Read about media coverage received by the Compostable Plastic Toolkit, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, or the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation.
100 Compostable Premium schwitze Clothing The Branding Iron
Factory Oem Odm Customized Printed Biodegradable Recycle Kraft Paper Bag For Various Branding And Packaging Scenarios $0.015 - Wholesale China Paper Bag at Factory Prices from Qingdao Bioborn Packaging Co., ltd Global Sources
Trump brings back plastic straws, what can we do? Green Prophet
Fashion Accessories Packaging Market Share Analysis Future Market Insights
Govt’s policy shift on plastic bags sparks row The Tribune India
Biodegradable Plastics Market is projected to reach 8.89 Billion USD by 2032 openPR
Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030 Grand View Research
Environmental Concerns Propel Growth Of Plastic Alternative Packaging Market: A Key Driver Transforming the... WhaTech
A Sample Proposal on “Training Entrepreneurs in Biodegradable Packaging Social Enterprises” fundsforNGOs
Compostable Fiber Tablewares Trend Hunter
Compostable Packaging Market Share Analysis Future Market Insights
Compostable Plastic Packaging Market: Growth Trends, Key Players, and Sustainability Innovations EIN News
TOURS les JOURS announces new plant-based plastic straws Interplas Insights
Sipping Streams Tea Company Introduces Compostable Sustainable Packaging PR Web
"Compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of rambutan by up to three times" FreshPlaza.com
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics University of Connecticut
Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move? Grand View Research
Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala Packaging Gateway
Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets Packaging World
Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable Voice of San Diego
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight Packaging Strategies
Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry The Business Journals
Biodegradable Plastic Market Size to Hit USD 19.41 Billion by 2034 Precedence Research
Fresh-Lock® and TIPA Help True. ApS Launch Compostable Date Packaging Packaging Strategies
Minnesota officials tout new law requiring refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032 St. Paul Pioneer Press
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
How Startups Aim To Replace Plastic Packaging With Plant Materials Forbes
CSIR-IICT out-licenses tech for nanocellulose engineered compostable plastics The Hindu
(PDF) Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation ResearchGate
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 GlobeNewswire
Majority of bioplastics in Australia end up in landfill, says new report Sustainable Plastics
CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia CSIRO
W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers PerishableNews
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Develop Freezer-to-Oven Compostable Packaging that Breaks Down in 100 Days vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report GlobeNewswire
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers Packaging Strategies
Bye-Bye microplastics: Japanese researchers develop plastic that dissolves into the sea ZME Science
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing Chemical & Engineering News
Sustainable packaging: How do we get there? Recycling Today
B’ZEOS raises seed funding to scale up compostable seaweed-based packaging Yahoo Finance
Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos Packaging Europe
(PDF) A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging ResearchGate
Goodbye Microplastics: New Recyclable Plastic Breaks Down Safely in Seawater SciTechDaily
Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags Packaging Europe
Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review ScienceDirect.com
Eco-Friendly Packaging Growth and Consumer Perceptions on Sustainability Global Trade Magazine
Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste Technology Networks
"Big Ten" Action Areas Emerge from System-Wide Compost and Compostable Packaging Circularity Event PR Web
Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis Northeastern University
Clearing up the compostable plastic mess Chemistry World
Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment ScienceDirect.com
UPM Specialty Papers Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating Food Engineering Magazine
BioPak expands its sustainable food packaging solutions Food and Drink Technology
Earthfirst launches biobased compostable laminations for sustainable packaging solutions World Bio Market Insights
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected GlobeNewswire
(PDF) Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastics ResearchGate
(PDF) Biodegradation of Compostable Plastics in Green Yard-Waste Compost Environment ResearchGate
Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion GlobeNewswire
Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater Phys.org
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
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging Trend Hunter
Parkside develops compostable packaging for Dark Woods Coffee Labels and Labeling
How we’re transforming our packaging materials Unilever
Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic Packaging Dive
How USDA's New Definition of Composting Could Be a Game Changer PlasticsToday
Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new carrot products in compostable packaging Packaging Strategies
Compostable Packaging Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’ Waste Dive
Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics Nature.com
Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging Smithers
Pakka Launches New Range of Compostable Flexible Packaging Solutions Packaging Strategies
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature.com
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
China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market IDTechEx
To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures Packaging Strategies
These Food Labels and Symbols Don’t Mean What You Think Sentient Media
Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic Innovation News Network
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste CSIRO
Brawny Bear Partners with Pakka to Develop Compostable Packaging for Energy Bars Packaging Strategies
PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder Packaging World
Engineered Spores Create Living Plastics and the Future of Biodegradable Materials SynBioBeta
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters.com
Transform Your Restaurant with Eco- Friendly Food Packaging: The Benefits of Going Compostable Green Prophet
Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego Voice of San Diego
Pakka of India raises $29.4 million to develop biodegradable packaging facility ImpactAlpha
Degradation efficiency of biodegradable plastics in subtropical open-air and marine environments: Implications for plastic pollution ScienceDirect.com
‘Compostable’ fibre-based cold cups trialled by Starbucks and Huhtamaki Packaging Europe
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
High toughness and fast home-compost biodegradable packaging films derived from polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch/para-rubber ternary blends Nature.com
(PDF) Biodegradable Plastics and Sustainable Packaging ResearchGate
Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is San Francisco Chronicle
Cannabis Businesses Are Answering the Call for Better Sustainability Healthcare Packaging
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay.com
Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist? Environment+Energy Leader
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials Packaging Strategies
Many compostable plastics don't actually break down Environmental Health News
A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging Pet Food Processing
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Israeli, US Companies Unite On Domestic Compostable Packaging NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast GlobeNewswire
Plastics: Biodegradable, Bio-based, or Compostable? The Chemical Engineer
The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost Nature.com
An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic Nature.com
Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating Nature.com
Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading Spectrum News
Key challenges in the advancement and industrialization of biobased and biodegradable plastics: a value chain overarching perspective Frontiers
The BNQ announces the implementation of two new certification programs for compostable products Canada NewsWire
Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items Waste Today Magazine
Virginia Tech researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste Virginia Tech
Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2031 InsightAce Analytic
Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop Colorado Public Radio
Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products Packaging World
Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging Packaging Strategies
Global bioplastic production capacity 2022 Statista
Contempo Specialty Packaging Pioneers Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis Packaging Strategies
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
A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Frontiers
PepsiCo anticipates missing certain 2025 packaging sustainability goals Packaging Dive
Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions Business Wire
Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable “Barley Plastic” Technology Networks
Scientists make durable yet 100% biodegradable plastic from barley Interesting Engineering
The role of plastics in Europe’s circular economy European Environment Agency
5 packaging priorities in the federal food waste strategy Packaging Dive
Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags ScienceDirect.com
Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 Shopify
Eco-Friendly Packaging: 6 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 Shopify
New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable Washington State Department of Ecology
Is biodegradable plastic really a thing? Kathimerini English Edition
Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels Frontiers
Sizing up sustainable packaging Food Business News
Using hyperspectral imaging to identify and classify large microplastic contamination in industrial composting processes Frontiers
Mature compost promotes biodegradable plastic degradation and reduces greenhouse gas emission during food waste composting ScienceDirect.com
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore ScienceAlert
Enzyme modified biodegradable plastic preparation and performance in anaerobic co-digestion with food waste ScienceDirect.com
Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down University of California San Diego
Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? Civil Eats
Unilever reality-checked its 2025 plastic packaging targets. Will more companies do the same? Packaging Dive
DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore WBIR.com
DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea Packaging Gateway
Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan Resource Recycling
April 22 - Washington's sustainable business accelerator chooses new projects for support Washington State Department of Ecology
Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers Mongabay.com
New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down Forbes
Towards a circular economy for plastics Unilever
Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report Packaging Dive
Composting Consortium Releases Compostable Packaging Research waste360
Bioplastics create a composting conundrum Environmental Health News
California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' Food Safety Magazine
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination Washington State Department of Ecology
How to transition to more sustainable food packaging National Restaurant Association
The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries AZoM
"Biodegradable" tableware violates plastic pollution regulation Renewable Matter
UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics University of Houston
Say hello to biodegradable microplastics University of California
Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind Technology Networks
Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics University of California San Diego
Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America PR Newswire
Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis AZoM
Compostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery Packaging Dive
The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem PlasticsToday
Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? Environmental Health News
California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe for the environment? ScienceDirect.com
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment ScienceDirect.com
Compostable Plastic Is Garbage The Atlantic
Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? Environment America
Is a compostable plastic biodegradable in the sea? A rapid standard protocol to test mineralization in marine conditions ScienceDirect.com
Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily World Wildlife Fund
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable UC Berkeley
This toolkit is designed to help you determine if a compostable plastics program is appropriate for your organization and to guide you in properly managing your compostable plastics.
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