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Dear members,
We are pleased to share the November 2016 issue of the European Bioplastics Bulletin with you, containing the latest news and insights from the bioplastics industry. Some contents are for members’ only and you can access them via the members area on our website (login: Members / Bioplastics2016).
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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The upcoming revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation and the benefits of biodegradable plastic mulch films
As part of the EU Circular Economy Package’s Action Plan, the European Commission has proposed a revision of the Fertiliser Regulation. Discussions in the Parliament and the Council are in full swing. In this context, European Bioplastics is advocating to consider the benefits of biodegradable plastic mulch films for modern agriculture...
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Certification of bio-based content
By Harmen Willemse MSc, Consustant Bio-based Economy at NEN – Netherlands Standardization Institute
Bio-based products are products, which are wholly or partly derived from biomass. Therefore, it is essential to characterize the amount of biomass contained in the product. The bio-based content includes not only the amount of…
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Studies show benefits of compostable bio-waste bag in Germany
Two recent projects in the German cities of Brunswick and Munich are highlighting two key aspects of the bio-waste bag debate: firstly, the fact that compostable bags increase the capture of bio-waste and simultaneously reduce the contamination of bio-waste with conventional plastics; and secondly, the processability of compostable bags in anaerobic digestion (AD) and composting plants...
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Braskem invests US$2 million to optimise its Green Plastic production and reduces CO2 emissions by 30%
With an investment of R$7.1 million, the equivalent to over US$2 million, from 2013 to 2015 in its green ethylene unit in Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, Braskem, the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas, was able to significantly reduce the…
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News in brief
- Total and Corbion form a Joint Venture in bioplastics
- Corbion starts construction of 75 kTpa PLA bioplastics plant
- Amerplast launches AmerGreen brand
- New fact sheet on standards for bioplastics
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These are the nominees for the 11th Global Bioplastics Award
One of the highlights of every European Bioplastics Conference is the Annual Global Bioplastics Award ceremony, presented by the international trade publication, bioplastics MAGAZINE. This year’s winner will be announced during the 11th European Bioplastics Conference on 29 November 2016 in Berlin. The Global Bioplastics Award recognises innovation, success, and achievement by manufacturers, processors, brand…
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Exclusive news and updates for EUBP members
After the login, you’ll 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; and information on new members that have recently joined the European Bioplastics association. To read the information, simply click on the link below and log in to the website members area: name Members, password Bioplastics2016
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