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22agosto 2023

Implementation guidelines to EU Single Use Plastics Directive get leaked

The final version of the EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) included a provision that by summer 2020 the EU would release a set of guidelines for the different countries to help write legislation for the transposition of the directive. These guidelines were to provide clear information on […]

22agosto 2023

BFG new ECO product factory – construction underway, expected to finish by March 2021

BFG Packaging has broken ground on a new production facility in Romania. Spanning across 9,000m², this new factory will be tailor made for the production of fiber-based, biodegradable packaging, produced with locally sourced and sustainable natural materials.
Construction is underway, as you can see by the accompanying picture, taken via drone, […]

22agosto 2023

Step-by-step calendar with deadlines for SUP Directive measurements

Whilst the banning of certain items is the most visible and talked about measurement taken by the SUP directive, there are several more articles within the Directive and some of them might have an even bigger impact on your business.

The linked factsheet from rethinkplasticsalliance.eu provides a lot of clear information […]

22agosto 2023

Plastic straw ban comes into force in England

It’s official: English businesses can no longer sell or supply single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, as part of efforts to reduce pollution.

Originally due to start in April, the ban commenced on October 1st, 2020 and arrived one month to the day after ministers confirmed the single-use plastic bag […]

22agosto 2023

Updates on how the Single Use Plastics Directive is enforced in European countries

European Union member countries have until July 2021 at the latest to decide on and implement suitable own legislation to follow the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), which bans marine environment harmful plastic containers from circulation.

Some countries have gained noticeable momentum, others are stalling – and the bulk is en-route […]

22agosto 2023

BFG builds up stock for eco-friendly food packaging with 25 new containers

EU countries are drawing nearer to the deadline for transposition of the EU SUP Directive. This directive has as result new rules regarding regular plastic food containers that horeca or FMCG operators have been using. These containers made from single-use plastics will effectively be banned from market placement and usage […]

22agosto 2023

Not enough takeaway packaging for Christmas? There is a solution!

A consequence of the pandemic is that consumers are getting into the habit of having products and services delivered at home. And while seasonality plays a role in food delivery usage, its importance is going up, especially around the winter holidays.

The online delivery & takeaway markets skyrocketed in 2020

According to […]

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