12th annual European Bioplastics conference discusses food brand owners’ use of bioplastics, biodegradable solutions for multilayer food packaging, and production of new polymer PEF
November 7, 2017
Call to ban oxo-degradable plastics
Statement from Ellen MacArthur Foundation calls for global ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging; signatories include major businesses, trade associations, NGOs, scientists and government representatives
September 19, 2017
Degradable plastics and recycling
Plastics Recyclers Europe and European Bioplastics address impacts of degradable plastics on quality of recycled film; call for separate collection
August 31, 2017
FPF kicks off new research project
MAVA Foundation funds FPF-led research project; focus on human and environmental health, socio-economic impact and substitution of hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging; multi-partner collaboration involving academics and NGOs from Europe, US
August 31, 2017
Hazardous Chemicals in Plastic Packaging (HCPP) Project
The Food Packaging Forum is leading a multi-partner research project on “Hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging: State of the art, prioritization, and assessment.” The project runs from 2017 until 2019.
August 23, 2017
Coffee cups made from husk
Australian start-up creates reusable coffee cups from husk waste accumulating during coffee processing; cups intended for café and home environments as alternative to ceramics and single-use disposable cups
August 21, 2017
European Bioplastics Conference 2017
Industry group European Bioplastics hosts annual conference on November 28-29, 2017 in Berlin, Germany
August 14, 2017
Plastic bottles made from orange peel
Spanish industry-academia project aims to extract chemical building blocks from country’s orange peel waste for making bioplastic juice bottles
August 10, 2017
Competitive advantages of sustainable packaging
Opinion article highlights growing demand for sustainable packaging and opportunities for consumer packaged goods industry
August 8, 2017
Costa Rica to ban single-use plastics
Costa Rican government commits to eliminating single-use plastic items by 2021; intends to promote biodegradable, water-soluble, and renewable materials
