Guidance on the Single Use Plastic ban is available on the DEFRA website and we strongly recommend all businesses to study it and adhere to the guidelines because they will be enforced (there will be fines). You can find the information from DEFRA here.
New guidance for businesses from DEFRA regarding the reporting on packaging volumes for the purposes of EPR calculations. DEFRA has said that, as EPR has been delayed until 2025, ‘no legal enforcements will be taken as long as data, as per the regulations, is submitted by 31 May 2024 for businesses registered in England and [...]
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 [...]
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on how bio-based plastics are becoming increasingly mainstream as companies attempt to reduce the impacts of the plastics they use. It is an encouraging piece, although possibly not yet relevant to the UK where we are still a few years behind the American curve.