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October 2019
 
 

Dear members,

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

 
 
 
 
 
K2019 Recap: Bioplastics industry at the core of interest

K2019 Recap: Bioplastics industry at the core of interest

After eight days (16 until 23 October) packed with major events, smaller dialogue forums and even more bilateral discussions, the leading global trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry closed its doors in Düsseldorf. With approx. 225,000 trade visitors from 165 countries and 3,330 exhibitors from 63 nations the K successfully defended its title as leading business platform...

 
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Join the Pipe: Dutch start-up attacks plastic pollution with tap water in stylish Bio PE bottles

Join the Pipe: Dutch start-up attacks plastic pollution with tap water in stylish Bio PE bottles

How can people be tempted to drink tap water instead of spring water out of single use bottles in order to help reducing plastic waste? The Amsterdam based disruptive innovator Join the Pipe has the answer and used it for a very successful and at the same time sustainable development project...

 
 
 
 
 

EUBP Job vacancy: EU Regulatory Affairs Officer in Brussels (full time)

EUBP Job vacancy: EU Regulatory Affairs Officer in Brussels (full time) 

We are currently looking for a Brussels-based full-time EU Regulatory Affairs Officer who will support our regulatory affairs unit and working group...

 
 
 
 
 
Total Corbion’s new plant in Thailand produces low carbon footprint PLA

Total Corbion’s new plant in Thailand produces low carbon footprint PLA

In September 2019, Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion, officially inaugurated its 75,000 tons per year PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) bioplastics plant in Rayong, Thailand...

 
 
 
 
 
New German Packaging Law: European Bioplastics demands complete implementation

New German Packaging Law: European Bioplastics demands complete implementation

Bioplastics are a key driver for new developments in the plastic industry...

 
 
 
 
 
Member portrait: Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln)

Member portrait: Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln)

In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Norbert Mundigler, Head of Institute of Natural Materials Technology, shares some information on the department...

 
 
 
 
 
News in brief: October 2019

News in brief: October 2019

  • Consultation: UK Environmental Agency to revise standard rules sets for biowaste treatment
  • Bioplastics: Where are we now?
  • PepsiCo issues $1billion ‘Green Bond’ to fund sustainability projects
 
 
 
 
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RSB's 2019 Annual Meeting

RSB's 2019 Annual Meeting, sponsored by Agrisoma, Airbus, and UPM Biofuels, is invaluable for anyone looking to unlock tools and strategies to advance the  bioeconomy and embed real sustainability in every layer of their operations. With a focus on unlocking big ideas and learning from industry leaders, we will drill down into the practical ways in which we can advance the sustainable bioeconomy together.

 
 
 
 
 

News and updates for EUBP members

Save the Date: Members Meetings on 02 December 2019 in Berlin

Dear Members,

As announced at the Members Meeting on 26 June 2019, where substantial changes to the statues of EUBP have been decided, the next General Assembly is to take place on 02 December 2019, the day before the EUBP conference on 03/04 December 2019, and incorporates the election of a new Board.

We therefore ask you to save the date of 02 December 2019, starting at 3 p.m. for the Members Meeting.

Enclosed, please find the Call for Candidacies for the Board Election as well as an informational note as to the rules and procedures of the Board Election. The official invite, including all relevant documents, will be sent by separate mail in due time.

However, if you are already sure to attend, please return the attached registration form.

Kind regards,
Hasso von Pogrell
Managing Director

Save the date, letter (pdf)
Call for Candidacy, letter (pdf)
Board Election, Rules and Procedures (pdf)
Registration form (pdf)

New Members: We are happy to welcome Toro Gips S.L. from Spain and HAJDÚFÖLD-AGRÁRGAZDASÁG from Hungary. Read more about it in our Members Area on our website.

EUBP Staff: On 1 October 2019, Katharina Hinse rejoined European Bioplastics as Environmental Affairs Manager. She holds diplomas in European Studies and Political Science. She started working as director of a regional branch of a German NGO and joined European Bioplastics and the German Association Verbund kompostierbare Produkte in 2014.

Focusing her work on the Verbund during the past two years, she now takes over the work on the Product Groups, the Working Group Standardisation and Seedling-related issues as parental leave replacement.

AOB: In our online members area, you will find detailed information on the latest development in our network, minutes and documents from our Product and Working Groups, and updates on past and upcoming Members Meetings.

To find out more, simply click on the link below and log in to the website members area (login: Members/ EUBPmember2019!).

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Calendar

14 - 15 November 2019
Maternushaus, Germany
8th Biocomposites Conference
5 - 6 December 2019
Berlin, Germany
RSB’s Annual Meeting
 
 
 
 

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