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Fabbri Group facilitates breakthrough in compostable film
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 [...]
Biome Bioplastics creates fully biodegradable tree shelters
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 [...]
Survey reveals confusion about sustainable packaging
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 [...]
Oceanium highlighted in developing seaweed market
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 [...]
Floreon featured in global patent protection case study
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 [...]
New members highlight growing role of the bioeconomy
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 [...]
Five things to know about biodegradable and compostable plastics
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 [...]
REEL debate with David Newman – Everything is Connected: Understanding a Complicated World
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 [...]
Novolex acquires Vegware
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 [...]
CGF publishes video on TIPA’s biodegradable packaging
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 [...]
New TIPA compostable packaging doubles shelf-life of fresh produce
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 [...]
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Solving the plastic waste problem of nappies
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 [...]
COP26 finds consensus on key climate change strategies
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 [...]
Microplastics found in the blood of farm animals for the first time
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 [...]
Study links phthalate exposure to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
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 [...]
Is recycling creating a toxic chemical problem?
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 [...]
Composting certified compostable products
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 [...]