Read about media coverage received by the Compostable Plastic Toolkit, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, or the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation.
Inside Mondelēz’s New Sustainable Futures Investments in Regen Ag, Compostable Packaging Nosh.com
Through the Line Podcast: PlantFusion's Compostable Pouch Healthcare Packaging
London-based partnership to manage compostable packaging reaches milestone resource.co
What’s in Your Food Parcel? The Black Plastic Story Most Indians Don’t Know The Better India
PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target ESG Dive
PepsiCo announces shift in plastic packaging targets Recycling Today
California's Strict Compostable Packaging Requirements Effective January 2026 Perkins Coie
Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities packaginginsights.com
Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging Food Safety Magazine
Sugarcane-based Packaging Market Trends Analysis Report GlobeNewswire
Compostable Packaging Films Market Size, Statistics Report 2034 Global Market Insights
Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics? Mexico News Daily
Compostable packaging: ready for mass use? Packaging Gateway
Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable PlasticsToday
Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S. Packaging Europe
California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ Packaging Dive
Sustainable packaging company Better Earth starts with regenerative farming practices New Hope Network
3D-Printable Packaging Pastes Trend Hunter
Compostable Coated Paper Packaging Trend Hunter
Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging Packaging Strategies
Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging Labels & Labeling
No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering resource.co
The Composting Consortium launches grant program Waste Today -
Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets resource.co
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
BASF and Metpack partner on home compostable paper for food packaging Packaging Europe
VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic Packaging Strategies
Compostable Packaging Equipment Market Size & Share Report, 2034 Global Market Insights
Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition Packaging Digest
Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why BridgeDetroit
Sinclair seeks advancements for sustainable packaging The Packer
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
TIPA COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING JOINS THE U.S. PLASTICS PACT TO ADVANCE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS Food Industry Executive
CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers Resource Recycling, Inc.
Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging FreshPlaza
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to GlobeNewswire
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
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
Disappearing Packaging Revolution How Innovation is Eliminating Waste and Redefining Sustainability Global Trade Magazine
APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution Packaging Gateway
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact Thomasnet
Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle Packaging Dive
Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod PlasticsToday
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
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
Novolex Compostable Butter Wrap Celebrates Two Milestones PlasticsToday
Reducing plastic pollution starts with us Vic Gov
Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions Nature
Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems Confectionery News
Is Your ‘Eco-Friendly’ Coffee Cup Actually Hurting the Environment? Food & Wine
Wildsmith introduces fully compostable packaging with Shellworks TheIndustry.beauty
Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 GlobeNewswire
Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move? Grand View Research
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
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
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
Chemical composition and mesophilic anaerobic digestion of commercial compostable food packaging: Implications for bio-waste management ScienceDirect.com
3D-printed coffee and mushroom mix offers compostable plastic alternative Tech Xplore
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
TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film Packaging Europe
Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives ACS Publications
Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030 Grand View Research
Tackling plastic: insights from Unilever’s refill trials Unilever
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
Biodegradable Films Market to Hit USD 2.3 Billion by 2032, GlobeNewswire
Four Barriers to Bioplastics Growth, and a Solution PlasticsToday
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
Sprouts accused of falsely labeling private label table ware as ‘compostable’ Packaging Dive
Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala Packaging Gateway
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
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
With MileOne's support, Mexican eco-packaging company Biocup expands to US market, launches in Laredo Laredo Morning Times
How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags The Packer
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia B.C. government
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
Bpacks logs €1M pre-seed funding for world’s first bark-based, 100% compostable packaging Tech Funding News
Single-use commercial bio-based plastics under environmental degradation conditions: Is their biodegradability and compostability a fact? ScienceDirect.com
(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
Carrington Co. Launches First-Ever Organic Tea in Biodegradable Packaging Sustainable Brands
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics MIT News
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 GlobeNewswire
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 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
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
How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works Sustainability Magazine
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing American Chemical Society
Product Review: 'Matter' Compostable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Bags And Utensils – Performance With A Green Advantage Where The Food Comes From
Compostable Packaging Market Size, Share & Forecast - 2034 Global Market Insights
Sustainable packaging: How do we get there? Recycling Today
The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste Med-Tech Insights
An introduction to bioplastics in medical applications Med-Tech Insights
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
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
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
Clearing up the compostable plastic mess Chemistry World
Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment ScienceDirect.com
New Compostable Gel Pack Increases Sustainability for Cold Chain Shipping Packaging World
Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging Smithers
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected to Reach USD 31.6 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.1% | Introspective Market Research GlobeNewswire
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
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
Group of scientists aims to revolutionize industries with breakthrough in 100% compostable plastic: 'We are focused' The Cool Down
How we’re transforming our packaging materials Unilever
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
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
Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging Smithers
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature
Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics ScienceDirect.com
China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market IDTechEx
Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic Innovation News Network
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
PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder Packaging World
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters
Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture Forbes
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
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
Is compostable plastic really the green alternative we think it is? agtechnavigator.com
Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics Advanced Science News
Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is San Francisco Chronicle
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Many compostable plastics don't actually break down ehn.org
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost Nature
An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic Nature
Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating Nature
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
Company Converts Watermelon Waste into Biodegradable Plastics Northern Ag Network
The “Plastisphere” of Biodegradable Plastics Is Characterized by Specific Microbial Taxa of Alpine and Arctic Soils Frontiers
Application of Biotests for the Determination of Soil Ecotoxicity after Exposure to Biodegradable Plastics Frontiers
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
Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags ScienceDirect.com
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? (Published 2024) The New York Times
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? Civil Eats
New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down Forbes
Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations Nature
Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report Packaging Dive
UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics University of Houston
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
Composting the Plastic Oklahoma State University
Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging Frontiers
Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics Phys.org
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics Grist.org
‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study The Guardian
The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting Frontiers
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
Microbial biofilm composition and polymer degradation of compostable and non-compostable plastics immersed in the marine environment ScienceDirect.com
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable Berkeley News
Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency
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