Bioplastics News
We need a clear distinction in the communication about the use of verifiable renewable feedstock and “bio-attributed” feedstocks using mass balance
Traditional polymer manufacturing processes heavily rely on fossil fuels as feedstock, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of finite resources. The utilisation of biomass in the plastics sector has evolved to offer sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil-based materials. By leveraging biogenic feedstock, the industry can reduce its environmental impact and promote circularity. However, the complexity of [...]
European Bioeconomy Alliance calls for stronger support of the biobased sectors in the new rules on packaging and packaging waste
As part of its membership to the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), European Bioplastics (EUBP) has actively participated in the draft of a position paper to collectively react to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), as proposed by the European Commission. While EUBA supports the intentions of the Commission’s PPWR proposal to make all packaging reusable and recyclable by [...]
EUBP Rebranded Logo Unveiled
We are pleased to present to you our new fresh logo, which has now been updated across our communication channels. We have reflected the change in our visuals, which now feature the new logo. We invite you to check out our new look and adapt it in your materials and on your webpage. Click here to download our new [...]
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The PRESERVE project “High performance sustainable bio-based packaging with tailored end of life and upcycled secondary use” hit its half-way mark. The EU financed project started in January 2021 and is set to finish in December 2024. PRESERVE has the ambition of substituting 60% of packaging solutions with biobased alternatives. To do so, PRESERVE is enhancing biobased packaging in [...]
Ecodesign for packaging products is not only technologically feasible, but also economically viable
Biobased packaging products can be biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable. 12 EU-funded projects demonstrate how at a recent conference organized by European Bioplastics. In the past few years, several projects funded by the Bio-based Industries Joint Technology Initiative, such as BIOnTop, Usable Packaging, CelluWiz, MANDALA have developed novel alternative solutions to eco-design packaging products to avoid the incineration and landfill [...]
Soil-biodegradable mulch films in the EU Fertilising Products Regulations
Mulch films represent the second largest share of plastic films used in crop production in Europe. However, retrieval, recycling, and reuse of conventional plastics pose serious problems. Films made from soil-biodegradable plastics are specifically designed to biodegrade effectively in situ and can therefore be incorporated into the soil post-harvest. At the same time, they are proven to have a [...]