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European Bioplastics input to the INC-5.2 negotiations

2025-07-14T16:41:33+02:0014 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document Bioplastics are complementary tools to help end plastic pollution To address plastic pollution at its roots and support global climate action, European Bioplastics (EUBP) strongly believes bioplastics should play a key role in helping the transition from conventional plastics to products that are certified biobased, biodegradable and/or compostable. In this [...]

Agricultural Biomass: Fuelling the Shift to Biobased Plastics

2025-07-08T10:31:37+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

To meet the EU’s climate neutrality target by 2050, a transition from fossil-based to biobased materials is essential. A key player in this shift is the bioplastics industry, which leverages agricultural biomass, such as corn, wheat, and sugar beet, to create sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. The use of biobased feedstocks for material production [...]

Ultrasound-assisted production of lignin nanoparticles (BIOMAC)

2025-07-04T10:16:37+02:004 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document The transition to a sustainable bioeconomy requires the development and validation of innovative technologies that exploit renewable resources while minimizing environmental impact. Lignin, a primary byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, represents a significant yet underutilized renewable resource that is currently mostly burned to generate heat and power [1]. [...]

Call for Papers and Registration open

2025-04-03T10:41:41+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Become a speaker at the EBC25, which is taking place on  02 - 03 December 2025, at the Titanic Hotel Berlin, Germany and join us in celebrating 20 years of shaping the future of bioplastics! For two decades, EBC has been Europe’s key platform for business, discussions, and knowledge exchange in the global bioplastics [...]

Member portrait: Shandong Ruian Biotechnology Co., Ltd

2024-12-20T09:32:37+01:0017 December 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Ms Shuyi An, Chairman,Shandong Ruian Biotechnology Co., Ltd Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Ms Shuyi An, Chairman, Shandong Ruian Biotechnology Co., Ltd, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about Shandong Ruian Biotechnology Co., Ltd Gregeo's products cover synthetic and modified [...]

Alternative feedstock for biobased plastics: Bridging the gap between research and the market (White Paper)

2025-03-25T12:45:33+01:009 December 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document As the bioplastics market grows*, it is essential to address the issue of recycling biodegradable bioplastics and to study their most effective recycling pathways, to be able to manage bioplastic products at their end of life. Bioplastic waste does not yet constitute a relevant amount of the total plastic waste [...]

Soil-biodegradable products are now included in the FPR

2024-10-31T14:51:34+01:0031 October 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The European Union recently included soil-biodegradable mulch films, coating agents and water retention polymers in the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) 1009/2019. The strict biodegradability criteria outlined in the Delegated Acts underlines the important biodegradability standards that will ensure these products are environmentally safe and contribute to healthier soils. The inclusion paved the way for further [...]

EUBP welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable products in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)

2024-10-31T11:05:38+01:0031 October 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The FPR sets high requirements in terms of environmental safety.  Berlin, 31 October 2024 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable mulch films, coating agents, and water retention polymers in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) and the key role given to existing standards concerning the biodegradation of mulch films in soil. [...]

Bioplastics in agriculture

2024-10-31T10:15:32+01:0031 October 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document Different types of bioplastics offer unique solutions to improve the sustainability of the variety of agricultural plastic items in terms of their environmental impacts and their circularity. All agricultural plastic applications that can be easily collected and recycled can be substituted with biobased, non-degradable materials. They have the environmental advantage [...]

Member portrait: SK leaveo 

2024-10-30T13:27:09+01:0030 October 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

David Choi, Marketing, Senior Manager, SK leaveo Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, David Choi, Marketing, Senior Manager, at SK leaveo shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about SK leaveo Introduction of SK Group SK Group is the second-largest South Korean [...]

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