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Policy & Regulation

Are Bioplastics Safe? What PLA Nanoplastics Do to Living Cells

Polylactic acid (PLA) is widely regarded as one of the most environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastic. It is plant-derived,…

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California coastline with compostable packaging representing SB 54 legislation
Policy & Regulation

California SB 54: All Packaging Must Be Compostable by 2032

California’s landmark Senate Bill 54 mandates that all single-use packaging sold in the state must be recyclable or compostable by…

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European Parliament building representing EU PPWR packaging regulation
Policy & Regulation

EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Enters Force

The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force in early 2025, marking the most sweeping…

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