European Bioplastics to support two new research and innovation projects

2024-02-29T10:51:49+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Two new projects funded by Horizon Europe through the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, MoeBIOS and ReBioCycle, have been recently approved, and European Bioplastics is proud to be on board! Both projects were set up to respond to the challenges of the call on “Recycling bio-based plastics increasing sorting and recycled content (upcycling)” (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IA-04 [...]

Members Portrait: GO!PHA

2024-02-29T10:23:24+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about GO!PHA Facilitating Diverse Stakeholder Interaction: GO!PHA brings together over 60 stakeholders, [...]

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

2024-02-29T09:52:17+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-02-29T10:32:12+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , |

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

2024-02-29T09:51:46+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-02-05T14:59:19+01:002 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-02-02T12:18:33+01:002 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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

2024-01-10T10:43:11+01:0010 January 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-02-05T14:59:12+01:0019 December 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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. [...]

Bioplastics should be complementary tools to help end plastic pollution

2023-11-16T10:21:41+01:0016 November 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports an ambitious instrument, which catalyses the transition to biobased plastics and leverages innovative biodegradable and compostable plastics as complementary tools to help end plastic pollution by 2040 and to ensure a carbon- neutral future. EUBP considers it vital for the instrument to enable and champion innovation [...]

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