agriculture, plastic, mulches

“Plastic in soils, why the EU Commission has not yet raised this issue?”

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The European Circular Bioeconomy Policy Initiative accuses the EU Commission of neglecting the issue of plastic contamination in the soil. The proposal: allowing the use of only certified compostable bioplastic. Italy indicated as an example to imitate
Recycling organic waste and returning it back to the soil is an essential strategy for the circular bioeconomy. Photo: Pixi.org CC0 Public Domain. Free for commercial use. No attribution requiredCC0 Public Domain. Free for commercial use. No attribution required

There’s no green transition without bioeconomy

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ECBPI Manifesto unveiled. Here's why the circular bioeconomy is an opportunity for soil and the economy.
Circular bioeconomy, a network to promote it launched in Brussels

Circular bioeconomy, a network to promote it launched in Brussels

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The European Circular Bioeconomy Policy Initiative kicks off: a network of research institutions and companies to stimulate the circular bioeconomy and reinforce the market outlets for biobased materials. On Tuesday 23 February, the official…
Plastic packaging: Europe faces a waste problem

Plastic packaging: Europe faces a waste problem

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Dal 1° gennaio sono in vigore regole più stringenti sull'esportazione di rifiuti e sul calcolo dei tassi di riciclo. Risultato: l'obiettivo Ue del 50% di plastica riciclata entro cinque anni si allontana. Ridurre l'uso e la produzione di materiali plastici diventa ancora più urgente.