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The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2020 Poster Contest Winner has been Chosen

12/04/2019 9:53 AM
Magnus Kallas, from London, England, submitted the design that was chosen from hundreds of entries

New Webinar Looking at Answering the Question – Is it Compostable

12/04/2019 9:52 AM
Every day restaurants, community and private events, and stadiums adopt compostable service-ware and

5 Little Known Benefits of Composting

10/28/2019 8:36 AM
Are you looking for a way to reduce your personal carbon footprint? Either way, composting can be an

Donation made in Memoriam to Trish Andre

08/29/2019 11:16 AM
CCREF received a generous donation from Julia Wetstein and Vegware Packaging to honor Trish Andre of

CCREF and USCC Work Together on Campaign to Keep Organics Out of Landfills

04/30/2019 10:23 AM
 In an eye-catching ad campaign, the two organizations are working together to build awareness of

CCREF Introduces A Sampling Reference Guide

04/09/2019 3:48 PM
CCREF and sampling video script developer, Andrew Carpenter (Northern Tilth), created a companion

CCREF Will Welcome New Trustee to its Board of Trustees

12/10/2018 5:37 PM
The Board of Trustees for the Composting Council Research & Education Foundation (CCREF) will

CCREF Announces the Winner of Its Annual ICAW Poster Contest

12/10/2018 5:30 PM
 Chosen from hundreds of entries sent in from throughout the world, formerly from Michigan and now

Sampling Video and Reference Guide Project is Almost Complete

10/16/2018 11:52 AM
Last month, the CCREF was on location at the Prince George County Organics Compost Facility in

CCREF Awards Scholarships to Two College Students

10/03/2018 1:30 PM
With the goal of increasing research focused on sustainable organics recycling, the Foundation

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Mars using Ansys software to transform packaging development - Recycling Today

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Mars using Ansys software to transform packaging development  Recycling Today

TIPA Appoints Castaneda as Vice President & GM - Packaging World

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

TIPA Appoints Castaneda as Vice President & GM  Packaging World

CJ Biomaterials unveils fully biodegradable PHA bottle cap - Sustainable Plastics

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

CJ Biomaterials unveils fully biodegradable PHA bottle cap  Sustainable Plastics

Beyond Plastic extends PHA into bottle caps - Eco-plastics in Packaging

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Beyond Plastic extends PHA into bottle caps  Eco-plastics in Packaging

PLA: Transforming Packaging with Renewable and Biodegradable Solutions Will Reach at $ 3.39 billion by 2030... - WhaTech

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

PLA: Transforming Packaging with Renewable and Biodegradable Solutions Will Reach at $ 3.39 billion by 2030...  WhaTech

Go green with sustainable packaging in - The Honeycombers

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Go green with sustainable packaging in  The Honeycombers

- EU Packaging Regulation embraces biodegradable plastic solutions, but industry calls for balanced approach - Design Products & Applications

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

- EU Packaging Regulation embraces biodegradable plastic solutions, but industry calls for balanced approach  Design Products & Applications

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

Petition: Require Compostable Material for Single-Use Food Packaging - One Green Planet

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Petition: Require Compostable Material for Single-Use Food Packaging  One Green Planet

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

Biodegradable Eco Plastic Bag Market Update Report 2024 shares Industry Trends, Demand, Leading Companies a... - WhaTech

Friday, March 22, 2024

Biodegradable Eco Plastic Bag Market Update Report 2024 shares Industry Trends, Demand, Leading Companies a...  WhaTech

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

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

Friday, March 22, 2024

Compostable Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 197.85 Bn by 2032  Yahoo Finance

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

Thursday, March 21, 2024

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

Eco-Products launches compostable paper bags, sandwich wraps - Bake

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Eco-Products launches compostable paper bags, sandwich wraps  Bake

Hoogly chooses Packside's compostable tea packaging - Labels and Labeling

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Hoogly chooses Packside's compostable tea packaging  Labels and Labeling

Compostable Foodservice Packaging - Trend Hunter

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Compostable Foodservice Packaging  Trend Hunter

Eco-Products expands GreenStripe compostable packaging range - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Eco-Products expands GreenStripe compostable packaging range  Packaging Gateway

Make plastic packaging less confusing, scientists warn - Foodprocessing

Monday, March 18, 2024

Make plastic packaging less confusing, scientists warn  Foodprocessing

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

Monday, March 18, 2024

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

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

BPI certifies Host Defense MycoBrew packaging as commercially compostable - Packaging Gateway

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BPI certifies Host Defense MycoBrew packaging as commercially compostable  Packaging Gateway

Eco-Products introduces on-item labelling for compostable packaging - Sustainable Plastics

Monday, March 11, 2024

Eco-Products introduces on-item labelling for compostable packaging  Sustainable Plastics

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

Compostable Foodservice Packaging - Trend Hunter

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Compostable Foodservice Packaging  Trend Hunter

Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification - Packaging Strategies

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification  Packaging Strategies

Widespread Use of Bioplastics Held Back by Lagging Innovation, Claims Report - PlasticsToday

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Widespread Use of Bioplastics Held Back by Lagging Innovation, Claims Report  PlasticsToday

Better Earth Expands Compostable Food Packaging Product Offerings - Environment+Energy Leader

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Better Earth Expands Compostable Food Packaging Product Offerings  Environment+Energy Leader

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch - PotatoPro

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch  PotatoPro

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

Friday, March 1, 2024

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

Toward truly compostable plastic - Knowable Magazine

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Toward truly compostable plastic  Knowable Magazine

Biodegradable Plastics Market Sector on Track to Hit USD 7.1 billion by 2031, Growing at 6.5% CAGR | Exclusive ... - Yahoo Finance

Monday, February 26, 2024

Biodegradable Plastics Market Sector on Track to Hit USD 7.1 billion by 2031, Growing at 6.5% CAGR | Exclusive ...  Yahoo Finance

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

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

Friday, February 16, 2024

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

Data Corner: Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress - Resource Recycling

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Data Corner: Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress  Resource Recycling

Study: Clearer labelling can ensure compostable packaging is disposed of correctly - BusinessGreen

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Study: Clearer labelling can ensure compostable packaging is disposed of correctly  BusinessGreen

A Manufacturer's Guide to Biodegradable Plastic - ThomasNet News

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A Manufacturer's Guide to Biodegradable Plastic  ThomasNet News

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

Canada's government invests $1m in compostable bioplastics - Packaging Gateway

Friday, February 9, 2024

Canada's government invests $1m in compostable bioplastics  Packaging Gateway

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Properties, Types, and Uses - ThomasNet News

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Eco-Friendly Packaging: Properties, Types, and Uses  ThomasNet News

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

Biodegradable Packaging: Properties, Process, Types, and Uses - ThomasNet News

Monday, February 5, 2024

Biodegradable Packaging: Properties, Process, Types, and Uses  ThomasNet News

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

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

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

Friday, January 26, 2024

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

Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa's sustainable plastic that biodegrades - Green Prophet

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa's sustainable plastic that biodegrades  Green Prophet

This Redditor revealed the easiest way to recycle 'compostable' packaging — and you don't need a compost bin to do it - Yahoo Life

Monday, January 22, 2024

This Redditor revealed the easiest way to recycle 'compostable' packaging — and you don't need a compost bin to do it  Yahoo Life

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

Saturday, January 20, 2024

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

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

Sacma Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Sacma Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films  Packaging Strategies

A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe ... - ScienceDirect.com

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe ...  ScienceDirect.com

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

Compostable bread bags offer environmental benefits - BakingBusiness.com

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Compostable bread bags offer environmental benefits  BakingBusiness.com

EarthTalk: Compostable plastic is too good to be true - Arizona Daily Sun

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

EarthTalk: Compostable plastic is too good to be true  Arizona Daily Sun

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

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

From Bakelite to Biodegradable: Practical Initiatives for Broadband Spectroscopy in Plastic Remediation and ... - Spectroscopy Online

Monday, January 1, 2024

From Bakelite to Biodegradable: Practical Initiatives for Broadband Spectroscopy in Plastic Remediation and ...  Spectroscopy Online

Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Foodservice Packaging Awards - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Foodservice Packaging Awards  Packaging Strategies

Daphna Nissenbaum, Tipa Compostable Packaging | Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2023 - Plastics News

Monday, December 18, 2023

Daphna Nissenbaum, Tipa Compostable Packaging | Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2023  Plastics News

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

UPM Packaging Papers Now Certified as Home Compostable - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

UPM Packaging Papers Now Certified as Home Compostable  Packaging Strategies

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 - chinadialogue

Thursday, December 7, 2023

'Biodegradable' plastic bags failing in Beijing  chinadialogue

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

UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims - The Guardian

Monday, December 4, 2023

UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims  The Guardian

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world” - FreshPlaza.com

Friday, December 1, 2023

“Compostable plastic packaging can change the produce market and the world”  FreshPlaza.com

Strong expansion projected for European biodegradable plastic market - PlasticsToday

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Strong expansion projected for European biodegradable plastic market  PlasticsToday

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

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Top 10 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic | HowStuffWorks  HowStuffWorks

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage - TIME

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage  TIME

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage - TIME

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Alternative Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage  TIME

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

Monday, November 27, 2023

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

Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth's Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging - Earth911.com

Friday, November 24, 2023

Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth's Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging  Earth911.com

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 (March 2024) - Securities.io

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Top 5 Bioplastics Companies (March 2024)  Securities.io

How Amazon is innovating to come up with the packaging of the future - Amazon EU

Friday, November 17, 2023

How Amazon is innovating to come up with the packaging of the future  Amazon EU

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

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

Parkside, Mummy Meegz partner again for compostable packaging - Labels and Labeling

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Parkside, Mummy Meegz partner again for compostable packaging  Labels and Labeling

New U.S. Facility Turns Ag Waste into Bioplastic - AZoCleantech

Thursday, November 9, 2023

New U.S. Facility Turns Ag Waste into Bioplastic  AZoCleantech

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable - hortidaily.com

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Compostable packaging: keeping produce fresh and sustainable  hortidaily.com

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Roberts Mart Launches New Compostable Packaging Film  Packaging Strategies

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

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers Use Eco-Products Packaging  Packaging World

Eco-Products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court - Sustainable Plastics

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Eco-Products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court  Sustainable Plastics

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

Compostable foodservice packaging producer Vegware releases second impact report - Packaging Strategies

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Compostable foodservice packaging producer Vegware releases second impact report  Packaging Strategies

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

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

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Develop Home Compostable Produce Packaging - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Develop Home Compostable Produce Packaging  Packaging Strategies

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

UMF|PerfectCLEAN unveils compostable packaging - Packaging Gateway

Thursday, October 12, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN unveils compostable packaging  Packaging Gateway

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

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Unveils Fully Compostable Packaging for Hygiene Products - Packaging Strategies

Thursday, October 12, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Unveils Fully Compostable Packaging for Hygiene Products  Packaging Strategies

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals - PR Newswire

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals  PR Newswire

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

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 30.41 Billion Growth by 2030 | Rising Utilization in Food Packaging - GlobeNewswire

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 30.41 Billion Growth by 2030 | Rising Utilization in Food Packaging  GlobeNewswire

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging - waste360

Monday, October 9, 2023

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging  waste360

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging - waste360

Monday, October 9, 2023

Michigan State Researchers Are Developing Compostable Food Packaging  waste360

Rethinking recycling: MSU researchers developing compostable food packaging - WOODTV.com

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Rethinking recycling: MSU researchers developing compostable food packaging  WOODTV.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

Compostable product labeling guidelines released - Recycling Today

Friday, October 6, 2023

Compostable product labeling guidelines released  Recycling Today

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

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

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

Monday, September 25, 2023

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

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

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tipa and CNG partner to bolster compostable packaging market  Recycling Today

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

Composters build facilities, eye policy changes - Resource Recycling

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Composters build facilities, eye policy changes  Resource Recycling

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

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead - Packaging World

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Gains in Compostable Packaging Popularity Ahead  Packaging World

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths - The Packer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths  The Packer

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths - The Packer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths  The Packer

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic - SciTechDaily

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic  SciTechDaily

Sustainability in packaging 2023: Inside the minds of global consumers - McKinsey

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Sustainability in packaging 2023: Inside the minds of global consumers  McKinsey

Best Biodegradable Trash Bags | The Strategist - New York Magazine

Friday, August 11, 2023

Best Biodegradable Trash Bags | The Strategist  New York Magazine

British Columbia Bans Single-Use Plastics - Earth911.com

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

British Columbia Bans Single-Use Plastics  Earth911.com

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative - USA TODAY

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan State researchers announce biodegradable plastic alternative  USA TODAY

Starch could reduce plastic waste - Futurity: Research News

Monday, August 7, 2023

Starch could reduce plastic waste  Futurity: Research News

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

Monday, August 7, 2023

Michigan scientists develop home compostable PLA-based blend  Sustainable Plastics

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost | MSUToday | 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

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)

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step Towards a Sustainable Food Future - Sustainable Brands

Friday, July 14, 2023

Change the Product, Not Just the Packaging: A Crucial Step Towards a Sustainable Food Future  Sustainable Brands

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

What Is Compostable Plastic? The Myths And The Facts - ET Edge Insights - ET Edge Insights

Friday, June 30, 2023

What Is Compostable Plastic? The Myths And The Facts - ET Edge Insights  ET Edge 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

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

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications - ThomasNet News

Monday, June 26, 2023

Compostable Packaging: Benefits, Materials, and Applications  ThomasNet News

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

Compostable Bioplastics Biodegrade in Real Conditions, Study Confirms - WhatTheyThink

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Compostable Bioplastics Biodegrade in Real Conditions, Study Confirms  WhatTheyThink

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

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research - Phys.org

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research  Phys.org

New Study Confirms 'Biodegradable' Plastics and Fabrics Actually Not - Surfrider Foundation

Friday, May 26, 2023

New Study Confirms 'Biodegradable' Plastics and Fabrics Actually Not  Surfrider Foundation

A Popular Compostable Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean - Lab Manager Magazine

Thursday, May 25, 2023

A Popular Compostable Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean  Lab Manager Magazine

Most Biodegradable Plastics Don't Reliably Break Down in the Ocean, Study Finds - ExtremeTech

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Most Biodegradable Plastics Don't Reliably Break Down in the Ocean, Study Finds  ExtremeTech

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

A popular compostable plastic doesn't break down in the ocean - EurekAlert

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

A popular compostable plastic doesn't break down in the ocean  EurekAlert

Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean - Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Biodegradable plastic materials do not biodegrade in the ocean - Earth.com

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Biodegradable plastic materials do not biodegrade in the ocean  Earth.com

Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn't Actually Break Down in the Ocean - Gizmodo

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn't Actually Break Down in the Ocean  Gizmodo

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

Keep plastics out of compost - Washington State Department of Ecology

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Keep plastics out of compost  Washington State Department of Ecology

Progressive plastics: explained - Royal Society of Chemistry

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Progressive plastics: explained  Royal Society of Chemistry

‘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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