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Compostable Resins Company Celebrates 30th Year
Novamont, based in Novara, Italy, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The bioplastics company, which creates biochemicals and bioproducts, focuses on the integration of chemistry, agriculture and the environment. |
Modify, Don’t Rescind Bag Bans
The City of Seattle, Washington has had ordinances restricting use of plastic bags and food service packaging for many years. In a notification to parties required to comply with the rules, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) acknowledges that the COVID-19 crisis is impacting grocery and other food service retailer operations and may temporarily affect compliance with requirements. |
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BPI, AgSTAR Announcements
The Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) Stakeholder Members are entities with an interest in BPI’s mission and the broader effort to keep organics out of landfills, but who don’t currently certify materials, products or packaging. |
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Biological Recycling Of Biodegradable Plastics
To meet demand for organics recovery and reduced plastic waste, biodegradable plastics will be an increasing part of the future. Biological recycling infrastructure must be ready to respond. |
Environmental Impacts Of Packaging Options
Oregon DEQ study analyzed if materials with compostable and biobased attributes consistently have lower environmental impacts than materials without the attributes. |
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Fate Of Compostable Bags In Digester Field Trials
Certified biodegradable and compostable bags containing municipal biowaste were processed at four German facilities with AD and composting systems. |
Green Sports Alliance Update 2018
Among the latest developments are formation of Green Sports Alliance Japan, and commercialization of a compostable peanut bag. |
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Open Source Field Testing For Certified Compostable Packaging
An open-source, international field testing program is designed to determine real-world field disintegration of certified compostable packaging across Canada and the U.S. |
Field Testing Protocol For Compostable Packaging
Compostable product disintegration trials conducted in British Columbia help lay groundwork for open source, field testing protocol. |
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Quantifying Diversion Impact Of Compostable Packaging
Waste stream analysis of two events held at a concert venue identified significant quantities of front-of-house compostable material, including a large amount of food. |
Keeping Compostables Stream Compostable
All to-go food serviceware must be compostable or recyclable in the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County. |
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Role Of Moisture In Determining Compostable Bag Degradation
Two simultaneous compostable bag trials were conducted in two different climates utilizing similar feedstocks and composting method. |
