Bioplastics News
EBC23 Programme Unveiled!
We are excited to present to you the programme for our two-day conference, which will take place on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin (Germany) and online. The 2023 edition of the leading business and networking event for the bioplastics industry in Europe will showcase how biopolymers are driving innovation forward for more sustainability, resource efficiency, and functionality through engaging [...]
European Bioplastics addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study
Recently, the University of Gothenburg published a press released entitled “Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups” quoting the "Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups” article authored by Carney Almroth et al. in 2023 We found this press release misleading due to different elements it contains. It addresses the [...]
Member Portrait: Plastrans Technologies
Enea Saraci, Program-Director Biopolymers, Plastrans Technologies Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Enea Saraci, Program-Director Biopolymers at Plastrans Technologies shares some interesting insights on his company.5 facts about Plastrans TechnologiesWe promote and distribute materials enabling a more sustainable future. We always stay at the cutting edge of technology and continue [...]
Leitmotiv of the recently closed calls of the Horizon programme: From recycling to the needs of standardization and social acceptance of biobased products and materials.
The Autumn round of Horizon Europe calls has been recently closed. Several challenges recurred in the texts of the calls, setting requirements for the new projects working on the biobased materials of the future and on packaging. EUBP has been involved in several applications submitted in the past days, working specifically on tasks related to standardisation, replication but also the [...]
Sustainable Packaging Summit
Taking place in Amsterdam on 14-15 November 2023, the Sustainable Packaging Summit will sharpen the focus on the demands and pain points revealed during last year’s ground-breaking series of discussions in Lisbon. The summit provides the platform for value chain leaders to frankly discuss strategic roadblocks and identify opportunities to align business, regulation and society around a circular, net [...]
News from the members: September 2023
Plastrans Technologies at Fakuma "We are excited to announce our participation in Fakuma 2023, a premier platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the plastics industry. We extend a warm invitation for you all to join us and witness firsthand our innovative range of biobased, recycled, and performance polymers. Meet our experts, gain industry insights, and explore collaboration opportunities [...]