Bioplastics News
Renewable Materials Conference 2025
Siegburg/Cologne, (and online), 22-24 September 2025 The international meeting place for the chemical, plastics and materials industry will take place from 22 to 24 September 2025 in Siegburg near Cologne. The conference, which is expected to attract over 500 participants, will present new solutions and current innovations to replace fossil carbon with biomass, CO₂ utilisation and recycling. This year, [...]
Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?
Material recycling of biodegradable plastics as an additional end-of-life option could integrate biodegradable plastic in a broader circular economy framework. Contrary to common misconceptions, biodegradable plastics can be efficiently sorted and integrated into material recycling streams. With proper sorting, biodegradable plastics do not compromise the recycling of other plastics streams. Achieving a high-quality recycling output depends on maintaining clean [...]
European Bioplastics call to recognise the role of the bioplastics industry as an enabler to achieve the European Green Deal transformation
European Bioplastics, together with its members and the members of the Bioplastics Organisations Network Europe (BON Europe), has welcomed President Ursula von der Leyen and the new College of Commissioners for the 2024-2029 legislative term. In a joint letter, EUBP expressed strong support for the President’s commitment to a green and digital transition, particularly through the Clean Industrial Deal and [...]
Call for Papers and Registration open
Become a speaker at the EBC25, which is taking place on 02 - 03 December 2025, at the Titanic Hotel Berlin, Germany and join us in celebrating 20 years of shaping the future of bioplastics! For two decades, EBC has been Europe’s key platform for business, discussions, and knowledge exchange in the global bioplastics sector. With more brands and [...]
European Bioplastics Launches a New Webinar Series on Bioplastics Recycling
Building on the success of its ongoing online talks, European Bioplastics (EUBP) is proud to introduce a new topic in its webinar series: “Advancements in Recycling of Bioplastics.” This series aims to foster discussions on the latest research, technological advancements, and scaling-up opportunities in bioplastics recycling. It provides a valuable platform for industry leaders, researchers, and stakeholders to exchange [...]
Member portrait: Emirates Biotech
Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Biotech, shares some interesting insights on the company. François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Biotech 5 Facts about Emirates Biotech Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional plastics. Based in the UAE, [...]