Bioplastics News
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 [...]
The Renewable Materials Conference 2024
Save the date for the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC). The conference is the world's largest conference on chemicals and materials based on biomass, CCU or chemical recycling. It will take place from June 11 until June 13 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). Over three days, many innovative solutions for renewable materials - based on biomass, CO2 and recycling - will [...]
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Latest developments and next steps
In November 2022, the EU Commission adopted the revision of EU rules on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reinforce the action plan towards the European Green Deal. Over the past year and a half to date, European Bioplastics (EUBP) and other stakeholders have been working hard to ensure that the Commission’s proposal recognises the significant contribution of the bioeconomy and [...]
Member portrait: Wacker Chemie AG
Dr Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager, Wacker Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Dr. Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager at Wacker, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about Wacker Chemie AG WACKER is a globally active chemical group with its headquarters in Munich, Germany. With a [...]
European Bioplastics Launches a Web Talk Series
European Bioplastics has launched a series of informal talks focusing on alternative sustainable feedstock sources for bioplastics. The series will run from April until an in-person event in Brussels in October 2024 where not only outstanding researchers will be invited, but also companies who are interested in taking up the innovative solutions and policymakers to monitor the innovation emerging [...]