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Bio-based coalition criticizes EU methodology for LCAs favouring fossil-based over bio-based plastics

Oliver Buchholz2021-11-29T23:55:18+01:0029 November 2021|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, end-of-life, European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), fossil-based, Green Deal, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), members, recyclable, research, sustainability|

Berlin, 30 November 2021 – In June, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission (EC) published its methodology for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing the environmental impact of fossil-based to bio-based feedstocks for plastics production. “Together with other bio-based industries, we support LCAs as a valuable instrument to measure environmental sustainability. Unfortunately, the approach of the JRC in this study lacks important elements that are crucial for a fair, comparative assessment of bio-based and fossil-based plastics. As a result, it clearly favours conventional plastics made from fossil resources”, comments Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics (EUBP). Over the past [...]

EUBP Conference 2021 goes hybrid in Berlin with an impressive speaker line-up and the latest in bioplastics

info2021-11-09T15:40:55+01:009 November 2021|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, European Commission, Green Deal, market data, market development, members, NatureWorks, Neste, packaging, policy, research, sustainability, waste|

Berlin, 9 November 2021 – The 16th European Bioplastics (EUBP) Conference, Europe’s leading business and networking event for the biopolymer industry, will take place on 30 November and 1 December 2021. “At EUBP, we are very happy to hold this year’s conference in Berlin again. The varied programme, including an impressive speaker line-up, will [...]

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

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-29T14:12:27+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

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-29T14:11:28+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

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-08T10:38:55+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

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+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, [...]

News from the members: September 2021

News from the members: September 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-09-30T13:22:53+02:0030 September 2021|Tags: applications, biodegradable, certification, compostable, end-of-life, members, packaging, PLA, Promateris, recyclable, reusable, Romania, Total Corbion PLA, TotalEnergies Corbion|

Promateris’ business to focus on compostable packaging The Romanian industrial group Promateris, leader in the Central Eastern Europe region in the production of compostable and biodegradable packaging, has started a division process in its company. The aim is to transfer assets that are unrelated to the core activity to a new entity, Obor Development [...]

Member portrait: NatureWorks

Member portrait: NatureWorks

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0031 August 2021|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, bags, bioplastics, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Member Portrait, members, NatureWorks, PLA, recyclable, tea bags, Thailand|

Member portrait: NatureWorks In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Leah Ford, Global Marketing & Communications Manager of NatureWorks, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about NatureWorks, USA NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals. With performance and economics that [...]

News from the members: July/August 2021

News from the members: July/August 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-08-31T15:36:11+02:0031 August 2021|Tags: AIMPLAS, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, fossil-based, members, research, Spain, Sulzer Chemtech, sustainability, USA|

AIMPLAS project to boost sustainability in the Valencia Region The deadline set by the European Union and Spain to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is 2050. This highly ambitious goal, in addition to the very short time frame, has greatly impacted the number of projects implemented to revert this emergency climate situation through the [...]

Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about

Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about

Oliver Buchholz2021-06-28T11:31:47+02:0028 June 2021|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, EU waste legislation, feedstock, Germany, members, Netherlands, PE, PET, PLA, PP, recyclable, renewable, research, Studies, waste|

Chemical recycling has gained increased attention as a promising recovery technology, especially for post-consumer plastic waste. It is seen as a complementary solution to mechanical recycling, being better suited for difficult to recycle plastics like multi-layer solutions or heavily contaminated plastics. Yet, its availability at commercial scale is currently still limited, and a legislative framework at European [...]

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