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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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11 things you should never throw on the compost heap - Tom's Guide

Sunday, March 26, 2023

11 things you should never throw on the compost heap  Tom's Guide

Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container - Phys.org

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container  Phys.org

Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container - Phys.org

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container  Phys.org

Parklife: Manchester festival must leave positive impact, director says - BBC

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Parklife: Manchester festival must leave positive impact, director says  BBC

A no-sweat way to help save the planet? Try a deodorant subscription - The Guardian

Saturday, March 25, 2023

A no-sweat way to help save the planet? Try a deodorant subscription  The Guardian

Luxury Packaging Global Market 2023: Sector to Reach $20.9 ... - Benzinga

Friday, March 24, 2023

Luxury Packaging Global Market 2023: Sector to Reach $20.9 ...  Benzinga

7 ways we’re recycling wrong in Raleigh (and how to correct it) - Raleigh News & Observer

Friday, March 24, 2023

7 ways we’re recycling wrong in Raleigh (and how to correct it)  Raleigh News & Observer

9 Biodegradable Garbage Bags for Conscious Consumers - Causeartist - Causeartist

Friday, March 24, 2023

9 Biodegradable Garbage Bags for Conscious Consumers - Causeartist  Causeartist

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 24: Non-DOCX Fee Delayed ... - IPWatchdog.com

Friday, March 24, 2023

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 24: Non-DOCX Fee Delayed ...  IPWatchdog.com

The palate and the planet: Indian restaurants doing right by Earth - Hindustan Times

Friday, March 24, 2023

The palate and the planet: Indian restaurants doing right by Earth  Hindustan Times

Zanova Technology Launches Petroleum-Free Collagen Treatment ... - Digital Journal

Friday, March 24, 2023

Zanova Technology Launches Petroleum-Free Collagen Treatment ...  Digital Journal

Made in Indiana: Plastic cups by Berry Global – Indianapolis ... - Indianapolis Business Journal

Friday, March 24, 2023

Made in Indiana: Plastic cups by Berry Global – Indianapolis ...  Indianapolis Business Journal

Made in Indiana: Plastic cups by Berry Global – Indianapolis ... - Indianapolis Business Journal

Friday, March 24, 2023

Made in Indiana: Plastic cups by Berry Global – Indianapolis ...  Indianapolis Business Journal

Forever chemicals PFAS won't be in office supplies from 3M... - Inhabitat

Friday, March 24, 2023

Forever chemicals PFAS won't be in office supplies from 3M...  Inhabitat

Winners Of The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Are All Using Seaweed - Forbes

Friday, March 24, 2023

Winners Of The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Are All Using Seaweed  Forbes

Winners Of The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Are All Using Seaweed - Forbes

Friday, March 24, 2023

Winners Of The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Are All Using Seaweed  Forbes

New Composting Rules Limit What Front Rangers Can Toss - 5280 | The Denver Magazine

Friday, March 24, 2023

New Composting Rules Limit What Front Rangers Can Toss  5280 | The Denver Magazine

Report: Consider the State of the Global Tea Industry in 2023, Origin ... - World Tea News

Friday, March 24, 2023

Report: Consider the State of the Global Tea Industry in 2023, Origin ...  World Tea News

Report: Consider the State of the Global Tea Industry in 2023, Origin ... - World Tea News

Friday, March 24, 2023

Report: Consider the State of the Global Tea Industry in 2023, Origin ...  World Tea News

Inspiration for Tea Business Success: Tips & Advice for Entrepreneurs - World Tea News

Friday, March 24, 2023

Inspiration for Tea Business Success: Tips & Advice for Entrepreneurs  World Tea News

Inspiration for Tea Business Success: Tips & Advice for Entrepreneurs - World Tea News

Friday, March 24, 2023

Inspiration for Tea Business Success: Tips & Advice for Entrepreneurs  World Tea News

Meet the Queen of Lemon Herbs, a.k.a. Lemon Myrtle, at World Tea ... - World Tea News

Friday, March 24, 2023

Meet the Queen of Lemon Herbs, a.k.a. Lemon Myrtle, at World Tea ...  World Tea News

Meet the Queen of Lemon Herbs, a.k.a. Lemon Myrtle, at World Tea ... - World Tea News

Friday, March 24, 2023

Meet the Queen of Lemon Herbs, a.k.a. Lemon Myrtle, at World Tea ...  World Tea News

Coromandel forays into speciality chemicals - Upstox

Friday, March 24, 2023

Coromandel forays into speciality chemicals  Upstox

Lactic Acid Market Size is Estimated to Grow USD 8.1 Billion by 2032 - openPR

Friday, March 24, 2023

Lactic Acid Market Size is Estimated to Grow USD 8.1 Billion by 2032  openPR

Business Report 2030, Compostable Plastic Packaging Material ... - Digital Journal

Friday, March 24, 2023

Business Report 2030, Compostable Plastic Packaging Material ...  Digital Journal

Packaging Compass: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade and Implications for the Future of a Circular Packaging Economy - Food Industry Executive

Friday, March 24, 2023

Packaging Compass: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade and Implications for the Future of a Circular Packaging Economy  Food Industry Executive

ABB and Parason Collaborate to Scale up Sustainable Packaging in India - Devdiscourse

Friday, March 24, 2023

ABB and Parason Collaborate to Scale up Sustainable Packaging in India  Devdiscourse

ABB and Parason Collaborate to Scale up Sustainable Packaging in India - Devdiscourse

Friday, March 24, 2023

ABB and Parason Collaborate to Scale up Sustainable Packaging in India  Devdiscourse

Award-winning packaging a collaborative effort - BakingBusiness.com

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Award-winning packaging a collaborative effort  BakingBusiness.com

Natick's Wilson Middle school enriched with cafeteria composting ... - Natick Report

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Natick's Wilson Middle school enriched with cafeteria composting ...  Natick Report

Opinion: Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems - Phys.org

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Opinion: Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems  Phys.org

Are Paper-Based Alternatives the Best Long-Term Packaging Solution? - Food Industry Executive

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Are Paper-Based Alternatives the Best Long-Term Packaging Solution?  Food Industry Executive

VIDEO | Compostable Coalition UK begins 14-tonne compostable ... - Packaging News

Thursday, March 23, 2023

VIDEO | Compostable Coalition UK begins 14-tonne compostable ...  Packaging News

Best Organic Meal Delivery Services 2023 | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Best Organic Meal Delivery Services 2023 | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

Best Keto Meal Delivery Services 2023 | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Best Keto Meal Delivery Services 2023 | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

Climate Matters | Adopt Green Fashion - Georgetown University The Hoya

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Climate Matters | Adopt Green Fashion  Georgetown University The Hoya

The 9 best baby wipes of 2023, per experts - New York Post

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The 9 best baby wipes of 2023, per experts  New York Post

Moving Beyond the Three Rs - The Meaford Independent

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Moving Beyond the Three Rs  The Meaford Independent

Sustainable packaging should be based on realistic, fair and ... - FreshPlaza.com

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Sustainable packaging should be based on realistic, fair and ...  FreshPlaza.com

5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste in the Kitchen - Earth911.com

Thursday, March 23, 2023

5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste in the Kitchen  Earth911.com

5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste in the Kitchen - Earth911.com

Thursday, March 23, 2023

5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste in the Kitchen  Earth911.com

Huhtamaki implements compostable and recyclable packaging at ... - Packaging Europe

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Huhtamaki implements compostable and recyclable packaging at ...  Packaging Europe

Global Pallet Wraps Market Expected to Reach US$ 9.12 billion in ... - Digital Journal

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Global Pallet Wraps Market Expected to Reach US$ 9.12 billion in ...  Digital Journal

Compostable Plastic Packaging Material Market is Estimated to ... - Digital Journal

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Compostable Plastic Packaging Material Market is Estimated to ...  Digital Journal

Montreal restaurants prepare for single-use plastic ban that takes effect next week - CBC.ca

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Montreal restaurants prepare for single-use plastic ban that takes effect next week  CBC.ca

Montreal restaurants prepare for single-use plastic ban that takes effect next week - CBC.ca

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Montreal restaurants prepare for single-use plastic ban that takes effect next week  CBC.ca

ABB And Parason Join Hands To Scale Up Sustainable Packaging Solutions In India - Swarajya

Thursday, March 23, 2023

ABB And Parason Join Hands To Scale Up Sustainable Packaging Solutions In India  Swarajya

ABB And Parason Join Hands To Scale Up Sustainable Packaging Solutions In India - Swarajya

Thursday, March 23, 2023

ABB And Parason Join Hands To Scale Up Sustainable Packaging Solutions In India  Swarajya

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023 | plasticstoday.com - Plastics Today

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023 | plasticstoday.com  Plastics Today

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023 | plasticstoday.com - Plastics Today

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023 | plasticstoday.com  Plastics Today

Wellness Through Sustainability in Los Cabos - TravelPulse

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Wellness Through Sustainability in Los Cabos  TravelPulse

Eco-friendly cleaning product helps reduce plastic waste - Waste Management Review

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Eco-friendly cleaning product helps reduce plastic waste  Waste Management Review

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate ... - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate ...  SciTechDaily

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate ... - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

“Very High” Accuracy – Machine Learning Helps Separate ...  SciTechDaily

Global water resources in ‘deep trouble,’ UN chief says - The Hill

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Global water resources in ‘deep trouble,’ UN chief says  The Hill

Oregon Senate Bill Would Allow Reusable Food Containers at Restaurants - The Source Weekly

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Oregon Senate Bill Would Allow Reusable Food Containers at Restaurants  The Source Weekly

Oregon Legislators Aim to Reduce Waste With New Reusable ... - Portland Mercury

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Oregon Legislators Aim to Reduce Waste With New Reusable ...  Portland Mercury

Indian Startup Uses Rice Crop Waste to Make Biodegradable Foam ... - Good News Network

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Indian Startup Uses Rice Crop Waste to Make Biodegradable Foam ...  Good News Network

Gift ideas for your kids' Easter basket that isn't packed with sugar - FOX 17 West Michigan News

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Gift ideas for your kids' Easter basket that isn't packed with sugar  FOX 17 West Michigan News

Fruit and vegetable industry players release joint statement ... - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Fruit and vegetable industry players release joint statement ...  Packaging Europe

Traditional Medicinals Announces BPI-Certified Compostable Tea ... - NOSH

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Traditional Medicinals Announces BPI-Certified Compostable Tea ...  NOSH

Amcor, Nfinite enter joint research agreement to leverage ... - PR Newswire

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Amcor, Nfinite enter joint research agreement to leverage ...  PR Newswire

How machine learning can help to recycle compostable plastic - World Economic Forum

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

How machine learning can help to recycle compostable plastic  World Economic Forum

How machine learning can help to recycle compostable plastic - World Economic Forum

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

How machine learning can help to recycle compostable plastic  World Economic Forum

Blue Bottle Coffee abandoned its plan to eliminate single-use cups - San Francisco Chronicle

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Blue Bottle Coffee abandoned its plan to eliminate single-use cups  San Francisco Chronicle

Ending Greenwashing: EU Boosts Consumer Protection for ... - Mirage News

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Ending Greenwashing: EU Boosts Consumer Protection for ...  Mirage News

Great Wrap launches compostable pallet wrap - Power Retail

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Great Wrap launches compostable pallet wrap  Power Retail

Bras fit for burying: Australia to set a world-first standard for composting textiles - The Guardian

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Bras fit for burying: Australia to set a world-first standard for composting textiles  The Guardian

A New Prestigious Scientific Publication for Carbios Marks the ... - Manchestertimes

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A New Prestigious Scientific Publication for Carbios Marks the ...  Manchestertimes

Morrama designs refillable lipstick cases, palettes, pots and pumps - Packaging Europe

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Morrama designs refillable lipstick cases, palettes, pots and pumps  Packaging Europe

Poll shows eco-conscious consumers prefer compostables to ... - Packaging News

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Poll shows eco-conscious consumers prefer compostables to ...  Packaging News

Poll shows eco-conscious consumers prefer compostables to ... - Packaging News

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Poll shows eco-conscious consumers prefer compostables to ...  Packaging News

Walmart Automates Packaging Within Next-Gen Fulfillment Center - Sourcing Journal

Monday, March 20, 2023

Walmart Automates Packaging Within Next-Gen Fulfillment Center  Sourcing Journal

These Jacob Cohën jeans are entirely compostable - Wallpaper*

Monday, March 20, 2023

These Jacob Cohën jeans are entirely compostable  Wallpaper*

Yellow Springs business owners denounce plastic ban - Yellow Springs News

Monday, March 20, 2023

Yellow Springs business owners denounce plastic ban  Yellow Springs News

ClearBags launches home compostable child resistant bags - Packaging Gateway

Monday, March 20, 2023

ClearBags launches home compostable child resistant bags  Packaging Gateway

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

Monday, March 20, 2023

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

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

Monday, March 20, 2023

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

Edible Packaging Market Growing Consumption Of Processed Food Products - openPR

Monday, March 20, 2023

Edible Packaging Market Growing Consumption Of Processed Food Products  openPR

Think green during spring cleaning by focusing on recycling and ... - Michigan Courts

Monday, March 20, 2023

Think green during spring cleaning by focusing on recycling and ...  Michigan Courts

Local Yokels market owners reflect on first month in North Seattle - The Seattle Times

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Local Yokels market owners reflect on first month in North Seattle  The Seattle Times

With its new plastic-free and compostable packaging, including ... - Global Design News

Friday, March 17, 2023

With its new plastic-free and compostable packaging, including ...  Global Design News

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

Don’t Give Me Any of That Trash - Hackster.io

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Don’t Give Me Any of That Trash  Hackster.io

SABS cautions against unverified claims of degradable plastics - Cape Business News

Thursday, March 16, 2023

SABS cautions against unverified claims of degradable plastics  Cape Business News

Cleaning the stream - Boulder Weekly

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Cleaning the stream  Boulder Weekly

Cleaning the stream - Boulder Weekly

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Cleaning the stream  Boulder Weekly

KARAT PACKAGING INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (form 10-K) - Marketscreener.com

Thursday, March 16, 2023

KARAT PACKAGING INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (form 10-K)  Marketscreener.com

Why clothes should be designed to turn into dirt - Fast Company

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Why clothes should be designed to turn into dirt  Fast Company

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recyled together with… | WMW - Waste Management World

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recyled together with… | WMW  Waste Management World

Innovation takes center stage at Sustainability in Packaging ... - Waste Dive

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Innovation takes center stage at Sustainability in Packaging ...  Waste Dive

Maharashtra-based startup wins Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize for biodegradable packaging solution - CNBCTV18

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Maharashtra-based startup wins Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize for biodegradable packaging solution  CNBCTV18

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

Eco-Products announces compostable packaging with no added ... - Packaging News

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Eco-Products announces compostable packaging with no added ...  Packaging News

Today is Township Election Day; Pursell offers help for rural ... - kymnradio.net

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Today is Township Election Day; Pursell offers help for rural ...  kymnradio.net

‘Confusion over biodegradable plastics undermining Hong Kong’s recycling efforts’ - South China Morning Post

Monday, March 13, 2023

‘Confusion over biodegradable plastics undermining Hong Kong’s recycling efforts’  South China Morning Post

How an Alberta facility is using Ukrainian seeds to unlock hemp's true potential - CBC.ca

Sunday, March 12, 2023

How an Alberta facility is using Ukrainian seeds to unlock hemp's true potential  CBC.ca

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

Saturday, March 11, 2023

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

Will 2025 plastic packaging commitments ring hollow? - GreenBiz

Friday, March 10, 2023

Will 2025 plastic packaging commitments ring hollow?  GreenBiz

Smile Compostable Solution's Coffee Pod Receives Two New ... - PR Newswire

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Smile Compostable Solution's Coffee Pod Receives Two New ...  PR Newswire

Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights Biopolymers | plasticstoday.com - Plastics Today

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights Biopolymers | plasticstoday.com  Plastics Today

A Day in the Half-Life - Berkeley Lab – News Center - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

A Day in the Half-Life - Berkeley Lab – News Center  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)

Compostable Packaging Market Registered at CAGR 6.20 % Till ... - Digital Journal

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Compostable Packaging Market Registered at CAGR 6.20 % Till ...  Digital Journal

United States Biodegradable Plastics Industry 2023 to 2028: Key Players Include BASF, Dow Chemicals, DuPoint, Eastman Chemical, Green Dot Bioplastics, Novamont, Toray Industries and Westrock - Yahoo Finance

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

United States Biodegradable Plastics Industry 2023 to 2028: Key Players Include BASF, Dow Chemicals, DuPoint, Eastman Chemical, Green Dot Bioplastics, Novamont, Toray Industries and Westrock  Yahoo Finance

Compostable Packaging Innovations from Laird Superfood, The ... - Packaging World

Monday, March 6, 2023

Compostable Packaging Innovations from Laird Superfood, The ...  Packaging World

Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market is Estimated to Touch USD 29.09 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.02% from 2022 to 2028; Growing Demand for Sustainable Alternatives coupled with Government Initiatives Positively Impacting the Market - Yahoo Finance

Monday, March 6, 2023

Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market is Estimated to Touch USD 29.09 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.02% from 2022 to 2028; Growing Demand for Sustainable Alternatives coupled with Government Initiatives Positively Impacting the Market  Yahoo Finance

The Niagara Independent - The Niagara Independent

Friday, March 3, 2023

The Niagara Independent  The Niagara Independent

Sporting KC to use compostable packaging for concessions - WDAF FOX4 Kansas City

Friday, March 3, 2023

Sporting KC to use compostable packaging for concessions  WDAF FOX4 Kansas City

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

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

Thursday, March 2, 2023

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

Eunomia to Conduct Cost Benefit Analysis of Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Eunomia to Conduct Cost Benefit Analysis of Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

Village Council eyes single-use plastics ban • The Yellow Springs ... - Yellow Springs News

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Village Council eyes single-use plastics ban • The Yellow Springs ...  Yellow Springs News

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

US Plastics Pact estimates 13.3% packaging recycling rate - Resource Recycling

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

US Plastics Pact estimates 13.3% packaging recycling rate  Resource Recycling

SABS warns about unverified biodegradable plastics claims - Creamer Media's Engineering News

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

SABS warns about unverified biodegradable plastics claims  Creamer Media's Engineering News

Lenovo's new flaxseed laptop is a big step forward for sustainability - Tom's Guide

Monday, February 27, 2023

Lenovo's new flaxseed laptop is a big step forward for sustainability  Tom's Guide

From kitchen to compost: new grant to expand commercial compost ... - UGA

Monday, February 27, 2023

From kitchen to compost: new grant to expand commercial compost ...  UGA

Don't Ban Plastic — Rethink How It's Designed and Make It Part of ... - Plastics Today

Monday, February 27, 2023

Don't Ban Plastic — Rethink How It's Designed and Make It Part of ...  Plastics Today

Designed in Italy with Israeli knowhow, startup debuts compostable footwear - The Times of Israel

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Designed in Italy with Israeli knowhow, startup debuts compostable footwear  The Times of Israel

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Growing at 13.1% CAGR Set to ... - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Growing at 13.1% CAGR Set to ...  GlobeNewswire

Pathways towards circular plastics in Europe — good practice ... - European Environment Agency

Monday, February 20, 2023

Pathways towards circular plastics in Europe — good practice ...  European Environment Agency

Greiner Receives Certification for Home-Compostable Capsule ... - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Greiner Receives Certification for Home-Compostable Capsule ...  Packaging Strategies

The Foodbank joins Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot - Dayton 24/7 Now

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Foodbank joins Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot  Dayton 24/7 Now

Tackling fashion's plastic problem with compostable packaging - Drapers

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Tackling fashion's plastic problem with compostable packaging  Drapers

BAR-U-EAT is First to Offer BPI-Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers ... - Packaging World

Thursday, February 9, 2023

BAR-U-EAT is First to Offer BPI-Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers ...  Packaging World

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

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Are Compostable Phone Cases a Better Choice?  Earth911.com

Eco-Products earns industry first for compostable packaging - Bake

Friday, February 3, 2023

Eco-Products earns industry first for compostable packaging  Bake

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

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

Analysis | Biodegradable Plastics May End Up Doing More Harm ... - The Washington Post

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Analysis | Biodegradable Plastics May End Up Doing More Harm ...  The Washington Post

United States Biodegradable Plastics Market Report 2023: Sector to ... - Business Wire

Monday, January 30, 2023

United States Biodegradable Plastics Market Report 2023: Sector to ...  Business Wire

Nestlé, Montbest, and Royal Ice Cream Develop Recyclable and ... - Packaging World

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Nestlé, Montbest, and Royal Ice Cream Develop Recyclable and ...  Packaging World

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

Closed Loop Partners launches compostable packaging ... - Waste Today Magazine

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Closed Loop Partners launches compostable packaging ...  Waste Today Magazine

Bioplastics: The 'Best Kept Secret' in Kansas - Flatland

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Bioplastics: The 'Best Kept Secret' in Kansas  Flatland

Are Compostable Bags As Environmentally Friendly As We Think They Are? - Forbes

Monday, January 23, 2023

Are Compostable Bags As Environmentally Friendly As We Think They Are?  Forbes

Waitrose implements home-compostable packaging for own-brand ... - Packaging Europe

Monday, January 23, 2023

Waitrose implements home-compostable packaging for own-brand ...  Packaging Europe

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True - Treehugger

Monday, January 23, 2023

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True  Treehugger

Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics - Virginia Tech Daily

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics  Virginia Tech Daily

Vt. lawmakers seek ban on compostable products with PFAS - WCAX

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Vt. lawmakers seek ban on compostable products with PFAS  WCAX

Levi's Home-Compostable Packaging Trial - HYPEBAE

Monday, January 16, 2023

Levi's Home-Compostable Packaging Trial  HYPEBAE

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

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

Worldwide Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics (Bioplastics) Industry to 2033 - Due to the Development of Advanced Biopolymers and Materials Demand is Rising - Yahoo Finance

Friday, January 6, 2023

Worldwide Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics (Bioplastics) Industry to 2033 - Due to the Development of Advanced Biopolymers and Materials Demand is Rising  Yahoo Finance

4 Sustainable Packaging Predictions for 2023 | packagingdigest.com - Packaging Digest

Thursday, January 5, 2023

4 Sustainable Packaging Predictions for 2023 | packagingdigest.com  Packaging Digest

Startling Discovery: 60% of Home “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't ... - SciTechDaily

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Startling Discovery: 60% of Home “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't ...  SciTechDaily

Startling Discovery: 60% of Home “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't ... - SciTechDaily

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Startling Discovery: 60% of Home “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't ...  SciTechDaily

Vegware's vision for a compostable circular economy - Packaging Gateway

Friday, December 23, 2022

Vegware's vision for a compostable circular economy  Packaging Gateway

EU assesses sustainability of compostable packaging - letsrecycle.com

Thursday, December 15, 2022

EU assesses sustainability of compostable packaging  letsrecycle.com

At 14.5% CAGR, Biodegradable Plastic Market Size to Outstrip ... - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, December 15, 2022

At 14.5% CAGR, Biodegradable Plastic Market Size to Outstrip ...  GlobeNewswire

EU assesses sustainability of compostable packaging - letsrecycle.com

Thursday, December 15, 2022

EU assesses sustainability of compostable packaging  letsrecycle.com

Include biodegradable plastic in English single-use cutlery ban, say campaigners - The Guardian

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Include biodegradable plastic in English single-use cutlery ban, say campaigners  The Guardian

New Thinking About Compostable Packaging | packagingdigest.com - Packaging Digest

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

New Thinking About Compostable Packaging | packagingdigest.com  Packaging Digest

Policy framework for biobased plastics - European Commission

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Policy framework for biobased plastics  European Commission

Policy framework for biobased plastics - European Commission

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Policy framework for biobased plastics  European Commission

This Plastic Packaging Can Turn Into Soil Within Six Months - NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

This Plastic Packaging Can Turn Into Soil Within Six Months  NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News

Common Seattle recycling and composting mistakes - Axios

Monday, November 28, 2022

Common Seattle recycling and composting mistakes  Axios

You shouldn't put 'compostable' plastic bags in your compost heap, government admits - The Mirror

Thursday, November 24, 2022

You shouldn't put 'compostable' plastic bags in your compost heap, government admits  The Mirror

This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year - WIRED

Thursday, November 17, 2022

This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year  WIRED

This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year - WIRED

Thursday, November 17, 2022

This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year  WIRED

Biodegradable Plastics Market to Reach USD 30.41 Billion by 2030 ... - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Biodegradable Plastics Market to Reach USD 30.41 Billion by 2030 ...  GlobeNewswire

Minister says compostable plastics will not get backing - Materials Recycling World

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Minister says compostable plastics will not get backing  Materials Recycling World

Is 'home-compostable' plastic packaging actually compostable ... - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Is 'home-compostable' plastic packaging actually compostable ...  Packaging Europe

Storopack Recyclable, Compostable Packaging Enters Cold Chain ... - Healthcare Packaging

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Storopack Recyclable, Compostable Packaging Enters Cold Chain ...  Healthcare Packaging

The myth of 'home-compostable' plastics - Grist

Monday, November 7, 2022

The myth of 'home-compostable' plastics  Grist

Most 'home compostable' plastic doesn't break down in garden bins - New Scientist

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Most 'home compostable' plastic doesn't break down in garden bins  New Scientist

'Compostable plastic' doesn't live up to its environmental claims. Here's what you can focus on instead - CNN

Thursday, November 3, 2022

'Compostable plastic' doesn't live up to its environmental claims. Here's what you can focus on instead  CNN

Is EPR an answer to compostable packaging's contamination and ... - Waste Dive

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Is EPR an answer to compostable packaging's contamination and ...  Waste Dive

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Worth $36825.7 Mn by 2028 ... - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size Worth $36825.7 Mn by 2028 ...  GlobeNewswire

First-Ever U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation ... - PR Newswire

Monday, October 31, 2022

First-Ever U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation ...  PR Newswire

TIPA addresses global plastic waste with innovative, compostable ... - The Produce News

Friday, October 28, 2022

TIPA addresses global plastic waste with innovative, compostable ...  The Produce News

Abel & Cole scraps compostable plastics on all fruit and veg boxes - Packaging News

Friday, October 28, 2022

Abel & Cole scraps compostable plastics on all fruit and veg boxes  Packaging News

Novolex earns BPI compostable certifications for paper packaging - Recycling Today

Monday, October 24, 2022

Novolex earns BPI compostable certifications for paper packaging  Recycling Today

This Plastic Self-Destructs Within Two Years - Newsweek

Monday, October 17, 2022

This Plastic Self-Destructs Within Two Years  Newsweek

Trend Q&A: Exploring compostable packaging solutions and more - WGSN

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Trend Q&A: Exploring compostable packaging solutions and more  WGSN

Compostable Packaging Lowers Contamination at Restaurants - waste360

Monday, October 3, 2022

Compostable Packaging Lowers Contamination at Restaurants  waste360

Danimer Scientific: Biodegradable Plastics Still Important (NYSE ... - Seeking Alpha

Friday, September 30, 2022

Danimer Scientific: Biodegradable Plastics Still Important (NYSE ...  Seeking Alpha

BIOPLASTICS: The Best of the Bad - Energy Industry Review

Monday, September 26, 2022

BIOPLASTICS: The Best of the Bad  Energy Industry Review

Demand For Biodegradable Plastics Market Size [2022-2028] to ... - GlobeNewswire

Friday, September 23, 2022

Demand For Biodegradable Plastics Market Size [2022-2028] to ...  GlobeNewswire

TIPA tackles waste with compostable barrier film that surmounts the ... - BakeryAndSnacks.com

Thursday, September 22, 2022

TIPA tackles waste with compostable barrier film that surmounts the ...  BakeryAndSnacks.com

UK Compostable Packaging Coalition Established Backed by £1.2M ... - PerishableNews

Monday, September 12, 2022

UK Compostable Packaging Coalition Established Backed by £1.2M ...  PerishableNews

Grocers gear up to fight fed decision to include compostable bags in plastics ban - Financial Post

Friday, September 9, 2022

Grocers gear up to fight fed decision to include compostable bags in plastics ban  Financial Post

Finding Better Biodegradable Bags - Earth911.com

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Finding Better Biodegradable Bags  Earth911.com

Standard Operating Procedure For Issuing Certificate To ... - http://www.plastemart.com/

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Standard Operating Procedure For Issuing Certificate To ...  http://www.plastemart.com/

This startup is developing a low-cost, compostable alternative to single-use plastic - Business Today

Friday, August 19, 2022

This startup is developing a low-cost, compostable alternative to single-use plastic  Business Today

Vegware Compostable Packaging Sustainability Report - waste360

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Vegware Compostable Packaging Sustainability Report  waste360

Compostable Packaging: Tipa Talks Markets, Applications ... - Plastics Today

Monday, August 8, 2022

Compostable Packaging: Tipa Talks Markets, Applications ...  Plastics Today

Opinion: Without suitable disposal facilities, compostable plastics ... - The Globe and Mail

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Opinion: Without suitable disposal facilities, compostable plastics ...  The Globe and Mail

KX Food launches new compostable packaging line - FreshPlaza.com

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

KX Food launches new compostable packaging line  FreshPlaza.com

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Cutting Harmful Plastic ... - Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Cutting Harmful Plastic ...  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

'We need composting, but compostable packaging is still single-use' - Packaging Europe

Monday, June 20, 2022

'We need composting, but compostable packaging is still single-use'  Packaging Europe

What Are Bioplastics and Are They Better Than Regular Plastic? - Gizmodo

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

What Are Bioplastics and Are They Better Than Regular Plastic?  Gizmodo

Municipal biowaste treatment plants contribute to the contamination ... - Nature.com

Monday, May 30, 2022

Municipal biowaste treatment plants contribute to the contamination ...  Nature.com

Biodegradable Plastics Won't Put You on the Path to Circularity - Plastics Today

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Biodegradable Plastics Won't Put You on the Path to Circularity  Plastics Today

Frito-Lay's Compostable Packaging Experiment | packagingdigest.com - Packaging Digest

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Frito-Lay's Compostable Packaging Experiment | packagingdigest.com  Packaging Digest

Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down - The Conversation

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down  The Conversation

To Design Truly Compostable Plastic, Scientists Take Cues From ... - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

To Design Truly Compostable Plastic, Scientists Take Cues From ...  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (.gov)

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 Composting Council Research and Education Foundation (CCREF).

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