EUBP was founded in 1993 as Interessengemeinschaft Biologisch Abbaubare Werkstoffe e.V. (IBAW, International Biodegradable Polymers Association & Working Group). It was initially a German and later a European representation and platform for the leading companies in the biodegradable plastics industry. By 2005, the bioplastics industry had evolved and grown, developing a range of new innovative – including biobased non-biodegradable – materials so that the focus of the association can be broadened. As a result, the association was renamed to European Bioplastics. Today, it represents more than 80 member companies across the bioplastics value chain.
These include:
- Renewable raw materials & green chemistry
- Plastic converters
- Bioplastics manufacturers and auxiliaries
- Research, consulting, standardisation & certification
- (Industrial) end users and brand owners
- RRM/intermediates RRM conversion
- Machinery/engineering/equipment
- Waste management and recycling
Our members from all over the world are active in the European market. Approximately three quarters of our members are based in Europe. The remaining quarter is made up of members from Brazil, the USA, and Asia. For more information, please visit our website at www.european-bioplastics.org