Dear members,

We are pleased to share the November 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

Reviewed European Bioeconomy Strategy strengthens defossilisation of plastics sector

The European Commission recently delivered its review of the 2012 European Bioeconomy Strategy. The strategy is a step forward towards ensuring that fossil resources are replaced by sustainable natural alternatives for the production of bio-based products such as bio-based plastics and energy. 

Reduction of single-use plastics needs to tie in with circular economy actions and consumption realities in Europe

The European Parliament approved today its report on the draft Directive on Marine Pollution and Single-use Plastics. “European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Bioplastics enable more sustainable solutions for a range of products“, says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics (EUBP). “We agree on the importance of reducing single-use plastic products where feasible, but hygiene and food safety cannot be compromised. With regard to some of the concerned single-use products – such as e.g. plates and cutlery –, biodegradable certified compostable plastics provide an organically recyclable alternative“. 

Danone accelerates the transition towards a circular economy of packaging

Danone announced a series of new commitments and actions to ensure its packaging will become 100% circular, and to accelerate the global transition towards a circular economy of packaging.

News and updates for EUBP members

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, updates on past and upcoming Members Meetings.

We are happy to welcome back Taghleef Industries S.p.A. as a member of EUBP. Read more about them in our Members Area.

We are happy to announce that Ms Elena Cantos joined us as Communications Manager in October 2018. Elena has profound experience with a range of sustainability topics, and looks back on eight years working experience in communication. We look forward to introducing Elena to you at the next members meeting in December.

The upcoming Members Meeting will precede the 13th European Bioplastics Conference (4/5 December 2018) and will take place on Monday, 3 December 2018.

We will start at 11 a.m. and finish at 1 p.m. at the premises of European Bioplastics e.V., Marienstr. 19/20, 10117 Berlin.

 You can find the registration form in the Members Area (login: Members / Bio2018plastics).

Free EUBP subscription to Packaging Europe

Thanks to a special partnership with European Bioplastics, we are pleased to offer you a complimentary subscription to Packaging Europe – the leading intelligence resource for European packaging professionals. Through its print, digital and live content platforms, Packaging Europe joins the dots between technological / material innovation and the core business challenges packaging is required to meet. 

To claim your free subscription, fill in your details here: www.packagingeurope.com/subscribe

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