Bioplastics News
Two new team members join EUBP
We are happy to welcome Monica Solano Leon, Office and Members Manager and Martina Calò, EU Project Manager to EUBP. Get to know the two new team members with a self-portrait: [...]
Article 9 PPWR – Why certain packaging formats should be compostable
EU flags waving in front of European Parliament building. Brussels, Belgium Industrial compostable products certified to the harmonised European standard EN 13432 support better waste management by: helping separate biowaste collection, diverting waste from landfills and incineration, preventing misthrows of conventional plastics into compost, and feeding valuable biomass back into industry or fertilizers. With the new Packaging and [...]
Discover the speaker line-up and register now!
EUBP is excited to share the provisional programme for EBC25, taking place on 02–03 December 2025 in Berlin and online. Download the conference agenda here. The conference will showcase how biopolymers are driving sustainability, resource efficiency, and innovation, covering topics such as policy developments, the European bioeconomy, global market trends, recycling, circular solutions, and high-performance bioplastics. It will also be [...]
Two Decades of EBC: Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead
As European Bioplastics prepares for the 20th edition of its annual conference, EBC, the organisation takes this milestone as an opportunity to reflect on its journey. From its early days as a niche gathering for experts, EBC has grown into the flagship event for the global bioplastics community, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and researchers. In this interview, Hasso [...]
Sustainability criteria for biomass
The transition from a fossil-based to a renewable, biobased economy is vital for the resilience and competitiveness of Europe and for achieving the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050 - that is, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. This transformation is central to the European Green Deal and to building a circular, sustainable industrial base. The plastics industry [...]
Member portrait: ITENE
Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Miriam Gallur Materials and Packaging Area Manager at ITENE, shares some interesting insights on the company. Miriam Gallur, Materials and Packaging Area Manager, ITENE 5 Facts about ITENE Research and development of bioplastics with new functionalities ITENE develops biodegradable materials, additives, and novel [...]