16 Dec 2020 --- Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to single-use plastic are widely regarded as appealing eco-solutions for increased circularity within the packaging supply chain.However, new reports from Closed Loop Partners and Rethink Plastic have come to separate conclusions that terms such as “bio-based,” “bio-plastics” and “compostable” can be misleading, as they do not guarantee environmentally beneficial disposal post-use.