Publications
European Bioplastics FAQ paper on bioplastics
This paper covers all relevant areas from definitions to market development, costs, environmental aspects, food competition and politics. It is a living document that will be adapted from time to time in order to keep it up to date.Download of the FAQ (pdf, 4,6 mB)
last updated January 23rd, 2009
European Bioplastics Leaflet
Short introductory flyer about European Bioplastics.Download of the Leaflet (pdf, 275 kB)
Position papers
- Jul 22, 2009
Position paper: Oxo-biodegradable Plastics (pdf, 490 kB) - Dec 03, 2008
Position paper: Life Cycle Assessment of Bioplastics (pdf, 1.5 mB) - May 15, 2009
Position paper: "Degradable" PE Shopping Bags (pdf, 224 kB) - Apr 22, 2005:
Recommendations of the Implementation of Compostable Plastics Packaging (detailed concept) (pdf, 227 kB) - Nov 17, 2004:
Voluntary Agreement on biodegradable polymer products - self commitment (pdf, 2,7 MB)
Supported by ERRMA, European Bioplastics and Plastics Europe and signed by four companies.
- Bioplastics: Ten Points To Remember
European Bioplastics Response to PRW and the EUPR Statement on Bioplastics - Study: Product overview and market projection of emerging bio-based plastics (pdf, 1,5 MB)
European Bioplastics and EPNOE are jointly publishing the PRO-BIP Study 2009
The Amendment of the German Packaging Ordinance in 2005
The German packaging ordinance has entered in force since 28th of May 2005.
Full text of the ordinance (pdf, 207 kB)
"Modifications only" version [de] (pdf, 72 kB).
German Packaging Directive - Implementation
Recommendation (detailed concept) (pdf, 227 kB)
Press release: Recommendations of the Implementation of Compostable Plastics Packaging (pdf, 47 kB)
Highlights in Bioplastics
Download the newsletter here
Feb 05, pdf, 1,3 MB