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27Oct, 2023

BBIA responds to government announcements on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England

October 27th, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on BBIA responds to government announcements on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England

The trade association for the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries welcomes the three-bins ruling but is disappointed about the lack of mandate for use of caddy liners for food waste collection, given 77% of consultation respondents [...]

27Oct, 2023

BBIA response to Defra’s proposed materials for EPR fees modulation

October 27th, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on BBIA response to Defra’s proposed materials for EPR fees modulation

Compiled by Dr Jen Vanderhoven (COO, BBIA), the BBIA has responded to Defra's proposed materials for the modulated fees for EPR. BBIA is surprised and shocked that despite the expertise with Defra, and the devolved [...]

2Oct, 2023

New EU funding in the bioeconomy sphere

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on New EU funding in the bioeconomy sphere

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.

2Oct, 2023

BBIA calls for Gov to phase out fossil carbon from chemical industry

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on BBIA calls for Gov to phase out fossil carbon from chemical industry

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 [...]

2Oct, 2023

Cosmetics industry moving away from plastics

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on Cosmetics industry moving away from plastics

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 [...]

2Oct, 2023

BBIA attends the RWM Expo in Birmingham

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on BBIA attends the RWM Expo in Birmingham

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.

2Oct, 2023

MP promises to look into BBIA’s concerns

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on MP promises to look into BBIA’s concerns

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.

2Oct, 2023

BBIA responds to Engineering Biology consultation

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Our news|Comments Off on BBIA responds to Engineering Biology consultation

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 [...]

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CIWM launches The World Beyond Waste

CIWM have launched a new platform called The World Beyond Waste which you can find here. A series of interviews over several episodes will explore the policy and economic challenges of the waste industry in [...]

October 2nd, 2023|Categories: News from the web|
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