News in brief: May 2022

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More than half of Gen Z consumers influenced by packaging sustainability, according to new research  New research from the packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo suggests that 56% of so-called Gen Z consumers – generally considered to be in the 10-25 age range, at present – are less likely to buy from a retailer again [...]

The EU Commission proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

2022-04-29T12:02:53+02:0029 April 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 “Ecodesign Directive”, which currently only covers energy-related products. Part of the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI), the proposal for ecodesign is [...]

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

2022-04-29T13:03:46+02:0029 April 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 partners, C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. carried out the model project "Practical test of compostable bags – circular economy with compostable fruit and [...]

EU legislation needs to stronger acknowledge important role of bioplastics within circular economy

2022-04-29T12:02:33+02:0029 April 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Read below a guest article by Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics which was recently published in the anniversary edition of the Japanese BioPlastics Association journal. During the past years, the environment for bio-based as well as biodegradable and compostable plastics in the European Union (EU) has become more and more dynamic. [...]

Member portrait: Bisio Progetti

2022-04-29T12:02:25+02:0029 April 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Sara Di Berardino, Sustainability Manager at Bisio Progetti, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Bisio Progetti, Italy Bisio Progetti was founded in 1989 to develop, manufacture, and market high [...]

Policy news: April 2022

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How is the European bioplastics industry seeking to gain more regulatory approval? European Bioplastics (EUBP) recently announced the appointment of Maria Negut as the new Head of EU Affairs. Her job will be to convince EU decision-makers that bioplastics can play a vital role in helping them to achieve their climate goals. Ms. Negut [...]

News from the members: April 2022

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Tetra Pak Expands Production of Plant-based Coatings for Aseptic Cartons to North America As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded the production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also [...]

News in brief: April 2022

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Sea-farmed supercrop: how seaweed could transform the way we live From high-protein food to plastics and fuel, Swedish scientists are attempting to tap the marine plant’s huge potential. As we shift to a bio-based rather than fossil-fuel-based economy, seaweed could provide a lot of the compounds we need. For example, Ulrica Edlund, Steinhagen’s collaborator [...]

Forthcoming EU policy framework on bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics

2022-03-31T16:13:42+02:0031 March 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Forthcoming EU policy framework on bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics With the public consultation phase now closed, the forthcoming EU policy framework on bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics is nearing completion and is expected to be adopted in the second quarter of 2022. It is a crucial piece of legislation for the bioplastics industry, and [...]

European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels

2022-04-25T12:38:27+02:0031 March 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Maria Neguț, Head of EU Affairs European Bioplastics (EUBP) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Neguț as the association’s new Head of EU Affairs who assumed her position on 14 March 2022 and is based in Brussels. Maria follows Joanna Dupont-Inglis who very successfully represented the interests of the [...]

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