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Sowing seeds, reaping energy with Harvest Power
Harvest Power is a clean technology company based in in the U.S whose vision is to put...AFGC Submission for White Paper Development
On November 23, 2011, the ABA attended the Australian Food and Grocery Council workshop on the Future of Packaging white paper development.
During the workshop, the terms degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastics in the context of film and other packaging applications were used interchangeably. The ABA has proposed that the AFGC should adopt internationally recognizable definitions and Australian Standards for various materials.
Source Seperated Organics and Leaf & Yard Collection: The Important Role of Certified Compostable Bags
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) has published a study named ‘Source Seperates Organics and Leaf & Yard Collection: The Important Role of Certified Compostable Bags’.
Global demand for biodegradable and bio-based plastics to more than triple …
Plastemart (1-12-2011) Global demand for biodegradable and bio-based plastics will more than triple to over one million metric tons in 2015, valued at US$2.9 bln as per ResearchandResearch.
The impact of plastic packaging on life cycle energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Europe
In order to produce plastic packaging, energy resources are consumed. Currently such energy resources are almost entirely obtained from non-renewable sources and by using them, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced. Nevertheless, even more energy would be consumed and more GHG emissions emitted, if plastic packaging were to be substituted by alternative materials.
Upcoming Events
Biopolymer World Congress 2012
The Biopolymer World Congress to be held between 23-24 April, 2012 in Venice, Italy is designed to allow and encourage a high-level of interaction among presenters and participants. At the Biopolymer World Congress you will achieve pre-eminent education covering today’s issues and tomorrow’s challenges while learning from industry leaders, experts and business partners.
