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Plastics in the Bioeconomy

 

Please see the attached report for the Biomass Biorefinery Network – Plastics in the Bioeconomy.

This report has highlighted the major potential for compostable packaging in the UK, with significant direct and indirect economic benefits capable of being unlocked as a result of greater adoption.

There is a strong case for investment in compostable packaging but this is contingent on a number of elements, not least a clear policy direction to support the case for investment. This section provides an outline of these considerations and suggested next steps.