Event with MEP Bogovič underlines importance of bioplastics to achieve a circular economy

from left to right: Eva Štraser (Evegreen/Bioplasticpot), Stephan Kabasci (Fraunhofer UMSICHT), Mariagiovanna Vetere (EUBP/NatureWorks), Franc Bogovič (MEP) , François de Bie (EUBP/Total Corbion PLA), Kristy-Barbara Lange (EUBP)

On 24 September, European Bioplastics, together with MEP Franc Bogovič (EPP, Slovenia), held a working breakfast in the European Parliament on the role of bio-based feedstock and biodegradability in a circular plastics economy. The importance of the issue was clearly evident, based on the great number of participants and the diverse range of stakeholders, including industry representatives, policy makers and NGOs. Mr Bogovič stressed the urge to adjust the generation of raw materials, our ways of manufacturing, as well as the use and disposal of products. “Circular thinking is key to conserving resources, reducing emissions, and providing safe, healthy and comfortable opportunities,” said Bogovič. By harnessing the potential of bioplastics, the aim is to integrate bioeconomy and circular economy. The focus lies on the use of natural resources that we have in the EU and also on drastically reducing our carbon footprint.

Maria