Open the document European Bioplastics, within the framework of the BIO4COAT project, has recently organised an online workshop on Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coatings: How to Apply the Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework, featuring contributions from four outstanding experts working on the SSbD framework. The workshop was held on 18 November 2025 [...]
Open the document As the bioplastics market grows*, it is essential to address the issue of recycling biodegradable bioplastics and to study their most effective recycling pathways to manage bioplastic products at their end of life. Bioplastic waste does not yet constitute a relevant amount of the total plastic waste (being only 1% [...]
Open the document In 2021, EU consumers spent €1,551 billion on food and drink, underscoring the sector’s economic significance. The food and drink industry, with a turnover of €1,112 billion in 2023, leads EU manufacturing and global exports. However, its reliance on plastic packaging has led to significant environmental challenges. The average European [...]
