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DUBLIN - Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (AIM:SYM) announced Tuesday that its d2w biodegradable plastic technology complies with European Union Directive 2019/904, following clarification from Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The EPA statement dated June 20, 2025, confirmed that d2w products "do not fall within the scope of Directive (EU) 2019/904, which prohibits the use of certain plastic materials due to their contribution to microplastic pollution."
According to the Irish environmental regulator, the technology "has been scientifically demonstrated to undergo full biodegradation without leaving behind persistent microplastics or toxic residues."
The clarification distinguishes Symphony’s d2w technology from oxo-degradable or oxo-biodegradable plastics as defined by the EU Directive, which are considered to not properly biodegrade and to leave persistent microplastics.
"Having now clarified this important issue, we see no reason why d2w products should not now be sold and used in every member-state of the EU," said Michael Laurier, Symphony’s CEO, in the press release.
Symphony Environmental Technologies specializes in technologies for plastic and rubber products. The company’s announcement follows an earlier statement on June 23 that contained what the company described as a "technically incorrect" heading.
The EPA’s position is based on its review of scientific studies and the Commission Notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union on June 7, 2021, which provides guidelines on implementing the directive.
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