Category: Biodegradable & Compostable
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Compostable Plastic Packaging Is at War With Composting. The System Just Made That Official.
For years, compostable plastic packaging has been sold as a sustainability win. It has been championed by brands, promoted by sustainability professionals, and defended by the compostable plastics sector as a necessary evolution of packaging. That narrative has now collided head-on with reality.
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USDA organics board says no to compostable plastics
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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Ban Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Soil biodegradable mulch films must be banned
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USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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What kind of chemicals do PLA and PBAT release in the soils?
Dear ChatGPT, What kind of chemicals do PLA and PBAT release in the soils? I’ve copy pasted the answer without editing it.
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Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
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New York City collects 5.9M pounds of compostable material
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/new-york-city-collects-five-million-pounds-of-compostable-material
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Compostable soy fish alternative Holy Carp swims to the rescue after SA plastic ban
https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/compostable-soy-fish-alternative-holy-carp-swims-to-the-rescue-after-sa-plastic-ban.html
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Market traders now using biodegradable plastic bags
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/09/market-traders-now-usingbiodegradable-plastic-bags
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OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules
https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-beverage/oxbarrier-launches-compostable-coffee-capsules
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Australian designers develop a compostable alternative to iconic soy sauce fish
https://www.trendwatching.com/innovations/australian-designers-launch-compostable-alternative-to-iconic-soy-sauce-fish
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Finetech Unveils Eco-Friendly Packaging Line Compatible With Compostable and Recyclable Materials
https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/finetech-unveils-eco-friendly-packaging-line-compatible-with-compostable-and-recyclable-materials
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Ahlstrom launches home-compostable coffee pod material
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ahlstrom-coffee-pod-material
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From Coffee Shops to Stadiums: Why Compostable Plastic Cups Are Defining the 2025 Beverage Boom
https://www.newsbreak.com/g-moin-334701038/4285072927444-from-coffee-shops-to-stadiums-why-compostable-plastic-cups-are-defining-the-2025-beverage-boom
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New Ocean Tech Turns Captured CO2 Into Biodegradable Plastic
New Ocean Tech Turns Captured CO2 Into Biodegradable Plastic
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This new ‘bamboo bioplastic’ that outperforms traditional plastic breaks down in just 50 days
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/bamboo-plastic
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New bamboo plastic offers exceptional mechanical strength, biodegrades in 50 days
https://interestingengineering.com/science/biodegradable-plastic-made-from-bamboo
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Kennebunkport launches pilot composting program to cut waste
https://eu.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2025/10/04/kennebunkport-launches-pilot-composting-program-to-cut-waste/86495677007
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Vegware launches 3oz compostable ice cream pot
https://frymagazine.com/features/packaging/vegware-launches-3oz-compostable-ice-cream-pot
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Are compostable plastics preferable to biodegradable ones?
https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/772149
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Here’s what happens when ‘compostable’ products become litter
https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/compostable-products-marketplace-1.7642583
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Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging
https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/09/26/sustainable-packaging-startup-launches-first-fully-home-compostable-pipette-dropper-for-beauty-packaging
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Environmental Influence on Degradation of Chitosan Bioplastics
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c04552
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The Compost Scam: Why your ‘green’ shopping bag is fooling you
https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-the-compost-scam-why-your-green-shopping-bag-is-fooling-you-3182014/amp
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Is compostable packaging the new gold in commodities?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/is-compostable-packaging-the-new-gold-in-commodities/article70102933.ece
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Starbucks Slammed For Shifting To Biodegradable Cups In US: ‘Drips Like Sieves’
https://www.msn.com/ar-ae/money/markets/starbucks-slammed-for-shifting-to-biodegradable-cups-in-us-drips-like-sieves/ar-AA1ztRfJ
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Compostable Field Testing Program earns funding for research initiative
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/compostable-field-testing-program-earns-funding-for-research-initiative
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Grove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable Pouch
https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22949810/grove-toilet-cleaner-pods-reduce-pva-use-compostable-pouch
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Sparxell, MTC, Pangaia team on ‘first’ biodegradable reflective pigment
https://www.just-style.com/news/sparxell-mtc-pangaia-team-on-first-biodegradable-reflective-pigment
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NantBioRenewables Launches Newsroom to Advance Compostable Packaging Education
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250923130902/en/NantBioRenewables-Launches-Newsroom-to-Advance-Compostable-Packaging-Education
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Sinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules
https://www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/sinclairs-new-platform-aims-to-demystify-compostable-packaging-rules/268884.article
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Bioplastics dissolve and release chemicals
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too
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Coveris and Tipa form exclusive partnership to manufacture compostable labels for UK fresh produce market
https://www.fruitnet.com/fresh-produce-journal/coveris-partners-with-tipa-for-uk-compostable-produce-labels/268823.article
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OxBarrier launches licensing programme for compostable coffee capsule technology
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oxbarrier-launches-licensing-programme-compostable-085839882.html
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Compostable Menstrual pads is a no go
I think she means biodegradable menstrual pads because sending used menstrual pads to the compost would cause a sanitary crisis.
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In Finland, plastic bag recycling often eco-friendlier than tossing biodegradable ones
https://yle.fi/a/74-20181859
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Tipa and Bio4Pack present compostable labels for fresh produce
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/tipa-bio4pack-compostable-produce-labels.html
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Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/09/04/compostable-packaging-pha-updates-for-cpg-bands
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Biodegradable plastic films as eco-sustainable alternative to polyethylene films: Effects on soil multifunctionality
https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ecs2.70388
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A Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable Packaging
A Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable Packaging
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Tobacco companies market “biodegradable” filters from new materials
https://www.thequint.com/climate-change/cigarette-filters-dont-protect-smokers-health-only-cause-plastic-pollution-is-it-time-to-ban-them
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Harvard University says farewell to compostable food packaging
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/8/23/to-go-box-replacement
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Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers
Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers
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Innovative eco brand Earthya launches compostable bags in Malaysia
Innovative eco brand Earthya has launched compostable bags, helping Malaysians tackle the challenge of microplastic pollution.
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Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-made-plant-biomass-based-biodegradable-film-bag-302534048.html
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NFR replaces plastic bed-roll bags with biodegradable ones in green push
https://assamtribune.com/guwahati/nfr-replaces-plastic-bed-roll-bags-with-biodegradable-ones-in-green-push-1588369
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US Chemical engineers develop bioplastic that breaks down in soil
https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/leaf-it-out-chemical-engineers-develop-bioplastic-that-breaks-down-in-soil
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Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lunchskins-launches-revolutionary-home-compostable-freezer-safe-storage-bags-302528479.html
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When recyclable beats compostable: the case for data
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/when-recyclable-beats-compostable-the-case-for-data/?cf-view
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Cortec launches certified compostable 100% biobased bioplastic
https://www.sustainableplastics.com/news/cortec-launches-certified-compostable-100-biobased-bioplastic
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Argentinian brand introduces the first locally produced compostable coffee capsules, sustainable innovation
Argentinian brand introduces the first locally produced compostable coffee capsules, sustainable innovation
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Transforming biodegradable polymers into functional electronics
https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/transforming-biodegradable-polymers-functional-electronics
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Coulée Coffee, First Fully Compostable Pour-Over Coffee System, Names David Schultz Chief Revenue Officer, Fueling Growth Momentum
Coulée Coffee, First Fully Compostable Pour-Over Coffee System, Names David Schultz Chief Revenue Officer, Fueling Growth Momentum
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Diversey launches TASKI SUS Compostable Cloths range
https://cleaningmag.com/news/diversey-launches-taski-sus-compostable-cloths-range
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Inside The Science Of PLA: The Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plastic Born From Sugarcane And Science
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!technology/inside-the-science-of-pla-biodegradable-plastic-born-from-sugarcane-and-science-enn25071604897
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Local company aims to reduce environment pollution with biodegradable packaging (video)
https://www.wcjb.com/2025/08/05/local-company-aims-reduce-environment-pollution-with-biodegradable-packaging
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Extra-Strong Bacterial Cellulose Sheets as a Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/extra-strong-bacterial-cellulose-sheets-as-a-biodegradable-alternative-to-plastic-402532
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Microbes from the wild help scientists craft plastic that melts back into nature
https://interestingengineering.com/science/plastic-that-melts-into-nature
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Huhtamaki launches new compostable ice cream cups
https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/huhtamaki-launches-new-compostable-ice-cream-cups-83306
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Scientists unveil bioplastic that degrades at room temperature, and outperforms petroplastics
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011823.htm
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Sarah Ferguson launches her own range of compostable nappies
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/847954/sarah-ferguson-eco-friendly-nappies-new-career-move
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Characteristics of soil amendment produced from composting food waste and bioplastic bags
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025024661
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Scientists work to turn microbes into vanishing bioplastics to tackle plastic waste
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/Scientists-work-to-microbes-into-vanishing-bioplastics-1F9F50L3Axq/p.html
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Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil
https://www.ndtv.com/feature/scientists-develop-biodegradable-plastics-that-can-dissolve-in-seawater-or-soil-8919329
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Anu Drinkware Brings Home Compostable Straws to Yellowstone National Park
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anu-drinkware-brings-home-compostable-141300981.html
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Schools receive fresh produce in ‘biodegradable’ bags and ‘compostable’ cups
https://packagingeurope.com/news/schools-receive-fresh-produce-in-biodegradable-bags-and-compostable-cups/13125.article
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How compostable fruit labels are a path to sustainable produce packaging
Read https://www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9753182/how-compostable-fruit-labels-are-a-path-to-sustainable-produce-packaging
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LAHB: New bioplastic can lose 80% of its mass after 13 months
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-lahb-bioplastic-mass-months.html
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Plastic Industry wants to contaminate our food chain with so-called compostable plastics
The press release is in German because it’s a german based (BASF) conspiracy against human kind. The most used biodegradable co-polymer in compostable packaging is fossil-based PBAT. So What is Nova Institut doing there? I thought they were a green think tank? Nova Institut is a BASF puppet. Its financed by BASF. Americans and Brits,…
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Transforming biodegradable polymers into functional electronics
Read https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/transforming-biodegradable-polymers-functional-electronics
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Indian Experts believe compostable plastics risk worsening pollution
The Compostable Plastic industry has been lobbying aggressively in India. India’s waste management infrastructure is really nowhere in comparison to European infrastructure … but still, they’re pushing compostable plastics. I guess the level of corruption must be noticeable.
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Mars Sustainability Investment Fund targets recyclable, compostable flexibles
Read https://packagingeurope.com/news/mars-sustainability-investment-fund-targets-recyclable-compostable-flexibles/13052.article
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Will Compostable Coffee Pods Solve Any Problems?
Read https://www.wweek.com/news/dr-know/2025/07/05/will-compostable-coffee-pods-solve-any-problems
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Stella McCartney’s new plant-based sneakers can be composted
Compostable sneakers 🙂 🙂 🙂 Greenwashing alert !!
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Compostable Plastics will destroy the composting industry according to composters
Compostabe plastic are set to destroy the organic compost industry. Some chemical companies such as BASF and ENI want us to eat plastic. The OK compost certifications are a fraud. The European Commission and the California lawmakers are complicit in this scam.
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SmartSolve is transforming the packaging industry with dissolvable, compostable and recyclable materials designed for sustainability without compromise (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Krill Design’s compostable biopolymer made from citrus peel (FREE)
Read Krill Design’s compostable biopolymer made from citrus peel
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Can Compostable Shoes Break Down Fashion’s Waste Problem? (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Breaking Down Compostable Bags (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Call for recycling used biodegradable & biobased products from the packaging sector (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Compostable breakthrough for hard-to-recycle sachets (FREE)
Read Compostable breakthrough for hard-to-recycle sachets
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Home compostable fruit label up for sustainability initiative award (FREE)
Read Home compostable fruit label up for sustainability initiative award
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The Truth About Biodegradable Plastics in Landfills (FREE)
Read The Truth About Biodegradable Plastics in Landfills
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California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote (FREE)
Read California delays compostable packaging crackdown before USDA vote
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NEXE Innovations Makes Second Delivery to U.S.-Based EKOCUPS (FREE)
Read NEXE Innovations Makes Second Delivery to U.S.-Based EKOCUPS
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California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules (FREE)
Read California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules
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Cortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper (FREE)
Read Cortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper
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Traceless materials’ compostable fries pickers tested at major rock festivals (FREE)
Read traceless materials’ compostable fries pickers tested at major rock festivals
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California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules (FREE)
Read California regulators delay ‘compostable’ labeling rules
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