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Organisation
Our organisation European Bioplastics is a European association, located and registered in Berlin, Germany. It is headed by a non-executive Board consisting of representatives of member companies. The Board is elected every two years by the members’ General Assembly. The Board determines the strategic direction of day-to-day operations [...]
Mission
Our mission Bioplastics are a major driver in the evolution of plastics, and they contribute significantly to a more sustainable society. Our mission is to advance the economic and regulatory framework in Europe to allow for the bioplastics market to grow and flourish. Therefore, we aim to bring together [...]
Commission’s Circular Economy Proposal leaves room for more ambitious actions on bio-industries such as bioplastics
On 2 December 2015, the European Commission (EC) published the long awaited new Circular Economy Proposal. European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the EC’s proposal and is looking forward to contributing to the debate on how renewable and biodegradable materials can best fit into this vision. "The proposal is an important step towards closing the carbon [...]
Members Portrait – Dec 2015
In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Bonten, Chairman and Director at the Institut für Kunststofftechnik (IKT), University Stuttgart shares some information about his institute. 5 facts about Institut für Kunststofftechnik (IKT), University Stuttgart The expertise of the [...]
Commission’s Circular Economy Proposal leaves room for more ambitious actions on bio-industries such as bioplastics
Press Release Commission’s Circular Economy Proposal leaves room for more ambitious actions on bio-industries such as bioplastics Berlin, 2 December 2015. With its new proposal on the Circular Economy Package in Europe, presented today, the European Commission outlines plans that respond to some of the main challenges of our time: the waste of energy [...]
EU decision to phase out plastic bags strengthens compostable bags
EU decision to phase out plastic bags strengthens compostable bags Berlin, 30 April 2015 – On Tuesday, 28 April 2015, the European Parliament gave its final approval for the previously agreed legislation amending the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) to reduce the use of conventional single use plastic carrier bags. European Bioplastics welcomes [...]
European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as chairman
Press Release European Bioplastics elects new Board - François de Bie confirmed as chairman Berlin, 1 July 2015 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) is pleased to announce that the new Board has been elected by the General Assembly of EUBP members on 24 June 2015 to serve a two-year term. François de Bie (Corbion) has [...]
Bioplastics industry met in Vienna to discuss benefits, barriers, and prospects of the European Bioeconomy
Press Release Bioplastics industry met in Vienna to discuss benefits, barriers, and prospects of the European Bioeconomy Vienna/Berlin, 11 June 2015 – On Monday, 8 June 2015, European Bioplastics (EUBP) and the Austrian Energy Agency (AEA) hosted a seminal meeting in Vienna with over 75 thought leaders and senior experts involved in the important [...]