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October 2019
 
 

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

 
 
 
 
 
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.

 
 
 
 

Calendar

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

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