recycling
June 13, 2014
Consultant argues for biobased but not biodegradable packaging solutions, considers biodegradability inefficient
June 10, 2014
“Greenfiber” based on VACUREMA Prime ® technology considered safe for recycling PET into food contact materials
June 4, 2014
EFSA considers another recycling process safe for food contact materials
May 28, 2014
EFSA finds another PET recycling process safe, MKF-Ergis ensures safe packaging for all foodstuffs
May 9, 2014
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “Pheonix-ESPS” and “RPC Cobelplast” safe
April 8, 2014
EFSA publishes new scientific opinions for 3 PET recycling processes, recycled PET not of safety concern when used in direct contact with food
March 5, 2014
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “LPR”, “APPE Supercycle B” and “FPR” safe for food contact
February 10, 2014
EFSA considers “Aliplast Buhler B” safe to recycle post-consumer PET; decontamination process effective
January 21, 2014
Bioplastics trade association contests negative impact of biodegradable PE on recycling stream; issues new study
January 10, 2014
Swiss industry association starts project on barriers for recycling carton, inner bags of food packaging