An article published on July 24, 2015 by the news provider Plastics News Europe reports on a new law on energy transition and green growth adopted by the French parliament on July 22, 2015. Under the new law, plastic lightweight bags for fruits and vegetables will need to be bio-based and compostable starting January 1, 2017. The bioplastics industry association European Bioplastics welcomes the development stating that “France has taken a step forward to the responsible consumption of plastic materials and to treating waste as a valuable resource.”

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Plastics Europe (July 24, 2015). “French law introduces measures to strengthen bioplastics market.

World Press Online (July 23, 2015). “French law introduces measures to strengthen bioplastics market.

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