‍Without clarity and harmonization of labeling designs and claims, consumer confusion will persist. This confusion will make it impossible to achieve a shift to a circular economy—a more resilient system without waste.

This new consumer data should inform policies that advance an economically viable, sustainable future for food-contact compostable packaging. A harmonized approach to state labeling policies would promote a higher likelihood of adoption and compliance among brands, manufacturers, convertors and consumers, helping reduce waste in the process.

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