Berlin, 22 October 2024 – Europe’s leading business and discussion forum within the global bioplastics sector, the European Bioplastics Conference (EBC24), has just released its programme. The conference will be held on 10-11 December 2024, in Berlin and online, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share insights on the latest advancements in [...]
Berlin, 2 October 2024 – The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. These hubs will be established for different technologies and technology readiness levels (TRL) in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and partly in Ireland. They will be focusing on mechanical recycling, [...]
Open the document We have been closely following the review of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and would like to express our gratitude to the European Commission for their diligent efforts in consulting with industry. We support the work of the DG-ENV and JRC on carbon modelling and want to acknowledge the challenges [...]
Fredrik Malmfors, CEO at Lignin Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Fredrik Malmfors, CEO at Lignin, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about Lignin Lignin Industries was founded in 2018 by Christopher Carrick, a fifth-generation forest industry researcher with a PhD [...]
Bitta Nilsson, Business Development Manager at Stora Enso Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Bitta Nilsson, Business Development Manager at Stora Enso, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about StoraEnso Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of [...]
On June 25, 2024, a diverse group of industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers gathered for the event, "Bioplastic Recycling: Challenges, Gaps, and Future Opportunities." Hosted by the PRESERVE project and organised by Crowdhelix, this event shone a spotlight on the promising potential of bioplastic recycling and the pathways to overcoming its challenges. Recognising the [...]
European Bioplastics believes that certified compostable plastics are essential in achieving a circular economy and calls for the recognition of their important role within municipal biowaste management: They are designed for organic recycling. They help to safeguard separate waste streams. They help to increase the collection of biowaste. They help to ensure the quality [...]
Open the document Industrially compostable plastics play an essential role in putting the envisioned circular economy into practice. With reference to the European waste hierarchy, industrially compostable plastics provide added value through organic recycling. This includes both industrial composting and anaerobic digestion. Certified industrially compostable plastic products such as biowaste bags or fresh [...]
European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-ChairsBrussels, 6 June 2024 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June. For the next two years, the EUBP leadership team will be headed [...]
On 30 April 2024 at 10:00 am CET the PRESERVE project is organising an online training in webinar format on the implementation of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework in the project. This training is the first webinar of a new series which will touch upon key topics of interest in the [...]
