Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports an ambitious instrument, which catalyses the transition to biobased plastics and leverages innovative biodegradable and compostable plastics as complementary tools to help end plastic pollution by 2040 and to ensure a carbon- neutral future. EUBP considers it vital for the instrument to enable and champion innovation [...]
Mariagiovanna Vetere and Lars Börger take the reins as Acting Co-Chairs Berlin, 07 November 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) announces that Stefan Barot (BIOTEC) stepped down as Chair and member of the Board of European Bioplastics (EUBP) with immediate effect. Until a successor is elected, Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) and Lars Börger (Neste) will take [...]
On 20 October, European Bioplastics supported the organisation of an informal breakfast event at the Italian Permanent Representation in Brussels that could influence the Council negotiations on the PPWR in relation to compostable plastics. The purpose of the event was to foster information sharing among environmental attachés, from various diplomatic missions, on the Italian [...]
The global cosmetics market size was valued at USD 262.21 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030. One of the key factors driving the market expansion during the forecast period is the widespread increase in the adoption of skincare and [...]
Last month, through a press statement, European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacted to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic. The study claimed to have analysed the toxicity of compostable plastic bags, conventional plastic bags, and other recycled plastic bags in zebrafish [...]
Kevin Parker Business Director Celanese BioPolymers Solutions, Engineered Materials Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Kevin Parker, Business Director at Celanese BioPolymers Solutions, Engineered Materials, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Celanese Based in Dallas, Texas, USA, with net sales [...]
Taking place in Amsterdam on 14-15 November 2023, the Sustainable Packaging Summit will sharpen the focus on the demands and pain points revealed during last year’s ground-breaking series of discussions in Lisbon. The summit provides the platform for value chain leaders to frankly discuss strategic roadblocks and identify opportunities to align business, regulation and [...]
“The Compostable by Design Platform (CbDP) is a cross value chain platform for collaboration and innovation in compostable materials, technologies and processes, aiming to ensure compostable materials are recycled at scale in Europe. The platform will build a robust scientific and technical evidence base to inform and engage consumers, industry and policy makers in [...]
In a joint effort to offer transparency to EU stakeholders, nova-Institute has worked with European Bioplastics and Plastics Europe to provide the bioplastics production data for the year 2022. The data is based on the nova-Institute polymer production data and adapted to EUBP’s bioplastics scope. Applications include: Agriculture and horticulture, [...]
On 20 September, EUBP marked 30 years and celebrated this milestone in Brussels with former and current Board and staff, members of the association, and EU officials. The 30 year-anniversary was a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements and the impact we’re making in the bioplastics industry. From when we started back in [...]
