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European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-12-06T08:36:23+01:003 December 2021|Tags: AIMPLAS, applications, Austria, automotive, BASF, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, BIOTEC, circular economy, compostable, DIN CERTCO, Directive, European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), European Bioplastics Conference, European Commission, feedstock, FKuR Kunststoff, fossil-based, IfBB, innovation, Italy, Japan, Kompuestos, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)|

Berlin, 6 December 2021 – At the 16th annual European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference, which took place from 30 November to 1 December in Berlin, industry experts discussed the role of bioplastics within the European Green Deal. The conference discussions confirmed that bioplastics make significant contributions to help achieving the European Union’s ambitious climate goals [...]

Global bioplastics production will more than triple within the next five years

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-12-01T07:30:55+01:001 December 2021|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, feedstock, Germany, innovation, land use, market data, packaging, PBS, PE, PET, PLA, renewable|

Berlin, 1 December 2021 – European Bioplastics presented today at the 16th EUBP Conference a very positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry. Production is set to more than triple over the next five years according to market data which was compiled in cooperation with the nova-Institute (Hürth, Germany). “The importance of a more than 200 percent growth rate within the next five years cannot be overstated. Before 2026, the share of bioplastics in the total global production of plastics will pass the two [...]

The importance of clustering for innovations and the transition to a circular bioeconomy

The importance of clustering for innovations and the transition to a circular bioeconomy

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-29T14:12:27+02:0029 October 2021|Tags: applications, biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, BIOTEC, innovation, members, packaging, PHA, PLA, PRESERVE Project, recyclable, research, reusable, sustainability, textiles|

Screenshot of speakers (and moderators) during the workshop on “Upcycling bioplastics from food & drink packaging”, 20 October 2021 © PRESERVE, upPE-T, UPLIFT On 20 October 2021, the EU projects PRESERVE, UPLIFT, and upPE-T held a joint workshop with around 160 participants to introduce their initiatives on upcycling bioplastics to a wider audience [...]

News from the members: October 2021

News from the members: October 2021

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-29T14:11:28+02:0029 October 2021|Tags: bags, BASF, certification, compostable, EN 13432, innovation, members, Neste, Netherlands, packaging, PE, Portugal, recyclable, renewable, Spain, sustainability, waste|

Tetra Pak expands production of plant-based coatings for aseptic cartons to North America As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also derived from sugarcane. The plant-based PE coating offers [...]

Implementation of the Single-use Plastics Directive or how to create a legislative hotchpotch

Implementation of the Single-use Plastics Directive or how to create a legislative hotchpotch

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0030 September 2021|Tags: applications, ban, Belgium, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, European Commission, Germany, innovation, Ireland, members, oxo-degradable, packaging, PHA, PLA, policy, recyclable, reusable, single-use, Slovakia|

Source: European Commission Read in the following an article by Katharina Hinse, Environmental Affairs Manager at European Bioplastics (EUBP). I thought plastic straws, plastic cutlery, and EPS take-away boxes were banned this summer. So why do I still find them everywhere? Well, as always, it’s complicated: Even though the Directive (EU 2019/904) [...]

Member portrait: Kimberly-Clark

Member portrait: Kimberly-Clark

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 September 2021|Tags: biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, innovation, Kimberly-Clark, Member Portrait, members, PHA, recyclable, renewable, research, reusable, single-use, standard, sustainability, UK|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Robert Mack, EMEA Government Relations Senior Director of Kimberly-Clark, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Kimberly-Clark, United Kingdom Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, [...]

BioSupPack project will develop innovative bioplastic packaging from brewery by-products

BioSupPack project will develop innovative bioplastic packaging from brewery by-products

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-06-28T11:31:05+02:0028 June 2021|Tags: AIMPLAS, biobased, bioplastics, BioSupPack Project, circular economy, European Commission, Green Deal, innovation, packaging, PHA, recyclable, research, Spain, sustainability, waste, waste collection|

BioSupPack project supported by EUBP The EU-funded BioSupPack project, supported by European Bioplastics (EUBP), is geared towards contributing to the European bio-based circular economy by developing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based packaging solutions derived from residues. It is a viable recycling process for these bio-based plastic materials to make sure resources stay in the loop. [...]

Member portrait: KIK Compounds SRL

Member portrait: KIK Compounds SRL

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 April 2021|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, fossil-based, innovation, KIK COMPOUNDS, Member Portrait, members, packaging, research, Romania, toys|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Germano Craia, Chief Executive Office of KIK Compounds SRL, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about KIK Compounds SRL, Romania KIK Compounds was founded in 2016, with the mission to revolutionize the [...]

Is “bio” the way forward?

Is “bio” the way forward?

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-04-30T14:12:08+02:0030 April 2021|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, end-of-life, EU Plastics Strategy, innovation, Malaysia, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, research, reuse, sustainability, toys, waste|

Read in the following a guest contribution by BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE (BPE) introducing the European research project coordinated by the Hamburg University of Applied Science. For the EU Horizon 2020-funded project BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE “bio” is indeed the way forward. With 22 partners from 13 countries, the project represents both, the research and the industry sector. [...]

The role of compostable plastics within the circular economy

The role of compostable plastics within the circular economy

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-03-17T13:40:37+01:0017 March 2021|Tags: bags, ban, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, food waste, home composting, innovation, Italy, recyclable, research, waste, waste management|

On 3 March 2021, the EUBP webinar “Organic recycling within the circular economy: the role of compostable plastics” explored the contribution of biodegradable and compostable plastics to help the EU to meet its organic waste recovery targets by the end of 2023. In order to establish a truly circular economy, the EU needs to capture this untapped potential by collecting and organically recycling this waste into high value compost for soil enrichment. In her welcome statement, our host MEP [...]

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