Packaging News, Plastic Pollution and Bans

Kroger Plastic Bags Phased Out by 2025

NPR reports on the ongoing efforts to combat microplastics in the environment, especially oceans, rivers, and lakes. Kroger has joined the fight by announcing a ban on their single-use plastic bags. They also have additional plans to reduce landfill waste by 90%. The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food4Less and […]

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Packaging News, Plastic Pollution and Bans

French decree supports biobased and home-compostable bags – European Bioplastics

The war on single-use plastic bags continues in France. French decree supports biobased and home-compostable bags. No single-use plastic bags at cash registers as of 1 July 2016 Berlin, 11 February 2016. European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, welcomes the new wording of the French implementation decree on single-use plastic bags, […]

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