Category: Associations & Federations
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Sustainable Plastics Strategy by the EU Industry
The European Plastic Industry associations releases their Sustainable Plastics Strategy
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Complicity Between European Bioplastics and TUV Austria?
TUV Austria is the platinum Sponsor of the European Bioplastic Conference 2020. Is this politically correct? Should there have been a judgment call?
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European Bioplastics Unable to Deal with Toxicity Issue
There’s a news tsunami regarding toxicity problems of bioplastics. European Bioplastics believes the study is clickbait. They seem to have a particular way to deal with these kind of issues. A major mistake in terms of communication.
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Bioplastics Meet EU Safety Standards
Bioplastics successfully meet all eu safety standards
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Self Adhesive Label Recycling Initiative
Self-adhesive label companies launch a broad-based industry recycling initiative
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World Business Council on Sustainable Development Goes Net Zero Emissions
Today marks an important milestone, for WBCSD and for our member companies.
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Operation Clean Sweep
Action plan for a European zero pellet loss certification scheme unveiled
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Belgian Alliance for Climate Action
The Shift and WWF are calling upon organisations across Belgium to join the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA) in order to further develop their sustainability agenda through science-based targets and incentivize their supply chains to act accordingly
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PET Strikes Bioplastics
PET Industry underlines the negative impact of bioplastics packaging.
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Recycling Technologies Joins Chemical Recycling Europe
Chemical Recycling Europe is pleased to welcome Recycling Technologies, a United Kingdom based company as a new member of the association.
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European Bioplastics Not Amused With Media Coverage of EEA Study
European Bioplastics criticises biased interpretation of EEA study on biodegradable and compostable plastics: consumers do understand value and proper end-of-life of compostable plastics.
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British Plastics Federation Statement on BBC War on Plastic
British Plastics Federation Responds to the Latest Instalment of the BBC’s War on Plastic.
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Future of Recycling in Singapore
The Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) has announced plans to establish a Plastics Recycling Association and a Centre of Excellence for recycling here, with the eventual goal of turning Singapore into a regional hub of excellence in plastics recycling.
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European Bioplastics Lobbies EU on Essential Requirements for Packaging
The European Commission (EC) is currently revising the Essential Requirements for Packaging as part of the amendment of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD).
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Shifting to Bioplastics Packaging in India
Here’s the video of the plastic and packaging industry leaders in India talking about “shifting to bioplastics packaging”.
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UK Waste Industry Reacts to Plastic Tax
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has urged Government to “stay the course” on its plans to implement a tax on the use of virgin and single-use plastics.
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CEFIC Position on Chemical Recycling
Today, just 15% of EU-collected plastic waste in the EU finds its way back into the EU plastic market. Chemical recycling can treat waste that can’t be recycled mechanically, and therefore plays an important role in the mix of solutions to tackle the problem of plastic waste.
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American Chemistry Council Circular Plastic Campaign
The American Chemistry Council launched a circular plastic campaign.
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Trade Bodies React to EU Packaging Tax Plan
A number of EU Member States have introduced or are considering the introduction of taxation systems on certain packaging materials and applications. In parallel, the European Council is discussing the introduction of an EU-wide levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste, as part of the negotiations on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period…
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US Brands Take Position on Recycling Policy
The Consumer Brands Association’s position on the Optimal Recycling System.
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European Bioplastics Shares Study on Quality Bioplastic Compost
The Witzenhausen Institute and the University of Bayreuth conducted a very interesting study, analysing the compost of several German industrial composting facilities for possible plastic content deriving from compostable biowaste bags.
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Letter from Bio-Industry CEOs to EU for Green Recovery
63 BIC industry members CEOs and C-level representatives have signed an open letter addressed EU Commissioners calling for a stronger recognition of the bio-based sector in the EU’s green recovery.
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Innovative Solutions for Food Waste in EU
A report identifying the untapped potential to valorise bio-waste in the EU will be published in July. We were able to obtain the data for Germany, France and UK. Here it is, exclusively for the readers of BioplasticsNews.com
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs
European Bioplastics, the association, representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Dupont-Inglis as new Head of European Public Affairs. She assumed her position on 1 June 2020 and will be based in Brussels.
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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
With the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce the acute economic consequences of the corona crisis from the perspective of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). However, this does not change the structural deficits which weaken its competitiveness.
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Symphony Wins Battle of Words with Compostable Plastics Industry
The BBIA, representing the compostable plastic industry, wrote to the UK Environment Minister on 1st June claiming that oxo-biodegradable plastic should be banned. Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc., the leading company in the oxo-biodegradable industry, wrote on 4th June to explain why the BBIA is wrong.
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EU Bio Economy Platform
New platform signals commitment of bio-based industries and regions in advancing European bioeconomy.
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Industry Asks to Postpone Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Trade bodies and consumers call for the plastic bottle and can scheme to be halted. Trade body the Scottish Wholesale Association is urging MSPs to halt the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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Polemic Around Flame Retardants Circularity
Trade body rejects claim flame retardants prevent furniture ‘circularity’. Goal is to meet highest performance standards, BSEF says.
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Consider Hygiene in Packaging Laws
Letter from FPA to Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of State, Defra .
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ACC Chemical Recycling Alliance Changes Name
The Chemical Recycling Alliance of the Washington-based American Chemistry Council (ACC) has changed its name to the Advanced Recycling Alliance for Plastics (ARAP) to reflect its growing membership and variety of members’ advanced recycling technologies.
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Green Dot Bioplastics Joins Plant Based Products Council
Council seeks to guide the global economy toward more sustainable and responsible consumer products and packaging through greater use of bio-based materials.
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Letter from Establishment to EU on Corona
Brussels, 22th April – Cefic, represented by its President, Daniele Ferrari joined a group of 23 CEOs calling on EU leaders to unify their actions towards tackling the challenges of COVID-19.
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Lobby to Classify PHA as Natural Polymer
Status of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) as a class of Natural Polymers that have not been chemically modified.
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Neste Joins European Alliance for Green Recovery
Neste has joined an alliance of cross-party political decision-makers, businesses, NGOs and other stakeholders in a call for a Green Recovery after the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Europe.
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ChemRecEU Declares Love for Waste Management Industry
ChemRecEU calls for constructive collaboration with waste management industry to increase recycling.
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Novamont Joins Plant Based Products Council
Novamont North America Joins the Plant Based Products Council.
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Recycled Content Verification in US
Consumers may want products with recycled plastic, but how can they trust the items contain post-consumer material? Two industry groups have taken steps to answer that question.
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New President German Chemical Federation
Christian Kullmann, chairman of the executive board of Evonik Industries AG, has been appointed new president of the German chemical industry association Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI) with immediate effect, succeeding Hans Van Bylen. Also by appointment of the VCI presidential council, Markus Steilemann (CEO of Covestro AG) has assumed the role of VCI vice-president.
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UK Biomass Industry and the Corona Crisis
Industry leaders are urging Government to keep UK wood fuel supply chains fully open to ensure suppliers can continue delivering to home heating customers and key frontline organisations and businesses already under immense pressure due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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UK Foodservice Packaging Association and the Corona Crisis
We can only describe this last week as simply dreadful. Actions taken and advised by government this week were unimaginable only a few days ago and we know many of you have had to make some very unpalatable decisions.
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Term Single Use Plastic Harming Recycling
Recent research conducted on behalf of the Natural Source Waters Association clearly shows the need to be careful of the terms and language used when talking about plastics and recycling.
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NWRA Asks Congress for Stimulus
The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) urges Congress to take up the economic stimulus package and pass it without delay.
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Flexible Packaging Association and the Corona Crisis
FPA wrote a letter to the White House.
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British Plastics Federation and the Corona Crisis
The British Plastics Federation wrote a letter to the UK Government and published a study / survey on the Corona Crisis.
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EUROPEN Urges EU to Recognise Packaging Industry
The members of EUROPEN, the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment, are doing their utmost to maintain the necessary supply of food and hygiene products as well as medicines to citizens throughout Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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European Bioplastics Raises Concerns over EASAC Report
EUBP Raises Concerns Over Biased Easac Report on Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics.
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Situation of Recycling in France
Interview with the President of the French Plastic Federation (Fédération de la plasturgie et des composites).
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Holland Bioplastics Did Not Join the NL Circular Economy Initiative
The Plastic Pact NL is an initiative of the Dutch Government to tackle the plastic problem and to create a circular economy.
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BBIA Responds to Tesco Packaging Strategy
Tesco has recently issued an updated series of guidelines on the preferred materials and formats that it will accept as packaging.
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WRAP Issues Guidelines for Compostable Packaging
WRAP, which leads The UK Plastics Pact, has today published new guidance to help businesses make informed choices when considering the use of compostable packaging.
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German Federation Reacts to EU Plan to Expand Plastic Bans
In an interview in “Die Welt” the new EU Commissioner for Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius, thinks aloud about a general ban on plastic packaging in Europe.
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French Plastic Federation Launches Manifesto
We, members of the Plastics and Composites Federation, bring together the industries that manufacture and process plastics. We are fully aware of the environmental challenges of the present time, and before being industrialists, we are, above all, responsible citizens.
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New French Bioplastic Federation Called Green Plasturgie
Due to the increasing number of attacks on plastic and more specifically on the packaging industry since 2018, and the recent legislative turmoil regarding the fight against waste and the circular economy, the industry has decided to create a new professional organisation called GREEN PLASTURGIE.
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US Bioeconomy Plays Critical Role in Feeding, Fueling and Healing the World
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has submitted comments to the Office of Science Technology and Policy (OSTP) on the bioeconomy, explaining the critical role America’s biotechnology industry plays in feeding, fueling, and healing the world.
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European Bioplastics Welcomes Green Deal
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry, welcomes the communication on the European Green Deal, which was recently published by the EU Commission.
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European Bioplastics Elects New Board
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry, has elected a new Board.
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Interview With Director New Bioplastics Federation
Plant Based Products Council’s new executive director takes on a biobased vision of the future.
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Industrial Compostability Claims Checklist
Guidance Document of the PLASTICS Bioplastics Division, September 2019.
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Fight Between Trade Bodies Over Biodegradables
The bioplastics industry has accused Europe’s waste management companies of raising concerns about biodegradable and compostable plastics based on “vague notions”.
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Green Science Alliance Receives GreenPLA Certification From Japan Bioplastics Association
Environmental problems caused by human population explosion and activity are becoming a serious issue on earth in these decades.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings is first Japanese chemical company to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100
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