Read about media coverage received by the Compostable Plastic Toolkit, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, or the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation.
Biodegradable Plastics Market Grows with PLA & PHA Scale‐Up, openPR.com
Researchers make surprising discovery about bans on plastic shopping bags: 'Become less expensive' The Cool Down
Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems Packaging World
Europe Recyclable Packaging Market Starts from USD 7.17B in 2025 to USD 12.26B by 2034 GlobeNewswire
Market Research Report: Biodegradable Plastics Market openPR.com
First meat producer to use certified compostable packaging IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
Breaking Down Compostable Bags Sierra Club
Global Flavors, Greener Takeaway: The Rise of Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Vocal
Certified compostable foil alternative revealed by Scanfill and Sulapac Packaging Europe
Compostable Packaging Market Report 2025-2032: Competitive openPR.com
WRAP calls for consistent compostable packaging labels resource.co
APP Group Shares Paperboard Advancements Amid U.S. Biodegradable Packaging Market Growth Yahoo Finance
California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote Packaging Dive
New Zealand turns farm waste into compostable packaging FreshPlaza
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
Policy brief: Compostable plastics | Faculty of Engineering UCL
Alternative plastics labeled as “compostable” still contain hazardous chemicals - EHN ehn.org
Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture Food Dive
Biodegradable Polymers Strategic Market Report 2024-2025 & GlobeNewswire
Former EPA Attorney Stacey Halliday Discusses Regulatory Uncertainty Around California’s Compostable Packaging Law in Packaging Dive Arnold & Porter
Plastic - Biodegradable, Recyclable, Compostable Britannica
California's Strict Compostable Packaging Requirements Effective January 2026 Perkins Coie
Pakka talks compostable packaging challenges and opportunities packaginginsights.com
PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target Packaging Dive
Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market | Industry Report, 2030 Grand View Research
California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’ Packaging Dive
Grant programme to bolster compostable packaging infrastructure in the U.S. Packaging Europe
More brands are turning to biodegradable packaging Yahoo Finance
Futamura Announces Fully Compostable Laminate for Liquid Sachet Packaging Packaging Strategies
Futamura launches compostable liquid sachets packaging Labels & Labeling
Compostable packaging solution developed for condiment sachets resource.co
Metpack, BASF Partner on Certified Home-Compostable Paper for Food Packaging ChemAnalyst
Beyond the Label: Debunking the Biodegradable Plastic Myth greenpeace.org
Compostable Packaging: Success Stories Overcoming Challenges in Contamination, Infrastructure, and Policy waste360.com
Starbucks redesigns its iconic white takeaway cup in Europe for rollout across the region Starbucks Coffee
(PDF) Microperforated Compostable Packaging Extends Shelf Life of Ethylene-Treated Banana Fruit researchgate.net
Metpack and BASF cooperate to demonstrate certified home-compostable, coated paper for food packaging WebWire
A screening of metal(loid) content in conventional and compostable plastic polymers: understanding the sources and the connected environmental implications ScienceDirect.com
Newsletter #58: 🥡 Clean products in dirty packaging caseymeans.com
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
Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic researchgate.net
New Workflow Tracks Biodegradable Plastic in Soil with Unprecedented Accuracy Environment+Energy Leader
Expanding Policy for Biodegradable Plastic Products and researchgate.net
Why Compostable Packaging Isn’t a Silver Bullet Solution - The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability The University of Maine
(PDF) Biodegradable Packaging Market Analysis, Size, and Growth researchgate.net
Fraser MacDonald · On Compost London Review of Books
Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size to Mount USD 392.37 Bn by 2034 | Packaging Experts Analysis GlobeNewswire
Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging Vertical Farm Daily
CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers Resource-Recycling
“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
Degradation of biodegradable plastic films in soil: microplastics formation and soil microbial community dynamics ScienceDirect.com
Compost Rules Have Changed. Learn to sort right. City of Boulder (.gov)
Unearthing the hidden plastic in garden compost ScienceDirect.com
Alternative plastic materials pose higher chemical hazard and aquatic ecotoxicity than conventional plastics ScienceDirect.com
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Certified Home-Compostable Packaging Just in Time for Earth Month Yahoo Finance
Can biodegradable plastics mitigate plastamination? Feedbacks from marine organisms ScienceDirect.com
Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact Thomasnet
What’s in a Compostable Dog Poop Bag? Besides the Obvious, of Course. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
FLO Group and NatureWorks Partner to Develop Compostable Coffee Pods Packaging Strategies
Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review ScienceDirect.com
Flo Group, NatureWorks Develop Compostable Coffee Pod PlasticsToday
Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production ScienceDirect.com
Reducing plastic pollution starts with us Vic Gov
Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions Nature
Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems Confectionery News
Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Scope, Growth and Forecast to 2034 InsightAce Analytic
Biobased Biodegradable Plastic Market to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc. GlobeNewswire
"Compostable bags emerge as a key trend in fruit and vegetable packaging to meet market demand" FreshPlaza
Global Bioplastics Market to Reach USD 98 Billion by 2035, GlobeNewswire
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
Top 10: Sustainable Packaging Innovations Sustainability Magazine
Effect of alkaline-thermal pretreatment on biodegradable plastics degradation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in co-compost system ScienceDirect.com
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
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
The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Long-term Strategic Forecasts to 2034 Smithers
(PDF) Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics researchgate.net
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
5 Types of Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Mint
Plastic Stools You Can Compost? These Furniture Designers Are Experimenting With Biomaterials Dwell
When ‘compostables’ are actually garbage The Mercury News
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
2025: The Year Compostable Packaging Steps Into the Spotlight Packaging Strategies
How sustainable packaging is key to a circular economy in coffee Perfect Daily Grind
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
Sunrays Uses TIPA Compostable Packaging for Produce Packaging Strategies
Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides Packaging Strategies
Exploring the pathways to sustainability: A comprehensive review of biodegradable plastics in the circular economy ScienceDirect.com
Updated: 7 new startups reshaping the packaging sector - Global Venturing
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation - Province of British Columbia Government of British Columbia
Minnesota officials tout new law requiring refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032 Pioneer Press
Why compostable plastic is not a silver bullet for eliminating plastic waste ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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
Single-use commercial bio-based plastics under environmental degradation conditions: Is their biodegradability and compostability a fact? ScienceDirect.com
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
Comparative life cycle assessment of PBAT from fossil-based and second-generation generation bio-based feedstocks ScienceDirect.com
Top 6 Packaging Trends for 2025 Exploding Topics
Researchers Develop New Plastic That Is Recyclable, Ocean-Degradable and Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind Technology Networks
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers PR Newswire
How RIKEN & University of Tokyo's Dissolvable Plastic Works Sustainability Magazine
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing C&EN
Product Review: 'Matter' Compostable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Bags And Utensils – Performance With A Green Advantage Where The Food Comes From
The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste Med-Tech Insights
Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos Packaging Europe
Goodbye Microplastics: New Recyclable Plastic Breaks Down Safely in Seawater SciTechDaily
Bioplastics may be toxic to soil organisms, study calls for more testing The New Lede
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
Eco-Friendly Packaging Growth and Consumer Perceptions on Sustainability Global Trade Magazine
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
The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards FoodNavigator-USA.com
Eco-friendly packaging trends Packaging Gateway
Walki and Lactips partner to develop biodegradable and plastics-free food packaging Packaging Europe
Bolthouse Farms offers 100% compostable packaging for baby carrots The Packer
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
Biodegradable Plastics Market worth $33.52 billion by 2029 MarketsandMarkets
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
Sway scaling compostable seaweed-based polybags with fashion brands Packaging Dive
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
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
Onion skin packaging seeks to lessen plastic packaging and food waste Packaging Europe
Parkside develops compostable packaging for Dark Woods Coffee Labels & Labeling
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
Compostable Packaging Market Size & Share Report, 2030 Grand View Research
Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’ Waste Dive
Environmental impacts of biodegradable microplastics Nature
Q&A: Future of biodegradable and compostable packaging Smithers
Pakka Launches New Range of Compostable Flexible Packaging Solutions Packaging Strategies
Home composting self-biodegradable plastics Nature
Compounding one problem with another? A look at biodegradable microplastics ScienceDirect.com
A Guide to Plastic-Free Eating in Austin: Restaurants Using Compostable and Reusable Packaging Public Citizen
China Leads as New Regulations Redefine the Bioplastics Market IDTechEx
The EU’s Game-Changing New Packaging Law Edelman Global Advisory
Australian researchers plan new generation of biodegradable plastic VOA - Voice of America English News
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste CSIRO
Brawny Bear Partners with Pakka to Develop Compostable Packaging for Energy Bars Packaging Strategies
Restaurantware new range of fully compostable packaging Packaging Gateway
PlantFusion Debuts 100% Compostable Pouch for Protein Powder Packaging World
Comment: Why compostable packaging can't absolve us of our single-use sins Reuters
Eliminating Food Packaging Waste Through Regenerative Agriculture Forbes
Transform Your Restaurant with Eco- Friendly Food Packaging: The Benefits of Going Compostable Green Prophet
Environment Report: Why Compostable Bags Aren’t Compostable in San Diego Voice of San Diego
Bio-based and biodegradable courier packaging bags BASF
Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging Healthcare Packaging
Degradation efficiency of biodegradable plastics in subtropical open-air and marine environments: Implications for plastic pollution ScienceDirect.com
‘Compostable’ fibre-based cold cups trialled by Starbucks and Huhtamaki Packaging Europe
Sorry, Compostable Plastic Isn’t Really Compostable (Or Recyclable). Here’s Why Chatelaine
High toughness and fast home-compost biodegradable packaging films derived from polylactic acid/thermoplastic starch/para-rubber ternary blends Nature
Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics Advanced Science News
Compostable plastic isn’t the green alternative you think it is San Francisco Chronicle
Most ‘compostable’ bioplastics are anything but, says new report Mongabay
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants New Scientist
SEA Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Food Service Materials portseattle.org
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Degradation and environmental assessment of compostable packaging mixed with biowaste in full-scale industrial composting conditions ScienceDirect.com
Toward truly compostable plastic Knowable Magazine
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
Is biodegradable better? Making sense of 'compostable' plastics Phys.org
Home Compostable Plastics Are Too Good to Be True Treehugger
The myth of ‘home-compostable’ plastics Grist.org
‘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
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
Biodegradable and compostable plastics — challenges and opportunities European Environment Agency
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