Events and news
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Italy permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more
Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned under the Packaging and Packaging Regulation, from lightweight fresh produce packs to condiment wrappers.
Decreto-Legge n. 143 applies to single-use plastic packaging for pre-packaged vegetables weighing less than 1.5kg; and to single-use flexible packaging for cosmetics, beauty and hygiene products served in the hospitality sector that would be discarded before the next guest arrives.
It also applies to pre-filled, single-use plastic packaging for food and drinks served in the HORECA sector – this includes products intended for on-site consumption or individual portions of condiments.
News flash:
BI-AX has several products under development
12 micron film
Shrink film
2 sided heat sealable film
If interested, contact Brad!
March 2026
Packaging waste
EU rules on packaging and packaging waste, including design and waste management.
Overview
EU law covers all packaging and packaging waste on the European market, including all materials and packaging in commercial, household, industrial and other sectors.
The rules, first laid out in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC (PPWD) and now the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR), regulate what kind of packaging can be placed on the EU market, as well as packaging waste management and prevention measures.
All packaging must comply with essential requirements related to its manufacturing, composition, and reusable or recoverable nature.
Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know.
Making sure a product has been properly certified is one way to know if it will really break down in commercial composting operations.
Do bioplastics actually compost? Here’s what to know - The Washington Post
Navigating the Compostable Packaging Landscape: Insights from BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen
Which applications are best for compostable packaging? How can labeling help eliminate consumer confusion over proper disposal? What role will EPR play in facilitating composting? BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen shares his thoughts.
June 25, 2024
PLA does not create persistent microplastics in the environment. First findings from a new meta-study conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences on PLA in the environment found that in contrast to non-biodegradable polymers, PLA will eventually fully hydrolyze and biodegrade, meaning no persistent particles should remain and accumulate in the environment
15 micron PLA now available. Contact Brad for details.
Want lower COF PLA based films? contact us.
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