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Welcome to European Bioplastics, the association representing the interests the thriving bioplastics industry in Europe. […]

About Bioplastics

Bioplastics are not just one single material. They comprise of a whole family of materials with different properties and applications. […]

Market Data

Currently, bioplastics represent about one per cent of the about 300 million tonnes of plastic produced annually. But as demand is rising […]

EUBP Meetup

On 22 June EUBP invites you to a networking event in Brussels at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia […]

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Press Releases

European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels

Maria Neguț, Head of EU Affairs Berlin, 23 March 2022 – European Bioplastics, the association, representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Neguț as new [...]

United Nations recommends bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics

Berlin, 14 December 2021 – Last week the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) published a report assessing the sustainability of agricultural plastic products[1] recommending the replacement of non-biodegradable, conventional polymers [...]

Bioplastics News

The EU Commission proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

Author: Maria Negut, Head of EU Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. The long-awaited EC proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was finally published on 30 March 2022, building upon the [...]

Practical test successfully completed: compostable bags made from renewable raw materials convinced consumers

Nico Arbeck, Head of Department Material Use at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. Read below a guest article by Nico Arbeck, Head of Department Material Use at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. Final report available Together with nine [...]