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The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2020 Poster Contest Winner has been Chosen

12/04/2019 9:53 AM
Magnus Kallas, from London, England, submitted the design that was chosen from hundreds of entries

New Webinar Looking at Answering the Question – Is it Compostable

12/04/2019 9:52 AM
Every day restaurants, community and private events, and stadiums adopt compostable service-ware and

5 Little Known Benefits of Composting

10/28/2019 8:36 AM
Are you looking for a way to reduce your personal carbon footprint? Either way, composting can be an

Donation made in Memoriam to Trish Andre

08/29/2019 11:16 AM
CCREF received a generous donation from Julia Wetstein and Vegware Packaging to honor Trish Andre of

CCREF and USCC Work Together on Campaign to Keep Organics Out of Landfills

04/30/2019 10:23 AM
 In an eye-catching ad campaign, the two organizations are working together to build awareness of

CCREF Introduces A Sampling Reference Guide

04/09/2019 3:48 PM
CCREF and sampling video script developer, Andrew Carpenter (Northern Tilth), created a companion

CCREF Will Welcome New Trustee to its Board of Trustees

12/10/2018 5:37 PM
The Board of Trustees for the Composting Council Research & Education Foundation (CCREF) will

CCREF Announces the Winner of Its Annual ICAW Poster Contest

12/10/2018 5:30 PM
 Chosen from hundreds of entries sent in from throughout the world, formerly from Michigan and now

Sampling Video and Reference Guide Project is Almost Complete

10/16/2018 11:52 AM
Last month, the CCREF was on location at the Prince George County Organics Compost Facility in

CCREF Awards Scholarships to Two College Students

10/03/2018 1:30 PM
With the goal of increasing research focused on sustainable organics recycling, the Foundation

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The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Monday, December 11, 2023

The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling  FoodNavigator-USA.com

Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia's first PFAS-free sugarcane range - Australian Manufacturing

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia's first PFAS-free sugarcane range  Australian Manufacturing

Compostable Biodolomer Cups Debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Packaging World

Friday, December 8, 2023

Compostable Biodolomer Cups Debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix  Packaging World

Parkside supplies compostable Choccy Balls packaging for Mummy Meegz - Packaging News

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Parkside supplies compostable Choccy Balls packaging for Mummy Meegz  Packaging News

What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable? - Sierra Club

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable?  Sierra Club

This Shampoo Bar Saves Me Money and Comes in Compostable Packaging - The New York Times

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

This Shampoo Bar Saves Me Money and Comes in Compostable Packaging  The New York Times

Calgary Co-op pulling compostable bags from checkouts despite court ruling - Calgary Herald

Monday, December 4, 2023

Calgary Co-op pulling compostable bags from checkouts despite court ruling  Calgary Herald

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world” - FreshPlaza.com

Friday, December 1, 2023

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world”  FreshPlaza.com

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world” - FreshPlaza.com

Friday, December 1, 2023

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world”  FreshPlaza.com

AIRplus BIO Home Compostable - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

AIRplus BIO Home Compostable  GlobeNewswire

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage | TIME - TIME

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage | TIME  TIME

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage | TIME - TIME

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage | TIME  TIME

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2028: PLA Biodegradable Plastics to Witness Fastest Growth by Type - GlobeNewswire

Monday, November 27, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2028: PLA Biodegradable Plastics to Witness Fastest Growth by Type  GlobeNewswire

Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth's Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging - Earth911.com

Friday, November 24, 2023

Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth's Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging  Earth911.com

Tug-of-war on bioplastics in new EU packaging waste rules - EUobserver

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Tug-of-war on bioplastics in new EU packaging waste rules  EUobserver

Coffee Capsule Sustainability Faceoff Winner Revealed | plasticstoday.com - Plastics Today

Monday, November 20, 2023

Coffee Capsule Sustainability Faceoff Winner Revealed | plasticstoday.com  Plastics Today

[On-demand event] Sustainable innovation: How CPG brands can redesign packaging with compostability in mind - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Monday, November 20, 2023

[On-demand event] Sustainable innovation: How CPG brands can redesign packaging with compostability in mind  FoodNavigator-USA.com

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics - Innovation News Network

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics  Innovation News Network

Compostable Packaging Deodorants - Trend Hunter

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Compostable Packaging Deodorants  Trend Hunter

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative - Packaging World

Monday, November 13, 2023

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative  Packaging World

20 Innovative Sustainable Packaging Examples - Causeartist

Friday, November 10, 2023

20 Innovative Sustainable Packaging Examples  Causeartist

TIPA Launches Packaging Made from Rice Waste amid Latest Plastic Bans - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, November 9, 2023

TIPA Launches Packaging Made from Rice Waste amid Latest Plastic Bans  Packaging Strategies

Bioplastics 101: what is truth and what is lore? – EURACTIV.com - EURACTIV

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Bioplastics 101: what is truth and what is lore? – EURACTIV.com  EURACTIV

Compostable Rice Waste Packaging - Trend Hunter

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Compostable Rice Waste Packaging  Trend Hunter

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film  Packaging Strategies

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable - hortidaily.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable  hortidaily.com

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging  FoodNavigator-USA.com

Japanese scientists develop biodegradable plastic with shape memory - Sustainable Plastics

Monday, November 6, 2023

Japanese scientists develop biodegradable plastic with shape memory  Sustainable Plastics

Compostable packaging 'returns to nature'- but which bin does it go in? - Yahoo News UK

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Compostable packaging 'returns to nature'- but which bin does it go in?  Yahoo News UK

Cortec® Earns Patent for Compostable Stretch Wrap Technology - Packaging Strategies

Friday, November 3, 2023

Cortec® Earns Patent for Compostable Stretch Wrap Technology  Packaging Strategies

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging - Packaging World

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging  Packaging World

Report: Major brands upped PCR, used more virgin plastic - Plastics Recycling Update

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Report: Major brands upped PCR, used more virgin plastic  Plastics Recycling Update

Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes steps to reduce plastic in compost - Waste Today Magazine

Friday, October 27, 2023

Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes steps to reduce plastic in compost  Waste Today Magazine

TIPA and InstaBrew Celebrate Delivery of One Million Compostable Coffee & Tea Packaging Sachets - AZoCleantech

Thursday, October 26, 2023

TIPA and InstaBrew Celebrate Delivery of One Million Compostable Coffee & Tea Packaging Sachets  AZoCleantech

Portland Trail Blazers Announce Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Portland Trail Blazers Announce Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner  Packaging Strategies

Danimer and partners reveal home-compostable PHA carrot bags - Packaging Europe

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Danimer and partners reveal home-compostable PHA carrot bags  Packaging Europe

TIPA and InstaBrew Produce 1 Million Sachets for Instant Beverage Market - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

TIPA and InstaBrew Produce 1 Million Sachets for Instant Beverage Market  Packaging Strategies

How biodegradable packaging is meeting the demands of consumers, the planet - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Monday, October 23, 2023

How biodegradable packaging is meeting the demands of consumers, the planet  FoodNavigator-USA.com

City of Ann Arbor aims to reduce compost contamination with upcoming change - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

Friday, October 20, 2023

City of Ann Arbor aims to reduce compost contamination with upcoming change  WDIV ClickOnDetroit

City reminding Kamloopsians to not use compostable plastic bags in curbside organics bins - radionl.com

Friday, October 20, 2023

City reminding Kamloopsians to not use compostable plastic bags in curbside organics bins  radionl.com

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for ... - Business Wire

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for ...  Business Wire

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Develop Home Compostable Produce Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Develop Home Compostable Produce Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish - Phys.org

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish  Phys.org

Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress - Plastics Recycling Update

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress  Plastics Recycling Update

Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First - Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First - Plastics Today

Monday, October 16, 2023

Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First - Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First  Plastics Today

This brewery is the first in Louisiana to use 4-pack rings that are compostable and...edible? - NOLA.com

Monday, October 16, 2023

This brewery is the first in Louisiana to use 4-pack rings that are compostable and...edible?  NOLA.com

PlantSwitch makes the move to Sanford, bringing jobs and compostable plastics - WRAL TechWire

Monday, October 16, 2023

PlantSwitch makes the move to Sanford, bringing jobs and compostable plastics  WRAL TechWire

Plastic Numbers: Breaking Down Recycling Codes | HowStuffWorks - HowStuffWorks

Monday, October 16, 2023

Plastic Numbers: Breaking Down Recycling Codes | HowStuffWorks  HowStuffWorks

Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags - WJRT

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags  WJRT

Futamura supplies compostable packaging to fresh produce industry - hortidaily.com

Friday, October 13, 2023

Futamura supplies compostable packaging to fresh produce industry  hortidaily.com

Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging - Packaging Gateway

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging  Packaging Gateway

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms - Packaging Strategies

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms  Packaging Strategies

UMF|PerfectCLEAN unveils compostable packaging - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, October 12, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN unveils compostable packaging  Packaging Gateway

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

Thursday, October 12, 2023

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

Solidu targets the US beauty market with its unique compostable packaging range - CosmeticsDesign.com USA

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Solidu targets the US beauty market with its unique compostable packaging range  CosmeticsDesign.com USA

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals - PR Newswire

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals  PR Newswire

Research into Compostable Plastics' Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle - Plastics Today

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Research into Compostable Plastics' Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle  Plastics Today

Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging - World Bio Market Insights

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging  World Bio Market Insights

Air Cushion Film From: Storopack - Packaging World

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Air Cushion Film From: Storopack  Packaging World

EU Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste – the Highlights - The National Law Review

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

EU Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste – the Highlights  The National Law Review

Study stirs controversy over the benefits of biodegradable plastics - The National

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Study stirs controversy over the benefits of biodegradable plastics  The National

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 30.41 Billion Growth by 2030 | Rising Utilization in Food Packaging - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 30.41 Billion Growth by 2030 | Rising Utilization in Food Packaging  GlobeNewswire

Lactalis Nestlé, New Forest Fruit, and Lifestream Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Solutions - Packaging World

Monday, October 9, 2023

Lactalis Nestlé, New Forest Fruit, and Lifestream Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Solutions  Packaging World

Eco-Products Unveils Program to Help Prevent Contamination in Compost Streams - Packaging World

Monday, October 9, 2023

Eco-Products Unveils Program to Help Prevent Contamination in Compost Streams  Packaging World

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging - waste360

Monday, October 9, 2023

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging  waste360

Compostable plastic providing a fresh take on produce packaging - FreshPlaza.com

Monday, October 9, 2023

Compostable plastic providing a fresh take on produce packaging  FreshPlaza.com

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging - Michigan State Researchers Are ... - waste360

Monday, October 9, 2023

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging - Michigan State Researchers Are ...  waste360

Rethinking recycling: MSU researchers developing compostable food packaging - WOODTV.com

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Rethinking recycling: MSU researchers developing compostable food packaging  WOODTV.com

Pakka launches India's first compostable flexible packaging - Packaging Gateway

Friday, October 6, 2023

Pakka launches India's first compostable flexible packaging  Packaging Gateway

Compostable product labeling guidelines released - Recycling Today

Friday, October 6, 2023

Compostable product labeling guidelines released  Recycling Today

European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, October 5, 2023

European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics  Sustainable Plastics

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste - Phys.org

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste  Phys.org

FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment - Imperial College London

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment  Imperial College London

Answering the call for more recyclable packaging - Pet Food Processing

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Answering the call for more recyclable packaging  Pet Food Processing

Parkside Collaborates Brings Compostable Packaging to Mummy Meegz - Packaging Strategies

Friday, September 29, 2023

Parkside Collaborates Brings Compostable Packaging to Mummy Meegz  Packaging Strategies

Biodegradable carrier bags are MORE toxic than conventional plastic versions, study claims - Daily Mail

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Biodegradable carrier bags are MORE toxic than conventional plastic versions, study claims  Daily Mail

Biodegradable bags may be 'more toxic' than conventional plastic ones - The Telegraph

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Biodegradable bags may be 'more toxic' than conventional plastic ones  The Telegraph

Parkside teams up with Mummy Meegz on home-compostable pack - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Parkside teams up with Mummy Meegz on home-compostable pack  Packaging Gateway

TIPA and CNG Announce Partnership - Food Engineering Magazine

Thursday, September 21, 2023

TIPA and CNG Announce Partnership  Food Engineering Magazine

Localized Sustainable Packaging: A True “Virtuous Cycle” for Manufacturers - Food Industry Executive

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Localized Sustainable Packaging: A True “Virtuous Cycle” for Manufacturers  Food Industry Executive

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market - Recycling Today

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market  Recycling Today

Tipa expands its presence in the North American compostable packaging market - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tipa expands its presence in the North American compostable packaging market  Sustainable Plastics

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans - UQ News - University of Queensland

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans - UQ News  University of Queensland

Composters build facilities, eye policy changes - Resource Recycling

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Composters build facilities, eye policy changes  Resource Recycling

BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition - Waste Today Magazine

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition  Waste Today Magazine

Westfalia Fruit USA to unveil zero-plastic packaging for avocados - The Packer

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Westfalia Fruit USA to unveil zero-plastic packaging for avocados  The Packer

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster the compostable packaging market - The Packer

Monday, September 11, 2023

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster the compostable packaging market  The Packer

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging - Green Matters

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging  Green Matters

UW team's bioplastics are built for the compost bin - University of Washington Magazine

Saturday, September 2, 2023

UW team's bioplastics are built for the compost bin  University of Washington Magazine

Are Bioplastics Compostable? Part 2 - Plastics - waste360

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Are Bioplastics Compostable? Part 2 - Plastics  waste360

Yockenthwaite Farm, Ales Grey, and Maped switch to compostable and biodegradable materials - Packaging World

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Yockenthwaite Farm, Ales Grey, and Maped switch to compostable and biodegradable materials  Packaging World

Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety - Packaging Gateway

Friday, August 25, 2023

Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety  Packaging Gateway

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths - The Packer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths  The Packer

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead - Packaging World

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead  Packaging World

Green Field Farms unveils eco-friendly packaging alternative - Produce Blue Book

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Green Field Farms unveils eco-friendly packaging alternative  Produce Blue Book

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic  SciTechDaily

"Compostable" Checkout Bags Are Still Plastic and Should Not Be Exempted from the Federal Single-Use Plastic Bans - Environmental Defence

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

"Compostable" Checkout Bags Are Still Plastic and Should Not Be Exempted from the Federal Single-Use Plastic Bans  Environmental Defence

Sustainability in packaging 2023: Inside the minds of global consumers - McKinsey

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Sustainability in packaging 2023: Inside the minds of global consumers  McKinsey

British Columbia Bans Single-Use Plastics - Earth911.com

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

British Columbia Bans Single-Use Plastics  Earth911.com

Parkside Develops Compostable Packaging Solution for New Forest Fruit Company - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Parkside Develops Compostable Packaging Solution for New Forest Fruit Company  Packaging Strategies

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative - USA TODAY

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative  USA TODAY

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend - Sustainable Plastics

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend  Sustainable Plastics

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University  MSUToday

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University  MSUToday

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash - Environmental Defence

Friday, August 4, 2023

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash  Environmental Defence

Parkside develops compostable packaging for New Forest Fruit - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Parkside develops compostable packaging for New Forest Fruit  Packaging Gateway

A Sustainable Solution to Australia's Single-Use Plastic Bag Problem - AZoCleantech

Thursday, August 3, 2023

A Sustainable Solution to Australia's Single-Use Plastic Bag Problem  AZoCleantech

Parkside and New Forest Fruit launch compostable packaging solution - FoodBev.com

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Parkside and New Forest Fruit launch compostable packaging solution  FoodBev.com

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags - The Globe and Mail

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags  The Globe and Mail

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste - Medical Plastics News

Friday, July 28, 2023

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste  Medical Plastics News

Survey Finds Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging - AZoCleantech

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Survey Finds Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging  AZoCleantech

Packaging waste: survey reveals Americans' concerns over plastic - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Packaging waste: survey reveals Americans' concerns over plastic  Packaging Gateway

Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world's plastic addiction? - The National

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world's plastic addiction?  The National

The Not-So-Green Reality of Compostable Plastics - One Green Planet

Friday, July 21, 2023

The Not-So-Green Reality of Compostable Plastics  One Green Planet

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break Down in the Ocean - SciTechDaily

Friday, July 21, 2023

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break Down in the Ocean  SciTechDaily

A big fight over a little bag: Compostable bag controversy is the latest sign Alberta will challenge feds on single-use plastic ban - Toronto Star

Thursday, July 20, 2023

A big fight over a little bag: Compostable bag controversy is the latest sign Alberta will challenge feds on single-use plastic ban  Toronto Star

JDE Peet's announce new sustainable coffee packaging - Sustainability Magazine

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

JDE Peet's announce new sustainable coffee packaging  Sustainability Magazine

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step Towards a Sustainable Food Future - Sustainable Brands

Friday, July 14, 2023

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step Towards a Sustainable Food Future  Sustainable Brands

7 cool sustainable packages to try: Edible cups, bamboo lip balm tubes and more - GreenBiz

Friday, July 14, 2023

7 cool sustainable packages to try: Edible cups, bamboo lip balm tubes and more  GreenBiz

Frito-Lay, Lumene, and Zerna Café Launch Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging Solutions - Packaging World

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Frito-Lay, Lumene, and Zerna Café Launch Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging Solutions  Packaging World

Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastics Made From Spirulina - EcoWatch

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastics Made From Spirulina  EcoWatch

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard - Newswise

Monday, July 10, 2023

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard  Newswise

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 7, 2023

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact  Packaging Gateway

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 7, 2023

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact  Packaging Gateway

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects - World Bio Market Insights

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects  World Bio Market Insights

BIOPLASTICS: Compostable polymers biodegrade in real conditions – study / ‘Strong signal for policy makers‘ - Plasteurope

Monday, July 3, 2023

BIOPLASTICS: Compostable polymers biodegrade in real conditions – study / ‘Strong signal for policy makers‘  Plasteurope

Johnson Matthey licenses technology for largest-of-its-kind biodegradable plastics plant - The Chemical Engineer

Monday, July 3, 2023

Johnson Matthey licenses technology for largest-of-its-kind biodegradable plastics plant  The Chemical Engineer

How compostable bags ended up on the wrong side of federal plastics ban - Canada's National Observer

Friday, June 30, 2023

How compostable bags ended up on the wrong side of federal plastics ban  Canada's National Observer

Biodegradable Plastics Market to Reach $20.84Bn by 2028 at 19% CAGR with Starch Blends Segment Driving Growth ... - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market to Reach $20.84Bn by 2028 at 19% CAGR with Starch Blends Segment Driving Growth ...  GlobeNewswire

Tipa's compostable packaging now also 'Made in the USA' - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Tipa's compostable packaging now also 'Made in the USA'  Sustainable Plastics

Israel-based company to start production of compostable packaging in U.S. - The Packer

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Israel-based company to start production of compostable packaging in U.S.  The Packer

TIPA Compostable Packaging partners with US manufacturers - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

TIPA Compostable Packaging partners with US manufacturers  Packaging Gateway

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications - ThomasNet News

Monday, June 26, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  ThomasNet News

Biodegradable but Dangerous: The Hidden Environmental Hazards of Sugar Cane Plastic - SciTechDaily

Friday, June 23, 2023

Biodegradable but Dangerous: The Hidden Environmental Hazards of Sugar Cane Plastic  SciTechDaily

Smile's Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact Award - PR Newswire

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Smile's Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact Award  PR Newswire

Study confirms biodegradability of compostable bioplastic in real conditions - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Study confirms biodegradability of compostable bioplastic in real conditions  Sustainable Plastics

Compostable Bioplastics Biodegrade in Real Conditions, Study Confirms - WhatTheyThink

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Compostable Bioplastics Biodegrade in Real Conditions, Study Confirms  WhatTheyThink

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics  Packaging Gateway

John Meehan Jr. Discusses Frito-Lay's Compostable Coachella Packaging at Global Pouch Forum - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

John Meehan Jr. Discusses Frito-Lay's Compostable Coachella Packaging at Global Pouch Forum  Packaging Strategies

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

TIPA Compostable Packaging and Ispak announce partnership - Packaging Gateway

Monday, June 12, 2023

TIPA Compostable Packaging and Ispak announce partnership  Packaging Gateway

TIPA, Turkey's Ispak partner to expand compostable packaging offering - Packaging Strategies

Friday, June 9, 2023

TIPA, Turkey's Ispak partner to expand compostable packaging offering  Packaging Strategies

Do not be fooled by 'compostable' plastic, says French consumer group - The Connexion

Friday, June 9, 2023

Do not be fooled by 'compostable' plastic, says French consumer group  The Connexion

A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems - Popular Science

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems  Popular Science

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand - Packaging World

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand  Packaging World

Capa thermoplastics now certified as biodegradable in freshwater - Sustainable Plastics

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Capa thermoplastics now certified as biodegradable in freshwater  Sustainable Plastics

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research - Phys.org

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research  Phys.org

A Popular Compostable Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean - Lab Manager Magazine

Thursday, May 25, 2023

A Popular Compostable Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean  Lab Manager Magazine

Most Biodegradable Plastics Don't Reliably Break Down in the Ocean, Study Finds - ExtremeTech

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Most Biodegradable Plastics Don't Reliably Break Down in the Ocean, Study Finds  ExtremeTech

Common compostable plastic fails to break down after a year at sea - New Scientist

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Common compostable plastic fails to break down after a year at sea  New Scientist

Biodegradable plastic materials do not biodegrade in the ocean - Earth.com

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Biodegradable plastic materials do not biodegrade in the ocean  Earth.com

Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean - Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn't Actually Break Down in the Ocean - Gizmodo

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn't Actually Break Down in the Ocean  Gizmodo

Biodegradable Plastics Fail to Break Down in Oceans: Study - The Messenger

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Fail to Break Down in Oceans: Study  The Messenger

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research - The Conversation

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research  The Conversation

Are "biodegradable" plastics just greenwashing? | Questions | Naked Scientists - The Naked Scientists

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Are "biodegradable" plastics just greenwashing? | Questions | Naked Scientists  The Naked Scientists

PepsiCo's Compostable Packaging Test-and-Learn Plan - Packaging Digest

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

PepsiCo's Compostable Packaging Test-and-Learn Plan  Packaging Digest

New certified home-compostable ecovio® for extrusion coating on paper and board of food packaging - BASF

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

New certified home-compostable ecovio® for extrusion coating on paper and board of food packaging  BASF

Sustainability in packaging: US survey insights - McKinsey

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Sustainability in packaging: US survey insights  McKinsey

Compostable Packaging Surprises from Frito-Lay, Quaker - Compostable Packaging Surprises from Frito-Lay, Quaker - Packaging Digest

Friday, April 21, 2023

Compostable Packaging Surprises from Frito-Lay, Quaker - Compostable Packaging Surprises from Frito-Lay, Quaker  Packaging Digest

Compostable Plastic Wrap Made from Seaweed Can Withstand Heat–and Biodegrade in Weeks - Good News Network

Friday, April 21, 2023

Compostable Plastic Wrap Made from Seaweed Can Withstand Heat–and Biodegrade in Weeks  Good News Network

Toxic PFAS chemicals used in packaging can end up in food, study finds - The Guardian

Monday, April 17, 2023

Toxic PFAS chemicals used in packaging can end up in food, study finds  The Guardian

Additive Renders Plastic Packaging Biodegradable - Additive Renders Plastic Packaging Biodegradable - Plastics Today

Monday, April 17, 2023

Additive Renders Plastic Packaging Biodegradable - Additive Renders Plastic Packaging Biodegradable  Plastics Today

Frito-Lay and Quaker Go All In on Compostables - Packaging World

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Go All In on Compostables  Packaging World

Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging ... - PR Newswire

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging ...  PR Newswire

Biodegradable Plastic Market Witnessing Substantial Growth, to Reach Projected Valuation of US$ 10.2 Billion at a ... - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Biodegradable Plastic Market Witnessing Substantial Growth, to Reach Projected Valuation of US$ 10.2 Billion at a ...  GlobeNewswire

CPG Companies Increasing use of Eco-Friendly Packaging - Food Institute Blog

Monday, April 3, 2023

CPG Companies Increasing use of Eco-Friendly Packaging  Food Institute Blog

Compostable takeout bowls contain 'forever chemicals,' study finds - CBC.ca

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Compostable takeout bowls contain 'forever chemicals,' study finds  CBC.ca

We Need Viable Pathways for Recycling and Composting Bioplastics - The Wire Science

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

We Need Viable Pathways for Recycling and Composting Bioplastics  The Wire Science

Tricorbraun partners with BioBottles to supply industry-first biodegradable plastics - NutraIngredients-usa.com

Monday, March 27, 2023

Tricorbraun partners with BioBottles to supply industry-first biodegradable plastics  NutraIngredients-usa.com

A Manufacturer's Guide to Biodegradable Plastic - ThomasNet News

Friday, March 24, 2023

A Manufacturer's Guide to Biodegradable Plastic  ThomasNet News

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate Compostable From Conventional Plastic Waste - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate Compostable From Conventional Plastic Waste  SciTechDaily

The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology - Earth911.com

Monday, March 20, 2023

The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology  Earth911.com

Here’s Why Researchers Think Biodegradable Material Could Replace Glass As We Know It - Forbes

Friday, March 17, 2023

Here’s Why Researchers Think Biodegradable Material Could Replace Glass As We Know It  Forbes

Bioplastics and Composting: Not a Love Match | WMW - Waste Management World

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Bioplastics and Composting: Not a Love Match | WMW  Waste Management World

Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Recycling - Plastics Today

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Recycling  Plastics Today

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their conventional counterparts." | WMW - Waste Management World

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their conventional counterparts." | WMW  Waste Management World

Machine learning helps researchers separate compostable from conventional plastic waste with 'very high' accuracy - Tech Xplore

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Machine learning helps researchers separate compostable from conventional plastic waste with 'very high' accuracy  Tech Xplore

Researchers patent water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch - Phys.org

Monday, March 13, 2023

Researchers patent water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch  Phys.org

Corn kernels/wood lignin could make strong/compostable plastic - AgUpdate

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Corn kernels/wood lignin could make strong/compostable plastic  AgUpdate

United States Biodegradable Plastics Industry 2023 to 2028: Key Players Include BASF, Dow Chemicals, DuPoint ... - Yahoo Finance

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

United States Biodegradable Plastics Industry 2023 to 2028: Key Players Include BASF, Dow Chemicals, DuPoint ...  Yahoo Finance

Compostable Packaging Innovations from Laird Superfood, The Good Snack Company, and Jubiles - Packaging World

Monday, March 6, 2023

Compostable Packaging Innovations from Laird Superfood, The Good Snack Company, and Jubiles  Packaging World

UCSB researchers are developing biodegradable ocean plastics - KCBX

Monday, March 6, 2023

UCSB researchers are developing biodegradable ocean plastics  KCBX

Making sense of ‘compostable’ plastics - 台北時報

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Making sense of ‘compostable’ plastics  台北時報

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

Thursday, March 2, 2023

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

'Compostable' plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder - Boulder Beat News

Thursday, March 2, 2023

'Compostable' plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder  Boulder Beat News

Eco-Products Earns Industry First for Compostable Packaging with No-Added PFAS - PR Newswire

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Eco-Products Earns Industry First for Compostable Packaging with No-Added PFAS  PR Newswire

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

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Growing at 13.1% CAGR Set to Reach USD 12.915 Billion By 2030 - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Growing at 13.1% CAGR Set to Reach USD 12.915 Billion By 2030  GlobeNewswire

Are Compostable Phone Cases a Better Choice? - Earth911.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Are Compostable Phone Cases a Better Choice?  Earth911.com

Compostable plastic from packaging is key to fashion sustainability - just-style.com

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Compostable plastic from packaging is key to fashion sustainability  just-style.com

Biodegradable Plastics May End Up Doing More Harm Than Good - Bloomberg

Monday, January 30, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics May End Up Doing More Harm Than Good  Bloomberg

Easily Recyclable and Compostable – A New Plastic With Excellent Mechanical Stability - SciTechDaily

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Easily Recyclable and Compostable – A New Plastic With Excellent Mechanical Stability  SciTechDaily

Federal plastics ban creates 'unintended consequences' for compostable alternatives - CBC.ca

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Federal plastics ban creates 'unintended consequences' for compostable alternatives  CBC.ca

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True - Treehugger

Monday, January 23, 2023

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True  Treehugger

Compostable bags have nearly TWICE the global warming impact of traditional plastic, report claims - Daily Mail

Monday, January 16, 2023

Compostable bags have nearly TWICE the global warming impact of traditional plastic, report claims  Daily Mail

Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics? - Packaging Gateway

Friday, January 13, 2023

Is compostable packaging the future for single-use plastics?  Packaging Gateway

Citizen science project investigates what happens to biodegradable plastics in compost heaps - Chemistry World

Friday, January 13, 2023

Citizen science project investigates what happens to biodegradable plastics in compost heaps  Chemistry World

The problem with compostable plastic - BBC.com

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The problem with compostable plastic  BBC.com

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.

*Resources outlined in this toolkit are examples from a variety of sources to help facilitate a better understanding of compostable products and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Compost Research and Education Foundation (CREF).

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