Open the document In 2021, EU consumers spent €1,551 billion on food and drink, underscoring the sector’s economic significance. The food and drink industry, with a turnover of €1,112 billion in 2023, leads EU manufacturing and global exports. However, its reliance on plastic packaging has led to significant environmental challenges. The average European [...]
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 [...]
Packaging Europe is hosting an important industry event on the 12th and 13th of November 2024. The event will take place in the Beurs van Berlage, a historical venue in Amsterdam. This event is geared toward fostering collaboration and driving impactful change across the global packaging industry. Objective: Building on the success of the [...]
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 [...]
Xuanming (Sherry) Xu, Chairwoman of Phabuilder Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Xuanming (Sherry) Xu, Chairwoman of Phabuilder, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 Facts about Phabuilder Phabuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd. leads the synthetic biology industry, driven by their ethos "From Microbes to [...]
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 [...]
Phasanti Boonsuit, Marketing Analyst at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Phasanti Boonsuit - Marketing Analyst at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (PTTMCC) PTTMCC [...]
On 24 May 2024 at 10:00 am CET, the PRESERVE project organised an online training, delivered by EUBP member Normec OWS and moderated by European Bioplastics. The training on “Biodegradation: one concept, many environments” is the second webinar of a training series which touches upon key topics of interest in the realm of sustainable packaging [...]
Polymers are an essential element of many aspects of modern life. However, many rely on non-renewable feedstocks and present a range of environmental issues, both during production and once they reach the end-of-life phase. The CHAMPION project aimed at working on biobased thermoset coatings, structural adhesives, automotive interior surfaces and home care additives. European [...]
