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Food Packaging Goes in and out of Style Just Like Clothing — Here’s What’s in Season Now Food & Wine
New biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging RECYCLING magazine
Bagasse Packaging Market Share Analysis is Expected to See a Growth of 6.5% CAGR from 2025 to 2035 | FMI FMIBlog
CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers Resource Recycling, Inc.
Eco-Products and DNO Produce Develop Sustainable Packaging for School Lunches Packaging Strategies
Sinclair shares progress on roll out of compostable PLU sticker Fruitnet
Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging FreshPlaza
Biodegradable mulching films leach fewer microplastics in open-field testing Packaging Europe
Q&A: Unlocking the value of certified compostable packaging PKN Packaging News
Revolutionary new product will solve major issue for pharmacy customers: 'Word spread through social media channels' The Cool Down
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to GlobeNewswire
Compostable Packaging Market Trends, Growth Forecast & openPR.com
City issues 2.5K compost tickets in first 10 days of new law — as landlords slam new garbage-sorting rules as ‘blackmail’ AOL.com
Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials Packaging World
Bubbies Ice Cream launches home-compostable packaging MSN
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Home-Compostable Packaging Packaging Strategies
Biodegradable bags are TOXIC - and may be linked to liver and ovary damage, scientists warn Daily Mail
Bubbies Ice Cream launches home-compostable packaging Packaging Gateway
Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications Thomasnet
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month Yahoo Home
Rethinking packaging: Why compostable and biodegradable hot melt adhesives are changing the game Cision News
Happy Campers Adopts Earth-Friendly Food Packaging with Verde(R) Biobased, Biodegradable, & Recyclab PharmiWeb.com
APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution Packaging Gateway
The dark side of sustainable packaging Packaging Gateway
Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact Thomasnet
What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
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
Quirks and Quarks CBC
Novolex Compostable Butter Wrap Celebrates Two Milestones PlasticsToday
Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions Nature
Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems Confectionery News
Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2034 InsightAce Analytic
Wildsmith introduces fully compostable packaging with Shellworks TheIndustry.beauty
Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production ScienceDirect.com
Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 GlobeNewswire
"Compostable bags emerge as a key trend in fruit and vegetable packaging to meet market demand" Hortidaily
Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move? Grand View Research
Biodegradable Polymers Market: Rapid Growth to USD 80.5 Billion by 2035, Driven by Sustainability Trends and Expanding Applications | Future Market Insights, Inc. Morningstar
Packaging Innovations 2025: Tipa unveils latest home-compostable packaging solutions packaginginsights.com
Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products Packaging Strategies
Wildsmith to roll out 100% compostable packaging that biodegrades in a year spabusiness.com
Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging Packaging World
Clemson FRESH launches compostable-packaging research centre to drive sustainable innovation Canadian Packaging
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
Coffee Grounds and Mushroom Spores Can Be 3D Printed Into a Compostable Plastic Alternative, Researchers Say EcoWatch
3D-printed coffee and mushroom mix offers compostable plastic alternative Tech Xplore
Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center Clemson News
Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives ACS Publications
TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging PotatoPro
Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030 Grand View Research
(PDF) Biodegradable plastics in aquatic ecosystems: latest findings, research gaps, and recommendations ResearchGate
Israeli startup crafts compostable food packaging ISRAEL21c
Sipping Streams Tea Company Introduces Compostable Sustainable Packaging PRWeb
"Compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of rambutan by up to three times" FreshPlaza
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
Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets Packaging World
When ‘compostables’ are actually garbage The Mercury News
Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable Voice of San Diego
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight Packaging Strategies
How sustainable packaging is key to a circular economy in coffee Perfect Daily Grind
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
Sunrays Uses TIPA Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging Strategies
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia Gov.bc.ca
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) Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation ResearchGate
Carrington Co. Launches First-Ever Organic Tea in Biodegradable Packaging Sustainable Brands
(PDF) A Literature Review on Sustainability of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities ResearchGate
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 GlobeNewswire
CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia CSIRO
W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Innovate Compostable, Sustainable Food Packaging Food Safety Magazine
W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers Perishable News
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Develop Freezer-to-Oven Compostable Packaging that Breaks Down in 100 Days vegconomist
Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report 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
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers Packaging Strategies
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable riken.jp
How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works Sustainability Magazine
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing C&EN
Product Review: 'Matter' Compostable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Bags And Utensils – Performance With A Green Advantage wherethefoodcomesfrom.com
Compostable Packaging Market Size, Share & Forecast - 2034 Global Market Insights Inc.
Sustainable packaging: How do we get there? Recycling Today
The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste med-techinsights.com
Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos Packaging Europe
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
Eco-Friendly Packaging Growth and Consumer Perceptions on Sustainability Global Trade Magazine
3 insights for navigating the ‘messy middle’ of labeling policy Packaging Dive
Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste Technology Networks
Clearing up the compostable plastic mess Chemistry World
Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment ScienceDirect.com
The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards FoodNavigator-USA.com
UPM Specialty Papers Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating Food Engineering Magazine
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
Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material Cision News
NEXE Innovations reports advancements in compostable packaging Packaging Gateway
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
Fashion brands take bold step toward compostable seaweed packaging with Sway Packaging Strategies
Are Biodegradable Bioplastics Meeting Their Promise? IDTechEx
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
How we’re transforming our packaging materials Unilever
Genome-Centric Metagenomics Insights into the Plastisphere-Driven Natural Degradation Characteristics and Mechanism of Biodegradable Plastics in Aquatic Environments ACS Publications
Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic Packaging Dive
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
Futamura’s NatureFlex used in compostable sachets for wheatgrass shots Packaging Strategies
A Guide to Plastic-Free Eating in Austin: Restaurants Using Compostable and Reusable Packaging Public Citizen
China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market IDTechEx
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
Engineered Spores Create Living Plastics and the Future of Biodegradable Materials SynBioBeta
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters
Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost Grist.org
Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture Forbes
Transform Your Restaurant with Eco- Friendly Food Packaging: The Benefits of Going Compostable greenprophet.com
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
Biodegradation study results of biodegradable plastics in the... ResearchGate
‘Compostable’ fibre-based cold cups trialled by Starbucks and Huhtamaki Packaging Europe
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
Is compostable plastic really the green alternative we think it is? agtechnavigator.com
Can We Replace Over-Engineered Single-Use Plastics With Unplastic Solutions? CleanTechnica
Can compostable packaging help drive regen ag adoption? agtechnavigator.com
Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is San Francisco Chronicle
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay
Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist? Environment+Energy Leader
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging Pet Food Processing
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Israeli, US Companies Unite On Domestic Compostable Packaging NoCamels
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast GlobeNewswire
Policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics EESC
An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic Nature
The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost Nature
Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating Nature
Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading Spectrum News
Bioplastics are inadequately defined, poorly regulated, and potentially toxic: Report ehn.org
Key challenges in the advancement and industrialization of biobased and biodegradable plastics: a value chain overarching perspective Frontiers
Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items Waste Today -
Virginia Tech researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste Virginia Tech News
Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop Colorado Public Radio
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
Improving compostable plastic disposal: An application of the Behaviour Change Wheel intervention development method 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
Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions Business Wire
Scientists make durable yet 100% biodegradable plastic from barley Interesting Engineering
5 packaging priorities in the federal food waste strategy Packaging Dive
Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags ScienceDirect.com
New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)
Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels Frontiers
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? The New York Times
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down UC San Diego Today
This startup just raised funding to turn wood pulp into sustainable, biodegradable plastics GeekWire
Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment ScienceDirect.com
Compostable Plastic Is Garbage The Atlantic
Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? Environment America
Is a compostable plastic biodegradable in the sea? A rapid standard protocol to test mineralization in marine conditions ScienceDirect.com
Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily World Wildlife Fund
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable Berkeley News
Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency
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