2. Characteristics and specific features of agro-resources in relation to packaging applications
2.1 Available plant agro-resources
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Availability and characteristics of agro-resources
Barely 40% of the total land cover is used as agricultural land. More than two-thirds of this agricultural surface is used for grazing. The remaining 30% is used mainly to produce agro-resources for animal and human consumption.
Less than 2% of agricultural land is used for non-food purposes (biomaterials and bioenergy).
The potential for agro-resource production is therefore enormous, and bioplastics account for less than 0.05% of arable land use worldwide (figure
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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 Repealed Directive 2002/72/EC, as well as Directives 80/766/EEC and 81/432/EEC.
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