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Dear members,
We are pleased to share with you the monthly press clipping November/December 2021. If you have any questions, comments, or interesting news or topics to share, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Enjoy the read!
Kind regards from the European Bioplastics team
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European Bioplastics Conference points to gaps in EU legislation
(Packaging Europe)
6/12-2021 |
| The European Bioplastics Conference ignited discussions on the “significant” role bioplastics will play in achieving the goals of the ... |
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| these mean for the packaging industry.
In its 16
th
year, the European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference was a hybrid event, with around 140 |
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INTERVIEW: Challenges ahead for the UK plastics industry
(S&P Global Platts)
16/12-2021 |
| The UK plastics industry faces numerous challenges, from short-term supply chain disruptions to a changing landscape with how the public ... |
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| a green industrial revolution -- electric vehicles, renewable energy, wind power, green buildings.
Plastic is durable and light-weight so |
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Plastic Footprint Estimates in the European Union
(AZoM.com)
13/12-2021 |
| A group of researchers in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling have recently conducted a study that aimed to estimate the ... |
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| aimed to estimate the plastic footprint of the European Union (EU).
Study:
Modeling the EU plastic footprint: Exploring data sources and |
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Momentum grows for compostable packaging solutions
(Packaging Scotland)
10/12-2021 |
| A new study revealed that 85% of Australians believe more food should be wrapped in compostable packaging as an alternative to plastic, ... |
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| to accepting compostable packaging with its collections.
The survey of 2,001 Australian adults – commissioned by compostable packaging |
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Agricultural soil contaminated by plastic pollution – FAO
(Agriland)
9/12-2021 |
| A report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) suggests that agricultural soil is contaminated with a large ... |
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| having a high potential for environmental harm include non-biodegradable polymer coated fertilisers and mulching films.
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New Composting Consortium Offers a Different Take on the Circular Economy
(Packaging Digest)
8/12-2021 |
| Food packaging stakeholders tackle composting infrastructure with the goal of keeping food packaging and scraps out of landfill. |
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| for compostable packaging is expected to increase 17% per year between 2020 and 2027. Keeping pace with this growth in compostable packaging |
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Japanese beverage giant unveils 100% biobased PET bottle
(Biofuels Digest)
7/12-2021 |
| In Tokyo,
Suntory Group has unveiled a 100% biobased polyethylene terephthalate prototype developed in collaboration with biobased ... |
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| . Established technology already exists to produce biobased monoethylene glycol, the other 30% of PET.
“We’re delighted with this |
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IKEA to Phase Out Plastic Packaging by 2028
(EcoWatch)
1/12-2021 |
| Furniture giant
IKEA
has pledged to phase out
plastic
packaging by 2028.
The
announcement
, made November 23, is the company’s ... |
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| and support the overall commitment to reduce plastic pollution and develop packaging from renewable and
recycled
materials,” IKEA of |
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Clothing brands should to switch to compostable packaging, says poll
(Sustainable Plastics)
26/11-2021 |
| More than 9 in 10 Italian adults would rather their clothing deliveries be sent in compostable bags.
A new poll has revealed that a vast ... |
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| , marketing manager at Santini Cycling Wear.
Tipa's compostable packaging solutions are designed to break down within months under compost |
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A new roadmap towards packaging sustainability?
(Packaging Europe)
18/11-2021 |
| Creating more from less: An introduction to tactical packaging |
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| , the group does not recommend the blanket use of compostable plastic packaging as biodegradation can produce microplastics and greenhouse |
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Marine environment: EU conference urges stronger rules to protect our seas
(European Commission)
17/12-2021 |
| The time is right to review existing EU laws on the protection of the marine environment, according to stakeholders meeting at a conference ... |
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The Marine Strategy Framework Directive has driven ambition in EU countries to achieve a more integrated and improved protection of the |
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Support the COMPOST Act
(Orbichem - Green Chemicals Blog)
3/12-2021 |
| The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) are calling for everyone to support the Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion of ... |
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| , including food scraps, yard trimmings, and certified compostable packaging. As part of the
US Composting Infrastructure Coalition (USCIC |
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Eunomia models litter costs for EPR payments
(letsrecycle.com)
24/11-2021 |
| The model, which was produced for resources charity Wrap, measures how the burden of costs associated with litter can be shifted from local ... |
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| be applied beyond the UK and will be “particularly relevant” for EU Member States where the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) requires |
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New EU Soil Strategy published
(European Commission)
18/11-2021 |
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| The new EU Soil Strategy – is an important deliverable of the European Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 for tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. |
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