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ICAW 2022 Contests Winners Announced

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

College Compost Research Scholarship Winners Announced

06/28/2021 12:35 PM
The CREF Board of Trustees has announced the winners of this year's Compost Research Scholarships

New Trustee Joins the Board

06/28/2021 12:34 PM
The CREF Board of Trustees has welcomed Noura Bakr to join the board.  Noura is appointed as

CREF Recognizes Two People for Ongoing Support and Service

01/27/2021 8:41 AM
Each year, the Foundation highlights companies or individuals that have shown long-term, continued

The Winners of the ICAW 2021 Poster & Video Contests Were Announced

12/23/2020 10:44 AM
Out of hundreds and hundreds of entries from around the world, Anastasia Skachko’s entry was chosen

Soluble Salts Webinar Held December 9th

12/23/2020 10:42 AM
After the CCREF paper on soluble salts in compost went through the peer-review process, the

Two Scholarships are Awarded to College Students for Their Compost Research Projects

06/24/2020 12:29 PM
The CCREF Board of Trustees has announced the winners of this year's Compost Research Scholarships

Town of Lexington, MA Helped “Virtually” Kick-Off ICAW 2020

05/15/2020 12:04 PM
On Monday, May 4th, the Town of Lexington helped promote the start of International Compost

A New Way to Support ICAW and Your Garden

05/15/2020 10:52 AM
CCREF is working with GardenSoxx® to promote a great product that will help you with your garden, no

CCREF Raised Over $50,000 to Increase Research

02/12/2020 1:59 PM
With an outpouring of generous support from many companies and individuals, the Composting Council

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From street food to fine dining: Why compostable tableware is becoming the new standard in the UK - London Daily News

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

From street food to fine dining: Why compostable tableware is becoming the new standard in the UK  London Daily News

Clean the Sky - Biodegradable Material Expansions - Trend Hunter

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Clean the Sky - Biodegradable Material Expansions  Trend Hunter

Healthy food deserves healthy packaging: Why material choice is key in 2025 - London Daily News

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Healthy food deserves healthy packaging: Why material choice is key in 2025  London Daily News

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market to Expand at 5.43% CAGR and 6 Major Segments to Watch - GlobeNewswire

Monday, June 30, 2025

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market to Expand at 5.43% CAGR and 6 Major Segments to Watch  GlobeNewswire

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market to Expand at 5.43% CAGR and 6 Major Segments to Watch - GlobeNewswire

Monday, June 30, 2025

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market to Expand at 5.43% CAGR and 6 Major Segments to Watch  GlobeNewswire

Top 10 Suppliers of Plastic-Free Food Packaging in the World (2025) - Vocal

Monday, June 30, 2025

Top 10 Suppliers of Plastic-Free Food Packaging in the World (2025)  Vocal

Breaking Down Compostable Bags - Sierra Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Breaking Down Compostable Bags  Sierra Club

Shellworks launches fully home-compostable pipette dropper packaging - Premium Beauty News

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Shellworks launches fully home-compostable pipette dropper packaging  Premium Beauty News

Eco-friendly custom gift boxes wholesale: Sustainable packaging trends in 2025 - London Daily News

Friday, June 27, 2025

Eco-friendly custom gift boxes wholesale: Sustainable packaging trends in 2025  London Daily News

Cellulose film packaging: Biodegradable boom - London Daily News

Friday, June 27, 2025

Cellulose film packaging: Biodegradable boom  London Daily News

California Postpones Enforcement of Compostable Packaging Standards Pending USDA Decision - Perkins Coie

Friday, June 27, 2025

California Postpones Enforcement of Compostable Packaging Standards Pending USDA Decision  Perkins Coie

New processes to improve properties of bioplastics for packaging applications - RECYCLING magazine

Thursday, June 26, 2025

New processes to improve properties of bioplastics for packaging applications  RECYCLING magazine

Sustainable plastic packaging surges ahead: Eco trends and tech - London Daily News

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Sustainable plastic packaging surges ahead: Eco trends and tech  London Daily News

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

Sunday, June 22, 2025

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

CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes - el-observador.com

Friday, June 20, 2025

CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes  el-observador.com

California extends compostable labeling law - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

California extends compostable labeling law  Resource-Recycling

California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote - Packaging Dive

Monday, June 16, 2025

California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote  Packaging Dive

Compostable foodservice packaging introduced to reduce landfill waste - RPRA

Friday, June 13, 2025

Compostable foodservice packaging introduced to reduce landfill waste  RPRA

Cortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper - Packaging Europe

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Cortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper  Packaging Europe

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

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

Thursday, June 5, 2025

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

Choose to reuse: A guide to switching to reusable serviceware - oregonmetro.gov

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Choose to reuse: A guide to switching to reusable serviceware  oregonmetro.gov

Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering - UCL

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering  UCL

Mondelez Backs Regenerative Agriculture, Compostable Packaging Companies - Food Manufacturing

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Mondelez Backs Regenerative Agriculture, Compostable Packaging Companies  Food Manufacturing

Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture - Food Dive

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture  Food Dive

Compostable packaging – a solution beyond PPWR mandates - Fruitnet

Monday, June 2, 2025

Compostable packaging – a solution beyond PPWR mandates  Fruitnet

Compostable Liquid Sachet Packaging From: Futamura Group - Packaging World

Monday, June 2, 2025

Compostable Liquid Sachet Packaging From: Futamura Group  Packaging World

Inside Mondelēz’s New Sustainable Futures Investments in Regen Ag, Compostable Packaging - Nosh.com

Friday, May 30, 2025

Inside Mondelēz’s New Sustainable Futures Investments in Regen Ag, Compostable Packaging  Nosh.com

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

Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities - packaginginsights.com

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities  packaginginsights.com

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

Thursday, May 22, 2025

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target  Packaging Dive

Compostable Packaging Films Market Size, Statistics Report 2034 - Global Market Insights

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Compostable Packaging Films Market Size, Statistics Report 2034  Global Market Insights

Compostable packaging: ready for mass use? - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Compostable packaging: ready for mass use?  Packaging Gateway

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics? - Mexico News Daily

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?  Mexico News Daily

Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable - PlasticsToday

Friday, May 16, 2025

Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable  PlasticsToday

Futamura announces groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Futamura announces groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging  GlobeNewswire

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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

Science, soil, and sustainability: Global experts tackle the biodegradable plastics puzzle - EurekAlert!

Monday, May 12, 2025

Science, soil, and sustainability: Global experts tackle the biodegradable plastics puzzle  EurekAlert!

Compostable Coated Paper Packaging - Trend Hunter

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Compostable Coated Paper Packaging  Trend Hunter

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

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

The Composting Consortium launches grant program - Waste Today -

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The Composting Consortium launches grant program  Waste Today -

Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets - resource.co

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets  resource.co

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

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

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

Compostable Packaging Equipment Market Size & Share Report, 2034 - Global Market Insights

Monday, April 28, 2025

Compostable Packaging Equipment Market Size & Share Report, 2034  Global Market Insights

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

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.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

Sinclair seeks advancements for sustainable packaging - The Packer

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Sinclair seeks advancements for sustainable packaging  The Packer

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

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource-Recycling

Eco-Products and DNO Produce Develop Sustainable Packaging for School Lunches - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Eco-Products and DNO Produce Develop Sustainable Packaging for School Lunches  Packaging Strategies

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

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to - GlobeNewswire

Monday, April 14, 2025

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to  GlobeNewswire

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

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)

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 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

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

With enforcement here, can plastic bags be used in NYC compost bins? - SILive.com

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

With enforcement here, can plastic bags be used in NYC compost bins?  SILive.com

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

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

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

10 Most Influential Players in the Biodegradable Plastics Market - Kings Research

Monday, March 17, 2025

10 Most Influential Players in the Biodegradable Plastics Market  Kings Research

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

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

Waste: Circular Economy - Walmart

Friday, February 28, 2025

Waste: Circular Economy  Walmart

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

Clemson FRESH opens compostable packaging research center - upstatetoday.com

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Clemson FRESH opens compostable packaging research center  upstatetoday.com

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

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

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

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

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

Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center - Clemson News

Monday, February 17, 2025

Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center  Clemson News

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

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

"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

Enforcing Producer Responsibility Leads To Cleaner Communities - City of Hayward (.gov)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Enforcing Producer Responsibility Leads To Cleaner Communities  City of Hayward (.gov)

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

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

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

Plant-based Protein Brand Combats Plastic Waste & Slack Fill with New Compostable Pouch - Healthcare Packaging

Monday, January 6, 2025

Plant-based Protein Brand Combats Plastic Waste & Slack Fill with New Compostable Pouch  Healthcare Packaging

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

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

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

How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags - The Packer

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags  The Packer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - Chemical & Engineering News

Monday, November 25, 2024

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

Compostable Packaging Market Size, Share & Forecast - 2034 - Global Market Insights

Friday, November 22, 2024

Compostable Packaging Market Size, Share & Forecast - 2034  Global Market 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

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

Plastic that dissolves in water could combat global pollution crisis - Phys.org

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Plastic that dissolves in water could combat global pollution crisis  Phys.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New enzyme-embedded plastic degrades rapidly - Lightsources.org

Thursday, August 1, 2024

New enzyme-embedded plastic degrades rapidly  Lightsources.org

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

Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly - WXPR

Friday, July 26, 2024

Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly  WXPR

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

Many compostable plastics don't actually break down - ehn.org

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Many compostable plastics don't actually break down  ehn.org

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

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

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

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True - Treehugger

Monday, January 23, 2023

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True  Treehugger

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

Thursday, November 3, 2022

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

Is 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

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