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Dear members,
We are pleased to share the July 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, NEW PASSWORD: 2017Bioplastics.
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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Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation
The European Parliament’s IMCO Committee adopted its report amending the European Commission’s proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation and acknowledges the innovative potential of biodegradable mulch films, which provide positive agronomical effects and help to avoid the generation of microplastics on fields. European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, welcomes the support for this modern and efficient agricultural practice...
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Joint statement on the importance of the waste hierarchy in calculating recycling targets
European Bioplastics (EUBP) together with the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC), European Compost Network (ECN), European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP), European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA), and European Centre of Employers and Enterprises (CEEP) co-signed a joint statement on the importance of the waste hierarchy in calculating recycling targets...
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Scientific view on the plastic bag debate by Fraunhofer UMSICHT
On the occasion of the International Plastic Bag Free Day at the beginning of July, German-based research institute Fraunhofer UMSICHT published a position paper on plastic bags that looks at the pros and cons of the use of plastic bags compared to other alternatives such as paper or cotton bags from a scientific perspective, in order to shed light on the truths and myths surrounding the increasing negative reputation of the plastic bag in Europe and around the globe...
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Facts on bio-based plastics made simple
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Wageningen University published an info graphic that highlights the main facts and benefits of bio-based plastics. The graphic includes facts about the usage benefits, environmental benefits, feedstocks, properties, recycling, and prices of bio-based plastics and advertises a new labelling system introduced in the Netherlands to help consumers choose the appropriate recycling option for packaging and other products made from bio-based plastics.
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Member portrait: Organic Waste Systems (OWS)
In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Bruno De Wilde, Lab Manager at Organic Waste Systems (OWS), shares some information on the global leader in biodegradability testing, based in Belgium.
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PolyBioSkin develops biopolymers for high-demand skin-contact applications
The EU-funded PolyBioSkin project commenced work on the development of biopolymers for high-demand skin-contact applications. At the end of June 2017, the project consortium, comprising of 12 partners, including European Bioplastics (EUBP), met in Castelldefels in Spain for the kick-off meeting hosted by project coordinator IRIS to discuss how new generation bio-based polymers can help advance sustainable alternatives in sanitary, cosmetic, and biomedical applications.
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News in brief
- Perstorp Capa™ grades 6500D and 6800D given food contact approval in US
- Avantium locates a new pilot biorefinery at Chemie Park Delfzijl in the Netherlands
- Strong results in Italy for Genomatica’s GENO BDO bio-based process technology
- VAUDE launches footwear range containing bio-based PU from Reverdia
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Business requests database for EUBP members
As a new feature exclusively for our members, we’ve added a new online database of Business Requests, which you can access in the members area of our website at your convenience.
After the login, you will also 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 find out more, simply click on the link below and log in to the website members area: name Members, password 2017Bioplastics
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