Bioplastics News
EUBA to take part in the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival
The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), of which European Bioplastics is an active member, will participate in the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival in Brussels and contribute to the panel “Going from Niche to Norm” during the ‘’Next generation bioeconomy policies – Achieving the green and fair transition through competitive sustainability’’ event (13-14 March). EUBA will also have an engaging booth at [...]
European Bioplastics urges for a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan
To retain a strong EU bioeconomy, the biopolymers industry needs to be prioritised and acknowledged for its added value in achieving the ambitious goals in the EU Green Deal. The recent EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report in 2022 highlights the bioeconomy sector’s role in boosting the economic wealth across Europe. The average share of biobased chemical products in the [...]
Members Portrait: Lactips
Alexis von Tschammer, CEO, Lactips Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Alexis von Tschammer – CEO, Lactips, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about Lactips Founded in 2014, Lactips is the pioneer in natural polymers based on proteins. Lactips manufactures CareTips®, a natural polymer made from [...]
Which path will sustainable circular biobased packaging take? Co-design a 2030 Roadmap PRESERVE event in Berlin
In December 2023, PRESERVE, an EU-funded project, kicked off a co-design process to build a Roadmap for sustainable biobased packaging with key stakeholders. The goal: 60% food and drink packaging to be upcycled and made from renewable resources by 2030. Since 2021, PRESERVE has been working on the development of technologies to upcycle biobased plastics for food and drinks [...]
Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, European Bioplastics, Full time
European Bioplastics is the industry association representing the entire value chain of the bioplastics industry in Europe. Together with our more than 80 members we develop positions and contribute to legislative processes around the topics of sustainability, waste management, resource efficiency, bioeconomy, circular economy, and climate change. The bioplastics industry is a young and fast-growing sector. Bioplastics offer sustainable [...]
Members Portrait: Vegware
Helen Mathieson Managing Director at Vegware. Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Helen Mathieson, Managing Director at Vegware, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Vegware Founded in Edinburgh in 2006, Vegware is a global specialist in plant-based, compostable foodservice packaging. Their materials include bioplastics such [...]