Having trouble viewing this email? webversion | unsubscribe
 
October 2016
 
 

Dear readers,

We are pleased to share the October 2016 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 European Bioplastics

 
 
 
 
 

New exciting additions to the speaker line-up of the 11th European Bioplastics Conference

With less than four weeks to go, we are excited to announce some last minute additions to the packed programme of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference on 29/30 November 2016 in Berlin. Conference delegates can look forward to the launch of a world premier of the latest research and innovation technology by DuPont, one of the world’s leading producer of biobased, engineering grade polymers. 

 
EuBP_Conf16_Banner_NL_1200x680_4
 
 
 
 
cvs8dxzwgaif6xz

Great interest in bioplastics at this year’s K 2016

This year’s K, the largest plastics trade show in the world so far, drew 3,285 exhibitors and about 230,000 visitors from more than 160 countries. More than 40 bioplastics companies, including many members of European Bioplastics, presented their products, new innovative bio-based materials, and latest developments in the field...

 
 
 
 
 

News from our Members:

  • Novamont opens first commercial-scale production plant for biobased BDO 
  • Synviana: BASF and Avantium set up joint venture for the production of PEF
 
 
 
 
 
31506e6

Member portrait: Kaneka Belgium N.V.

In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Dr Erwin Lepoudre, Business Manager Biopolymers at the Green Polymer Division at Kaneka Belgium N.V., based in Westerlo-Oevel, Belgium, shares some information about the producer of high-performance polymers. 

 
 
 
 
 
cvdd_dtwiaaycv6-2

EU parliamentary debate: “Time to rethink plastics? Going bio-based is the new black!”

On 18th October 2016, Member of Parliament (MEP) Fredrick Federley and European Bioplastics (EUBP) organised a lunch debate “Time to rethink plastics? Going bio-based is the new black” in the European Parliament...

 
 
 
 
 

In brief:

  • Reverdia & Xinhuarun partner to produce bio-based PU foam
  • BioBTX technology successfully yields 100% bio-based PET
  • NatureWorks and Nature-Tec launch technology platform for compostable serviceware
  • BIO-FED and Febo sign exclusivity distribution contract for Italy
  • White paper on feedstock sourcing for bioplastics
 
nord_emballage-packnews-1200x148
 
 
 
 

Calendar

8-11 November 2016
Rimini Fiera, Italy
ECOMONDO 2016
29-30 November 2016
Berlin, Germany
11th European Bioplastics Conference
6-7 December 2016
Cologne, Germany
5th Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers
 
biotworzywa_banner
 

Impressum

European Bioplastics
Marienstr. 19-20
10117 Berlin

Phone: +49 (0)30 28 48 23 50
Fax: +49 (0)30 28 48 23 59
Email: newsletter@european-bioplastics.org