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New Leadership for CREF Board of Trustees

04/04/2024 3:58 PM
Ginny Black, long-term CREF Board of Trustees Chair, officially stepped down as the chair. Black

New CREF Trustee

01/18/2023 7:36 AM
Rebecca (Becca) Ryals has joined the CREF Board of Trustees for a three-year term, replacing Noura

ICAW 2023 Theme Chosen

08/02/2022 10:06 AM
The 2023 International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) theme is truly a collaborative and

Research Scholarship Winners Announced

08/02/2022 10:05 AM
The CREF Board of Trustees has announced the winners of this year's College Compost Research

New Trustee Joins the CREF Board of Trustees

08/02/2022 10:04 AM
In July, the CREF Board of Trustees welcomed Kate Kurtz as its newest member. Kate is a soil

COMPOST U is Launched

08/02/2022 10:03 AM
Working in partnership with the US Composting Council, CREF helped to launch a new online learning

Compost University is Now Live!

07/25/2022 12:55 PM
We’ve launched! With great excitement, the USCC along with the CREF is happy to announce our new

Three CREF Awards Given at COMPOST2022

04/07/2022 10:35 AM
January 2022CREF gave out three awards during the January conference to thank those who have gone

The CREF Board of Trustees has announced that two new trustees have recently joined the Board

01/07/2022 12:33 PM
The CREF Board of Trustees has announced that two new trustees have recently joined the Board,

Compost Use Applications – A Return on Investment (ROI) Project Finished and Available on Website

01/07/2022 12:32 PM
In 2020 during the COMPOST2020 conference, many people and organizations donated generously to fund

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SMX's Third ASEAN Win Earns Global Stage Spotlight for Plastics Sustainability Movement (NASDAQ: SMX) - Newswire.com

Monday, August 25, 2025

SMX's Third ASEAN Win Earns Global Stage Spotlight for Plastics Sustainability Movement (NASDAQ: SMX)  Newswire.com

How compostable fruit labels are a path to sustainable produce packaging - Hortidaily

Monday, August 25, 2025

How compostable fruit labels are a path to sustainable produce packaging  Hortidaily

Middle East Compostable Packaging Market Report, 2033 - Grand View Research

Monday, August 25, 2025

Middle East Compostable Packaging Market Report, 2033  Grand View Research

Future of Consumer Goods Sustainable Packaging Market 2025-2034 - GlobeNewswire

Friday, August 22, 2025

Future of Consumer Goods Sustainable Packaging Market 2025-2034  GlobeNewswire

Sustainable Packaging Market to Reach USD 554.35 Billion by - GlobeNewswire

Friday, August 22, 2025

Sustainable Packaging Market to Reach USD 554.35 Billion by  GlobeNewswire

Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers - Packaging Scotland

Friday, August 22, 2025

Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers  Packaging Scotland

Bio-Based Packaging Market Attains USD 34.4 Billion by 2034 | Towards Packaging - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Bio-Based Packaging Market Attains USD 34.4 Billion by 2034 | Towards Packaging  GlobeNewswire

Green Science Alliance launches biodegradable plant biomass bags - World Bio Market Insights

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Green Science Alliance launches biodegradable plant biomass bags  World Bio Market Insights

Eco-Friendly Flexible Packaging Market Growth 2025-2034 | Driven by Sustainability Goals and Plastic Bans - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Eco-Friendly Flexible Packaging Market Growth 2025-2034 | Driven by Sustainability Goals and Plastic Bans  GlobeNewswire

PeelON secures $1 Mn to scale compostable packaging for fruits & vegetables - The Hindu BusinessLine

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

PeelON secures $1 Mn to scale compostable packaging for fruits & vegetables  The Hindu BusinessLine

Are paper drinking straws better than plastic ones? The answer may surprise you - CNN

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Are paper drinking straws better than plastic ones? The answer may surprise you  CNN

Innovative eco brand Earthya has launched compostable bags, helping Malaysians tackle the challenge of microplastic pollution. - European Business Magazine

Monday, August 18, 2025

Innovative eco brand Earthya has launched compostable bags, helping Malaysians tackle the challenge of microplastic pollution.  European Business Magazine

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging - MSN

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging  MSN

Disposing of misleading ads - ASA | CAP

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Disposing of misleading ads  ASA | CAP

Arbikie Distillery and Scottish universities convert whisky waste into compostable packaging - Packaging Europe

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Arbikie Distillery and Scottish universities convert whisky waste into compostable packaging  Packaging Europe

Cortec launches ‘100% biobased’ compostable packaging film - Packaging Europe

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Cortec launches ‘100% biobased’ compostable packaging film  Packaging Europe

Scottish project transforms whisky waste into compostable packaging - The Drinks Business

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Scottish project transforms whisky waste into compostable packaging  The Drinks Business

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging - London Evening Standard

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging  London Evening Standard

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging - Cumnock Chronicle

Monday, August 11, 2025

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging  Cumnock Chronicle

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging - Wandsworth Times

Monday, August 11, 2025

Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging  Wandsworth Times

Industrially Compostable Packaging Film From: Cortec Corporation - Packaging World

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Industrially Compostable Packaging Film From: Cortec Corporation  Packaging World

The complete guide to sustainable packaging - DHL

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The complete guide to sustainable packaging  DHL

(PDF) A Literature Review on Sustainability of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities - researchgate.net

Thursday, August 7, 2025

(PDF) A Literature Review on Sustainability of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities  researchgate.net

(PDF) Biodegradable Food Packaging: Benefits and Adverse Effects - researchgate.net

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

(PDF) Biodegradable Food Packaging: Benefits and Adverse Effects  researchgate.net

In situ soil environment-based evaluation on degradation of biodegradable plastics - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

In situ soil environment-based evaluation on degradation of biodegradable plastics  ScienceDirect.com

Local company aims to reduce environment pollution with biodegradable packaging - WCJB | TV20

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Local company aims to reduce environment pollution with biodegradable packaging  WCJB | TV20

Global Biodegradable Packaging Market to hit $178.0 Billion by 2033: Key Trends and Growth Forecast - Vocal

Monday, August 4, 2025

Global Biodegradable Packaging Market to hit $178.0 Billion by 2033: Key Trends and Growth Forecast  Vocal

Degradation behavior and environmental impacts of a hemp-containing “eco-friendly” compostable plastic in natural environments - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Degradation behavior and environmental impacts of a hemp-containing “eco-friendly” compostable plastic in natural environments  ScienceDirect.com

Degradation behavior and environmental impacts of a hemp-containing “eco-friendly” compostable plastic in natural environments - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Degradation behavior and environmental impacts of a hemp-containing “eco-friendly” compostable plastic in natural environments  ScienceDirect.com

Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable - Britannica

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable  Britannica

Food Packaging That Goes From Table to Compost - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Food Packaging That Goes From Table to Compost  PlasticsToday

Compostable and recycled plastics do not improve environmental chemical safety compared to conventional single-use polyethylene - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, July 28, 2025

Compostable and recycled plastics do not improve environmental chemical safety compared to conventional single-use polyethylene  ScienceDirect.com

Nestlé Central America Tests Packaging Made from Cheese Whey, Green Bio Develops Range of Biodegradable Water Bottles, and CO2BioClean Converts Industrial CO2 to PHAs - Packaging World

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Nestlé Central America Tests Packaging Made from Cheese Whey, Green Bio Develops Range of Biodegradable Water Bottles, and CO2BioClean Converts Industrial CO2 to PHAs  Packaging World

Small Label, BIG Shift: Why Compostable Fruit Labels Offer a Smart Path to Sustainable Produce Packaging - Perishable News

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Small Label, BIG Shift: Why Compostable Fruit Labels Offer a Smart Path to Sustainable Produce Packaging  Perishable News

Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil - NDTV

Monday, July 21, 2025

Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil  NDTV

Preferred Packaging Introduces New Recyclable and Compostable Fiber Trays for Packaged Meals - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Preferred Packaging Introduces New Recyclable and Compostable Fiber Trays for Packaged Meals  GlobeNewswire

German associations push for mandatory compostable produce bags - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

German associations push for mandatory compostable produce bags  Sustainable Plastics

Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems - Packaging World

Friday, July 11, 2025

Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems  Packaging World

Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers - Los Angeles Times

Friday, July 4, 2025

Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers  Los Angeles Times

Breaking Down Compostable Bags - Sierra Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Breaking Down Compostable Bags  Sierra Club

California Postpones Enforcement of Compostable Packaging Standards Pending USDA Decision - Perkins Coie

Friday, June 27, 2025

California Postpones Enforcement of Compostable Packaging Standards Pending USDA Decision  Perkins Coie

Japanese scientists have invented a plastic that dissolves in seawater - The World Economic Forum

Monday, June 23, 2025

Japanese scientists have invented a plastic that dissolves in seawater  The World Economic Forum

California extends compostable labeling law - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

California extends compostable labeling law  Resource-Recycling

California extends compostable labeling law - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

California extends compostable labeling law  Resource-Recycling

California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote - Packaging Dive

Monday, June 16, 2025

California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote  Packaging Dive

A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, June 15, 2025

A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications  ScienceDirect.com

CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes - Public News Service

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes  Public News Service

European BIOSUPPACK project develops compostable packaging from brewer’s spent grain - Packaging Europe

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

European BIOSUPPACK project develops compostable packaging from brewer’s spent grain  Packaging Europe

Finding Solutions to Plastic Pollution - USDA NIFA (.gov)

Monday, June 9, 2025

Finding Solutions to Plastic Pollution  USDA NIFA (.gov)

Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals - ehn.org

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals  ehn.org

Policy brief: Compostable plastics - University College London

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Policy brief: Compostable plastics  University College London

Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system  ScienceDirect.com

Mondelez Backs Regenerative Agriculture, Compostable Packaging Companies - Food Manufacturing

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Mondelez Backs Regenerative Agriculture, Compostable Packaging Companies  Food Manufacturing

Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours - Reuters

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours  Reuters

Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture - Food Dive

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture  Food Dive

Compostable packaging – a solution beyond PPWR mandates | Comment - Fruitnet

Monday, June 2, 2025

Compostable packaging – a solution beyond PPWR mandates | Comment  Fruitnet

(PDF) Biodegradable plastics in soils: sources, degradation, and effects - researchgate.net

Monday, June 2, 2025

(PDF) Biodegradable plastics in soils: sources, degradation, and effects  researchgate.net

Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities - packaginginsights.com

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities  packaginginsights.com

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target - Packaging Dive

Thursday, May 22, 2025

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target  Packaging Dive

Compostable packaging: ready for mass use? - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Compostable packaging: ready for mass use?  Packaging Gateway

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics? - Mexico News Daily

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?  Mexico News Daily

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Monday, May 19, 2025

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable - PlasticsToday

Friday, May 16, 2025

Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable  PlasticsToday

Sustainable packaging company Better Earth starts with regenerative farming practices - New Hope Network

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Sustainable packaging company Better Earth starts with regenerative farming practices  New Hope Network

Futamura announces groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Futamura announces groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging  GlobeNewswire

The Best Biodegradable (and Compostable) Trash Bags, According to Experts - New York Magazine

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Best Biodegradable (and Compostable) Trash Bags, According to Experts  New York Magazine

California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ - Packaging Dive

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’  Packaging Dive

Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S. - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S.  Packaging Europe

Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Friday, May 9, 2025

Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging - Labels & Labeling

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging  Labels & Labeling

No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering - resource.co

Thursday, May 8, 2025

No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering  resource.co

Futamura, Repaq and GK Sondermaschinenbau create compostable liquid sachet packaging - Packaging Europe

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Futamura, Repaq and GK Sondermaschinenbau create compostable liquid sachet packaging  Packaging Europe

Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets - resource.co

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets  resource.co

Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth - greenpeace.org

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth  greenpeace.org

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery - Waste Dive

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery  Waste Dive

Starbucks redesigns its iconic white takeaway cup in Europe for rollout across the region - Starbucks

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Starbucks redesigns its iconic white takeaway cup in Europe for rollout across the region  Starbucks

Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging - Casey Means MD

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging  Casey Means MD

Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition - Packaging Digest

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Compostable Packaging Wins Big in Top Competition  Packaging Digest

Do digestates produced by co-digestion of biowaste and biodegradable plastic affect soil and aquatic organisms? - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, April 25, 2025

Do digestates produced by co-digestion of biowaste and biodegradable plastic affect soil and aquatic organisms?  ScienceDirect.com

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications - Thomasnet

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  Thomasnet

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications - Thomasnet

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  Thomasnet

Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic - researchgate.net

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic  researchgate.net

Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability - The University of Maine

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability  The University of Maine

Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why - BridgeDetroit

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why  BridgeDetroit

Compostable Multilayer Films Market | Industry Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Compostable Multilayer Films Market | Industry Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias - Packaging World

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias  Packaging World

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size to Mount USD 392.37 Bn by 2034 | Packaging Experts Analysis - GlobeNewswire

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size to Mount USD 392.37 Bn by 2034 | Packaging Experts Analysis  GlobeNewswire

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource-Recycling

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers - Resource-Recycling

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers  Resource-Recycling

“Safe” Plant-Based Plastics Linked to Organ Damage - SciTechDaily

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

“Safe” Plant-Based Plastics Linked to Organ Damage  SciTechDaily

These companies are utilizing plastic alternatives to reduce horticultural waste - nurserymag.com

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

These companies are utilizing plastic alternatives to reduce horticultural waste  nurserymag.com

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to - GlobeNewswire

Monday, April 14, 2025

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to  GlobeNewswire

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to - GlobeNewswire

Monday, April 14, 2025

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market Size to  GlobeNewswire

The strategic role of a mild hydrothermal pretreatment in enhancing anaerobic degradation of commercial bio-based compostable plastics associated to food waste - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, April 13, 2025

The strategic role of a mild hydrothermal pretreatment in enhancing anaerobic degradation of commercial bio-based compostable plastics associated to food waste  ScienceDirect.com

Compost Information and Rules - City of Boulder (.gov)

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Compost Information and Rules  City of Boulder (.gov)

Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials - Packaging World

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials  Packaging World

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month - Business Wire

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month  Business Wire

APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution - Packaging Gateway

Monday, April 7, 2025

APP introduces biodegradable and compostable packaging solution  Packaging Gateway

The dark side of sustainable packaging - Packaging Gateway

Monday, April 7, 2025

The dark side of sustainable packaging  Packaging Gateway

Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms  ScienceDirect.com

Sustainable and biodegradable polymer packaging: Perspectives, challenges, and opportunities - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Sustainable and biodegradable polymer packaging: Perspectives, challenges, and opportunities  ScienceDirect.com

Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact - Thomasnet

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact  Thomasnet

Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle - Packaging Dive

Monday, March 31, 2025

Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle  Packaging Dive

Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review  ScienceDirect.com

Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs - Packaging Europe

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs  Packaging Europe

10 Most Influential Players in the Biodegradable Plastics Market - Kings Research

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

10 Most Influential Players in the Biodegradable Plastics Market  Kings Research

Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production  ScienceDirect.com

Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions - Nature

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions  Nature

Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems - Confectionery News

Friday, March 7, 2025

Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems  Confectionery News

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth And Forecast To 2034 - InsightAce Analytic

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth And Forecast To 2034  InsightAce Analytic

Waste: Circular Economy - Walmart

Friday, February 28, 2025

Waste: Circular Economy  Walmart

Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 - GlobeNewswire

Thursday, February 27, 2025

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

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

"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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Is Switching to Compostable Packaging a Good Move?  Grand View Research

Chemical composition and mesophilic anaerobic digestion of commercial compostable food packaging: Implications for bio-waste management - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, February 24, 2025

Chemical composition and mesophilic anaerobic digestion of commercial compostable food packaging: Implications for bio-waste management  ScienceDirect.com

Packaging Innovations 2025: Tipa unveils latest home-compostable packaging solutions - packaginginsights.com

Monday, February 24, 2025

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

Monday, February 24, 2025

Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products  Packaging Strategies

Biobased Biodegradable Plastics Market Outlook, 2025 to 2035 - Future Market Insights

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Biobased Biodegradable Plastics Market Outlook, 2025 to 2035  Future Market Insights

Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Friday, February 21, 2025

Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system  ScienceDirect.com

Top 10: Sustainable Packaging Innovations - Sustainability Magazine

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Top 10: Sustainable Packaging Innovations  Sustainability Magazine

Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center - Clemson News

Monday, February 17, 2025

Clemson FRESH opens new compostable packaging research center  Clemson News

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging - Food Industry Executive

Sunday, February 16, 2025

TIPA Unveils Global Launch of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film for Snack Packaging  Food Industry Executive

Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives - ACS Publications

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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

Monday, February 10, 2025

Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030  Grand View Research

The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034 - Smithers

Friday, January 31, 2025

The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034  Smithers

"Compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of rambutan by up to three times" - FreshPlaza

Thursday, January 30, 2025

"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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics  UConn Today

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets - Packaging World

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets  Packaging World

Photoaging Promotes Toxic Micro/Nanoplastics Release from PLA/PBAT Biodegradable Plastic in Gastrointestinal Condition - ACS Publications

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Photoaging Promotes Toxic Micro/Nanoplastics Release from PLA/PBAT Biodegradable Plastic in Gastrointestinal Condition  ACS Publications

Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable - Voice of San Diego

Monday, January 13, 2025

Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable  Voice of San Diego

2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 10, 2025

2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight  Packaging Strategies

Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry - The Business Journals

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry  The Business Journals

Fresh-Lock® and TIPA Help True. ApS Launch Compostable Date Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Friday, January 3, 2025

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

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Environmental concerns on water-soluble and biodegradable plastics and their applications – A review  ScienceDirect.com

With MileOne's support, Mexican eco-packaging company Biocup expands to US market, launches in Laredo - Laredo Morning Times

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

With MileOne's support, Mexican eco-packaging company Biocup expands to US market, launches in Laredo  Laredo Morning Times

Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides  Packaging Strategies

How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags - The Packer

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags  The Packer

Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia - Government of B.C.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia  Government of B.C.

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste - ABC News

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste  ABC News

Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Disintegration of certified compostable plastic bags in outdoor household composting conditions  ScienceDirect.com

CSIR-IICT out-licenses tech for nanocellulose engineered compostable plastics - The Hindu

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

CSIR-IICT out-licenses tech for nanocellulose engineered compostable plastics  The Hindu

CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia - CSIRO

Thursday, December 5, 2024

CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia  CSIRO

Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report 2024-2030: Advancements in Compostable and Marine-Degradable Plastics Expand Market Opportunities - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Industry Research Business Report 2024-2030: Advancements in Compostable and Marine-Degradable Plastics Expand Market Opportunities  GlobeNewswire

Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, December 2, 2024

Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution  ScienceDirect.com

Mosko: Thin Plastic Produce Bags Get a Needed Facelift - Voice of OC

Monday, December 2, 2024

Mosko: Thin Plastic Produce Bags Get a Needed Facelift  Voice of OC

Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind - Technology Networks

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind  Technology Networks

Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable - riken.jp

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable  riken.jp

How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works - Sustainability Magazine

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works  Sustainability Magazine

Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing - Chemical & Engineering News

Monday, November 25, 2024

Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing  Chemical & Engineering News

Outdoor brand Prana is rolling out 'innovative' seaweed-based compostable packaging that can replace conventional plastic - The Cool Down

Sunday, November 17, 2024

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

Friday, November 15, 2024

Comparing environmental fate and ecotoxicity of conventional and biodegradable plastics: A critical review  ScienceDirect.com

Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste - Technology Networks

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Biodegradable Plastic Dissolves in Water, Reducing Plastic Waste  Technology Networks

Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis - Northeastern Global News

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis  Northeastern Global News

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess - Chemistry World

Monday, November 11, 2024

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess  Chemistry World

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess - Chemistry World

Monday, November 11, 2024

Clearing up the compostable plastic mess  Chemistry World

Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment  ScienceDirect.com

Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots - The Packer

Monday, November 4, 2024

Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots  The Packer

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging  Smithers

Demand accelerates for compostable and biodegradable plastic in packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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

Monday, October 28, 2024

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

Towards harmonization of metal(loid)s determination in conventional and compostable plastics: Comparison of acid digestion protocols in LDPE and PBAT/TPS blends - ScienceDirect.com

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Towards harmonization of metal(loid)s determination in conventional and compostable plastics: Comparison of acid digestion protocols in LDPE and PBAT/TPS blends  ScienceDirect.com

Anaerobic Degradation of Aromatic and Aliphatic Biodegradable Plastics: Potential Mechanisms and Pathways - ACS Publications

Friday, October 18, 2024

Anaerobic Degradation of Aromatic and Aliphatic Biodegradable Plastics: Potential Mechanisms and Pathways  ACS Publications

New Study Helps Quantify Climate Change and Ecotoxicity Impacts of Biodegradable Microplastics - Yale School of the Environment

Thursday, October 17, 2024

New Study Helps Quantify Climate Change and Ecotoxicity Impacts of Biodegradable Microplastics  Yale School of the Environment

World’s first biodegradable plastic produced from CO2 emissions in Finland - Fortum

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions  Packaging World

Genome-Centric Metagenomics Insights into the Plastisphere-Driven Natural Degradation Characteristics and Mechanism of Biodegradable Plastics in Aquatic Environments - ACS Publications

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic  Packaging Dive

Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’ - Waste Dive

Monday, September 30, 2024

Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’  Waste Dive

Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics - Nature

Friday, September 27, 2024

Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics  Nature

Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 - Grand View Research

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030  Grand View Research

Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging  Smithers

Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging - Smithers

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging  Smithers

Home composting self-biodegradable plastics - Nature

Monday, September 23, 2024

Home composting self-biodegradable plastics  Nature

Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, September 20, 2024

Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics  ScienceDirect.com

China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market - IDTechEx

Thursday, September 12, 2024

China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market  IDTechEx

Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic - VOA - Voice of America English News

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

Monday, August 12, 2024

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

Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is - San Francisco Chronicle

Monday, August 5, 2024

Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is  San Francisco Chronicle

Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report - Mongabay

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report  Mongabay

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

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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

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

Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags  ScienceDirect.com

Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, May 13, 2024

Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions  ScienceDirect.com

Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment  ScienceDirect.com

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

Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging - Frontiers

Monday, March 13, 2023

Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging  Frontiers

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

The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics - Grist.org

Monday, November 7, 2022

The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics  Grist.org

‘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

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

Microbial biofilm composition and polymer degradation of compostable and non-compostable plastics immersed in the marine environment - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Microbial biofilm composition and polymer degradation of compostable and non-compostable plastics immersed in the marine environment  ScienceDirect.com

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

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable  Berkeley News

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

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities  European Environment Agency

This toolkit is designed to help you determine if a compostable plastics program is appropriate for your organization and to guide you in properly managing your compostable plastics.

*Resources outlined in this toolkit are examples from a variety of sources to help facilitate a better understanding of compostable products and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Compost Research and Education Foundation (CREF).

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