Debate around single-use plastics tends to centre on plastic straws and bags, despite disposable nappies being one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste globally. They are typically made from a multitude of plastics, including a polyethylene waterproof back layer and a polypropylene inner layer. A baby may get through between 4,000 and 6,000 nappies […]
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COP26 deliberations came to an end recently. The wide-ranging set of decisions, resolutions and statements that constitute the outcome of the summit were the fruit of intense negotiations, strenuous formal and informal work over many months, and constant engagement both in-person and virtually for nearly two years. The package adopted, the UN says, was a […]
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BBIA member Fabbri Group has been featured in an article about Westaway Sausages, documenting the pair’s collaboration. As reported by Packaging World, Westaway partnered with Fabbri Group in April of 2020, replacing its cling film packaging with Fabbri’s Nature Fresh film – a three-layer blown coextrusion that is certified as compostable according to the UNI […]
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Scientists have discovered microplastics in the blood of farm animals, including cows and pigs, for the first time, prompting concern over the material’s movement through the food chain towards humans. The research, which involved 12 cows and six pigs, was led by the Vrije University in Amsterdam. Those working on the project have warned of […]
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After two years of successful lab testing of over 750 samples, Biome Bioplastics’ biodegradable tree shelters can now be inquired. The company has created a high-performing product that can be installed and protect trees in the same way as conventional plastic tree shelters. However, Biome Bioplastics’ tree shelters fully biodegrade at the end of their […]
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The BBIA recently conducted a series of interviews with British shoppers, which have revealed clear confusion with the current labelling system for plastic packaging. The study, which was part of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) funded Usable Packaging project, saw respondents outline confusion over logos, with the majority suggesting that they lack the information […]
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A report published on Tuesday (12 October) in Environmental Pollution has identified a link between phthalate exposure and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The research states that, in a sample representative of the US population, the associated risks to mortality accrued societal costs of more than USD $39 billion per annum. The study sampled 5303 adults […]
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The US Environment Protection Agency recently found that recycled paper and construction materials “contained greater numbers of chemicals than virgin products”. Researchers found 733 chemicals in particular, including flame retardants, solvents, and dyes, which had a “greater occurrence in recycled compared to virgin materials”. The authors of the paper, which was published in Environmental Science […]
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BBIA member Oceanium has been featured in an article by Sifted, which reports on the development of the seaweed market outside Asia. The work of Oceanium in the sector is highlighted alongside other startups, all of which are helping to build a sector that is currently in its infancy within Europe. Sifted outlines the challenges […]
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BBIA member Floreon, an award-winning producer of plant-based plastics, has recently been featured in a global patent protection case study by intellectual property law firm UDL. The case study details how UDL filed patents for Floreon’s new heat resistant and flame retardant PLA-based material, securing a strong commercial position for Floreon as a result. Pointing […]
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