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Latest News
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.
Compost for Soils: A National Industry and Market Development Program for Australia
Compost Australia is the peak national body for the organics processing and recycling industry.
Please find a downloadable version of the presentation Compost for Soils: A National Industry and Market Development Program for Australia as presented by Peter Wadewitz and Angus Johnston.
Upcoming Events
Packaging, Plastics & Additives Seminar
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Packaging (API) will be hosting the Packaging, Plastics & Additives Seminar;
Melbourne – Thursday 9th February, 2012
Sydney – Thursday 2nd February, 2012
Plastics and Waste Seminar
While recycling of plastics continues to increase, the consumption of plastics in packaging and other products also continues to rise. The net result is that increasing amounts of plastic are going to landfill. This trend will continue as more durable plastics, such as waste electronics and electrical equipment, enter the waste stream.
Scion Bioplastics Workshop
As the global plastics market looks for sustainable, eco-friendly production options, bioplastics are rapidly growing as a preferred means of supply. Some reports forecast bioplastics will account for up to 30% of all plastics by the year 2020.
Auspack Plus 2011
A growing interest in green plastics technology will see the Bioplastics pavilion return as a key feature at this year’s Australian packaging exhibition, AUSPACK PLUS.
