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Read about media coverage received by the Compostable Plastic Toolkit, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, or the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation.

Two Companies Receive Awards for Support of CCREF

02/13/2017 1:56 PM

McGill Environmental Systems and Filtrexx International both received awards during the USCC Annual

The Composting Council Research & Education Foundation Announces the Release of the Just Published The Compost & Climate Connection: A Land Manager’s Guide to Organics

02/06/2017 9:57 PM

February 6, 2017…Reston, VA. Exploring the topic of how to manage food scraps, yard trimmings and

Meet Clara Tang, the Winner of this Year’s Young Investigator Scholarship

11/08/2016 3:12 PM

There were many worthwhile applicants, but Clara, a master’s student at North Carolina State, was

Theme for 2017 International Compost Awareness Week Announced

08/25/2016 10:30 AM

Each year, the International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) committee chooses a theme to help

Three Well Known Programs Come to the CCREF

06/29/2016 10:14 AM

January 2016 At the US Composting Council’s (USCC) Board of Director meeting in January the

CCREF is now participating in Amazon Smile

05/19/2016 11:00 AM

CCREF has a new way for people to support the Foundation. We are now participating in Amazon

Second Grant Award to Composting Council Research and Education Foundation to Fund Development of a Professional Composter Certification Program

04/19/2016 1:41 PM

The 11th Hour Project, a program of The Schmidt Family Foundation, has awarded a second grant of

Grant Award to Composting Council Foundation Funds Development of Professional Composter Certification

03/12/2015 12:39 PM

The 11th Hour Project has awarded the Composting Council’s Research and Education Foundation(CCREF)

International Year of Soils

02/11/2015 1:15 PM

Across the globe, nations are taking note of a potential soil crisis on the horizon. Leaders are coming together in the International Year of Soil to raise awareness internationally and here in the U.S.

New Leadership for the National Compostable Plastics Task Force

11/24/2014 4:39 PM

At the recent US Composting Council (USCC) Annual Conference in Oakland, California, Matt Cotton (pictured above), of Integrated Waste Management, and Rhodes Yepsen of Novomont, were “inaugurated” as co-chairs of the USCC's Compostable Plastics Task Force.

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Compostable packaging often isn’t the easy win it’s marketed as - Envirotec

Friday, July 26, 2024

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

Friday, July 26, 2024

Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist

Compostable Tableware Market to Reach $1.8 Billion by 2034, - openPR

Friday, July 26, 2024

Compostable Tableware Market to Reach $1.8 Billion by 2034, openPR

Research unearths golden rules for compostable packaging - Footprint

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Research unearths golden rules for compostable packaging Footprint

SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials Packaging Strategies

Compostable Plastic Market size is set to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, Growing use of compostable packaging boost the market, Technavio - Yahoo Finance

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Compostable Plastic Market size is set to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, Growing use of compostable packaging boost the market, Technavio Yahoo Finance

Compostable Plastic Market size is set to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, Growing use of compostable packaging boost the market, Technavio - Longview News-Journal

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Compostable Plastic Market size is set to grow by USD 2.88 billion from 2024-2028, Growing use of compostable packaging boost the market, Technavio Longview News-Journal

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap - National Geographic

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap - National Geographic

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic

A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging - Pet Food Processing

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

A group effort: Utilizing more sustainable packaging Pet Food Processing

Many compostable plastics don't actually break down - Environmental Health News

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Many compostable plastics don't actually break down Environmental Health News

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers - Restaurant Business Online

Monday, July 22, 2024

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers Restaurant Business Online

Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly - Public News Service

Monday, July 22, 2024

Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly Public News Service

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post

Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging - Trend Hunter

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging Trend Hunter

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast - GlobeNewswire

Friday, July 19, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Analysis and Forecast GlobeNewswire

TIPA and Fresh-Lock team up on home compostable closures for pouches - Packaging Europe

Friday, July 19, 2024

TIPA and Fresh-Lock team up on home compostable closures for pouches Packaging Europe

TIPA collaborates with Fresh-Lock to launch new compostable closures - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, July 18, 2024

TIPA collaborates with Fresh-Lock to launch new compostable closures Packaging Gateway

TIPA and Fresh-Lock® Launch New Portfolio of Home Compostable Pouch Closures - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

TIPA and Fresh-Lock® Launch New Portfolio of Home Compostable Pouch Closures Packaging Strategies

Pioneering Milton Keynes company trials making biodegradable plastics from SEAWEED - Milton Keynes Citizen

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Pioneering Milton Keynes company trials making biodegradable plastics from SEAWEED Milton Keynes Citizen

Greiner and Constantia Flexibles Partner to Develop Compostable Coffee Capsules - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Greiner and Constantia Flexibles Partner to Develop Compostable Coffee Capsules Packaging Strategies

Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in - Canada's National Observer

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in Canada's National Observer

B.C. ban on single-use plastic bags begins Monday - CityNews Vancouver

Monday, July 15, 2024

B.C. ban on single-use plastic bags begins Monday CityNews Vancouver

Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading - Spectrum News

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Report: Plastics claiming to be environmentally friendly may be misleading Spectrum News

Better Earth Compostable Packaging Achieves B Corp Certification - waste360

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Better Earth Compostable Packaging Achieves B Corp Certification waste360

BNQ unveils certification programmes for compostable packaging and products - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 5, 2024

BNQ unveils certification programmes for compostable packaging and products Packaging Gateway

Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items - Waste Today Magazine

Friday, July 5, 2024

Colorado law sets new labeling standards for compostable items Waste Today Magazine

New Flow Formulas Endurance Chews in 100% compostable packaging - Endurance.Biz

Friday, July 5, 2024

New Flow Formulas Endurance Chews in 100% compostable packaging Endurance.Biz

Colorado’s new waste-labeling law deputizes YOU as a compost cop - Colorado Public Radio

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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

Monday, July 1, 2024

Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products Packaging World

Contempo Specialty Packaging Pioneers Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Contempo Specialty Packaging Pioneers Compostable Flower Pod System for Cannabis Packaging Strategies

State lawmakers pass new legislation to make food packaging labeling clearer — here's how it could help - The Cool Down

Thursday, June 27, 2024

State lawmakers pass new legislation to make food packaging labeling clearer — here's how it could help The Cool Down

PODCAST | Compostable Popcorn Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

PODCAST | Compostable Popcorn Packaging Packaging Strategies

Better Earth: compostable packaging boosts foodservice industry - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Better Earth: compostable packaging boosts foodservice industry Packaging Gateway

Biodegradable packaging company opens US headquarters - Plastics News

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Biodegradable packaging company opens US headquarters Plastics News

Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions - Business Wire

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions Business Wire

5 packaging priorities in the federal food waste strategy - Waste Dive

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

5 packaging priorities in the federal food waste strategy Waste Dive

BioPak brings compostable packaging to Live Nation UK events - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, June 6, 2024

BioPak brings compostable packaging to Live Nation UK events Packaging Gateway

New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable - Washington State Department of Ecology

Thursday, June 6, 2024

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

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

TIPA Earns BNQ Certification for Home Compostable Pouches Packaging Strategies

Tipa’s home compostable pouches earn BNQ certification - Recycling Today

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Tipa’s home compostable pouches earn BNQ certification Recycling Today

Compostable Packaging For Vikings And Goddesses - Label & Narrow Web

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Compostable Packaging For Vikings And Goddesses Label & Narrow Web

Compostable, recyclable material drives sustainable packaging - BakingBusiness.com

Monday, May 27, 2024

Compostable, recyclable material drives sustainable packaging BakingBusiness.com

Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? - The New York Times

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? The New York Times

Composting has ended at the Green Market - Tribeca Citizen

Monday, May 20, 2024

Composting has ended at the Green Market Tribeca Citizen

Peri & Sons uses recyclable, biodegradable packaging - Supermarket Perimeter

Monday, May 13, 2024

Peri & Sons uses recyclable, biodegradable packaging Supermarket Perimeter

TIPA Appoints John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America - Packaging World

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

TIPA Appoints John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America Packaging World

National Packaging Design Day: Reflecting on 2024 Trends - Environment+Energy Leader

Monday, May 6, 2024

National Packaging Design Day: Reflecting on 2024 Trends Environment+Energy Leader

Weekly Coffee News: Compostable Bags + ‘Home Cafe’ Popups - Daily Coffee News

Friday, May 3, 2024

Weekly Coffee News: Compostable Bags + ‘Home Cafe’ Popups Daily Coffee News

Savor Brands Announces COMPOST+ Plant-Based Packaging - Sprudge

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Savor Brands Announces COMPOST+ Plant-Based Packaging Sprudge

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Beavertown crisps - Labels and Labeling

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Beavertown crisps Labels and Labeling

Beavertown Launches Crisps in Compostable Packaging with Focus on Mental Health - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Beavertown Launches Crisps in Compostable Packaging with Focus on Mental Health Packaging Strategies

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? - Civil Eats

Monday, April 29, 2024

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? Civil Eats

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? - Civil Eats

Monday, April 29, 2024

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? Civil Eats

This startup just raised funding to turn wood pulp into sustainable, biodegradable plastics - GeekWire

Monday, April 29, 2024

This startup just raised funding to turn wood pulp into sustainable, biodegradable plastics GeekWire

DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging - Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore - WBIR.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore WBIR.com

DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea Packaging Gateway

Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging - Resource Recycling

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging Resource Recycling

Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant-Based Packaging, Oh My! by Marissa Heffernan - Resource Recycling

Monday, April 22, 2024

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

Monday, April 22, 2024

April 22 - Washington's sustainable business accelerator chooses new projects for support Washington State Department of Ecology

Appearances shouldn’t be misleading when it comes to sustainable packaging - Packaging Strategies

Monday, April 22, 2024

Appearances shouldn’t be misleading when it comes to sustainable packaging Packaging Strategies

Our goal to reduce plastic packaging - Unilever

Friday, April 19, 2024

Our goal to reduce plastic packaging Unilever

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down - Forbes

Friday, April 19, 2024

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down Forbes

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down - Forbes

Friday, April 19, 2024

New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down Forbes

Towards a circular economy for plastics - Unilever

Friday, April 19, 2024

Towards a circular economy for plastics Unilever

Towards a circular economy for plastics - Unilever

Friday, April 19, 2024

Towards a circular economy for plastics Unilever

Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations - Nature.com

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Unlocking the Potentials of Biodegradable Plastics with Proper Management and Evaluation at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations Nature.com

Compostable packaging is made locally. Why is plastic still everywhere? - The Business Standard

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Compostable packaging is made locally. Why is plastic still everywhere? The Business Standard

Composting Consortium releases study on disintegration of compostable packaging - Waste Today Magazine

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Composting Consortium releases study on disintegration of compostable packaging Waste Today Magazine

Study shows compostable packaging breaks down successfully - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Study shows compostable packaging breaks down successfully Packaging Gateway

Filling the data gap on breakdown of food-contact compostable packaging in real-world conditions - Recycling Product News

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America PR Newswire

Interview: SECOS’ CEO on compostable packaging in Australia - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Interview: SECOS’ CEO on compostable packaging in Australia Packaging Gateway

Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America - PR Newswire

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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

Monday, April 15, 2024

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum Environmental Health News

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum - Environmental Health News

Monday, April 15, 2024

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum Environmental Health News

A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives - Phys.org

Saturday, April 13, 2024

A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives Phys.org

Navigating the Compostable Packaging Landscape: Insights from BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen - Packaging World

Friday, April 12, 2024

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

Thursday, April 11, 2024

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' Food Safety Magazine

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' - Food Safety Magazine

Thursday, April 11, 2024

California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable' Food Safety Magazine

New project promotes safer, sustainable to-go food packaging - UIC Today

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

New project promotes safer, sustainable to-go food packaging UIC Today

Berry reaches 86% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Berry reaches 86% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging Packaging Gateway

Sabert Debuts Compostable Pulp Produce and Protein Trays - Food Engineering Magazine

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Sabert Debuts Compostable Pulp Produce and Protein Trays Food Engineering Magazine

Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination - Washington State Department of Ecology

Monday, April 8, 2024

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

Monday, April 8, 2024

How to transition to more sustainable food packaging Silk Road Restaurant

The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries - AZoM

Friday, April 5, 2024

The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries AZoM

How Compostable Packaging Fits into the Circular Economy - Packaging World

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

How Compostable Packaging Fits into the Circular Economy Packaging World

Biodegradable Bioplastics: Decarbonizing a “Throw-Away Economy” Built on Cheap and Durable Plastics - Cleantech Group

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Biodegradable Bioplastics: Decarbonizing a “Throw-Away Economy” Built on Cheap and Durable Plastics Cleantech Group

UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics - University of Houston

Thursday, March 28, 2024

UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics University of Houston

Plant-Based Packaging Market Size Expected to Reach USD 329.58 Mn by 2032 - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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

Friday, March 22, 2024

Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire

South Korean C-store Uses Biopolymer-Coated Noodle Cup - Packaging World

Friday, March 22, 2024

South Korean C-store Uses Biopolymer-Coated Noodle Cup Packaging World

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind - Technology Networks

Friday, March 22, 2024

Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind Technology Networks

Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 - GlobeNewswire

Friday, March 22, 2024

Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire

No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics - The Hindu

Friday, March 22, 2024

No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics The Hindu

Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics - University of California San Diego

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics University of California San Diego

Eco-Products expands GreenStripe compostable packaging range - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Eco-Products expands GreenStripe compostable packaging range Packaging Gateway

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps - PR Newswire

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps PR Newswire

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America - PR Newswire

Monday, March 18, 2024

TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints Rodrigo Castaneda as Vice President & GM to lead growth in North America PR Newswire

Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032 - GlobeNewswire

Monday, March 18, 2024

Compostable Flexible Packaging Market Size to Surpass USD 2.11 Bn by 2032 GlobeNewswire

Nassau Candy addresses sustainable confectionery packaging - Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Monday, March 18, 2024

Nassau Candy addresses sustainable confectionery packaging Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis - AZoM

Monday, March 18, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability: Advancements in Biodegradable Plastics Synthesis AZoM

KDP Unveils Plant-based, Compostable, Single-Serve Coffee Pod Concept - Packaging World

Friday, March 15, 2024

KDP Unveils Plant-based, Compostable, Single-Serve Coffee Pod Concept Packaging World

Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging for products - Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging for products Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Eco-Products launches clearly marked compostable line - Supermarket Perimeter

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Eco-Products launches clearly marked compostable line Supermarket Perimeter

TIPA’s Compostable & Recyclable Packaging Made From Rice Waste Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification - Packaging World

Monday, March 11, 2024

TIPA’s Compostable & Recyclable Packaging Made From Rice Waste Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification Packaging World

The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem - PlasticsToday

Monday, March 11, 2024

The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem PlasticsToday

Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? - Environmental Health News

Monday, March 11, 2024

Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? Environmental Health News

The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem - PlasticsToday

Monday, March 11, 2024

The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem PlasticsToday

California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward - Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Friday, March 8, 2024

California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward - Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Friday, March 8, 2024

California’s Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

New compostable, biodegradable packaging material derived from potato starch - Potato News Today

Friday, March 1, 2024

New compostable, biodegradable packaging material derived from potato starch Potato News Today

Toward truly compostable plastic - Knowable Magazine

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine

Switching From Traditional to Biodegradable Plastics Could Slash CO2 Emissions - EcoWatch

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Switching From Traditional to Biodegradable Plastics Could Slash CO2 Emissions EcoWatch

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray From: Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) - Packaging World

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray From: Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) Packaging World

Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction - Phys.org

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction Phys.org

Consumer behaviour trial records more compostable packaging in food waste bins - Packaging Europe

Friday, February 16, 2024

Consumer behaviour trial records more compostable packaging in food waste bins Packaging Europe

A Manufacturer’s Guide to Biodegradable Plastic - Thomas Insights

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A Manufacturer’s Guide to Biodegradable Plastic Thomas Insights

Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers - Michigan State University

Monday, February 12, 2024

Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers Michigan State University

Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce - Packaging World

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Fresh Harvest Uses Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging World

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions - AZoCleantech

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions AZoCleantech

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions - AZoCleantech

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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

Monday, February 5, 2024

Microbial colonization patterns and biodegradation of petrochemical and biodegradable plastics in lake waters: insights from a field experiment Frontiers

Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films: Impacts on Soil Microbial Communities and Ecosystem Functions - Frontiers

Monday, February 5, 2024

Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films: Impacts on Soil Microbial Communities and Ecosystem Functions Frontiers

European General Court stands firm on oxo-degradable plastics ban in wake of lawsuit - Packaging Europe

Monday, February 5, 2024

European General Court stands firm on oxo-degradable plastics ban in wake of lawsuit Packaging Europe

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 202 - CSRwire.com

Thursday, February 1, 2024

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 202 CSRwire.com

SEE develops compostable protein packaging tray - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SEE develops compostable protein packaging tray Packaging Gateway

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 Packaging Strategies

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 - PR Newswire

Monday, January 29, 2024

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

Saturday, January 27, 2024

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

Friday, January 26, 2024

Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Nature.com

Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range? - Green Queen Media

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range? Green Queen Media

Treetop Biopak Unveils Compostable Bags for Bread and Bakery Goods - Packaging Strategies

Monday, January 15, 2024

Treetop Biopak Unveils Compostable Bags for Bread and Bakery Goods Packaging Strategies

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 - GlobeNewswire

Friday, January 12, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 GlobeNewswire

Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True? - E/The Environmental Magazine

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True? E/The Environmental Magazine

Home Compostable Bread Bags From: Treetop Biopak - Packaging World

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Home Compostable Bread Bags From: Treetop Biopak Packaging World

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 5, 2024

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 Packaging Strategies

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 5, 2024

Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 Packaging Strategies

SSA Group launches new compostable packaging candy program - blooloop

Thursday, January 4, 2024

SSA Group launches new compostable packaging candy program blooloop

No plastics: Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules - MLive.com

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

No plastics: Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules MLive.com

TIPA and ATI Develop Compostable Coffee Capsule Lids From: TIPA Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Thursday, December 14, 2023

TIPA and ATI Develop Compostable Coffee Capsule Lids From: TIPA Compostable Packaging Packaging World

California sues to stop greenwashing; biodegradable vs. compostable battle rages on - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

California sues to stop greenwashing; biodegradable vs. compostable battle rages on PlasticsToday

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

Friday, December 8, 2023

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

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

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable? Sierra Club

Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic - HowStuffWorks

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic HowStuffWorks

Calling all gardeners - University of Portsmouth

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Calling all gardeners University of Portsmouth

Compostable Packaging: Tipa Talks Markets, Applications - PlasticsToday

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Tipa Talks Markets, Applications PlasticsToday

The Dirty Secret of Alternative Plastics - Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Dirty Secret of Alternative Plastics Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

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

Monday, November 27, 2023

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

Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why - Chatelaine

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine

TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market Packaging Strategies

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative - Packaging World

Monday, November 13, 2023

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative Packaging World

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film Packaging Strategies

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

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging Packaging World

Compostable Dog Poop Bags Aren’t Really That Compostable - TIME

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Compostable Dog Poop Bags Aren’t Really That Compostable TIME

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

Monday, October 23, 2023

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

Even biodegradable plastic is harmful to fish populations - Earth.com

Monday, October 23, 2023

Even biodegradable plastic is harmful to fish populations Earth.com

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

Thursday, October 19, 2023

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

Plastics and the circular economy – deep dive - ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Plastics and the circular economy – deep dive ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

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

Monday, October 16, 2023

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

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

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Study stirs controversy over the benefits of biodegradable plastics The National

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging Packaging World

Plastics can be used more sustainably in agriculture - Communications Earth & Environment - Nature.com

Monday, September 25, 2023

Plastics can be used more sustainably in agriculture - Communications Earth & Environment Nature.com

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

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market Recycling Today

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans - The University of Queensland

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans The University of Queensland

These biodegradable plastics made from algae are a new hope for the environment - World Economic Forum

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

These biodegradable plastics made from algae are a new hope for the environment World Economic Forum

Researchers create plastic alternative that's compostable in home and industrial settings - USA TODAY

Monday, August 7, 2023

Researchers create plastic alternative that's compostable in home and industrial settings USA TODAY

Feeding bacteria seaweed to make compostable plastic - Nature.com

Monday, August 7, 2023

Feeding bacteria seaweed to make compostable plastic Nature.com

Starch could reduce plastic waste - Futurity: Research News

Monday, August 7, 2023

Starch could reduce plastic waste Futurity: Research News

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

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend Sustainable Plastics

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost MSUToday

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash - Environmental Defence

Friday, August 4, 2023

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash Environmental Defence

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard - Phys.org

Monday, July 10, 2023

New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard Phys.org

Compostable Plastic Is Garbage - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Compostable Plastic Is Garbage The Atlantic

Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? - Environment America

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? Environment America

Composting the Plastic - Oklahoma State University

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Composting the Plastic Oklahoma State University

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

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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

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

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Are "biodegradable" plastics just greenwashing? The Naked Scientists

Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Sorting - PlasticsToday

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Sorting PlasticsToday

‘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

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True - Treehugger

Monday, January 23, 2023

Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger

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

The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics - Grist

Monday, November 7, 2022

The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics Grist

Most “Home Compostable” Plastics Aren’t, Says New Study - Mother Jones

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Most “Home Compostable” Plastics Aren’t, Says New Study Mother Jones

‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study - The Guardian

Thursday, November 3, 2022

‘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

Thursday, November 3, 2022

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

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

Researchers find that 60% of home 'compostable' plastic doesn't fully break down and ends up in our soil instead - Phys.org

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Researchers find that 60% of home 'compostable' plastic doesn't fully break down and ends up in our soil instead Phys.org

60% of home ‘compostable’ plastic doesn’t fully break down, ending up in our soil - Frontiers

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

60% of home ‘compostable’ plastic doesn’t fully break down, ending up in our soil Frontiers

Is EPR an answer to compostable packaging’s contamination and labeling hurdles? - Waste Dive

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Is EPR an answer to compostable packaging’s contamination and labeling hurdles? Waste Dive

Where compostable packaging fits in a circular economy - ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Where compostable packaging fits in a circular economy ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily - World Wildlife Fund

Friday, April 8, 2022

Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily World Wildlife Fund

WMW | Bioplastics: Compostable plastics are getting more sustainable but are still no cure-all - Waste Management World

Monday, August 23, 2021

WMW | Bioplastics: Compostable plastics are getting more sustainable but are still no cure-all Waste Management World

New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable - UC Berkeley

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable UC Berkeley

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

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities - European Environment Agency

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency

Why biodegradables won’t solve the plastic crisis - BBC.com

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Why biodegradables won’t solve the plastic crisis BBC.com

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