The trade association for the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries welcomes the three-bins ruling but is disappointed about the lack of mandate for use of caddy liners for food waste collection, given 77% of consultation respondents support their use. Defra announced on 21st October 2023 the outcome of its consultation on Consistency in Household and Business [...]
Compiled by Dr Jen Vanderhoven (COO, BBIA), the BBIA has responded to Defra's proposed materials for the modulated fees for EPR. BBIA is surprised and shocked that despite the expertise with Defra, and the devolved nations, it has chosen to put compostable and degradable plastics in the same category as materials such as plastics containing [...]
A study published in the Daily Mail on the ‘toxicity’ of PLA cups caused a lot of friction last month because the study actually does not say this. Reporting wrongly on the issue which is contained in this scientific paper. The Daily Mail and other media came to the wrong conclusions, mostly because the communications [...]
The EU has announced new funding opportunities in the bioeconomy sphere. BBIA would be interested in joining with any entity wanting to apply for funding under these calls.
BBIA has signed the Renewable Carbon Initiative Manifesto calling for Government to phase out fossil carbon from the chemical industry by 2050 and to give more attention to the opportunities renewable resources offer to meeting climate targets. You can also sign the Manifesto here.
David attended the Future is Green conference in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire on 28 September talking about how the cosmetics industry is moving away from plastics both in its products and packaging. His slides are available upon request.
Jen attended the RECOUP conference in Peterborough on 28 September and was able to meet many of those she will be working with in the coming years.
David attended the RWM Expo and conference in Birmingham on 13 September, a well-organised and attended event which continues to grow in size and attracts an increasingly international audience.
David met with Oliver Sterno in Eastbourne and MP Caroline Ansell on 8 September to discuss BBIA’s positions and the reaction of Government. The MP promised to look into the questions we raised.
The BBIA has submitted a series of recommendations to the Engineering Biology team in the Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Recommendations include developing a clear strategy for Engineering Biology (EB) with sustainable material production as a core focus, developing a favourable policy and regulatory environment, and pursuing consistent long-term funding for research and [...]