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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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Compostable Food Service Packaging Market Size to Surge at USD 27.29 Billion by 2031 With CAGR of 4.8% As R... - WhaTech

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Compostable Food Service Packaging Market Size to Surge at USD 27.29 Billion by 2031 With CAGR of 4.8% As R...  WhaTech

Compostable Food Service Packaging Market Size to Surge at USD 27.29 Billion by 2031 With CAGR of 4.8% As R... - WhaTech

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Compostable Food Service Packaging Market Size to Surge at USD 27.29 Billion by 2031 With CAGR of 4.8% As R...  WhaTech

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

Monday, May 13, 2024

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

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

Monday, May 13, 2024

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

Living in the plastic age - Bangalore Mirror

Monday, May 13, 2024

Living in the plastic age  Bangalore Mirror

Nema putting the cart before the horse on biodegradable plastics - Business Daily

Monday, May 13, 2024

Nema putting the cart before the horse on biodegradable plastics  Business Daily

Scientists make 'living plastic' with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution - ZME Science

Monday, May 13, 2024

Scientists make 'living plastic' with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution  ZME Science

Peri & Sons uses recyclable, biodegradable packaging - Supermarket Perimeter

Monday, May 13, 2024

Peri & Sons uses recyclable, biodegradable packaging  Supermarket Perimeter

This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore - ScienceAlert

Monday, May 13, 2024

This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore  ScienceAlert

Weekly Coffee News: Compostable Bags + 'Home Cafe' PopupsDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine - Daily Coffee News

Friday, May 3, 2024

Weekly Coffee News: Compostable Bags + 'Home Cafe' PopupsDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine  Daily Coffee News

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Beavertown crisps - Labels and Labeling

Tuesday, April 30, 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

Improving packaging sustainability through the valorization of agricultural and food industry by-products: New ... - Packaging Europe

Monday, April 29, 2024

Improving packaging sustainability through the valorization of agricultural and food industry by-products: New ...  Packaging Europe

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? | USDA Considers Biodegradable Food Packaging for Organic ... - Civil Eats

Monday, April 29, 2024

Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost? | USDA Considers Biodegradable Food Packaging for Organic ...  Civil Eats

Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging - Resource Recycling

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging  Resource Recycling

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

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

DAVIDsTEA Deepens Sustainability Commitment and Introduces New Compostable Packaging - GlobeNewswire

Monday, April 22, 2024

DAVIDsTEA Deepens Sustainability Commitment and Introduces New Compostable Packaging  GlobeNewswire

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

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

Thursday, April 18, 2024

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

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

Tipa Compostable Packaging names commercial director for North America - The Packer

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Tipa Compostable Packaging names commercial director for North America  The Packer

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

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

Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from ... - PR Newswire

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from ...  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

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum - EHN - Environmental Health News

Monday, April 15, 2024

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum - EHN  Environmental Health News

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum - EHN - Environmental Health News

Monday, April 15, 2024

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum - EHN  Environmental Health News

Navigating Compostable Packaging with BPI's Rhodes Yepsen - Packaging World

Friday, April 12, 2024

Navigating Compostable Packaging with BPI's 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

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

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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

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 Compostable Packaging Fits into the Circular Economy - Packaging World

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

How Compostable Packaging Fits into the Circular Economy  Packaging World

10 New Biodegradable Packaging Solutions Advancing Sustainability - StartUs Insights

Friday, March 29, 2024

10 New Biodegradable Packaging Solutions Advancing Sustainability  StartUs Insights

New range of self-adhesive solutions for compostable packaging launched by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives - Packaging Europe

Thursday, March 28, 2024

New range of self-adhesive solutions for compostable packaging launched by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives  Packaging Europe

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

Mars using Ansys software to transform packaging development - Recycling Today

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mars using Ansys software to transform packaging development  Recycling Today

Fedrigoni brings new self-adhesive material for compostable packaging - Labels and Labeling

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Fedrigoni brings new self-adhesive material for compostable packaging  Labels and Labeling

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

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

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

Unlocking Sustainability with Biodegradable Plastics - AZoM

Monday, March 18, 2024

Unlocking Sustainability with Biodegradable Plastics  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

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

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

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

Friday, March 8, 2024

California's Landmark Plastic Pollution Law Moves Forward | California Governor  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

Plastpom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch - Packaging Europe

Friday, March 1, 2024

Plastpom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch  Packaging Europe

Toward truly compostable plastic - Knowable Magazine

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Toward truly compostable plastic  Knowable Magazine

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

Save the peels: How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis - SDSU Athletics

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Save the peels: How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis  SDSU Athletics

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 - Center for Research on Ingredient Safety - Michigan State University

Monday, February 12, 2024

Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers - Center for Research on Ingredient Safety  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

Chocolate Companies Respond to Consumer Demand for Eco-Friendly Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Chocolate Companies Respond to Consumer Demand for Eco-Friendly Packaging  Packaging Strategies

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions - AZoCleantech

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TIPA: Sustainable, Compostable Packaging Solutions  AZoCleantech

European General Court upholds oxo-degradable plastics ban amidst legal battle - Packaging Europe

Monday, February 5, 2024

European General Court upholds oxo-degradable plastics ban amidst legal battle  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

Replacing expanded polystyrene with compostable trays for protein packaging - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Replacing expanded polystyrene with compostable trays for protein packaging  Sustainable Plastics

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray - Food Engineering Magazine

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Compostable Protein Packaging Tray  Food Engineering Magazine

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 - PR Newswire

Monday, January 29, 2024

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024  PR Newswire

India Biodegradable Tableware & Packaging Products Market Report 2024-2030, Featuring Pakka, Thooshan, Qudrat ... - Yahoo Finance

Friday, January 26, 2024

India Biodegradable Tableware & Packaging Products Market Report 2024-2030, Featuring Pakka, Thooshan, Qudrat ...  Yahoo Finance

Patrick Grant Unveils Plastic-Free, Compostable Sportswear - Green Queen Media

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Patrick Grant Unveils Plastic-Free, Compostable Sportswear  Green Queen Media

Characterization of the degradation products of biodegradable and traditional plastics on UV irradiation and ... - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Characterization of the degradation products of biodegradable and traditional plastics on UV irradiation and ...  ScienceDirect.com

Mimicking real-field degradation of biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments: From product utility to end ... - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, January 19, 2024

Mimicking real-field degradation of biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments: From product utility to end ...  ScienceDirect.com

Melitta unveils biodegradable packaging with FSC certified paper - World Bio Market Insights

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Melitta unveils biodegradable packaging with FSC certified paper  World Bio Market Insights

TIPA Compostable Packaging and Wyld Team Up to Combat Plastic Waste in Growing North American Edibles Market - Cannabis Business Times

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TIPA Compostable Packaging and Wyld Team Up to Combat Plastic Waste in Growing North American Edibles Market  Cannabis Business Times

Tipa rolls out compostable packaging for cannabis edibles - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Tipa rolls out compostable packaging for cannabis edibles  Sustainable Plastics

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 billion by 2031, with Notable CAGR of 6.5 %| Transparency ... - GlobeNewswire

Friday, January 12, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to be Worth USD 7.1 billion by 2031, with Notable CAGR of 6.5 %| Transparency ...  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

Are Bioplastics Finally Ready for Take Off? - PlasticsToday

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Are Bioplastics Finally Ready for Take Off?  PlasticsToday

Treetop Biopak launches home-compostable bags for fresh bread - Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Treetop Biopak launches home-compostable bags for fresh bread  Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

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

California’s composting mandate drives market growth - Resource Recycling

Friday, January 5, 2024

California’s composting mandate drives market growth  Resource Recycling

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

Plastic waste - whose responsibility? - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Plastic waste - whose responsibility?  Sustainable Plastics

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Monday, December 18, 2023

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Monday, December 18, 2023

Eco-Friendly Packaging: 8 Sustainable Packaging Ideas for 2024  Shopify

Kellanova Paves Way to Less Plastic: A Glimpse Into Innovative Packaging - Consumer Goods Technology

Friday, December 15, 2023

Kellanova Paves Way to Less Plastic: A Glimpse Into Innovative Packaging  Consumer Goods Technology

Chemical features and biological effects of degradation products of biodegradable plastics in simulated small ... - ScienceDirect.com

Friday, December 15, 2023

Chemical features and biological effects of degradation products of biodegradable plastics in simulated small ...  ScienceDirect.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

The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Monday, December 11, 2023

The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling  FoodNavigator-USA.com

The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Monday, December 11, 2023

The proof is in the compostable cup: Better for All's strategy for composting over recycling  FoodNavigator-USA.com

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

'Biodegradable' plastic bags failing in Beijing | Dialogue Earth - dialogue.earth

Thursday, December 7, 2023

'Biodegradable' plastic bags failing in Beijing | Dialogue Earth  dialogue.earth

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

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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 ... - ScienceDirect.com

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Deterioration of single-use biodegradable plastics in high-humidity air and freshwaters over one year: Significant ...  ScienceDirect.com

Hitachi invests in Clemson Ph.D. student's plan for sustainable packaging - Clemson News

Friday, December 1, 2023

Hitachi invests in Clemson Ph.D. student's plan for sustainable packaging  Clemson News

Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic | HowStuffWorks - HowStuffWorks

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic | HowStuffWorks  HowStuffWorks

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

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 - Chatelaine

Thursday, November 23, 2023

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

Compostable bioplastic coffee capsules more sustainable than aluminium, virgin plastic - Sustainable Plastics

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Compostable bioplastic coffee capsules more sustainable than aluminium, virgin plastic  Sustainable Plastics

Top 5 Bioplastics Companies (May 2024) - Securities.io

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Top 5 Bioplastics Companies (May 2024)  Securities.io

Optimizing biodegradable plastics: Molecular dynamics insights into starch plasticization with glycerol and oleic acid - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Optimizing biodegradable plastics: Molecular dynamics insights into starch plasticization with glycerol and oleic acid  ScienceDirect.com

Optimizing biodegradable plastics: Molecular dynamics insights into starch plasticization with glycerol and oleic acid - ScienceDirect.com

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Optimizing biodegradable plastics: Molecular dynamics insights into starch plasticization with glycerol and oleic acid  ScienceDirect.com

These photos show what happens when a 'sustainable' bioplastic fork is dropped in the ocean - Fast Company

Thursday, November 16, 2023

These photos show what happens when a 'sustainable' bioplastic fork is dropped in the ocean  Fast Company

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics - Innovation News Network

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

upPE-T project: PHBV leads the development of biodegradable plastics  Innovation News Network

TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

TIPA Brings Home Compostable Laminate to US Market  Packaging Strategies

Compostable Packaging Deodorants - Trend Hunter

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Compostable Packaging Deodorants  Trend Hunter

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative - Packaging World

Monday, November 13, 2023

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative  Packaging World

20 Innovative Sustainable Packaging Examples - Causeartist

Friday, November 10, 2023

20 Innovative Sustainable Packaging Examples  Causeartist

Turning Ag Waste into Bioplastic - Powder Bulk Solids

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Turning Ag Waste into Bioplastic  Powder Bulk Solids

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging - FoodNavigator-USA.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging  FoodNavigator-USA.com

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

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging  Packaging World

Gastric carboxylesterases of the edible crab Cancer pagurus (Crustacea, Decapoda) can hydrolyze biodegradable ... - ScienceDirect.com

Monday, October 30, 2023

Gastric carboxylesterases of the edible crab Cancer pagurus (Crustacea, Decapoda) can hydrolyze biodegradable ...  ScienceDirect.com

Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes steps to reduce plastic in compost - Waste Today Magazine

Friday, October 27, 2023

Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes steps to reduce plastic in compost  Waste Today Magazine

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

City reminding Kamloopsians to not use compostable plastic bags in curbside organics bins - radionl.com

Friday, October 20, 2023

City reminding Kamloopsians to not use compostable plastic bags in curbside organics bins  radionl.com

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for ... - Business Wire

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for ...  Business Wire

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

Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress - Plastics Recycling Update

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress  Plastics Recycling Update

Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First - PlasticsToday

Monday, October 16, 2023

Meijer Records a Compostable Packaging First  PlasticsToday

Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags - WJRT

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer selling organic mini carrots in new compostable bags  WJRT

Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging - Packaging Gateway

Friday, October 13, 2023

Meijer and Bolthouse Farms partner to cut plastic packaging  Packaging Gateway

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms - Meijer Newsroom

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms  Meijer Newsroom

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

Thursday, October 12, 2023

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

Research into Compostable Plastics' Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle - PlasticsToday

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Research into Compostable Plastics' Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle  PlasticsToday

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

Compostable plastic providing a fresh take on produce packaging - FreshPlaza.com

Monday, October 9, 2023

Compostable plastic providing a fresh take on produce packaging  FreshPlaza.com

Pakka launches India's first compostable flexible packaging - Packaging Gateway

Friday, October 6, 2023

Pakka launches India's first compostable flexible packaging  Packaging Gateway

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

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

European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics - Sustainable Plastics

Thursday, October 5, 2023

European Bioplastics disputes study about toxicity of compostable, recycled plastics  Sustainable Plastics

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging - Packaging World

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Clemson Event Highlights Compostable Packaging  Packaging World

Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste - Phys.org

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste  Phys.org

FlexSea's biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment | Imperial News - Imperial College London

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

FlexSea's biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment | Imperial News  Imperial College London

Parkside and Mummy Meegz develop home compostable packaging - Labels and Labeling

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Parkside and Mummy Meegz develop home compostable packaging  Labels and Labeling

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Smug crisps - Labels and Labeling

Friday, September 22, 2023

Parkside develops compostable packaging for Smug crisps  Labels and Labeling

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 - UQ News - The University of Queensland

Thursday, September 14, 2023

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

BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition - Waste Today Magazine

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition  Waste Today Magazine

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster the compostable packaging market - The Packer

Monday, September 11, 2023

TIPA and CNG partner to bolster the compostable packaging market  The Packer

How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose? - HowStuffWorks

Friday, September 8, 2023

How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?  HowStuffWorks

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging - Green Matters

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Chip Company Uses Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging  Green Matters

Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety - Packaging Gateway

Friday, August 25, 2023

Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety  Packaging Gateway

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead - Packaging World

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead  Packaging World

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic  SciTechDaily

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative - USA TODAY

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative  USA TODAY

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

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend  Sustainable Plastics

Starch could reduce plastic waste - Futurity: Research News

Monday, August 7, 2023

Starch could reduce plastic waste  Futurity: Research News

MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable - School of Packaging - Michigan State University

Friday, August 4, 2023

MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable - School of Packaging  Michigan State University

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University - MSUToday

Friday, August 4, 2023

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | Michigan State University  MSUToday

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash - Environmental Defence

Friday, August 4, 2023

Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash  Environmental Defence

The lesser of two evils: Enhancing biodegradable bioplastics use to fight plastic pollution requires policy makers ... - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The lesser of two evils: Enhancing biodegradable bioplastics use to fight plastic pollution requires policy makers ...  ScienceDirect.com

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags - The Globe and Mail

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The nonsensical ban on compostable plastic bags  The Globe and Mail

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste - Medical Plastics News

Friday, July 28, 2023

The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste  Medical Plastics News

Survey Finds Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging - AZoCleantech

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Survey Finds Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging  AZoCleantech

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging  Packaging Strategies

Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world's plastic addiction? - The National

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world's plastic addiction?  The National

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break Down in the Ocean - SciTechDaily

Friday, July 21, 2023

Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn't Break Down in the Ocean  SciTechDaily

'Home-compostable' bioplastics developed by University of Washington researchers - Packaging Europe

Thursday, July 20, 2023

'Home-compostable' bioplastics developed by University of Washington researchers  Packaging Europe

Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review - ScienceDirect.com

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review  ScienceDirect.com

Plastic Bag Ban | pittsburghpa.gov - City of Pittsburgh (.gov)

Friday, July 14, 2023

Plastic Bag Ban | pittsburghpa.gov  City of Pittsburgh (.gov)

Frito-Lay, Lumene, and Zerna Café Launch Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging Solutions - Packaging World

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Frito-Lay, Lumene, and Zerna Café Launch Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging Solutions  Packaging World

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: a growing trend with limited impact - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 7, 2023

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact  Packaging Gateway

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact - Packaging Gateway

Friday, July 7, 2023

Compostable plastic: a growing trend with limited impact  Packaging Gateway

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic  The Atlantic

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic - The Atlantic

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Dirty Truth About Compostable Plastic  The Atlantic

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects - World Bio Market Insights

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

EU bioplastics policy: progress and prospects  World Bio Market Insights

Compostable Packaging in the US Gets a Boost from Tipa - PlasticsToday

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Compostable Packaging in the US Gets a Boost from Tipa  PlasticsToday

Study confirms biodegradability of compostable bioplastic in real conditions - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Study confirms biodegradability of compostable bioplastic in real conditions  Sustainable Plastics

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics - Packaging Gateway

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Study validates biodegradation of compostable bioplastics  Packaging Gateway

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

Do not be fooled by 'compostable' plastic, says French consumer group - The Connexion

Friday, June 9, 2023

Do not be fooled by 'compostable' plastic, says French consumer group  The Connexion

'Compostable' PLA doesn't biodegrade in water - Popular Science

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

'Compostable' PLA doesn't biodegrade in water  Popular Science

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand - Packaging World

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand  Packaging World

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? | Questions | Naked Scientists - The Naked Scientists

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Are "biodegradable" plastics just greenwashing? | Questions | Naked Scientists  The Naked Scientists

'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

The myth of 'home-compostable' plastics - Grist

Monday, November 7, 2022

The myth of 'home-compostable' plastics  Grist

‘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

New process makes 'biodegradable' plastics truly compostable - UC Berkeley

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

New process makes 'biodegradable' plastics truly compostable  UC Berkeley

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

Thursday, August 27, 2020

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