Topics
biodegradability
May 25, 2020
Joint report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) maps and assesses global labeling schemes and claims related to recycling and disposal of plastic packaging; recommends global harmonization of definitions, better consideration of actual local conditions, restriction of chasing arrows symbol, labels being verified with enforcement of proper use
Reading time: 2 minutes
May 19, 2020
Horizon 2020 EU-funded research project announces creation of compostable biopolymer packaging material able to protect against bacteria for up to 48 days, aims to increase shelf-life
Topics: active packaging, biodegradability
Reading time: 1 minute
March 30, 2020
Researchers from Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research identify Pseudomonas bacterium able to break down polyurethane monomer and oligomer; bacterium uses plastic as energy source to fuel process; researchers caution that industrial application still a decade away, focus should remain on preventing plastic pollution
Reading time: 2 minutes
March 23, 2020
European Academies' Science Advisory Council provides seven recommendations to EU policymakers for transitioning to circular economy; include banning plastic waste exports, extending producer responsibility, ‘end misleading about bio-based alternatives’, limiting additives and resins
Reading time: 2 minutes
September 16, 2019
Swiss multinational food and drink company holds inauguration event for new institute to focus on food packaging research; focus to be placed on re-useable packaging, simplifying packaging design, transitioning to paper and biodegradable and compostable plastics
Topics: biodegradability, paper
Reading time: 2 minutes
May 3, 2019
Plastic bags labeled as ‘biodegradable’ remain intact after 3 years in marine environment, scientists report; bioplastics industry criticizes study design, interpretation
Reading time: 3 minutes
June 11, 2014
Types, applications, toxicity and regulation of bioplastics used in food contact materials
Reading time: 6 minutes
