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6 Sep, 2023

BBIA publishes responses to Call for Evidence on resource and waste policy reforms

By |2023-09-06T15:48:08+01:00September 6th, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on BBIA publishes responses to Call for Evidence on resource and waste policy reforms

BBIA has published its responses to the Call for Evidence launched by the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee into DEFRA meeting its targets for resource and waste policy reforms, including EPR. Our paper can be found on the BBIA reports website here.

6 Sep, 2023

David to meet with MP Caroline Ansell

By |2023-09-06T15:05:37+01:00September 6th, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on David to meet with MP Caroline Ansell

David will be meeting with MP Caroline Ansell in Bournemouth on 8 September thanks to the efforts of our friend there Oliver Sterno. The MP has expressed interest in knowing more about BBIA’s activities.

6 Sep, 2023

BBIA attends FERIA conference at Sheffield University

By |2023-09-06T14:33:04+01:00September 6th, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on BBIA attends FERIA conference at Sheffield University

David participated in the FERIA conference organised at Sheffield University from 4 to 6 September on the energy transition speaking about the need to better determine the policies around AD to ensure its long-term growth in the UK. The conference programme can be found here.

6 Sep, 2023

Defra publishes consultation on draft EPR regulations

By |2023-09-06T14:23:30+01:00September 6th, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on Defra publishes consultation on draft EPR regulations

DEFRA has published on 28 July its consultation on the draft regulations governing the implementation of EPR which you can see here.   There are potentially interesting developments in these for the compostable packaging industry and a task force of BBIA members is working to draft responses to DEFRA. For example, Article 8.—(1) In these Regulations, [...]

29 Aug, 2023

Leadership change announced at UK BBIA

By |2023-08-29T09:41:11+01:00August 29th, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on Leadership change announced at UK BBIA

The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (“BBIA”), which represents the interests of members producing such products in the UK, has today announced that David Newman, its current Managing Director, will be stepping down from his leadership of the organisation from 1st September 2023 and that Dr Jen Vanderhoven has been appointed to guide the next phase [...]

1 Aug, 2023

BBIA welcomes REAL Schemes Ltd as new member

By |2023-08-01T13:54:35+01:00August 1st, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on BBIA welcomes REAL Schemes Ltd as new member

BBIA welcomes new member REAL Schemes Ltd, part of the REA organisation handling certification of (among others) compostable materials. We look forward to a close collaboration with REAL on developing the UK market for compostable packaging and materials. For more see here.

1 Aug, 2023

BBIA reminder to ensure EPR obligations are understood

By |2023-08-01T13:52:54+01:00August 1st, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on BBIA reminder to ensure EPR obligations are understood

Despite the announced delay of implementing the EPR system and fees we want to ensure that all packaging manufacturers understand that the obligation to report their data is unchanged. As this is a legally binding obligation, please make sure you are not in breach of the law. For information, see here.

4 Jul, 2023

Double triumph for Woolcool at national awards

By |2023-07-04T13:45:40+01:00July 4th, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on Double triumph for Woolcool at national awards

In more awards news, the culmination of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2023 saw Woolcool take home the titles for the Midlands & Central region and Innovation & Sustainability Family Business of the Year at a gala awards evening held at The Royal College of Physicians in Regent’s Park in London.

3 Jul, 2023

BBIA speaks at Automotive Supply Chain Forum

By |2023-07-03T15:59:09+01:00July 3rd, 2023|Our news|Comments Off on BBIA speaks at Automotive Supply Chain Forum

BBIA spoke at the Automotive Supply Chain Forum at the NEC on 6 June highlighting the opportunities for the automotive industry to improve its environmental performance by using bio-based and biodegradable materials – such as biolubricants, bioplastics and natural insulation like wool.

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