SWEDEN

Industry praises cancellation of plastic bag tax / Move could bolster competitiveness against imports / Abolishment not expected to affect plastics waste management

GAIA BIOMATERIALS

Biodegradable PBAT/PLA compounds from Sweden / Applications in single-use and food packaging

BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING

Gaia Biomaterials develops compostable material for drinking straws

CONSUMER GOODS

BPF highlights 15 products and initiatives that promote recycling and sustainability

AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS RECYCLING

Renault seeks improved PP recycling / Research into alternatives to density separation / Veolia Institute report