Posts including "Finland":

News in brief: November 2022

2022-12-01T17:34:07+01:001 December 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

DUH ran misleading composting experiment  The German Association for Compostable Products (Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V., Berlin, Germany) expressed its strong disappointment over the latest field test on the compostability of bioplastics initiated by the German NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH). In particular, the selection of the tested products as well as the composting conditions [...]

News from the members: January 2022

2022-01-28T15:03:52+01:0028 January 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Sulzer PLA bioplastics production technology selected for NatureWorks' new plant with annual capacity of 75'000 tons  Developed to support the increasing global demand for polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics, NatureWorks’ fully integrated plant will utilize Sulzer Chemtech's advanced lactide purification and polymer production technology to produce 75'000 tons per year of Ingeo polylactic acid (PLA) [...]

News in brief: March 2021

2021-03-31T15:25:59+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Polymateria misuses RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols  RecyClass, a cross-industry initiative that offers recyclability certifications and recycled content traceability certification for plastic packaging, informed about a misuse of its RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols by the British start-up Polymateria. After RecyClass had refused a request by Polymateria, the company commissioned Impact Solutions to carry out a recyclability test for their polyethylene film with biodegradable additive technology called PLM-G. Later, the [...]

Member portrait: Sulapac Ltd., Finland

2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 October 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Maija Pohjakallio, Sustainability Director at Sulapac Ltd., Finland In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Maija Pohjakallio, Sustainability Director at Sulapac, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Sulapac Ltd., Finland Sulapac® accelerates and inspires the plastic [...]

Finland

2023-02-24T14:43:47+01:0010 March 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Inhabitants: 5,6 mio  Area: 338.424 km2    NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE  Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts:  The ministry of environment is the competent authority concerning waste management. The municipalities are responsible for organizing collection and treatment.  The Finnish Environmental Institute is conducting [...]

News in brief – July 2018

2018-07-25T11:31:27+02:0025 July 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

VTT developed a biodegradable material that is 100% bio-based. The first model product is a designer chair manufactured as a joint effort between VTT, Plastec Finland and KO-HO Industrial design. © VTT Thermoformable bio-based material to replace fossil-based plastics in furniture: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a thermally [...]