compostable Bioplastics Latest Industry Trends: Revenue, Price, Sales Analysis Report 2025 - openPR.com

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Biodegradable and Compostable Bioplastics Latest Industry Trends: Revenue, Price, Sales Analysis Report 2025  openPR.com

Metpack and BASF Cooperate To Demonstrate Certified Home-compostable, Coated Paper For Food Packaging - Krishak Jagat

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Metpack and BASF Cooperate To Demonstrate Certified Home-compostable, Coated Paper For Food Packaging  Krishak Jagat

3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Plant-based plastic seemed like a good idea - https://www.wbay.com

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Plant-based plastic seemed like a good idea  https://www.wbay.com

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

The Composting Consortium launches grant program - Waste Today -

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The Composting Consortium launches grant program  Waste Today -

Starbucks to roll out home compostable takeaway cup in Europe - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Starbucks to roll out home compostable takeaway cup in Europe  Packaging Europe

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery - Waste Dive

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery  Waste Dive

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery - Waste Dive

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery  Waste Dive

Metpack and BASF join forces to demonstrate certified home-compostable, coated paper for food packaging - Indian Chemical News

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Metpack and BASF join forces to demonstrate certified home-compostable, coated paper for food packaging  Indian Chemical News

Packaging company unveils breakthrough design set to reinvent how online orders are shipped: 'Minimizing waste and reducing costs' - Yahoo Finance

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Packaging company unveils breakthrough design set to reinvent how online orders are shipped: 'Minimizing waste and reducing costs'  Yahoo Finance

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

Monday, May 5, 2025

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

Companies overhaul iconic product packaging as tough new rules take hold — here's what to expect - The Cool Down

Monday, May 5, 2025

Companies overhaul iconic product packaging as tough new rules take hold — here's what to expect  The Cool Down

Auburn Gresham campus that composts and creates energy aims to redefine waste management - Chicago Tribune

Monday, May 5, 2025

Auburn Gresham campus that composts and creates energy aims to redefine waste management  Chicago Tribune

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

Packaging company unveils breakthrough design set to reinvent how online orders are shipped: 'Minimizing waste and reducing costs' - The Cool Down

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Packaging company unveils breakthrough design set to reinvent how online orders are shipped: 'Minimizing waste and reducing costs'  The Cool Down

VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic  Packaging Strategies

VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic  Packaging Strategies

Lavazza and Dualit ads banned over ‘misleading’ compostable coffee suggestion - Ealing Times

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Lavazza and Dualit ads banned over ‘misleading’ compostable coffee suggestion  Ealing Times

Carbon dots embedded carrageenan based compostable functional packaging films with barrier bio-coating for prawns freshness monitoring - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, April 28, 2025

Carbon dots embedded carrageenan based compostable functional packaging films with barrier bio-coating for prawns freshness monitoring  ScienceDirect.com

Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition - Packaging Digest

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition  Packaging Digest

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications - Thomasnet

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  Thomasnet

Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic - ResearchGate

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic  ResearchGate

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

Compostable Packaging Market Share Analysis is Projected to Have a Strong CAGR of 9.3% by 2035 | FMI - openPR.com

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Compostable Packaging Market Share Analysis is Projected to Have a Strong CAGR of 9.3% by 2035 | FMI  openPR.com

Biodegradable plastic bags can harm your organs: How they enter bodies; solutions - Onmanorama

Monday, April 21, 2025

Biodegradable plastic bags can harm your organs: How they enter bodies; solutions  Onmanorama

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

Compostable Multilayer Films Market | Industry Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Compostable Multilayer Films Market | Industry Report, 2030  Grand View Research

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

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias - Packaging World

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias  Packaging World

TIPA COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING JOINS THE U.S. PLASTICS PACT TO ADVANCE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS - Food Industry Executive

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TIPA COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING JOINS THE U.S. PLASTICS PACT TO ADVANCE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS  Food Industry Executive

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, Inc.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource Recycling, Inc.

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers - Resource Recycling, Inc.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource Recycling, Inc.

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to - GlobeNewswire

Monday, April 14, 2025

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to  GlobeNewswire

Compost Rules Changed. Here's How to Sort Right. - City of Boulder (.gov)

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Compost Rules Changed. Here's How to Sort Right.  City of Boulder (.gov)

Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials - Packaging World

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials  Packaging World

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 Home-Compostable Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Home-Compostable Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month - Business Wire

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month  Business Wire

Disappearing Packaging Revolution How Innovation is Eliminating Waste and Redefining Sustainability - Global Trade Magazine

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Disappearing Packaging Revolution How Innovation is Eliminating Waste and Redefining Sustainability  Global Trade Magazine

APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution - Packaging Gateway

Monday, April 7, 2025

APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution  Packaging Gateway

Happy Campers Adopts Earth-Friendly Food Packaging with Verde(R) Biobased, Biodegradable, & Recyclable Polyethylene(R) - StreetInsider

Monday, April 7, 2025

Happy Campers Adopts Earth-Friendly Food Packaging with Verde(R) Biobased, Biodegradable, & Recyclable Polyethylene(R)  StreetInsider

Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle’s Compostable Food Packaging - Perishable News

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle’s Compostable Food Packaging  Perishable News

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

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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

Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle - Packaging Dive

Monday, March 31, 2025

Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle  Packaging Dive

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

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 - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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

Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod  PlasticsToday

Company takes bold step to revolutionize clothing packaging — and competitors may follow suit - The Cool Down

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Company takes bold step to revolutionize clothing packaging — and competitors may follow suit  The Cool Down

Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs - Packaging Europe

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs  Packaging Europe

New Biopolymer Project in Hungary Pioneers Sustainable Packaging - Hungarian Conservative

Monday, March 17, 2025

New Biopolymer Project in Hungary Pioneers Sustainable Packaging  Hungarian Conservative

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

Novolex Compostable Butter Wrap Celebrates Two Milestones - PlasticsToday

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Novolex Compostable Butter Wrap Celebrates Two Milestones  PlasticsToday

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

Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets - Packaging Dive

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets  Packaging Dive

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

Is Your ‘Eco-Friendly’ Coffee Cup Actually Hurting the Environment? - Food & Wine

Monday, March 3, 2025

Is Your ‘Eco-Friendly’ Coffee Cup Actually Hurting the Environment?  Food & Wine

Wildsmith introduces fully compostable packaging with Shellworks - TheIndustry.beauty

Monday, March 3, 2025

Wildsmith introduces fully compostable packaging with Shellworks  TheIndustry.beauty

Waste: Circular Economy - Walmart

Friday, February 28, 2025

Waste: Circular Economy  Walmart

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6  GlobeNewswire

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6  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

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

Wildsmith to roll out 100% compostable packaging that biodegrades in a year - spabusiness.com

Monday, February 24, 2025

Wildsmith to roll out 100% compostable packaging that biodegrades in a year  spabusiness.com

Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products - Packaging Strategies

Monday, February 24, 2025

Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products  Packaging Strategies

Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Friday, February 21, 2025

Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025

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

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025

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

Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center - Clemson News

Monday, February 17, 2025

Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center  Clemson News

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 Releases Home Compostable Metallized Barrier Film for Snack Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

TIPA Releases Home Compostable Metallized Barrier Film for Snack Packaging  Packaging Strategies

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

Monday, February 10, 2025

Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030  Grand View Research

Tackling plastic: insights from Unilever’s refill trials - Unilever

Friday, February 7, 2025

Tackling plastic: insights from Unilever’s refill trials  Unilever

North America Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Market to Hit Valuation of US$ 91.81 Billion By 2033 | Astute Analytica - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

North America Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Market to Hit Valuation of US$ 91.81 Billion By 2033 | Astute Analytica  GlobeNewswire

Israeli startup crafts compostable food packaging - ISRAEL21c

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Israeli startup crafts compostable food packaging  ISRAEL21c

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

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

Thursday, January 30, 2025

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

Biodegradable Films Market to Hit USD 2.3 Billion by 2032, - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Biodegradable Films Market to Hit USD 2.3 Billion by 2032,  GlobeNewswire

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market to surpass USD 174.4 Billion by 2034, Says Global Market Insights inc. - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market to surpass USD 174.4 Billion by 2034, Says Global Market Insights inc.  GlobeNewswire

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

Sprouts accused of falsely labeling private label table ware as ‘compostable’ - Packaging Dive

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Sprouts accused of falsely labeling private label table ware as ‘compostable’  Packaging Dive

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

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

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

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

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

Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia - Gov.bc.ca

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia  Gov.bc.ca

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

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

New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes - WHYY

Thursday, December 12, 2024

New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes  WHYY

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) Bio-based and biodegradable plastics – Facts and Figures. Focus on food packaging in the Netherlands - ResearchGate

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

(PDF) Bio-based and biodegradable plastics – Facts and Figures. Focus on food packaging in the Netherlands  ResearchGate

(PDF) Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment and on Society - ResearchGate

Monday, December 9, 2024

(PDF) Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment and on Society  ResearchGate

Carrington Co. Launches First-Ever Organic Tea in Biodegradable Packaging - Sustainable Brands

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Carrington Co. Launches First-Ever Organic Tea in Biodegradable Packaging  Sustainable Brands

(PDF) A Literature Review on Sustainability of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities - ResearchGate

Saturday, December 7, 2024

(PDF) A Literature Review on Sustainability of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities  ResearchGate

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 - GlobeNewswire

Friday, December 6, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029  GlobeNewswire

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 Innovate Compostable, Sustainable Food Packaging - Food Safety Magazine

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Innovate Compostable, Sustainable Food Packaging  Food Safety Magazine

Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report 2024-2030: Advancements in Compostable and Marine-Degradable Plastics Expand Market Opportunities - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report 2024-2030: Advancements in Compostable and Marine-Degradable Plastics Expand Market Opportunities  GlobeNewswire

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

Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable - riken.jp

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable  riken.jp

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

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

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

Friday, November 22, 2024

Sustainable packaging: How do we get there?  Recycling Today

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

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

EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction - Packaging Dive

Monday, November 18, 2024

EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction  Packaging Dive

Outdoor brand Prana is rolling out 'innovative' seaweed-based compostable packaging that can replace conventional plastic - The Cool Down

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Outdoor brand Prana is rolling out 'innovative' seaweed-based compostable packaging that can replace conventional plastic  The Cool Down

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

3 insights for navigating the ‘messy middle’ of labeling policy - Packaging Dive

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

3 insights for navigating the ‘messy middle’ of labeling policy  Packaging Dive

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

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste  Technology Networks

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

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

Figure 2. Integration of biodegradable plastics with disposal... - ResearchGate

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Figure 2. Integration of biodegradable plastics with disposal...  ResearchGate

Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material - Cision News

Friday, October 25, 2024

Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material  Cision News

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

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

Are Biodegradable Bioplastics Meeting Their Promise? - IDTechEx

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Are Biodegradable Bioplastics Meeting Their Promise?  IDTechEx

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

How we’re transforming our packaging materials - Unilever

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

How we’re transforming our packaging materials  Unilever

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

The Future of Composting and Bioplastics: How USDA's New Definition Could Be a Game Changer - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The Future of Composting and Bioplastics: How USDA's New Definition Could Be a Game Changer  PlasticsToday

The Future of Composting and Bioplastics: How USDA's New Definition Could Be a Game Changer - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The Future of Composting and Bioplastics: How USDA's New Definition 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

Friday, September 27, 2024

Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics  Nature

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

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

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Biodegradation study results of biodegradable plastics in the... - ResearchGate

Monday, August 12, 2024

Biodegradation study results of biodegradable plastics in the...  ResearchGate

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

Can We Replace Over-Engineered Single-Use Plastics With Unplastic Solutions? - CleanTechnica

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Can We Replace Over-Engineered Single-Use Plastics With Unplastic Solutions?  CleanTechnica

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

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 Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Food Service Materials - portseattle.org

Thursday, July 25, 2024

SEA Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Food Service Materials  portseattle.org

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 Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast 2024-2034 - NatureWorks, BASF and Total Corbion are at the Forefront of Market Expansion - GlobeNewswire

Friday, July 19, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast 2024-2034 - NatureWorks, BASF and Total Corbion are at the Forefront of Market Expansion  GlobeNewswire

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

Thursday, July 18, 2024

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

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

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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

The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost - Nature

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost  Nature

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

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

Bioplastics are inadequately defined, poorly regulated, and potentially toxic: Report - ehn.org

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Bioplastics are inadequately defined, poorly regulated, and potentially toxic: Report  ehn.org

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

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

Friday, July 5, 2024

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

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

The “Plastisphere” of Biodegradable Plastics Is Characterized by Specific Microbial Taxa of Alpine and Arctic Soils - Frontiers

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The “Plastisphere” of Biodegradable Plastics Is Characterized by Specific Microbial Taxa of Alpine and Arctic Soils  Frontiers

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, June 6, 2024

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

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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

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

Composting the Plastic - Oklahoma State University

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Composting the Plastic  Oklahoma State University

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 - 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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