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Dear reader,
We are pleased to share the March 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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MEPs pave the way for bioplastics in Europe
Earlier this month, the European Parliament plenary voted on the waste legislation proposal as part of the EU Circular Economy Package. With their vote, the Members of Parliament send a clear signal that reuse and recycling remain of paramount priority in the pursuit of an EU circular economy while at the same time strengthening the bio-based economy in order to replace fossil resources and drive the transition to a low-carbon economy…
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Juncker set out his vision of Europe – bioplastics 'pioneering innovation'
When EU leaders gathered in Brussels at the beginning of March to discuss how to generate growth, create jobs and improve competitiveness in Europe, the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, set out his vision of Europe - a vision in which bioplastics are a concrete example of the pioneering innovations of the European industry...
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Bioplastics – Making the Difference! #EUBPconf2017
Registration is now open for the leading bioplastics event in Europe – the 12th European Bioplastics Conference on 29-30 November 2017 in Berlin. If you would like to contribute to the programme, you can still submit your abstracts…
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Danone and Nestlé Waters commit to 100 percent bio-based PET
Danone and Nestlé Waters, the world’s two largest bottled water companies, have joined forces with Origin Materials, a start-up based in Sacramento, California, to form the NaturALL Bottle Alliance. Together, the three partners aim to develop and launch at commercial scale a PET plastic bottle made from 100 percent bio-based renewable material. The project uses biomass feedstock, such as previously used cardboard and sawdust...
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Total Corbion PLA formally starts up operations
Earlier this month, Total Corbion PLA officially launched its operations to produce and market Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) polymers. PLA is a biobased and biodegradable polymer made from annually renewable resources. As announced by parent companies Total and Corbion last November, the new company is a 50/50 joint venture based in the Netherlands...
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News in brief
- Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo to collaborate on biodegradable resins
- Solegear partners with Braskem to expand its bioplastics products
- BIO-FED and Plastic Agents sign distribution contract for the Iberian Peninsula
- CORDURA and DuPont Tate & Lyle collaborate on sustainable textiles
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Want to learn more about bioplastics?
During this year's interpack (4-10 May 2017, Duesseldorf, Germany), European Bioplastics offers two on-site seminars to inform about bioplastics, provide a comprehensive overview over the most important bio-based and biodegradable materials and corresponding applications, and to look more closely into specific fields of interest, in particular standardisation and communication on bioplastics. The seminars are designed for professionals from the plastics industry and related fields and will provide substantial, in-depth information to equip the participants with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical tools to work with bioplastics.
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Survey on the perception of bio-based plastics – we want to hear what you think!
European Bioplastics (EUBP) is conducting a survey amongst the plastics industry and other related stakeholder groups on the perception of bio-based plastics.
EUBP wants to learn more about the perceived strengths, opportunities, challenges, and hurdles of bio-based plastics to unfold their full environmental, economic, and social potential in Europe. The survey aims to assess the general knowledge of and attitude towards bio-based plastics, sustainability aspects, material properties, innovation potential, and legislative measures. The results will help to provide better insights and new impulses to shape and drive the future of the bioplastics industry as essential part of the circular economy and new plastics economy.
The survey does not take longer than 10 minutes. Your time and input are highly appreciated!
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