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EUBP STATEMENT on the EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

EUBP STATEMENT on the EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

Content Manger2023-03-30T11:38:40+02:0030 March 2023|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, innovation, land use, members, policy, renewable, sustainability, waste|

European Bioplastics (EUBP) and its members welcome the Commission’s initiative to develop a first comprehensive policy framework on bioplastic materials. The Communication provides an extensive analysis of our sector in Europe and acknowledges advantages and potentials of our materials to provide genuine environmental benefits.However, despite strong and sound scientific evidence, a few persistent misconceptions remained [...]

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 [...]

Updated Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape available at EUBP Members Area

Updated Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape available at EUBP Members Area

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:27+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, Belgium, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, Germany, home composting, industrial compostable, members, recyclable, Spain, UK|

The members area on the EUBP website offers detailed information on composting and anaerobic digestion in several European countries. This Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape is a special service for EUBP members and has just been updated to reflect the most recent developments across Europe. With information on Belgium, Germany, UK, Spain, and many [...]

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 [...]

News from the members: February 2023

News from the members: February 2023

Oliver Buchholz2023-02-28T15:44:02+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: applications, Avantium, biobased, certification, compostable, end-of-life, FDCA, ISCC, market development, members, packaging, PE, PEF, PLA, Plastrans, PP, sustainability, textiles, waste|

Plastrans expands its cooperation with BioLogiQ and continues to focus on quality and sustainability Plastrans Petrochemicals GmbH, the international trading company of Ghazan Global headquartered in Linz and specialising in sustainable investments has now significantly expanded its investment, know-how, and market development for biobased plastics. In addition to TPS and PLA, their portfolio now [...]

EUBP starts 2023 with a new Head of EU Affairs and the opening of its Brussels office

EUBP starts 2023 with a new Head of EU Affairs and the opening of its Brussels office

Oliver Buchholz2023-05-30T14:33:01+02:0027 January 2023|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, compostable, Green Deal, members, policy|

Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Roberto Ferrigno had been recently appointed as European Bioplastics’ (EUBP) new Head of EU Affairs who already started his position on 1 January. He will also head EUBP’s new Brussels office in the heart of political Brussels located in Av. Palmerston [...]

Member portrait: Normec OWS

Member portrait: Normec OWS

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-27T14:37:15+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, Belgium, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, ecotoxicity, end-of-life, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Member Portrait, members, Normec OWS, packaging, recyclable, sustainability, USA, waste|

In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Astrid Van Houtte, Marketing & Sales Manager, and Bruno De Wilde, Managing Director Business Development, at Normec OWS share some interesting insights on their company. 5 facts about Normec OWS, Belgium Since November [...]

Policy News: January 2023

Policy News: January 2023

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-27T14:36:58+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 [...]

News from the members: January 2023

News from the members: January 2023

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-27T14:35:44+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: agriculture, applications, Belgium, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, futerro, innovation, low-carbon, members, NatureWorks, Novamont, packaging, PLA, recyclable, renewable, standard, sustainability, UK|

The difficult relationship between science, citizen science, and mass communication. A negative example Guest article by Francesco Degli-Innocenti, Novamont: “Recently, an article titled ‘The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting’ caused quite a stir. I must acknowledge that I [...]

European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels

European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-19T14:55:54+01:0019 January 2023|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, compostable, Green Deal, members, policy|

Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Berlin, 19 January 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs. He assumed his position on 1 January 2023 and will [...]

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