The European bioplastics industry has welcomed a French move to develop the availability of compostable bio-based plastic waste bags in mass retailing to promote the separate collection of compostable waste.
A framework agreement was signed by the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development, the French Mayors Association (AMF), the Federation of Commerce and Distribution in France (FCD), the French Bioplastics Association (Club Bio-plastiques), the Association of Plastics Manufacturers (Plastics Europe) and the French Plastic and Flexible Packaging Association (ELIPSO).
The development is a significant contribution to environmentally sound waste management, says European Bioplastics.
"The use of certified compostable bioplastic waste bags supports the organic recovery of biodegradable waste," said Hasso von Pogrell, managing director of European Bioplastics, who believes the French agreement to be a potential role model for other European countries.
