6. Conclusions and outlook
Agro-based materials are a sustainable solution for replacing fossil resources, provided their sourcing is well thought-out, i.e. does not negatively influence agricultural production for human consumption, nor harm our environment.
End-of-life management of agro-based materials must also be considered with just as much importance as sourcing. As far as possible, petro-sourced plastics should be replaced by biodegradable alternatives (and not just compostable under industrial conditions). Only irreplaceable plastics that can be effectively recycled in a closed loop should be retained, as is potentially the case for PET bottles.
The primary function of food packaging is to protect foodstuffs from external contamination (dust, micro-organisms, chemical substances) and external agents (oxygen) responsible for the accelerated deterioration of...
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Bibliography
Websites
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ADEME – French Environment and Energy Management Agency
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EcoBioCap (FP7 2011-2015) Ecoefficient Biodegradable Composite Advanced Packaging (16 partners)
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Standards and norms
- Biobased products – Overview of methods for determining biobased content - FD CEN/TR 16721 - Novembre 2014
- Plastics – Specifications for plastics suitable for home composting - NF T51-800 - Novembre 2015
- Biodegradable materials for agriculture and horticulture – Mulching products – Requirements and test methods - NF U52-001 - Février 2005
- Sludge characterization – Nitrogen determination XXX - NF...
Regulations
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
EU regulation no. 10/2011, published on January 15, 2011, concerns plastics intended for contact with food. Repealed Directive 2002/72/EC, as well as Directives 80/766/EEC and 81/432/EEC.
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