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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 [...]
International Compost Awareness Week: Reports from selected composting associations
This year's International Compost Awareness Week, which ran from 2-8 May 2021, was marked by a webinar on 19 May involving a number of presentations from composting associations such as the US Composting Council, Ecomondo [...]
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California sets the bar with Sustainable Packaging Act
California leads the USA in terms of environmental legislation, and its recently announced Sustainable Packaging Act shows how the state is acting in determining which packaging flows are accepted into its recycling and composting systems. [...]
Bioplastics progress made in South Korea
South Korea claims to have one of the highest interception rates in the world for food waste collections, with around 95 per cent intercepted and composted and sent to AD. It is therefore no surprise [...]
Study finds ammonia from farms behind 60 per cent of UK particulates
Recent research has discovered that sixty per cent of the particulates polluting the air in the UK are from ammonia leaking from farms. The substance is released from livestock manure and urine, as well as [...]
Latest UKRI funding opportunities published
UKRI recently released its new and current 'Innovate UK' funding opportunities. They are as follows: Early ideas to improve the delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up [...]
New IBioIC funding opportunities released
The IBioIC recently released its December funding opportunities bulletin. The opportunities are as follows: IBioIC Open Funding Calls PhD Funding Call IBioIC Open Call for 2022 PhD Projects | 12 December 2021 Two 50 per [...]
Plastic packaging progress claims challenged by new data
A recent report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) and the United Nations Environment Programme claims that the use of virgin plastic has 'peaked'. However, this doesn't represent the whole picture, David Burrows writes. He [...]