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Meet High Demands for Plastic-Free, Compostable, and Recyclable Packaging Solutions With Foopak Packaging World
"PeelON could save up to 120,000 gallons of fuel monthly" FreshPlaza.com
Grant awarded for circular seaweed packaging solution The Engineer
Earthfirst® Films Launches Unprinted, Regenerative Material Pre-lams PR Newswire UK
Biodegradable Packaging Market Forecast: $800.48 Billion by 2032 with Robust Growth openPR
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating Cision News
Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Expected GlobeNewswire
Engineering bioplastics for the future Australian Geographic
Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material Cision News
NEXE Innovations reports advancements in compostable packaging Yahoo Finance
NEXE Innovations Advances in Compostable Packaging TipRanks
Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion GlobeNewswire
Are Biodegradable Bioplastics Meeting Their Promise? IDTechEx
12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation Shopify
Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions Packaging World
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging Trend Hunter
How we’re transforming our packaging materials Unilever
Keeping Takeout Out of the Trash PlasticsToday
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
Compostable Packaging Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’ Waste Dive
FPI’s compostable foodservice packaging study Recycling Product News
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature.com
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
To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures Packaging Strategies
Bioplastics Innovation Hub to fast-track development of compostable packaging materials World Bio Market Insights
Bioplastics Innovation Hub launched to pioneer 100% compostable plastic Innovation News Network
Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic VOA Asia
CSIRO and Murdoch University collaborate to create 100% compostable plastic Packaging Gateway
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste CSIRO
CSIRO teams up with Murdoch Uni for $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub developing compostable plastics Startup Daily
It’s in the bag: Coles rolls out compostable fresh produce bags in support of creating a more sustainable and plastic-free WA Markets Insider
The future of plastics – biodegradable polymers leading the way Medical Plastics News
Brawny Bear Partners with Pakka to Develop Compostable Packaging for Energy Bars Packaging Strategies
BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING: Tipa, Fresh-Lock partner on compostable closures Plasteurope
Restaurantware Launches the Sustain Collection: A Game-Changer in Compostable Foodservice Packaging PR Newswire
PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder Packaging World
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters.com
Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost Grist
Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture Forbes
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: 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
Can We Replace Over-Engineered Single-Use Plastics With Unplastic Solutions? CleanTechnica
High toughness and fast home-compost biodegradable packaging films derived from polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch/para-rubber ternary blends Nature.com
Whatʻs happening with Honoluluʻs ban on plastic bags, disposable food ware KHON2
Starbucks, Huhtamaki partner on compostable cold cup lids Packaging Dive
Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is San Francisco Chronicle
Soft plastics, glass bins and bans on compostable liners: will Victoria’s new recycling proposal be a step forward? The Conversation
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay.com
Compostable Zippers Boost Flexible Packaging’s Sustainability PlasticsToday
Eco-Friendly Plastics: Do Safe and Sustainable Choices Exist? Environment+Energy Leader
Compostable packaging often isn’t the easy win it’s marketed as Envirotec
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
Research unearths golden rules for compostable packaging Footprint
A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging Pet Food Processing
Many compostable plastics don't actually break down Environmental Health News
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Israeli, US Companies Unite On Domestic Compostable Packaging NoCamels - Israeli Innovation News
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
TIPA and Fresh-Lock in partnership to expand home compostable packaging Food and Drink Technology
Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast GlobeNewswire
The plastic that biodegrades in your home compost Nature.com
An engineered enzyme embedded into PLA to make self-biodegradable plastic Nature.com
Greiner and Constantia Flexibles Partner to Develop Compostable Coffee Capsules Packaging Strategies
What you need to know about the latest plastics ban in B.C. CBC.ca
Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading Spectrum News
Better Earth Compostable Packaging Achieves B Corp Certification waste360
Key challenges in the advancement and industrialization of biobased and biodegradable plastics: a value chain overarching perspective Frontiers
The BNQ announces the implementation of two new certification programs for compostable products Canada NewsWire
Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items Waste Today Magazine
BNQ unveils certification programmes for compostable packaging and products Packaging Gateway
New Flow Formulas Endurance Chews in 100% compostable packaging Endurance.Biz
Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2031 InsightAce Analytic
Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop Colorado Public Radio
Compostable Film Packaging Trend Hunter
Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products Packaging World
Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging Packaging Strategies
Contempo Specialty Packaging Launches New Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis Cannabis Business Times
PODCAST | Compostable Popcorn Packaging Packaging Strategies
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
The role of plastics in Europe’s circular economy European Environment Agency
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
TIPA Earns BNQ Certification for Home Compostable Pouches Packaging Strategies
By 2032, almost anything you buy in Minnesota will come in recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging. Here’s why. Star Tribune
Enabling desired disposal of compostable plastic packaging: an evaluation of disposal instruction labels Frontiers
Mature compost promotes biodegradable plastic degradation and reduces greenhouse gas emission during food waste composting ScienceDirect.com
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes ABC News
Beavertown Launches Crisps in Compostable Packaging with Focus on Mental Health Packaging Strategies
European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): The best things come in small packages… or do they? Dentons
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
Unilever reality-checked its 2025 plastic packaging targets. Will more companies do the same? Packaging Dive
DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging Resource Recycling
Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan Resource Recycling
Our goal to reduce plastic packaging Unilever
Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations Nature.com
Bioplastics: What they are, and are not The Business Standard
Filling the data gap on breakdown of food-contact compostable packaging in real-world conditions Recycling Product News
Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report Packaging Dive
Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America PR Newswire
Bioplastics create a composting conundrum Environmental Health News
A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives Phys.org
California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' Food Safety Magazine
Sabert Launches Compostable Pulp Trays Food Manufacturing
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination Washington State Department of Ecology
How to transition to more sustainable food packaging Silk Road Restaurant
"Biodegradable" tableware violates plastic pollution regulation Renewable Matter
Plant-Based Packaging Market Size Expected to Reach USD 329.58 Mn by 2032 GlobeNewswire
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
Eco-Products® Adds More Paper Packaging Options to Line of Compostable Products Packaging Strategies
Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging for products Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Compostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery Packaging Dive
The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem PlasticsToday
Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? Environmental Health News
California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Better Earth Expands Compostable Food Packaging Product Offerings Environment+Energy Leader
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
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction Phys.org
Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers Michigan State University
Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging World
TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions AZoCleantech
Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films: Impacts on Soil Microbial Communities and Ecosystem Functions Frontiers
European General Court endorses oxo-degradable plastic ban Sustainable Plastics
Compostable packaging must be included in EPR needs assessments, industry partners say Packaging Dive
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 PR Newswire
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
Characterization of the degradation products of biodegradable and traditional plastics on UV irradiation and mechanical abrasion ScienceDirect.com
EarthTalk: Breaking down the reality of compostable plastic northcoastcurrent.com
Tipa rolls out compostable packaging for cannabis edibles Sustainable Plastics
Treetop Biopak Unveils Compostable Bags for Bread and Bakery Goods Packaging Strategies
Are Bioplastics Finally Ready for Take Off? PlasticsToday
No plastics: Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules MLive.com
Daphna Nissenbaum, Tipa Compostable Packaging | Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2023 Plastics News
Synthesis and commercialization of bioplastics: Organic waste as a sustainable feedstock ScienceDirect.com
Chemical features and biological effects of degradation products of biodegradable plastics in simulated small waterbody environment ScienceDirect.com
Spotlight on compostable packaging: Design, labeling and infrastructure insights Packaging Dive
Plant-derived Compostable Polymer BioPBS Acquired Marine Biodegradability Certification from the Japan BioPlastics Association | News Releases | Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation mcgc.com
What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable? Sierra Club
Deterioration of single-use biodegradable plastics in high-humidity air and freshwaters over one year: Significant disparities in surface physicochemical characteristics and degradation rates ScienceDirect.com
Compostable packaging’s contested, complicated past doesn’t determine its future Packaging Dive
Compostable packaging is still evolving but popular. Here’s where experts say it could be most effective. Packaging Dive
PHA Innovator Danimer Scientific Receives Federal Grant to Advance Bioplastics Production PlasticsToday
Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic HowStuffWorks
Compostable bioplastic coffee capsules more sustainable than aluminium, virgin plastic Sustainable Plastics
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
Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging Frontiers
Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics Phys.org
‘Compostable’ plastics no longer able to be composted in Boulder Boulder Beat News
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics Grist
‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study The Guardian
'Compostable plastic' doesn't live up to its environmental claims. Here's what you can focus on instead CNN
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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