What the latest U.S. composting consortium report means for brands and policymakers Read the full report As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies accelerate globally — from multiple U.S. states to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — one question continues to surface: does compostable packaging actually work in real composting systems? In April 2024, the Composting Consortium, led by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners,

Sustainability in packaging is no longer a choice. It’s an expectation from consumers, regulators, and brands alike. Every day hundreds of millions of plastic packaging items are discarded worldwide. A  report published by non-profit Earth Action For Impact predicted that 225 million tonnes of plastic waste would be generated globally in 2025, five million tonnes more than 2024. Many items of plastic waste are used for just minutes but last a lifetime. Businesses don’t have

Fresh produce packaging in the kitchen The fresh produce industry is moving rapidly toward compostable packaging. From growers and packhouses to supermarkets, farm shops and foodservice businesses, companies are under pressure to reduce plastic and improve sustainability. With compostable packaging costs steadily decreasing, switching away from conventional plastics is now more affordable and achievable than ever. Compostable packaging is also expanding in the catering and ho

Biogas plant As the world increasingly seeks renewable energy solutions  and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , methane captured from organic waste — commonly called biogas  — is emerging as a practical and environmentally responsible energy source. Biogas is produced when organic materials such as food waste, agricultural residues, or plant-based matter undergo anaerobic digestion. This process releases a gas rich in methane, which can be burned to generate heat

Turning waste into a resource by Amir Gross, Treetop Biopak, CEO Growing organic to protect the soil for the future The term "organic recycling" began to appear more frequently in waste management discourse during the 1990s. However, it is important to remember that organic recycling is simply a formal label for something nature has been quietly managing since before humans appeared. Composting takes place effortlessly in the depths of the Amazon rainforest without the slight

By Amir Gross, CEO of Treetop Biopak In the effort to reduce food and plastic waste, some organisations and retailers are now proposing a ban on plastic packaging for uncut fresh produce. Fresh fruit and vegetables have been sold loose for around 10,000 years, since the agricultural revolution — and it’s important to remember that packaging is progress . Packaging for fresh produce plays a vital role in our modern food system with increasingly extended global supply chains. I

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