Sandrine Ishimwe, Author at European Bioplastics e.V.

The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different biobased polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to evaluate their ecological sustainability? BioSupPack Workshop

The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different biobased polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to evaluate their ecological sustainability? BioSupPack Workshop

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-29T09:52:17+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: biobased, bioplastics, BioSupPack Project, end-of-life, European Bioplastics Conference, innovation, land use, packaging, research, standard, Studies, sustainability|

Authors: Elisa Uhlig, Anna Sadzik and Mara Strenger, Sustainable Packaging Institute SPI, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University In December 2023, the EU-funded projet BioSupPack organised a workshop alongside the European Bioplastics Conference - EBC23 on the topics: “The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different bio-based polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to [...]

EUBA to take part in the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival

EUBA to take part in the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-29T10:32:12+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: bioeconomy, bioplastics, European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), members|

The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), of which European Bioplastics is an active member, will participate in the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival in Brussels and contribute to the panel “Going from Niche to Norm” during the ‘’Next generation bioeconomy policies – Achieving the green and fair transition through competitive sustainability’’ event (13-14 March). EUBA will also [...]

European Bioplastics urges for a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan

European Bioplastics urges for a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-29T09:51:46+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, feedstock, fossil-based, Green Deal, PE, policy, renewable, research, sustainability, waste|

To retain a strong EU bioeconomy, the biopolymers industry needs to be prioritised and acknowledged for its added value in achieving the ambitious goals in the EU Green Deal. The recent EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report in 2022 highlights the bioeconomy sector’s role in boosting the economic wealth across Europe. The average share of [...]

Members Portrait: Lactips

Members Portrait: Lactips

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-05T14:59:19+01:002 February 2024|Tags: agriculture, biodegradable, bioplastics, France, innovation, Lactips, Member Portrait, members, microplastics, packaging|

Alexis von Tschammer, CEO, Lactips Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Alexis von Tschammer – CEO, Lactips, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about Lactips Founded in 2014, Lactips is the pioneer in natural polymers based on proteins. Lactips manufactures CareTips®, [...]

Which path will sustainable circular biobased packaging take? Co-design a 2030 Roadmap PRESERVE event in Berlin

Which path will sustainable circular biobased packaging take? Co-design a 2030 Roadmap PRESERVE event in Berlin

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-02T12:18:33+01:002 February 2024|Tags: biobased, bioplastics, European Bioplastics Conference, European Commission, innovation, packaging, policy, PRESERVE Project, recyclable, renewable, research, sustainability, TotalEnergies Corbion|

In December 2023, PRESERVE, an EU-funded project, kicked off a co-design process to build a Roadmap for sustainable biobased packaging with key stakeholders. The goal: 60% food and drink packaging to be upcycled and made from renewable resources by 2030. Since 2021, PRESERVE has been working on the development of technologies to upcycle biobased [...]

European Bioplastics EU Policy Manifesto

European Bioplastics EU Policy Manifesto

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-05-31T10:10:34+02:0016 January 2024|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, biomass, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, feedstock, Green Deal, policy, recyclable, research, reusable, reuse, sustainability, waste|

Open the document The recent EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report (2022)* provides the most relevant and publicly available data on the EU’s biobased chemicals, pharma, plastics, and rubber sector. According to the report, the role of bioeconomy sectors in generating economic wealth has improved in the past decade in the EU-27. One of [...]

Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, European Bioplastics, Full time

Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, European Bioplastics, Full time

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-01-10T10:43:11+01:0010 January 2024|Tags: applications, bags, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, ecotoxicity, EN 13432, end-of-life, industrial compostable, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), members, policy, recyclable, separate collection, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste management|

European Bioplastics is the industry association representing the entire value chain of the bioplastics industry in Europe. Together with our more than 80 members we develop positions and contribute to legislative processes around the topics of sustainability, waste management, resource efficiency, bioeconomy, circular economy, and climate change. The bioplastics industry is a young and [...]

Members Portrait: Vegware

Members Portrait: Vegware

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-05T14:59:12+01:0019 December 2023|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, Celanese, certification, compostable, innovation, Member Portrait, members, packaging, PLA, renewable, reuse, single-use, sustainability, USA, Vegware, waste|

Helen Mathieson Managing Director at Vegware. Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Helen Mathieson, Managing Director at Vegware, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Vegware Founded in Edinburgh in 2006, Vegware is a global specialist in plant-based, compostable foodservice packaging. [...]

Environment Ministers failed to acknowledge the value of biobased and compostable plastics’ innovation for packaging solutions

Environment Ministers failed to acknowledge the value of biobased and compostable plastics’ innovation for packaging solutions

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-12-18T17:15:36+01:0018 December 2023|Tags: AIMPLAS, Austria, BASF, biobased, bioplastics, BIOTEC, circular economy, CJ Biomaterials, coffee capsules, Covation Biomaterials, DIN CERTCO, European Bioplastics Conference, FKuR Kunststoff, Germany, Green Deal, innovation, LG Chem, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), market data, NatureWorks, Neste, Netherlands, packaging, PHA, policy|

European Bioplastics reacts to the General Approach adopted by the Environment Council on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste. Brussels, 18 December 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) regrets the position adopted today by the Environment Ministers in the Environment Council, deeming the failure to recognise the role of bioplastics a [...]

That’s a wrap for EBC23

That’s a wrap for EBC23

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-12-15T09:35:47+01:0013 December 2023|Tags: AIMPLAS, Austria, BASF, biobased, bioplastics, BIOTEC, circular economy, CJ Biomaterials, coffee capsules, Covation Biomaterials, DIN CERTCO, European Bioplastics Conference, FKuR Kunststoff, Germany, Green Deal, innovation, LG Chem, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), market data, NatureWorks, Neste, Netherlands, packaging, PHA, policy|

Berlin, 13 December 2023 – European Bioplastics wraps up two days of insightful sessions, policy panel and market data analysis at EBC23. 380 attendees gathered in Berlin and online to attend the 18th edition of the European Bioplastics Conference, EBC23. In their opening remarks, Lars Börger and Mariagiovanna Vetere, Acting Co-Chairs of EUBP, mentioned [...]

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