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Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?

2025-04-03T10:08:54+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Material recycling of biodegradable plastics as an additional end-of-life option could integrate biodegradable plastic in a broader circular economy framework. Contrary to common misconceptions, biodegradable plastics can be efficiently sorted and integrated into material recycling streams. With proper sorting, biodegradable plastics do not compromise the recycling of other plastics streams. Achieving a high-quality recycling output [...]

European Bioplastics call to recognise the role of the bioplastics industry as an enabler to achieve the European Green Deal transformation

2025-04-03T10:09:23+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

European Bioplastics, together with its members and the members of the Bioplastics Organisations Network Europe (BON Europe), has welcomed President Ursula von der Leyen and the new College of Commissioners for the 2024-2029 legislative term. In a joint letter, EUBP expressed strong support for the President’s commitment to a green and digital transition, particularly through [...]

Call for Papers and Registration open

2025-04-03T10:41:41+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Become a speaker at the EBC25, which is taking place on  02 - 03 December 2025, at the Titanic Hotel Berlin, Germany and join us in celebrating 20 years of shaping the future of bioplastics! For two decades, EBC has been Europe’s key platform for business, discussions, and knowledge exchange in the global bioplastics [...]

European Bioplastics Launches a New Webinar Series on Bioplastics Recycling

2025-04-03T09:31:48+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Building on the success of its ongoing online talks, European Bioplastics (EUBP) is proud to introduce a new topic in its webinar series: “Advancements in Recycling of Bioplastics.” This series aims to foster discussions on the latest research, technological advancements, and scaling-up opportunities in bioplastics recycling. It provides a valuable platform for industry leaders, [...]

Member portrait: Emirates Biotech

2025-04-03T09:31:20+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Biotech, shares some interesting insights on the company. François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Biotech 5 Facts about Emirates Biotech Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional [...]

Is there enough biomass to defossilise the chemicals and derived materials sector by 2050?

2025-04-03T09:30:53+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , |

Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) together with the joint project of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), has published a study that explores whether agricultural and woody biomass combined sustainably provide enough biomass to meet 20% of the future carbon demand of the chemical and derived materials industries in 2050. The study confirms this target for [...]

Subsidy for Testing Circular Biopolyesters (STCB)

2025-04-03T09:27:20+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Two Biobased Circular grant schemes are now online for innovators in the sector: Grant Scheme Testing Circular Biopolyesters. This scheme is open to SME entrepreneurs active in a circular value chain of polyesters and who want to test biobased polyesters or its building blocks, for example bio-PET, PEF, PLA, PHA, polyester coatings and resins [...]

Save the Date: 4th PHA World Congress – September 2–4, 2025  

2025-04-03T10:11:22+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

We’re excited to partner with @GO!PHA to promote the 4th PHA World Congress, taking place on September 2–4, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany (hybrid). This flagship event will gather global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the role of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in advancing sustainable, bio-based, and biodegradable materials. What to Expect Cutting-edge innovations in PHA science, production, and applications Discussions on circular economy [...]

The BIOMAC CEN workshop agreement is now open for comments

2025-04-03T09:26:37+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , |

The BIOMAC CEN workshop agreement is now open for comments If you are an expert in the production of lignin nanoparticles you can have a say on this pre-standardization process until the 28th April 2025. How can you contribute? Check the CWA text draft. Add your comments to the comment form. Submit your comments [...]

Save the date: World Bio Markets, 10-11 June, The Hague

2025-04-03T10:12:37+02:003 April 2025|

  World Bio Markets (10-11 June, The Hague) is a two-day business development event for the global industrial biomanufacturing sector. The event facilitates commercial connections and generates deal flow between 400 bio-developers and producers, global brands and buyers, community enablers, investors and financiers and suppliers. The unique ‘meetings first’ format makes it easy for [...]

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