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RA International brings compostable plastic alternative to the GCC in partnership with Gaia Biomaterials ZAWYA
Edible packaging offers a biodegradable alternative to plastic waste News-Medical
OxBarrier launches licensing programme for compostable coffee capsule technology Packaging Gateway
Gaia Biomaterials collaborates with RA International to distribute Biodolomer in GCC Packaging Gateway
USA Compostable Packaging Films Market to Surpass at 7.4% by 2035, Driven by Sustainability, Technological Innovation, and Expanding Global Adoption industrytoday.co.uk
Oxo-biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market to Reach New openPR.com
OxBarrier licenses compostable single-serve capsule technology internationally Packaging Europe
Gaia Biomaterials secures distribution for compostable plastic alternative in GCC region Cision News
TIPA® Compostable Packaging Launches Home Compostable Label for Fresh Produce WhatTheyThink
Compostable Field Testing Program earns funding for research initiative Waste Today -
Plastic-Free Innovator Xampla Bags $14M for Plant-Based Packaging Green Queen Media
Japanese scientists have invented a plastic that dissolves in seawater The World Economic Forum
Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable Britannica
Home-Compostable ButterFresh™ Parchment Marks New Step in ProAmpac’s Sustainability Journey Business Wire
What’s ahead for home compostable packaging FreshPlaza
Compostable Packaging Market Forecast by Region (North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, MEA) openPR.com
Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA FoodNavigator-USA.com
Middle East Compostable Packaging Market Report, 2033 Grand View Research
How compostable fruit labels are a path to sustainable produce packaging Hortidaily
Eco-Friendly Flexible Packaging Market Growth 2025-2034 | Driven by Sustainability Goals and Plastic Bans GlobeNewswire
Compostable Packaging Manufacturing Plant Project Report 2025: Raw Materials, Industry Trends and Business Plan openPR.com
Cortec launches ‘100% biobased’ compostable packaging film Packaging Europe
Whisky waste and fungi turned into compostable packaging The Independent
USDA Awards Millions for Packaging Innovation Research The Packer
Scottish project transforms whisky waste into compostable packaging The Drinks Business
(PDF) Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics researchgate.net
USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry Packaging Dive
(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
In situ soil environment-based evaluation on degradation of biodegradable plastics ScienceDirect.com
Why shared standards are the missing link to ending plastic pollution The World Economic Forum
Degradation behavior and environmental impacts of a hemp-containing “eco-friendly” compostable plastic in natural environments ScienceDirect.com
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
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
Scientists create compostable food packaging that leaves no trace Interesting Engineering
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
Innovative packaging solution that is recyclable and compostable, further expands Huhtamaki’s ice cream portfolio Huhtamaki
German associations push for mandatory compostable produce bags Sustainable Plastics
Saint Mary’s University students transforming seaweed into compostable plastic CTV News
Degradation of biodegradable plastic films in soil: microplastics formation and soil microbial community dynamics ScienceDirect.com
Generation of biodegradable microplastics from commercially available PBAT and PLA-based plastic bags in water: Impacts of UVA and water medium ScienceDirect.com
Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers Los Angeles Times
Breaking Down Compostable Bags Sierra Club
California Postpones Enforcement of Compostable Packaging Standards Pending USDA Decision Perkins Coie
Global biodegradable plastics market value 2022-2032 Statista
California extends compostable labeling law Resource-Recycling
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
Cortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper Packaging Europe
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
Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals ehn.org
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
Mondelez Backs Regenerative Agriculture, Compostable Packaging Companies Food Manufacturing
10 Top Compostable Packaging Companies and Startups to Watch in 2025 StartUs Insights
Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours Reuters
Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture Food Dive
Compostable packaging – a solution beyond PPWR mandates Fruitnet
Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities packaginginsights.com
PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target Packaging Dive
Compostable packaging: ready for mass use? Packaging Gateway
Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics? Mexico News Daily
Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Futamura Makes Condiment Packaging Compostable PlasticsToday
Futamura announces groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging GlobeNewswire
The Best Biodegradable (and Compostable) Trash Bags, According to Experts New York Magazine
California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ Packaging Dive
Sustainable packaging company Better Earth starts with regenerative farming practices New Hope Network
Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging Packaging Strategies
Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging Labels & Labeling
No link found between biodegradable plastics and increased littering resource.co
Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets resource.co
Futamura, Repaq and GK Sondermaschinenbau create compostable liquid sachet packaging Packaging Europe
Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth greenpeace.org
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
(PDF) Microperforated Compostable Packaging Extends Shelf Life of Ethylene-Treated Banana Fruit researchgate.net
Why do big brands keep missing their sustainability targets? Packaging Europe
Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging Casey Means MD
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
Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications Thomasnet
Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic | Request PDF researchgate.net
Stakeholders debate Maine recyclable materials list Resource-Recycling
(PDF) Integrated and Consolidated Review of Plastic Waste Management and Bio-Based Biodegradable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities researchgate.net
Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability The University of Maine
Eco-Products and DNO produce introduce biobased compostable packaging for K-12 schools in the US World Bio Market Insights
Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why BridgeDetroit
Fraser MacDonald · On Compost London Review of Books
Compostable Multilayer Films Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
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
CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers Resource-Recycling
Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging FreshPlaza
“Safe” Plant-Based Plastics Linked to Organ Damage SciTechDaily
These companies are utilizing plastic alternatives to reduce horticultural waste nurserymag.com
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 Rules Have Changed. Learn to sort right. City of Boulder (.gov)
Unearthing the hidden plastic in garden compost ScienceDirect.com
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month Business Wire
The dark side of sustainable packaging Packaging Gateway
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand World Bio Market Insights
Sustainable and biodegradable polymer packaging: Perspectives, challenges, and opportunities ScienceDirect.com
Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact Thomasnet
With enforcement here, can plastic bags be used in NYC compost bins? SILive.com
Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle Packaging Dive
What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
Waste firm clarifies compost bag policy Los Altos Town Crier
Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs Packaging Europe
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
Novolex Compostable Butter Wrap Celebrates Two Milestones PlasticsToday
Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions Nature
Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems Confectionery News
Wildsmith introduces fully compostable packaging with Shellworks TheIndustry.beauty
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
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
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
Biobased Biodegradable Plastics Market Outlook, 2025 to 2035 Future Market Insights
Compostable High Barrier Film From: TIPA Compostable Packaging Packaging World
3D-printed coffee and mushroom mix offers compostable plastic alternative Tech Xplore
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
Enzyme-Embedded Biodegradable Plastic for Sustainable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives ACS Publications
Americas Biodegradable Plastic Market | Industry Report 2030 Grand View Research
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
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics UConn Today
"Rising demand for compostable fresh-keeping packaging in the fresh produce market" FreshPlaza
Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala Packaging Gateway
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
Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable Voice of San Diego
Jax entrepreneur develops biodegradable plastics for landscaping industry The Business Journals
Plant-based Protein Brand Combats Plastic Waste & Slack Fill with New Compostable Pouch Healthcare Packaging
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
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
How Sunrays goes green with compostable grape bio bags The Packer
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia Government of BC
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
Carrington Co. Launches First-Ever Organic Tea in Biodegradable Packaging Sustainable Brands
CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia CSIRO
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
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
How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works Sustainability Magazine
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing C&EN
Can biodegradable polymers make microplastics? ACS Publications
atmosphere using MSW incinerator bottom ash for PLA monomer recovery ScienceDirect.com
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
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
Enhancing degradation of PLA-made rigid biodegradable plastics with non-thermal plasma treatment ScienceDirect.com
Walki and Lactips partner to develop biodegradable and plastics-free food packaging Packaging Europe
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
New Study Helps Quantify Climate Change and Ecotoxicity Impacts of Biodegradable Microplastics Yale School of the Environment
Biodegradable Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 28.7 Billion GlobeNewswire
Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions Packaging World
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
Compostable Plastics Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging Smithers
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature
Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics ScienceDirect.com
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay
Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap National Geographic
Marine degradation and ecotoxicity of conventional, recycled and compostable plastic bags ScienceDirect.com
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
Comparative toxicity of conventional versus compostable plastic consumer products: An in-vitro assessment ScienceDirect.com
Compostable Plastic Is Garbage The Atlantic
Are compostable and biodegradable plastics better for the environment than regular plastics? Environment America
Composting the Plastic Oklahoma State University
Automatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging Frontiers
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
‘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
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable Berkeley News
Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency
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