News from the members: September 2023

Plastrans Technologies at Fakuma "We are excited to announce our participation in Fakuma 2023, a premier platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the plastics industry. We extend a warm invitation for you all to join us and witness firsthand our innovative range of biobased, recycled, and performance polymers. Meet our experts, gain industry [...]

Press statement: European Bioplastics debunks scientifically questionable study on compostable plastics

Brussels, 05 October 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacts to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic. A study led by the Spanish Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research and the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), [...]

Press statement: European Bioplastics addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study

Brussels, 28 September 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports the development of robust methodologies for assessing the environmental hazards associated with various materials when they become litter. However, elements of the press release may be considered misleading. The press release “Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups” from the University of Gothenburg [...]

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EUBP Material Management Concept

Open the document Achieving EU Green Deal Goals - How bioplastics contribute to a climate-neutral future The European Green Deal sets out the Union‘s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050 in all sectors of the economy, including chemicals and materials. For all sectors, the Deal sets out a roadmap that aims to [...]

Big reshuffle at the Commission

In the intricate tapestry of European policy, a series of pivotal developments are orchestrating the course of climate action and green policies within the European Union. These unfolding events hold the potential to reshape the trajectory of environmental sustainability, sparking debates and speculations about the future of climate governance.    Central to these developments is [...]

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Improved Seedling logo for industrially compostable products

European Bioplastics recently published the updated Seedling Certification Scheme for products made of industrially compostable materials, which came into force in July 2023.  The Seedling logo is a registered trademark owned by European Bioplastics. It proves that a product is certified industrially compostable according to the European standard EN 13432. When successfully certified, the [...]

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Set your reminders for EBC 23!

Mark your calendars! The registration for the 2023 edition of the European Bioplastics Conference is now open. We are excited to welcome you on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin or online.     The hybrid format of this year’s event will allow you to join either in person at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or comfortably log-in [...]

How does the European consumer perceive bioplastics? 

BIOnTOp has recently published a report evaluating the state of the bioplastics market and value chain in Europe, and the perception that the European consumers have on bioplastics materials.    The main findings of the study can be summarised as follows:  Awareness and Knowledge: The study identifies a lack of knowledge among consumers regarding biobased [...]

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3rd PHA World Congress 2023

The successful PHA World Congress, organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE together with GO!PHA goes into its third edition.   On October 10 and 11, 2023 the 3rd PHA World Congress will be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta.  The congress will address the progress, challenges, and market opportunities for the formation of this new [...]

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Recent peer reviewed publications

Recyclability studies on Poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) biobased and biodegradable films  Coltelli, M.-B., Aliotta, L., Fasano, G., Miketa, F., Brkić, F., Alonso, R., Romei, M., Cinelli, P., Canesi, I., Gigante, V., Lazzeri, A., Recyclability Studies on Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PLA/PBSA) Biobased and Biodegradable Films. Macromol. Mater. Eng. 2023, 2300136, https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202300136   Biobased Polymers for Environmental [...]

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