circular economy

Producers of biobased and biodegradable materials raise concerns over proposed definition of “natural polymers” in REACH restriction

Producers of biobased and biodegradable materials raise concerns over proposed definition of “natural polymers” in REACH restriction

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:35+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, European Commission, fossil-based, innovation, members, microplastics, packaging, policy, renewable, sustainability, waste|

In in the context of the currently discussed REACH restriction of microplastics, several business associations representing producers of biobased and biodegradable materials, including European Bioplastics, developed a joint letter to raise concerns about the proposed definition of “natural polymers” and its impact on biopolymers. The signatories’ members are companies that industrially produce solutions based [...]

Member portrait: BASF

Member portrait: BASF

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:18+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: applications, bags, BASF, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, Germany, home composting, market development, Member Portrait, members, microbes, microplastics, mulch films, packaging, PLA, recyclable, renewable, research, standard, starch|

In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Dr. Afsaneh Nabifar, Head of Global Market Development Biopolymers at BASF, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 Facts about: BASF, Germany At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We [...]

Policy News: February 2023

Policy News: February 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-02-28T15:44:09+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: circular economy, Directive, European Commission, European Parliament, packaging, policy, recyclable, renewable, reuse, separate collection, Studies, sustainability, textiles, waste, waste collection, Waste Framework Directive, waste management|

Ecodesign for a circular economy The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposed by the European Commission in 2022 seeks to reduce the overall environmental impact of a wide range of products. To be effective, it should not only focus on individual products but also towards increasing collection, sorting, repair, and recirculation systems. 1,039 terawatt [...]

News in brief: February 2023

News in brief: February 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-02-28T15:43:32+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: bioplastics, circular economy, packaging, reusable, sustainability, waste, waste management|

Top Packaging Trends 2023: “Plastics circularization” leads sustainability charge Innova Market Insights has revealed its top packaging trends for 2023, with “Plastics circularization” taking the lead spot. Plastic packaging consumption will continue to grow despite anti-plastic sentiment and increasingly stringent waste management regulations. Forward-thinking brands see a future for plastic packaging that can support [...]

Policy News: January 2023

Policy News: January 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-01-27T14:36:58+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: bags, ban, circular economy, compostable, European Commission, European Parliament, Green Deal, members, Netherlands, policy, recyclable, standard, sustainability, tea bags, waste, waste management|

European Parliament proposes ban on plastic waste exports to developing countries The European Parliament has given its backing to a new law that would ban exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries and phase out the export of plastic waste to OECD countries within 4 years. The EU expects this move to boost the [...]

European Bioplastics Conference made strong call for close cooperation with EU policymakers on upcoming legislation

European Bioplastics Conference made strong call for close cooperation with EU policymakers on upcoming legislation

info2022-12-20T14:55:29+01:0020 December 2022|Tags: applications, biobased, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, end-of-life, European Bioplastics Conference, European Commission, food waste, innovation, market data, packaging, policy, PPWR, research, sustainability, waste, waste collection|

It was perfect timing for the 17th annual European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference, which took place on 6/7 December in Berlin. Throughout the whole year, bioplastics already had been a permanent topic in the debate over innovation drivers in the plastics industry and the political discussion in Brussels. Like in any good blockbuster, the story [...]

Open Call regarding nano-enabled bio-based materials technologies and solutions

Open Call regarding nano-enabled bio-based materials technologies and solutions

info2025-07-17T15:22:56+02:0020 December 2022|Tags: applications, be-up, biobased, BIOMAC, BIOMAC Project, biomass, bioplastics, circular economy, Germany, innovation, members, research, sustainability|

The “European Sustainable BIO-based nanomaterials Community” (BIOMAC), a Horizon 2020 funded project, launched an open call for SMEs, large companies, research and development organisations working in the field of nano-enabled bio-based material (NBM) technologies and solutions. The official launch started with the online presentation of the Open Call on the BIOMAC´s website on December [...]

News in brief: December 2022

News in brief: December 2022

info2022-12-20T14:53:23+01:0020 December 2022|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Germany, market data, packaging, policy, waste|

Bioplastics have a role in the circular economy At the 17th EUBP conference held last week as a hybrid event in Berlin, a running theme was the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste published just days before. Combined with the newly presented EU policy framework on bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable plastics, [...]

Successful EUBP Conference: bioplastics industry set to engage with political stakeholders on upcoming legislation

Sandrine Ishimwe2022-12-09T15:32:31+01:009 December 2022|Tags: AIMPLAS, applications, Austria, Avantium, BASF, biodegradable, bioplastics, BIOTEC, circular economy, CJ, compostable, DIN CERTCO, end-of-life, European Bioplastics Conference, European Commission, FKuR Kunststoff, food waste, Germany, innovation, Kompuestos, market data, NatureWorks, Neste, Netherlands, Nova-Institut|

Berlin, 9 December 2022 – At the 17th annual European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference, which took place on 6/7 December in Berlin, industry experts discussed the latest innovations in the bioplastics sector and drove the debate on most recent political developments. These included in particular the Commission’s first policy framework on innovative bioplastic materials as [...]

Proposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging – Commission misses opportunity to fully embrace necessary shift to biobased feedstock

Proposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging – Commission misses opportunity to fully embrace necessary shift to biobased feedstock

Content Manger2022-12-02T14:46:53+01:001 December 2022|Tags: applications, bags, ban, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, European Commission, feedstock, France, Germany, industrial compostable, innovation, land use, packaging, policy, PPWR, recyclable, sustainability, tea bags, waste|

Yesterday (30 November), the European Commission adopted the first parts of its long-awaited proposal for the second Circular Economy Package including a policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics as well as a proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the included new rules on packaging [...]

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