Bioplastics News
New R&D project on waste management and upcycling project kicking off in June 2024
MoeBIOS is a new R&D project funded by the European Union through the Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking focusing on the improvement of waste management of biobased plastics and on the upcycling in packaging, textile and agriculture sectors. The project will kick off in June 2024 under the lead of ITENE and with 21 partners spread across Europe. MoeBIOS [...]
PRESERVE Training on Biodegradation by Normec OWS
On 24 May 2024 at 10:00 am CET, the PRESERVE project organised an online training, delivered by EUBP member Normec OWS and moderated by European Bioplastics. The training on “Biodegradation: one concept, many environments” is the second webinar of a training series which touches upon key topics of interest in the realm of sustainable packaging and EU research and innovation [...]
Policy in Brief
Earlier this month, we launched Policy in Brief. What is Policy in Brief? It is our brand-new series of videos where we break down key policy topics and relevant legislation for the bioplastics industry. In the first episode, our Managing Director, Hasso von Pogrell, introduced our manifesto and our key policy requests ahead of the next EU policy cycle. [...]
Member portrait: McCormick
Laurence Le Gal - Flavour Solutions R&D Packaging Manager – EMEA at McCormick Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Laurence Le Gal - Flavour Solutions R&D Packaging Manager – EMEA at McCormick, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about McCormick McCormick is a global leader in [...]
The CHAMPION project: Circular High-performance aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature
Polymers are an essential element of many aspects of modern life. However, many rely on non-renewable feedstocks and present a range of environmental issues, both during production and once they reach the end-of-life phase. The CHAMPION project aimed at working on biobased thermoset coatings, structural adhesives, automotive interior surfaces and home care additives. European Bioplastics is an advisor to [...]
Don’t miss the PRESERVE training on SSbD
On 30 April 2024 at 10:00 am CET the PRESERVE project is organising an online training in webinar format on the implementation of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework in the project. This training is the first webinar of a new series which will touch upon key topics of interest in the realm of sustainable packaging and [...]