January 16, 2012 bioplastics
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.
December 13, 2011 bioplastics
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) has published a study named ‘Source Seperates Organics and Leaf & Yard Collection: The Important Role of Certified Compostable Bags’.
December 8, 2011 bioplastics
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.
November 29, 2011 bioplastics
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.
October 13, 2011 bioplastics
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.
As a member one can access and keep abreast of developments in testing protocols, standards, certification schemes and product developments.
