Generic term used in the case of polymeric material that may contain other substances to improve performance and/or reduce costs. Vert, M., Y. Doi, et...
Search results (73)
Showing results 1 to 10
Digital Europa Thesaurus
plastics
Substance composed of macromolecules. Vert, M., Y. Doi, et al. (IUPAC Polymer Division) 2012, 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)'...
A polymer comprised, at least in part, of building blocks called monomers, produced from renewable feedstocks such as corn. An alternate definition for biopolymer, includes all biologically produced...
Biodegradable Plastics are broken down by naturally occurring microorganisms – such as bacteria and fungi – into water, biomass, and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane...
According to the Technical Report 15392, drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in August 2009, ‘bio-based plastics’ are plastics derived...
Highlights: Food systems are a major driver of plastic pollution, and at the same time vulnerable to its impacts. This policy brief states why it is important to consider...
RCI Carbon Flows Report: Compilation of supply and demand of fossil and renewable carbon on a global and European level
The Carbon Flows report is a compilation of supply and demand of fossil and renewable carbon on a global and European level. It provides a comprehensive understanding of today’s carbon flows and what...
The aim of this policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics is to provide better understanding of the challenges and benefits that stem from their use. It also sets out the conditions...
The Commission has adopted new rules specifying how EU Member States must calculate and report on the reduction in their consumption of single-use plastic food containers...