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European Parliament report recognizes potential role of bioplastics in the circular economy

European Parliament report recognizes potential role of bioplastics in the circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0026 February 2021|Tags: bio-waste, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Directive, European Commission, European Parliament, food waste, members, recyclable, separate collection, waste, waste collection, Waste Framework Directive|

On 8 February, the European Parliament adopted its Own Initiative Report on the Circular Economy which recognised the role of bioplastics for the future. Amongst other issues highlighted, the MEPs emphasised the potential role of bio-based and biodegradable and compostable plastics in the circular economy whilst noting that bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics alone will not provide a solution to the environmental concerns related to plastics. [...]

Member portrait: CJ Europe

Member portrait: CJ Europe

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0026 February 2021|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, CJ, Member Portrait, members, microbes, PHA, sustainability, textiles|

Member portrait: CJ Europe In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Eung Joo Kim, Biochemicals Business Team Leader at CJ Europe, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about CJ Europe, Germany CJ CheilJedang, starting as sugar manufacturer in 1953, has led the Korean food Industry and has grown into a global food and bio company. [...]

The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy

The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy

info2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0029 January 2021|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, bags, bio-waste, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, European Commission, European Parliament, feedstock, food waste, industrial compostable, packaging, recyclable, reusable, separate collection, standard, tea bags, waste, waste collection|

For quite some time now, the European Commission (EC) is putting a special focus on biodegradable and compostable polymers when assessing the general role of bioplastics. This becomes obvious when looking at the number of related EU studies and reports that had been published in 2020. The last publication in this regard was the [...]

News in brief: January 2021

News in brief: January 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-01-29T11:55:37+01:0029 January 2021|Tags: bags, biobased, biodegradable, China, compostable, food waste, packaging, PE, recyclable, research, reusable, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste collection|

Yum China launches plastic reduction and sustainable packaging initiatives Yum, the operator of fast-food chain KFC and restaurant brand Pizza Hut announced new environmentally friendly packaging initiatives that are expected to reduce its amount of non-degradable plastics by approximately 8,000 tonnes annually starting this year. Some of the initiatives include replacing existing plastic packaging [...]

EU Commission report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy

EU Commission report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:52:39+02:0018 December 2020|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, European Commission, industrial compostable, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, research, standard, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste management|

This year has already seen quite an impressive number of studies, reports, and additional publications related to bioplastics that were published by the European Commission (EC). Most of them contribute to the development of a framework for bioplastics included in the EC’s Circular Economy Action Plan. For the bioplastics industry, a clear framework is [...]

Unique virtual gathering of bioplastics industry at 15th EUBP Conference

Unique virtual gathering of bioplastics industry at 15th EUBP Conference

Oliver Buchholz2020-12-18T14:24:53+01:0018 December 2020|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, end-of-life, European Bioplastics Conference, European Commission, European Parliament, Green Deal, innovation, market data, policy, recyclable, research|

As for many other industries, also for bioplastics 2020 had been an exceptional year. Thus, its industry representatives were eager to come together to analyse the last twelve months and discuss about future market opportunities and challenges. Being the leading business forum for bioplastics, the annual European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference, which took place from [...]

Commission’s SAM report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy

info2021-08-02T13:45:09+02:0017 December 2020|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, industrial compostable, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, research, standard, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste management|

Berlin, 17 December 2020 – This week the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) published a report, entitled “Biodegradability of plastics in the open environment”. The report identifies applications of biodegradable polymers which contribute towards achieving a circular economy and tackle the challenge of managing the EU’s waste. “We are pleased to see that [...]

Market update 2020: Bioplastics continue to become mainstream as the global bioplastics market is set to grow by 36 percent over the next 5 years

info2021-01-21T11:35:42+01:002 December 2020|Tags: agriculture, applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, China, circular economy, feedstock, Germany, horticulture, land use, market data, packaging, PE, PEF, PET, PHA, PLA, PP, renewable, Studies|

Berlin, 2 December 2020 – The results of the European Bioplastics’ (EUBP) annual market data update, presented today at the 15th EUBP Conference, confirm the continued dynamic growth of the global bioplastics industry. “Our industry has successfully weathered the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. And the outlook for bioplastics is also promising as [...]

Is Spaghetti “safer” than Currywurst?

Is Spaghetti “safer” than Currywurst?

info2023-10-19T15:52:39+02:0030 October 2020|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, Germany, packaging, Studies|

Read in the following a guest commentary by Francesco Degli Innocenti and Tony Breton from the European Bioplastics Working Group Standardisation. The authors’ opinion on Spaghetti and Currywurst does not represent EUBP’s official position on Mediterranean and German dishes. Tony Breton, EUBP Working Group Standardisation Francesco Degli Innocenti, EUBP Working Group [...]

In the run-up to 15th European Bioplastics Conference: what attendees can expect

In the run-up to 15th European Bioplastics Conference: what attendees can expect

info2020-10-30T17:38:40+01:0030 October 2020|Tags: Austria, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, European Bioplastics Conference, feedstock, innovation, market data, packaging, policy, recyclable, renewable, sustainability, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium|

Living up to providing you with the leading business and networking event for the biopolymer industry in Europe, the conference’s 2020 edition is going virtual! No, we will not tie you to the screen with an all-day zoom call, instead we are delighted to present you with live, interactive, and to-the point panel discussions [...]

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