The SPI Bioplastics Council is a special interest group focused on the development of bioplastics as an integral part of the plastics industry through:
- Educating the plastics industry, government and value chain.
- Articulating clear and consistent descriptions of the different bioplastics options.
- Providing strategic advice to the plastics industry, government and value chain and promote harmonization of environmental policies.
- SPI Bioplastics Council Issues Position Paper on Oxo-Biodegradables & Other Degradable Additives — January 28, 2010
The SPI Bioplastics Council today announced the release of a position paper that questions the scientific validity of biodegradability claims made by producers of "oxo-degradable" and "oxo-biodegradable" products. The Council's paper formally supports the point of view put forth by European Bioplastics in a July 2009 publication. - SPI Bioplastics Council Seeks to Build on 2009 Momentum with Ambitious Slate of 2010 Activities — January 11, 2010
The Bioplastics Council, a special interest group of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, today announced its agenda of activities for 2010, as well as the volunteer leaders who will serve the Council as new chair and vice chair. - SPI Makes Dramatic Shift In NPE History With Decision To Hold NPE2012 In Orlando, Florida — November 17, 2009
NPE2012, the next edition of the triennial NPE international plastics exposition, will take place April 1-5, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, it was announced today by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association. - SPI Bioplastics Council Announces Approval of Newest Member PolyOne Corporation — October 26, 2009
The Bioplastics Council, a special interest group of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, announced today that PolyOne, a specialty chemical and polymer company headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio and with 2008 annual revenues of $2.7 billion, has officially been approved as a new member.
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March 15 - 17, 2010
SPI Spring 2010 National Board Meeting -
March 16 - 18, 2010
Equipment Council Meeting -
March 17 - 18, 2010
Thermoformers Committee Meeting
- SPI Issues New Report: "Life-Cycle Assessment of Plenum Space Communication Cable" — December 29, 2009
SPI announced today that the Wire and Cable Section of its Fluoropolymers Committee has issued a new peer-reviewed report entitled "Life-Cycle Assessment of Plenum Space Communication Cable."
