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New NZ study shows microplastics contaminate organic waste and compost Horticulture Week
Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala Yahoo Finance
NZ Study: Microplastics Taint Organic Waste Mirage News
Ayodhya-based Pakka Ltd to set up compostable packaging unit in Guatemala BusinessLine
Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable Voice of San Diego
‘Fully biodegradable’ corn starch material seeks to replace traditional plastics Packaging Europe
2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight Packaging Strategies
Group of scientists aims to revolutionize industries with breakthrough in 100% compostable plastic: 'We are focused' MSN
TIPA to highlight growing compostable packaging portfolio Packaging Scotland
How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags The Packer
Minnesota officials tout new law requiring refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032 Yahoo! Voices
Eco-Conscious Clean Skincare Products With Compostable Packaging Announced newschannelnebraska.com
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
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Forecast to 2029 GlobeNewswire
W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Innovate Compostable, Sustainable Food Packaging Food Safety Magazine
Nexe Innovations advances compostable packaging with proprietary manufacturing technology Proactive Investors USA
W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers PerishableNews
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Develop Freezer-to-Oven Compostable Packaging that Breaks Down in 100 Days vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report GlobeNewswire
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers Packaging Strategies
Biodegradable Packaging Market Size to Hit USD 921.95 Bn by 2034 Precedence Research
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing Chemical & Engineering News
Sustainable packaging: How do we get there? Recycling Today
Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos Packaging Europe
Parkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags Packaging Europe
Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review ScienceDirect.com
"Big Ten" Action Areas Emerge from System-Wide Compost and Compostable Packaging Circularity Event PR Web
Clearing up the compostable plastic mess Chemistry World
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Earns Best Sustainable Packaging Honors for Compostable Innovation PerishableNews
Bolthouse Fresh Foods nabs IFPA Best Sustainable Packaging Award The Packer
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
Packaging suppliers and CPGs increasingly zip up flexible packaging Packaging Dive
UPM and Eastman launch recyclable paper-based food pack with compostable biobased coating Packaging Europe
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected GlobeNewswire
Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material Cision News
Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion GlobeNewswire
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
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging Trend Hunter
Sinclair and Zespri partner on compostable label Produce Blue Book
Cloth bag, biodegradable plastics to replace single-use plastics, sachet water – LASG Vanguard
Parkside develops compostable packaging for Dark Woods Coffee Labels and Labeling
How we’re transforming our packaging materials Unilever
The Future of Composting and Bioplastics: How USDA's New Definition Could Be a Game Changer PlasticsToday
Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic Packaging Dive
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.com
Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Pakka Launches New Range of Compostable Flexible Packaging Solutions Packaging Strategies
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature.com
Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics ScienceDirect.com
Compostable Coffee Pod Improves Sustainability and Flavor PlasticsToday
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
To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures Packaging Strategies
Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic Innovation News Network
APR says degradable additives hurt recycling, backs restrictions Plastics News
Bioplastics Innovation Hub to fast-track development of compostable packaging materials World Bio Market Insights
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste CSIRO
Brawny Bear Partners with Pakka to Develop Compostable Packaging for Energy Bars Packaging Strategies
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
Transform Your Restaurant with Eco- Friendly Food Packaging: The Benefits of Going Compostable Green Prophet
Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego Voice of San Diego
Bioelements, Multi X Join Forces to Develop Biodegradable Packaging Food Manufacturing
Pakka of India raises $29.4 million to develop biodegradable packaging facility ImpactAlpha
Degradation efficiency of biodegradable plastics in subtropical open-air and marine environments: Implications for plastic pollution ScienceDirect.com
Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market Report 2024-2029: GlobeNewswire
Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market Report 2024-2029: Governments Worldwide are Encouraging the Use of Green Packaging, with Ireland, Italy and Japan Offering Tax Exemptions for Compostable Packaging Yahoo Finance
‘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
High toughness and fast home-compost biodegradable packaging films derived from polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch/para-rubber ternary blends Nature.com
Starbucks piloting compostable cold cups in select California and Minnesota locations Waste Dive
Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is San Francisco Chronicle
Cannabis Businesses Are Answering the Call for Better Sustainability Healthcare Packaging
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay.com
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials Packaging Strategies
Many compostable plastics don't actually break down Environmental Health News
A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging Pet Food Processing
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast GlobeNewswire
Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034 Precedence Research
The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost Nature.com
An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic Nature.com
Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating Nature.com
Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading Spectrum News
Key challenges in the advancement and industrialization of biobased and biodegradable plastics: a value chain overarching perspective Frontiers
Better Earth Compostable Packaging Achieves B Corp Certification waste360
Recyclable plastic packaging shares by company 2022 Statista
Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items Waste Today Magazine
Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop Colorado Public Radio
Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products Packaging World
Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging Packaging Strategies
Global bioplastic production capacity 2022 Statista
Contempo Specialty Packaging Launches New Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis Cannabis Business Times
Bridging Three Gaps in Biodegradable Plastics: Misconceptions and Truths About Biodegradation Frontiers
Ecotoxicity assessment of additives in commercial biodegradable plastic products: Implications for sustainability and environmental risk ScienceDirect.com
A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Frontiers
PepsiCo anticipates missing certain 2025 packaging sustainability goals Packaging Dive
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 to Determine What Packaging is Compostable Lake Chelan Now
New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable Washington State Department of Ecology
Is biodegradable plastic really a thing? Kathimerini English Edition
Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels Frontiers
PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures Plastics Technology
Sizing up sustainable packaging Food Business News
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? The New York Times
Ino worms its way into compostable packaging with silk cocoon product Packaging Dive
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Peri & Sons uses recyclable, biodegradable packaging Supermarket Perimeter
Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down University of California San Diego
Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? Civil Eats
This startup just raised funding to turn wood pulp into sustainable, biodegradable plastics GeekWire
Unilever reality-checked its 2025 plastic packaging targets. Will more companies do the same? Packaging Dive
DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore WBIR.com
Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan Resource Recycling
April 22 - Washington's sustainable business accelerator chooses new projects for support Washington State Department of Ecology
New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down Forbes
Towards a circular economy for plastics Unilever
Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations Nature.com
Filling the data gap on breakdown of food-contact compostable packaging in real-world conditions Recycling Product News
Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America PR Newswire
Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report Waste Dive
Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report Packaging Dive
Bioplastics create a composting conundrum Environmental Health News
Navigating the Compostable Packaging Landscape: Insights from BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen Packaging World
California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' Food Safety Magazine
New project promotes safer, sustainable to-go food packaging UIC Today
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination Washington State Department of Ecology
How to transition to more sustainable food packaging National Restaurant Association
UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics University of Houston
Say hello to biodegradable microplastics University of California
Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind Technology Networks
Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics University of California San Diego
Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America PR Newswire
Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis AZoM
Compostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery Packaging Dive
Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? Environmental Health News
TIPA’s Packaging Made From Rice Waste Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification Packaging World
The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem PlasticsToday
California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Traditional and biodegradable plastics host distinct and potentially more hazardous microbes when compared to both natural materials and planktonic community ScienceDirect.com
A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe for the environment? ScienceDirect.com
Composters spend about a fifth of operating costs on contamination, including plastic Waste Dive
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
Switching From Traditional to Biodegradable Plastics Could Slash CO2 Emissions EcoWatch
Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction Phys.org
A Manufacturer’s Guide to Biodegradable Plastic Thomas Insights
Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers Michigan State University
Differences in the Plastispheres of Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Plastics: A Mini Review Frontiers
Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging World
TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions AZoCleantech
Microbial colonization patterns and biodegradation of petrochemical and biodegradable plastics in lake waters: insights from a field experiment Frontiers
Compostable packaging must be included in EPR needs assessments, industry partners say Packaging Dive
Detection and specific chemical identification of submillimeter plastic fragments in complex matrices such as compost Nature.com
Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Nature.com
EarthTalk: Breaking down the reality of compostable plastic northcoastcurrent.com
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 biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics Phys.org
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study The Guardian
The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting Frontiers
60% of home ‘compostable’ plastic doesn’t fully break down, ending up in our soil Frontiers
Is a compostable plastic biodegradable in the sea? A rapid standard protocol to test mineralization in marine conditions ScienceDirect.com
Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily World Wildlife Fund
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable UC Berkeley
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