BUT : Packaging does not necessarily need to be made from petroleum based plastics. Most packaging have a short life and therefore give rise to large quantities of waste. Accordingly, it is vital to use the most suitable raw materials and implement good ‘end-of-life’ solutions. Biobased and compostable materials have a key role to play in this respect. Biobased packaging
can be recyclable and/or compostable
fits into the circular economy of the future
is made from renewable resources or waste streams
can offer environmental benefits in the end-of-life phase
can offer innovative features and beneficial barrier properties
can help to reduce the depletion of finite fossil resources and CO2 emissions
That‘s why bioplastics MAGAZINE (in cooperation with Green Serendipity is now organizing the 3rd edition of bio!PAC — conference on packaging made from biobased materials, i.e. from renewable resources. Experts from all areas of biobased materials will present their latest developments. The conference will not only cover biobased materials and application examples from suppliers and brand owners. Different disposal options (end-of-life scenarios) will also be discussed as well as the availability of agricultural land for material use versus food and feed. Source: bioplastics MAGAZINE
