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 [...]
Building on the success of its ongoing online talks, European Bioplastics (EUBP) is proud to introduce a new topic in its webinar series: “Advancements in Recycling of Bioplastics.” This series aims to foster discussions on the latest research, technological advancements, and scaling-up opportunities in bioplastics recycling. It provides a valuable platform for industry leaders, [...]
Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Biotech, shares some interesting insights on the company. François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Biotech 5 Facts about Emirates Biotech Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional [...]
We’re excited to partner with @GO!PHA to promote the 4th PHA World Congress, taking place on September 2–4, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany (hybrid). This flagship event will gather global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the role of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in advancing sustainable, bio-based, and biodegradable materials. What to Expect Cutting-edge innovations in PHA science, production, and applications Discussions on circular economy [...]
Open the document Biodegradables are sortable and suitable for material recycling streams. Efficient sorting of all plastics is essential for high quality recycling outputs. Biodegradable plastics have the potential to play a significant role in advancing a circular economy by addressing several environmental challenges. They can help mitigate plastic waste, promote sustainable resource utilisation, enhance [...]
Open the document Dear President von der Leyen, We are writing to express our sincere congratulations to the new College of Commissioners for the legislative term 2024-2029. We warmly welcome the clarity and determination with which you have outlined the political guidelines of the European Commission. At such a complex time in history, [...]
Brussels, 18 December 2024 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The adoption by the Council on 16 December represents the final step in the co-legislative procedure before its entry into force. The PPWR places significant emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions, with biobased [...]
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 (being only 1% in [...]
Berlin, 11 December 2024 – European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24. Around 350 attendees gathered in Berlin and online to attend the 19th edition of the European Bioplastics Conference, EBC24. In their welcome address, Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus, Co-Chairs of EUBP, highlighted the [...]
Berlin 11 December - The PRESERVE Project, an innovative Horizon 2020 initiative, is hosting its final event as a side gathering at the European Bioplastics Conference on 12 December. This milestone event will highlight the project’s groundbreaking achievements, avant-garde breakthroughs, and a forward-looking roadmap for the future of sustainable packaging. The day will open [...]
