Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. sees missed opportunity for certified compostable O+G vegetable bags
The Association for Compostable Products (Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V.) regrets the decision of the Federal Council to pass the Disposable Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) without exempting fruit and vegetable bags (shirt bags) made of certified compostable material from the levy.
The use of certified compostable fruit and vegetable bags, according to the communication, should be encouraged,
Fruchthandel is a global media company located in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company's main focus is on fresh fruits and vegetables, covering everything from planting and cultivation to distribution and consumption. With its roots dating back to 1916, Fruchthandel has a long history of providing expert and timely information on the topic of fruits and vegetables through its flagship magazine, "Fruchthandel Magazin". In addition to the weekly publication, the company also offers special national and thematic editions, an industry guide, and a daily newsletter, "Fruchthandel Newsmail".