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Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene

Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene

Oliver Buchholz2019-06-27T13:59:35+02:0027 June 2019|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, Cofresco Frischhalteprodukte, feedstock, Germany, innovation, members, Neste, packaging, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel from waste and residues, and LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, have announced the first parallel production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene at a commercial scale. The joint project used Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons derived from sustainable bio-based raw materials, such as waste [...]

Study aims to understand the biodegradation of individual polymers and their blends in managed and unmanaged environments

Study aims to understand the biodegradation of individual polymers and their blends in managed and unmanaged environments

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:48+02:0027 June 2019|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, ban, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, industrial compostable, innovation, marine litter, members, packaging, PBS, PLA, recyclable, research, standard, starch, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste collection, waste management|

(c) American Chemical Society Biodegradable polymers are often promoted as an environmental solution to plastic pollution. However, their degradation in managed and unmanaged environments is not always well understood. The authors of the study “Biodegradable plastic blends create new possibilities for end-of-life management of plastics but they are not a panacea for [...]

News in brief: May 2019

News in brief: May 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-05-31T14:50:31+02:0031 May 2019|Tags: bags, bioplastics, compostable, EN 13432, feedstock, Italy, members, Novamont, recyclable, renewable, reuse, separate collection, single-use, starch, sugar cane, sustainability, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Shoes by Timberland Timberland increases the use of renewable materials in its shoes In 2018, a total of 69% of all Timberland footwear shipped in 2018 contained major components (e.g., uppers, linings, and outsoles) with at least 10% recycled, organic or renewable (ROR) content, up slightly from 67% the previous year. Renewable materials [...]

The new RoadToBio Roadmap shows how to increase the share of bio-based row materials to 25% in the EU chemical industry by 2030

The new RoadToBio Roadmap shows how to increase the share of bio-based row materials to 25% in the EU chemical industry by 2030

Oliver Buchholz2019-05-31T14:49:01+02:0031 May 2019|Tags: biobased, feedstock, innovation, policy, renewable, research, sustainability|

RoadToBio started in May 2017 to develop a roadmap outlining a path for achieving a 25 % share of bio-based products in the EU organic chemical industry in 2030 (as compared to 10 % share in 2016). The roadmap is intended to provide an evidence-based foundation for the EU chemical industry upon which future [...]

Member portrait: FKuR

Member portrait: FKuR

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T11:05:14+02:0031 May 2019|Tags: applications, biobased, bioplastics, FKuR Kunststoff, Germany, Member Portrait, members, packaging, PE, PET, PP|

Mr Patrick Zimmermann, Director Marketing & Sales of FKuR In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Patrick Zimmermann, Director Marketing & Sales of FKuR, shares some information on one of the leading suppliers of bioplastics granulates for flexible packaging [...]

nova-Institute explores ways to achieve a renewable carbon chemical industry in the European Union

nova-Institute explores ways to achieve a renewable carbon chemical industry in the European Union

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:49+02:0031 May 2019|Tags: agriculture, applications, bio-waste, bioeconomy, biomass, bioplastics, circular economy, European Commission, feedstock, fossil-based, innovation, land use, members, policy, recyclable, renewable, research, Studies, sustainability|

The European chemical industry faces enormous challenges to meet the climate goals set by the European Commission in the framework of the Paris Agreement. This agreement aims at keeping a global temperature rise below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5°C. In this context, the position paper [...]

The debate: biodegradable and compostable plastic bags

The debate: biodegradable and compostable plastic bags

Content Manger2019-05-23T14:08:11+02:0023 May 2019|Tags: bags, ban, bio-waste, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, EU Plastics Strategy, European Commission, industrial compostable, marine litter, microplastics, oxo-degradable, packaging, PE, policy, recyclable, research, Seedling, separate collection, single-use|

Hofer’s certified compostable shopping bag with the seedling logo (c) VictorGroup In April, the University of Plymouth published the study "Environmental deterioration of biodegradable, oxo-biodegradable, compostable, and conventional plastic carrier bags in the sea, soil, and open-air over a 3-year period". Days after the publication, European Bioplastics released a press release stating [...]

Member portrait: C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.

Member portrait: C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T11:05:14+02:0030 April 2019|Tags: agriculture, bioeconomy, biomass, bioplastics, C.A.R.M.E.N., crops, feedstock, Germany, innovation, Member Portrait, members, microplastics, policy, renewable, research, sustainability|

Mr Edmund Langer, Executive Secretary at C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Edmund Langer, Executive Secretary of C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V., shares some information on an organisation that promotes the development of ecologically and economically competitive techniques for [...]

News in brief: April 2019

News in brief: April 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-04-30T21:46:36+02:0030 April 2019|Tags: Belgium, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, EN 13432, industrial compostable, innovation, Japan, members, packaging, recyclable, reusable, reuse, sustainability, waste|

Kartell's modular unit designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri Kartell presents World’s first furniture made from Bio-on biomaterial at Salone del Mobile 2019 Just a few months into the partnership between the design firm Kartell and Bio-on, the world’s first furniture made from Bio-on’s 100% natural bioplastic was presented at the international trade [...]

14th European Bioplastics Conference: Register now!

14th European Bioplastics Conference: Register now!

Oliver Buchholz2019-04-30T21:46:16+02:0030 April 2019|Tags: biodegradable, bioplastics, European Bioplastics Conference, Germany, innovation, market data, members, policy, research, sustainability|

13th European Bioplastics Conference You can register now to attend the 14th European Bioplastics Conference! This year’s conference will focus on the latest innovations in bioplastics as well as on sustainability aspects and opportunities for growth. We expect to attract again around 400 senior decision makers from across the private sector bioplastics [...]