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June 2018
 
 

Dear readers,

We are pleased to share the June 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

 
 
 
 
 

Biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment

  Biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment

In the context of the EU Plastics Strategy and the recently published proposal for a Directive on the reduction of single-use plastic products, biodegradable and compostable plastics are increasingly being discussed with regard to their potential to contribute to tackling marine litter. Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs at European Bioplastics (EUBP), provides some insights inton the current developments in this field.

 
 
 
 
 

Neste and IKEA team up to develop bio-based PP

  Neste and IKEA team up to develop bio-based PP

IKEA has teamed up with Neste, a leader in renewable solutions for polymer production and member of European Bioplastics, to produce bio-based plastics. Both companies aim to produce PP and PE from renewable or recycled waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, as well as sustainably produced vegetable oils. The pilot at commercial scale will start during fall 2018.

 
 
 
 
 

Avantium starts construction of bio-MEG demonstration plant in the Netherlands

  Avantium starts construction of bio-MEG demonstration plant in the Netherlands

Avantium N.V., a leading technology development company and forerunner in renewable chemistry, has started construction of a new demonstration plant that will help advance the production of bio-based monoethylene glycol (MEG) made directly from renewable sugars.

 
 
 
 
 

Member portrait: Sukano

  Member portrait: Sukano

In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Daniel Ganz, global R&D leader for bioplastics at Sukano, shares some information on one of the world leaders in masterbatches, compounds, and special resins, headquartered in Switzerland.

 
 
 
 
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News in brief

  News in brief - June 2018
  • Revised EU Waste Package enters into force
  • Bio-On opens PHA production plant in Bologna
  • Bio-based multilayer barrier films
  • Elopak delivered 1 billion 100% renewable beverage cartons
 
 
 
 
 

Be quick! Early bird rate ends on 30 June

  Register for the 13th European Bioplastics Conference

Register for the 13th European Bioplastics Conference before 30 June 2018 to save up to EUR 300 with the early bird rate! The leading annual bioplastics event in Europe is taking place on 4/5 December 2018 at the Titanic Chaussee Hotel in Berlin, Germany. This year’s event will focus on advanced innovations in bioplastics as well as on environmental aspects and opportunities for growth. Experts are invited to submit proposals for presentations. Submissions for poster presentations are also welcome. The deadline to submit an abstract ends 31 July 2018.

 
 
 
 
 

Calendar

4-5 September 2018
Cologne, Germany
1st PHA Platform World Congress
10-12 September 2018
San Diego, CA, USA
Innovation Takes Root
25 September 2018
Nuremberg, Germany
Wissensforum "Biobasierte Kunststoff-Verpackungen"
1-2 October 2018
Cologne, Germany
Revolution in Food and Biomass Production
16-18 October 2018
Toulouse, France
11th EFIB
 
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