Bioplastics recycling and upcycling

Alternative feedstock for biobased plastics: Bridging the gap between research and the market (White Paper)

Alternative feedstock for biobased plastics: Bridging the gap between research and the market (White Paper)

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-03-25T12:45:33+01:009 December 2024|Tags: agriculture, applications, biobased, biodegradable, BIOMAC, BIOMAC Project, bioplastics, BIOSUPPACK, BioSupPack Project, circular economy, Directive, end-of-life, European Commission, feedstock, food waste, fossil-based, innovation, microplastics, PP, recyclable, research, reuse, sustainability, waste, waste management|

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 be able to manage bioplastic products at their end of life. Bioplastic waste does not yet constitute a relevant amount of the total plastic waste [...]

White Paper on Upcycling Food and Drinks Packaging: How EU-funded research projects transform food and drink packaging to reduce waste

White Paper on Upcycling Food and Drinks Packaging: How EU-funded research projects transform food and drink packaging to reduce waste

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-03-25T12:44:17+01:001 October 2024|Tags: agriculture, applications, biobased, biodegradable, BIOMAC, BIOMAC Project, bioplastics, BIOSUPPACK, BioSupPack Project, circular economy, Directive, end-of-life, European Commission, feedstock, food waste, fossil-based, innovation, microplastics, PP, recyclable, research, reuse, sustainability, waste, waste management|

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 [...]