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The Michael Stephen Column in Bioplastics News
25th November 2024
The Michael Stephen Column in Bioplastics News
Why Biodegradable?
15th August 2024
Why Biodegradable?
US Standards Institute explains oxo
3rd October 2024
US Standards Institute explains oxo
Axel Barrett of Bioplastics News talks to Michael Stephen about  OBP, The EU, Single Use Plastics Directive and more…
6th November 2024
Axel Barrett of Bioplastics News talks to Michael Stephen about OBP, The EU, Single Use Plastics Directive and more…
EPA evaluates oxo technology
3rd October 2024
EPA evaluates oxo technology
Scientists evidence to the European Chemicals Agency
10th September 2024
Scientists evidence to the European Chemicals Agency
Yemen makes it mandatory to use d2w biodegradable plastic technology
21st March 2024
Yemen makes it mandatory to use d2w biodegradable plastic technology
Oxomar Report Proves Biodegradation in the Oceans Beyond Doubt
1st July 2021
Oxomar Report Proves Biodegradation in the Oceans Beyond Doubt
Certification according to French Standard
14th August 2024
Certification according to French Standard
Symphony’s Technical Expert discusses d2w biodegradable technology at ENVEX exhibition in Seoul
23rd July 2024
Symphony’s Technical Expert discusses d2w biodegradable technology at ENVEX exhibition in Seoul
Michael Stephen talks biodegradable plastic with Sumit Bose on the Net Hero Podcast
21st August 2024
Michael Stephen talks biodegradable plastic with Sumit Bose on the Net Hero Podcast
Queen Mary University London
23rd July 2020
Queen Mary University London
Plastic is better than paper
2nd August 2023
Plastic is better than paper
ASTM D6954 – evidence to UK Government
22nd February 2021
ASTM D6954 – evidence to UK Government
BPA Analysis of UCL April 2023 literature review
24th May 2023
BPA Analysis of UCL April 2023 literature review
Agricultural Plastic Products
29th January 2022
Agricultural Plastic Products
BPA Comment on EMF’s report on Plastics
2nd July 2024
BPA Comment on EMF’s report on Plastics
EU News
6th March 2023
EU News
New Middle East Policy brief says Plastic is not the enemy
7th December 2023
New Middle East Policy brief says Plastic is not the enemy
Comparison of environmental impact of paper, plastic and cloth bags
25th July 2023
Comparison of environmental impact of paper, plastic and cloth bags
BPA Comment on Eunomia Report
1st February 2024
BPA Comment on Eunomia Report
Communications with the Welsh Government/Welsh Assembly
28th September 2022
Communications with the Welsh Government/Welsh Assembly
Bio-Macromolecules – Programmed Life Plastics from Polyolefins – Paper by Gerald Scott and David M Wiles
11th July 2023
Bio-Macromolecules – Programmed Life Plastics from Polyolefins – Paper by Gerald Scott and David M Wiles
BPA Comment on US Plastics Pact
18th January 2023
BPA Comment on US Plastics Pact
Dr. Chris DeArmitt discusses the myths, misconceptions and life cycle of plastics
15th August 2022
Dr. Chris DeArmitt discusses the myths, misconceptions and life cycle of plastics
Oxo Degradable vs Oxo Bio degradable Plastics
26th April 2022
Oxo Degradable vs Oxo Bio degradable Plastics
WWF fails to communicate clearly and consistently
12th June 2023
WWF fails to communicate clearly and consistently
BPA response to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition position paper – Feb 23
27th April 2023
BPA response to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition position paper – Feb 23
Symphony Review of Hutton Report
20th April 2023
Symphony Review of Hutton Report
BPA critical of HSAC Report
20th January 2023
BPA critical of HSAC Report
Is DEFRA acting in good faith?
22nd December 2022
Is DEFRA acting in good faith?
Sustainable plastics design offers solution for UN Global Plastics Treaty says Symphony Environmental
11th October 2022
Sustainable plastics design offers solution for UN Global Plastics Treaty says Symphony Environmental
Interesting articles in Packaging News
4th August 2022
Interesting articles in Packaging News
BPA member proves their d2w product is not an oxo-degradable plastic and does not create microplastics
27th June 2022
BPA member proves their d2w product is not an oxo-degradable plastic and does not create microplastics
Reply from Professor Jakubowicz to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2-8-17
19th April 2022
Reply from Professor Jakubowicz to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2-8-17
Michael Stephen Interviewed for Singapore Conference
3rd March 2022
Michael Stephen Interviewed for Singapore Conference
Danny and Dotty explain how d2w works
14th February 2022
Danny and Dotty explain how d2w works
Intelligent Packaging made with d2w technology
31st January 2022
Intelligent Packaging made with d2w technology
Plastic Bag Degrading
31st January 2022
Plastic Bag Degrading
Chris Packham Interview
28th January 2022
Chris Packham Interview
News from Bimbo
1st January 2022
News from Bimbo
Michael Stephen’s presentation at the RWM Packaging Spotlight event
24th November 2021
Michael Stephen’s presentation at the RWM Packaging Spotlight event
Michael Stephen’s Presentation at the Pack for Change Summit
20th September 2021
Michael Stephen’s Presentation at the Pack for Change Summit
BPA Response to Scottish consultation on single-use plastics
14th April 2021
BPA Response to Scottish consultation on single-use plastics
Symphony writes to Canadian Minister
15th March 2021
Symphony writes to Canadian Minister
BPA response to Australian legislation on plastic
24th February 2021
BPA response to Australian legislation on plastic
Composting of Plastic – Fact or Fiction?
18th February 2021
Composting of Plastic – Fact or Fiction?
What if we told you the future doesn’t have to look like this?
27th January 2021
What if we told you the future doesn’t have to look like this?
Intertek Report to European Chemicals Agency
7th January 2021
Intertek Report to European Chemicals Agency
OPINION: Oxo-biodegradable plastic and bans
12th November 2020
OPINION: Oxo-biodegradable plastic and bans
BPA Chairman speaks at Westminster Forum
12th November 2020
BPA Chairman speaks at Westminster Forum
Composters don’t want compostable packaging
26th July 2020
Composters don’t want compostable packaging
OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable Plastics
25th June 2020
OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable Plastics
Symphony Wins Battle of Words with BBIA
4th June 2020
Symphony Wins Battle of Words with BBIA
BPA Member responds to attack by BBIA
4th June 2020
BPA Member responds to attack by BBIA
Re-usable bags are not the answer
27th May 2020
Re-usable bags are not the answer
BPA advice to South Africa
26th May 2020
BPA advice to South Africa
BPA Member takes to the air
22nd May 2020
BPA Member takes to the air
21 Reasons Why Compostable is not suitable
22nd May 2020
21 Reasons Why Compostable is not suitable
BPA Comment on Loughborough University Report
21st May 2020
BPA Comment on Loughborough University Report
Plastics reduce Environmental Impact
20th May 2020
Plastics reduce Environmental Impact
Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags should be exempted from Chicago’s ban on plastic bags
20th May 2020
Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags should be exempted from Chicago’s ban on plastic bags
Polymer suppliers not understanding the benefits of oxo-biodegradable technology
20th May 2020
Polymer suppliers not understanding the benefits of oxo-biodegradable technology
Katmandupost – Government toughens ban on plastic bags
20th May 2020
Katmandupost – Government toughens ban on plastic bags
Italian Court Ruling (2015) on marketing of oxo-biodegradable plastic
20th May 2020
Italian Court Ruling (2015) on marketing of oxo-biodegradable plastic
Is Compostable Plastic The Solution for our Plastic Problem?
20th May 2020
Is Compostable Plastic The Solution for our Plastic Problem?
Another lesson in why bag bans don’t work
19th May 2020
Another lesson in why bag bans don’t work
Michael Stephen talks to BBC radio about biodegradable plastic
7th May 2020
Michael Stephen talks to BBC radio about biodegradable plastic
Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags should be exempted from Chicago’s ban on plastic bags
7th April 2020
Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags should be exempted from Chicago’s ban on plastic bags
The emergence of Super Plastics by Axel Barrett
30th March 2020
The emergence of Super Plastics by Axel Barrett
BPA responds to Swiss Report
24th March 2020
BPA responds to Swiss Report
Singapore likes oxo-biodegradable plastic
18th March 2020
Singapore likes oxo-biodegradable plastic
How the plastic panic hurt us
9th March 2020
How the plastic panic hurt us
How the F&B sector can address the issue of plastic pollution
5th March 2020
How the F&B sector can address the issue of plastic pollution
“The Perverse Panic Over Plastic” City Journal
24th February 2020
“The Perverse Panic Over Plastic” City Journal
Tacoma City bag ban is unscientific & unsustainable
4th February 2020
Tacoma City bag ban is unscientific & unsustainable
Rejects ‘compostable’ plastic and paper
24th January 2020
Rejects ‘compostable’ plastic and paper
CIWM Magazine  – Why supermarkets should not “cave in to plastiphobia”
24th January 2020
CIWM Magazine – Why supermarkets should not “cave in to plastiphobia”
BPA comment on Green Alliance report
20th January 2020
BPA comment on Green Alliance report
Lumijor are prioritising protecting the environment in the Dominican Republic with d2w packaging.
19th December 2019
Lumijor are prioritising protecting the environment in the Dominican Republic with d2w packaging.
Sustainable Development (Article ABRE 25-11-19)
25th November 2019
Sustainable Development (Article ABRE 25-11-19)
Report says it would be a mistake to ban plastic packaging
12th November 2019
Report says it would be a mistake to ban plastic packaging
BPA Responds to call for evidence
11th October 2019
BPA Responds to call for evidence
Plastics today – interesting articles
8th October 2019
Plastics today – interesting articles
BPA Chairman interviewed by Voice of Islam Radio
17th September 2019
BPA Chairman interviewed by Voice of Islam Radio
BPA Chairman comments on EU legislation
13th September 2019
BPA Chairman comments on EU legislation
Symphony news on the BBC
2nd September 2019
Symphony news on the BBC
Redesigning plastic itself could help solve the problem
15th August 2019
Redesigning plastic itself could help solve the problem
Plastic Pollution
12th August 2019
Plastic Pollution
Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum- Speech by BPA Chairman
16th July 2019
Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum- Speech by BPA Chairman
BPA chairman answers questions on oxo-biodegradability
2nd July 2019
BPA chairman answers questions on oxo-biodegradability
Britain’s lead in biodegradable plastic stymied by Brussels – James Rothwell
23rd June 2019
Britain’s lead in biodegradable plastic stymied by Brussels – James Rothwell
BPA Comments on Plymouth University Study
12th April 2019
BPA Comments on Plymouth University Study
Plastics Chiefs blast the EU- by Maggie Pagano
28th March 2019
Plastics Chiefs blast the EU- by Maggie Pagano
UK Judge find the case for oxo-biodegradable plastic proven
30th November 2018
UK Judge find the case for oxo-biodegradable plastic proven
Not surprising that bio-plastics cause problems for recycling
19th September 2018
Not surprising that bio-plastics cause problems for recycling
BPA responds to MSU Report
30th May 2018
BPA responds to MSU Report
Symphony Environmental at the European Business Summit in Brussels
29th May 2018
Symphony Environmental at the European Business Summit in Brussels
Results of YouGov Survey
18th April 2018
Results of YouGov Survey
Why oxo-biodegradable plastic technology can help
5th January 2018
Why oxo-biodegradable plastic technology can help
Upgrade the plastic don’t ban or tax it
4th December 2017
Upgrade the plastic don’t ban or tax it
University of Nottingham- Plastic from shrimp shells?
13th January 2017
University of Nottingham- Plastic from shrimp shells?
Are we there yet? (new analysis by experts in ocean currents)
16th July 2016
Are we there yet? (new analysis by experts in ocean currents)
BPA Comments on UNEP report
16th September 2015
BPA Comments on UNEP report
Another lesson in why bag bans don’t work
27th August 2015
Another lesson in why bag bans don’t work
How a ban on plastic bags can go wrong
18th August 2015
How a ban on plastic bags can go wrong
Symphony responds to BPF
9th August 2015
Symphony responds to BPF