The French Parliament adopted the law on energy transition and green growth which makes biobased, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags mandatory from 2017.
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Novamont and Lavazza launch the first fully biodegradable and compostable coffee capsule. The innovative product will hit the market in 2016.
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The number of lightweight plastic bags will be limited to 90 per person per year, representing a reduction of 50% from current use. EN13432 has been endorsed as the standard to certify biodegradation and initiative to further improve biodegradability and compostability labelling for plastic carrier bags will be planned.
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Are you confused about biodegradable and compostable plastics bags?
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Biodegradation tests overseen by the Italian Institute of Plastics (IIP) show that the fourth generation biodegradable plastic Mater-Bi has achieved biodegradation of over 80% in around 220 days.
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