Open the document Industrially compostable products, certified according to the harmonised European standard EN 13432 for the organic recovery of packaging, contribute to efficient waste management and circular preservation of resources by: Supporting the separate collection of biowaste (collection of more valuable resources from the waste that represents the highest fraction of municipal [...]
Open the document Bioplastics are complementary tools to help end plastic pollution To address plastic pollution at its roots and support global climate action, European Bioplastics (EUBP) strongly believes bioplastics should play a key role in helping the transition from conventional plastics to products that are certified biobased, biodegradable and/or compostable. In this [...]
European Bioplastics recently welcomed Lorenza Romanese to the European Bioplastics team. Lorenza has joined us as our Secretary General. Learn more about her in the portrait below. Tea or coffee? Definitely coffee. I was born and raised in Trieste, a city with a deep-rooted coffee culture. Trieste it is home to historic cafés, roasteries, [...]
As the EU revises its Bioeconomy Strategy, EUBP is calling for actionable policies to unlock the full potential of bioplastics as a key enabler of a circular, regenerative, and climate-neutral economy. Bioplastics, made from renewable carbon and/or offering circular end-of-life options, are a vital alternative to fossil-based materials. EUBP urges the EU to recognise [...]
To meet the EU’s climate neutrality target by 2050, a transition from fossil-based to biobased materials is essential. A key player in this shift is the bioplastics industry, which leverages agricultural biomass, such as corn, wheat, and sugar beet, to create sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. The use of biobased feedstocks for material production [...]
Home composting is a private gardening practice that allows individuals to transform their kitchen and garden waste into valuable compost for personal use. While not considered recycling under EU law, it plays a valuable role in reducing the amount of organic material entering traditional waste systems. European Bioplastics (EUBP) views home composting as a [...]
Join us on 2–3 December 2025 at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or online to celebrate 20 years of EBC, shaping the future of bioplastics. EBC25 will focus on the latest developments in biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics, the evolving policy landscape, and environmental aspects and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. This year we’ve [...]
Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Judy Hicks, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Vioneo, shares some interesting insights on the company. Judy Hicks, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Vioneo 5 Facts about Vioneo 1.Transforming the industry Vioneo is transforming the plastics industry [...]
EUBP is proud to be part of four new Horizon Europe R&I projects focusing on packaging and in-soil products. We thank ITENE, AIMPLAS, Novamont, and TotalEnergies Corbion for involving us in these successful applications. A short feature on GRECO, which focuses on biobased packaging, is available on our website. A summary of the twin project [...]
From April to June 2025, European Bioplastics (EUBP) hosted a five-part EUBP Talk Series around the “Advancements in Recycling of Bioplastics”. It focused on the recycling of bioplastics and the scaling up of recycling technologies. The series offered a platform for researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore solutions, challenges, and pathways to scale up [...]
