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Dear readers,
We are pleased to share the April 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
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University of Plymouth study misleads on value of biodegradable and compostable plastics
The study Environmental deterioration of biodegradable, oxo-biodegradable, compostable, and conventional plastic carrier bags in the sea, soil, and open-air over a 3-year period carried out by Imogen E. Napper and Richard C. Thompson of the University of Plymouth, whose results were announced yesterday, intends to provide insights into the ‘environmental deterioration’ of plastic carrier bags made from different polymer types under littering conditions.
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AllThings.Bio: How to communicate about bio-based plastic toys to consumers
When it comes to bio-based plastics, consumers still have many questions. A lot of scientific information is available, but it is difficult for a laymen audience to fully understand such a complex topic, and too many questions often remain unanswered.
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14th European Bioplastics Conference: Register now!
You can register now to attend the 14th European Bioplastics Conference! This year’s conference will focus on the latest innovations in bioplastics as well as on sustainability aspects and opportunities for growth.
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European Bioplastics is offering a new service: the Project Partnering request
We are regularly contacted by organisations that are keen to collaborate with you, our members, in writing project proposals and building consortia in response to publicly tendered and funded project calls, especially within the Horizon2020 Framework Programme and the BBI-JU Public Private Partnership.
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Member portrait: C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.
In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Edmund Langer, Executive Secretary of C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V., shares some information on an organisation that promotes the development of ecologically and economically competitive techniques for the use of renewable raw materials.
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News in brief: April 2019
- Kartell presents world’s first furniture made from Bio-on biomaterial at Salone del Mobile 2019
- Kaneka Belgium has been nominated for the essenscia Innovation Award 2019
- By 2025, all ALDI product packaging will be reusable, recyclable or compostable
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