oxo biodegradable plastics head for ban after European General Court has firmly endorsed the prohibition under Article 5 of the Single-Use Plastics Directive. The Court’s ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting the environment and human health, aligning with the directive’s objectives. Our leading testing facility, Impact Solutions is at the forefront of assessing oxo-biodegradable products, we recognize the importance of thorough scientific assessments to evaluate the environmental impact of such materials. The Court’s emphasis on protecting the environment and human health underscores the significance of our ongoing efforts to provide accurate and reliable testing data for these products.
Symphony Environmental Technologies and Symphony Environmental, which produce oxo-degradable plastics using the d2w technology, sought to challenge the prohibition, claiming that it does not apply to their specific technology. However, the Court dismissed Symphony’s action, stating that the European legislature did not make a manifest error in adopting the prohibition. The Court’s decision, based on scientific studies available at the time of the Single use Plastics Directive’s adoption, highlights concerns about the low to non-existent level of biodegradation of plastic containing a pro-oxidant additive in open environments, landfills, and marine settings. Additionally, challenges related to composting and recycling were cited.
We will closely follow developments in the regulatory environment, maintaining our dedication to rigorous biodegradability testing standards. This commitment aligns with our overarching goal of advancing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
