Brussels, 20 November 2023 – A recent study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) yet again confirms the advantages of compostable coffee capsules over any other type of coffee capsules. Last week, WUR(1) released a study which assessed the environmental impact and circularity of coffee capsules made from compostable biobased materials, aluminium, and conventional [...]
The global cosmetics market size was valued at USD 262.21 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030. One of the key factors driving the market expansion during the forecast period is the widespread increase in the adoption of skincare and [...]
Last month, through a press statement, European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacted to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic. The study claimed to have analysed the toxicity of compostable plastic bags, conventional plastic bags, and other recycled plastic bags in zebrafish [...]
Recently, the University of Gothenburg published a press released entitled “Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups” quoting the "Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups” article authored by Carney Almroth et al. in 2023 We found this press release misleading due to different elements [...]
Brussels, 05 October 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacts to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic. A study led by the Spanish Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research and the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), [...]
Brussels, 28 September 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports the development of robust methodologies for assessing the environmental hazards associated with various materials when they become litter. However, elements of the press release may be considered misleading. The press release “Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups” from the University of Gothenburg [...]
