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March 2020
 
 

Dear readers,

We are pleased to share the latest issue of the European Bioplastics Bulletin with you, containing the latest news and insights from the bioplastics industry. If you have any questions, comments, or interesting news or topics to share, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Enjoy the read!
Kind regards from the European Bioplastics team

 
 
 
 
 
New Circular Economy Action Plan: circular economy needs bioeconomy to be successful

New Circular Economy Action Plan: circular economy needs bioeconomy to be successful

After the publication of its European Green Deal (Annex) in early December last year, the European Commission (EC) recently issued one of the deal’s key deliverables: the new Circular Economy Action Plan (nCEAP). Amongst several other crucial elements, whose publication was scheduled for March, the nCEAP is of special significance for the bioplastics industry...

 
 
 
 
 
New French Circular Economy Law brings substantial changes

New French Circular Economy Law brings substantial changes

On 10 February 2020, the French law on fighting waste and the circular economy was enacted after months of discussions between the National Assembly and the Senate. Read in the following a guest commentary by Marie Plancke, Delegate General of Club Bioplastiques our French partner association...

 
 
 
 
 
Study by Wageningen University shows compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in real life industrial composting

Study by Wageningen University shows compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in real life industrial composting

A recent study by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, analysed the fate of compostable packaging products in a Dutch full-scale industrial organic waste treatment facility. The independent research results confirm what producers of biodegradable and compostable plastics have been saying for a long time. The different tested EN 13432 certified products broke down within a maximum of 22 days...

 
 
 
 
 
UK: WRAP published new guidelines for use of compostable plastic packaging

UK: WRAP published new guidelines for use of compostable plastic packaging

WRAP, a not for profit organisation, which leads the UK Plastics Pact, has recently published a new guidance to help businesses make informed choices when considering the use of compostable packaging...

 
 
 
 
 
Member portrait: Novamont S.p.A.

Member portrait: Novamont S.p.A.

In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Catia Bastioli, CEO of Novamont S.p.A., shares some interesting insights on her company...

 
 
 
 
 
News in brief: March 2020

News in brief: March 2020

  • Corona Virus: interpack 2020 postponed
  • Vietnamese scientists urge policies for biodegradable plastics
  • Starbucks unveils trials for compostable cups
 
 
 
 
 

Biopolymer Days 2020

During the past years, crucial legislative changes had been conducted in the field of plastics manufacturing and processing, which included significant provisions for the entire plastics industry. Europe has assumed an international lead role in fostering economic efficiency and sustainability in an efficient symbiosis. Bioplastics serve as an important element in all EU strategies. This is due to their bio-based foundation and biodegradability. The DACH region, as the economically strongest region in Europe plays an important role in implementing those strategies.

In order to discuss latest developments and innovations in the bioplastics industry of the DACH region, ecoplus organized the Biopolymer Days, which are taking place on 17/18 June in Sankt Pölten, Austria. The programme will include sessions on bio-refineries and bioeconomy, the production of bio-based polymers, material properties and compounds, mechanical and organic recycling as well as product solutions and products made from bioplastics.

Biopolymer Days 2020

 
 
 
 

Calendar

17 - 18 June 2020
St. Pölten, Austria
Biopolymer Days 2020
9 - 10 November 2020
Cologne, Germany
Plastic Free World Conference & Expo
1 - 2 December 2020
Vienna, Austria
15 European Bioplastics Conference
25 February - 3 March 2021
Düsseldorf, Germany
interpack
 

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