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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 [...]

Bioplastics: A Strategic Pillar of a Circular, Regenerative, and Competitive EU Bioeconomy

2025-07-17T12:39:16+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

As the EU revises its Bioeconomy Strategy, EUBP is calling for actionable policies to unlock the full potential of bioplastics as a key enabler of a circular, regenerative, and climate-neutral economy. Bioplastics, made from renewable carbon and/or offering circular end-of-life options, are a vital alternative to fossil-based materials. EUBP urges the EU to recognise [...]

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 [...]

EBC25 – Secure your early bird ticket today

2025-07-08T10:32:11+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Join us on 2–3 December 2025 at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or online to celebrate 20 years of EBC, shaping the future of bioplastics. EBC25 will focus on the latest developments in biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics, the evolving policy landscape, and environmental aspects and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. This year we’ve [...]

Member portrait: Vioneo

2025-07-08T10:52:59+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Judy Hicks, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Vioneo, shares some interesting insights on the company. Judy Hicks, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Vioneo 5 Facts about Vioneo 1.Transforming the industry Vioneo is transforming the plastics industry [...]

Save the date: Sustainable packaging summit

2025-07-08T10:01:35+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , |

The Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 is back — and the agenda is officially live! From 10–12 November at the Jaarbeurs Centre in Utrecht, join global leaders like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Philips for three impactful days of innovation, insight, and collaboration. The expanded programme features visionary keynotes, expert panels, and interactive sessions across the Main [...]

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]. [...]

European Bioplastics Relocates to Brussels and Welcomes New Secretary General

2025-07-02T09:29:43+02:002 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Brussels, 2 July 2025 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels. The move reinforces the organisation’s commitment to advocacy and engagement with EU institutions, as well as expanding its network and enhancing its presence within the EU policy [...]

EU Bioeconomy Strategy Review

2025-06-24T08:53:48+02:0024 June 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document Bioplastics: A Strategic Pillar of a Circular, Regenerative, and Competitive EU Bioeconomy European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. As the EU charts a path towards climate neutrality, industrial resilience, and biodiversity recovery, bioplastics must be recognised as a key bioeconomy enabler. Derived from renewable carbon [...]

Industrial use of agricultural materials as feedstock for biobased plastics

2025-06-17T09:47:55+02:0017 June 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document The transition from a fossil-based to a renewable, biobased economy is of essential importance if the European Union wants to achieve its goal set in the European Green Deal to become climate neutral by 2050. This transition requires the collaboration of the materials and manufactured products sectors, and, in particular, the [...]

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