The six nominees for ‘Bio-based Material of the Year 2020’ have been announced, with the winner being revealed at the 13th International Conference on Bio-based Materials, which will be taking place online over 12-13 May 2020. The nominees were chosen by nova-Institut from 17 applicants. Three winners will be chosen by online poll at the […]
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The next round of the Future Leaders Fellowships scheme is now open. Supported by Innovate UK, the Future Leaders Fellowships provide funding and support to businesses looking to turn high-impact research and innovation into reality. Through this scheme, businesses could: Receive funding of up to £1.5 million over four years Attract or retain a talented innovator with […]
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It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Ecospray Chief Executive and BBIA Board director Philip Charlton Smith, who died on Tuesday (24 March) after a long battle with lung cancer. Robert Lidstone, Sales Director at Ecospray, provided this message: “It is with great sadness that we write to tell […]
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Compostable packaging specialist and BBIA member Vegware has offered its support to the foodservice sector during the coronavirus outbreak. Vegware is still fully operational despite lockdowns across the world to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with its full team working safely and remotely from home. Its three international warehouses, in the UK, Europe and […]
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Compostable packaging specialists and BBIA member Vegware has revealed its continuous growth since it began in June 2017 ahead of the 3rd Global Recycling Day (18 March). Between June 2017 and the end of 2019, the Edinburgh-based company’s Close the Loop composting collection service has composted the equivalent of 16.8 million disposable coffee cups, while […]
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The nova-Institute will once again award ‘Bio-based Material of the Year’ to novel or innovative bio-based materials and products at the International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany, on 12-13 May 2020. From a pool of applicants, six candidates will be nominated for the award by an independent expert jury. These candidates will then […]
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Tesco has recently issued an updated series of guidelines on the preferred materials and formats that it will accept as packaging. In these updated guidelines Tesco has included all compostable materials in its ‘Red list’ under the category of packaging “Not to be used as customers cannot easily recycle (UK)”. Tesco explains this decision as […]
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The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) inviting applications to its new funding opportunities between industry and academia. Innovation Fund Project Call Scope – Scottish academic/industrial partnerships. Large pieces of innovative R&D work. Eligibility – Academic/industrial collaboration Funding amount – Up to £100,000 Closing dates – 03/04/2020 IBioIC Feasibility Programme April 2020 Scope – Scottish academic- industrial partnerships. […]
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