The BBIA was founded in 2015 with seven original members. Today, six years later, we are proud to announce that though still a small organisation, the BBIA’s membership has grown to 31. These members represent the whole value chain for the production, transformation and distribution of bio-based and biodegradable materials in the UK. Several large […]
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Which ? reports on compostable plastics, how to use and dispose of them in this article here written with the help of BBIA. The article outlines the distinction between biodegradable and compostable plastics, how to dispose of each of these different types of plastic, and advises on reusing instead of recycling. […]
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BBIA Managing Director David Newman participated in a debate held by Ian Bates and Dan Evans from REELbrands. The debate focussed on the influence of money; what is really fuelling climate change and the impact this is having on the environment and society. A huge topic indeed, which David managed to clearly articulate in clear […]
Allowance of compostable liner bags, and in some cases compostable products, is a must for some clients of a Tennessee composter. Key has been tweaking processes and equipment to manage them successfully. In 2011, Edward Wansing launched The Compost Company in Ashland City, Tennessee, the first organics recycler in the mid-state region around Nashville. Wansing, […]
Packaging manufacturer Novolex has recently acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing international provider of compostable foodservice packaging based in Scotland. Vegware’s UK and US teams are expected to join Novolex following the acquisition, with the company becoming part of Novolex’s Eco-Products portfolio of brands. The brand is set to remain intact, continuing to sell its products […]
In response to an emerging need to better understand soils as key deliverers of these vital services, the make-up of the soil science research community has been transformed. Soil science has arguably shifted from a discipline largely concerned with the fundamental mechanics of soil systems (soil physics, soil biology, soil chemistry, soil hydrology, etc), to […]
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The EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) came into force on 3 July. The guidelines can be accessed through the European Commission website. They involve important changes to labelling, to materials and products permitted to be sold on the European market. More specifically, the SUPD comprises product bans; design requirements; targets for separate plastic recycling collections; […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxwdlyjRnWU Plastic waste has rightly been vilified for the damage it can do to the environment. One of the biggest problems is the amount of time plastic takes to degrade – remaining in ecosystems potentially for hundreds of years. By the middle of this century it is thought that there will be more kilograms of […]
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On 31 May the EU Commission published the long awaited and delayed SUP guidelines, which aim to support Member States in the implementation of the Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Directive at national level by 3 July 2021. The EU Commission also published a Q&A on the application of SUP rules, as it can be expected that […]
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TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have joined forces to create compostable packaging that doubles the shelf life of fresh produce. The partnership comes as consumer demand for low-waste packaging continues to grow, and suppliers seek sustainable packaging solutions that don’t compromise produce quality. The laser micro-perforated compostable film provides retailers and suppliers with the […]
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