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Dear members,
We are pleased to share the new issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter 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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If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity
A guest commentary by Francesco Degli Innocenti, Member of the European Bioplastics Working Group Biodegradables and Chair of the Working Group Standardisation, on biodegradability. The article contributes to the current discussion about a framework for bioplastics…
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The Fantastic Bioplastic Finder supports industry’s transition to a circular economy
Read in the following a guest article by the Berlin-based start-up Circuteria that developed a match-making tool with which product manufacturers, using conventional plastics, can search for bioplastic alternatives…
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Member portrait: Coperion GmbH
In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Levin Batschauer, Sales Manager Bioplastics, Business Unit Compounding, Recycling, and Battery of Coperion GmbH, shares some interesting insights on his company...
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News from the members: May 2021
- NatureWorks and IMA announce strategic partnership
- EarthFirst Films by PSI produces first PHA home compostable packaging film
- Neste jointly produces renewable plastics from 100% bio-based hydrocarbons in Japan
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News in brief: May 2021
- Everything you need to know about the UK’s incoming Plastic Packaging Tax
- US coalition to advocate for composting investments
- European plastic industry faces extreme raw material shortage and price increase
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News and updates for EUBP members
News and updates for EUBP members
Members Meeting: The next Members Meeting will take place on 22 June 2021, 10-12 am CET. Due to the current situation, the meeting will be held online. All information regarding this meeting (agenda, login details and more) will reach you by separate mail in due time.
Webinar on bioplastics match-making tool: On 23 June 2021 (10-11 am CET), EUBP will host an internal webinar for EUBP members only. The Berlin-based start-up Circuteria has developed the prototype of a match-making tool for bioplastics: The Fantastic Bioplastic Finder. It helps manufacturers that want to substitute the conventional plastic of their products to identify the appropriate bioplastic alternative (also see newsletter article above). The introduction of the tool by Circuteria will be followed by an open discussion in order to further improve the tool. We invite all members to join. Please register here: info@european-bioplastics.org.
AOB: 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, and updates on past and upcoming Members Meetings. To find out more, simply click on the link below and log in to the website members area.
Members login »
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