UK company develops disposable bio-based coffee cups and lids; recyclable in paper waste stream or fully compostable within 3 months under appropriate conditions
April 19, 2017
Sweet potato and thyme used for bio-packaging film
U.S. scientists develop nanocomposite film from sweet potato starch, thyme essential oil, and nanoclay; potential applications include packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables
April 10, 2017
Forums on sustainability of plastics
Plasticity Forums to discuss sustainable end-of-life solutions for plastics on April 21 and May 9, 2017 in Texas and California, respectively; registration available online
March 14, 2017
Sustainable packaging: Experts discuss strategies
SOLPACK 2.0 informs about recycling issues, bio-based and biodegradable materials, as well as alternative fiber-based packaging materials
February 27, 2017
The future of the PET industry
Petcore Europe annual conference looks at opportunities and challenges for PET in the circular economy; conference proceedings now available
January 30, 2017
EU environment committee adopts waste legislation
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee amends legislative package on waste management; sets 80% target for recycling and reusing packaging waste for 2030
January 27, 2017
EC: Strategy on plastics in circular economy
EU commission publishes roadmap for strategy on plastics in a circular economy; aims to decouple plastics production from fossil fuels, boost recycling and reuse, and reduce leakage into the environment
January 20, 2017
Bioplastics not a solution to plastic pollution
NGOs publish position paper on bioplastics in circular economy, conclude bioplastics not able to solve problems with conventional plastics, call to reduce use of all plastics
January 12, 2017
Conference on polyolefins
Annual summit on the future of polyolefins to take place on January 18-19, 2017 in Amsterdam
January 9, 2017
Plastic bags: More bans and bans on bans
City of Paris announces ban of non-bioplastic bags in supermarkets; Michigan state government forbids local plastic bag bans
