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There are 9 more months left until the deadline for the EU Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive on July 2^nd, 2021 and this transition period from plastic-based containers to sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives is proving challenging for manufacturers, as well as horeca operators.

At BFG we are getting […]

The final version of the EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) included a provision that by summer 2020 the EU would release a set of guidelines for the different countries to help write legislation for the transposition of the directive. These guidelines were to provide clear information on […]

BFG Packaging has broken ground on a new production facility in Romania. Spanning across 9,000m², this new factory will be tailor made for the production of fiber-based, biodegradable packaging, produced with locally sourced and sustainable natural materials.
Construction is underway, as you can see by the accompanying picture, taken via drone, […]

A ban in plastic food packaging coming in 8 months time – as imposed by the EU Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive – has led to a growing demand for ECO containers, such as the BFG ECO range made from natural fiber.

BFG has taken active steps towards ensuring that […]

Whilst the banning of certain items is the most visible and talked about measurement taken by the SUP directive, there are several more articles within the Directive and some of them might have an even bigger impact on your business.

The linked factsheet from rethinkplasticsalliance.eu provides a lot of clear information […]

It’s official: English businesses can no longer sell or supply single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, as part of efforts to reduce pollution.

Originally due to start in April, the ban commenced on October 1^st, 2020 and arrived one month to the day after ministers confirmed the single-use plastic bag […]

European Union member countries have until July 2021 at the latest to decide on and implement suitable own legislation to follow the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), which bans marine environment harmful plastic containers from circulation.

Some countries have gained noticeable momentum, others are stalling – and the bulk is en-route […]

EU countries are drawing nearer to the deadline for transposition of the EU SUP Directive. This directive has as result new rules regarding regular plastic food containers that horeca or FMCG operators have been using. These containers made from single-use plastics will effectively be banned from market placement and usage […]