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News in brief: April 2021

News in brief: April 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-04-30T12:15:49+02:0030 April 2021|Tags: ban, biobased, biodegradable, compostable, oxo-degradable, packaging, policy, recyclable, single-use, standard, UK|

UK Government may ban oxo-degradable plastics following consultation The UK Government says it may introduce a ban on oxo-degradable plastics, following its consultation seeking evidence to develop standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics. After having received 85 responses, it is now also exploring the issues that were raised in the government’s consultation on an extended producer responsibility scheme for packaging, as well as in its consultation on introducing greater consistency [...]

News in brief: March 2021

News in brief: March 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-31T15:25:59+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Finland, packaging, PE, PHA, recyclable, research, sustainability|

Polymateria misuses RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols RecyClass, a cross-industry initiative that offers recyclability certifications and recycled content traceability certification for plastic packaging, informed about a misuse of its RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols by the British start-up Polymateria. After RecyClass had refused a request by Polymateria, the company commissioned Impact Solutions to carry out a recyclability test for their polyethylene film with biodegradable additive technology called PLM-G. Later, the [...]

EU research project BIOnTop explores protein coatings to enhance barrier properties of bio-based films

EU research project BIOnTop explores protein coatings to enhance barrier properties of bio-based films

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-31T15:17:28+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: biobased, biomass, BIOnTop Project, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, packaging, PLA, recyclable, renewable, research, sustainability, waste|

BIOnTop’s research teams are pursuing various strategies to optimise biopolymers with a specific focus on protein-based coatings. European Bioplastics supports the BIOnTop project as consortium partner. Most sensitive foods are packaged in multi-layer composite films to ensure sufficient flavour, water vapor, and oxygen barriers to maintain products’ quality and increase its shelf life. However, most of these composite [...]

Using LCA to compare bio-based and fossil-based plastics is not that simple

Using LCA to compare bio-based and fossil-based plastics is not that simple

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-30T11:08:12+02:0030 March 2021|Tags: applications, bags, bio-waste, biobased, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, corn, end-of-life, feedstock, fossil-based, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), PE, PET, policy, recyclable, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. Life cycle assessment (LCA) has evolved to be the preferred tool to assess the environmental sustainability of certain products and materials. Recently it has also been used with great enthusiasm to compare bio-based with fossil-based plastics. It seems to be an easy instrument to draw [...]

The role of compostable plastics within the circular economy

The role of compostable plastics within the circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-17T13:40:37+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 [...]

European Parliament report recognizes potential role of bioplastics in the circular economy

European Parliament report recognizes potential role of bioplastics in the circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0026 February 2021|Tags: bio-waste, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Directive, European Commission, European Parliament, food waste, members, recyclable, separate collection, waste, waste collection, Waste Framework Directive|

On 8 February, the European Parliament adopted its Own Initiative Report on the Circular Economy which recognised the role of bioplastics for the future. Amongst other issues highlighted, the MEPs emphasised the potential role of bio-based and biodegradable and compostable plastics in the circular economy whilst noting that bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics alone will not provide a solution to the environmental concerns related to plastics. [...]

News in brief: February 2021

News in brief: February 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-02-26T14:02:33+01:0026 February 2021|Tags: bioplastics, European Commission, Green Deal, innovation, packaging, recyclable, renewable, research, sustainability, UK|

Algae represent a largely untapped resource in Europe The European Commission is preparing a comprehensive, cross-sectorial EU algae initiative, aimed at increasing the sustainable production, consumption, and use of algae-based products. Because of its small carbon and environmental footprint, the increased use of algae will help achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal. [...]

The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy

The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy

info2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0029 January 2021|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, bags, bio-waste, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, European Commission, European Parliament, feedstock, food waste, industrial compostable, packaging, recyclable, reusable, separate collection, standard, tea bags, waste, waste collection|

For quite some time now, the European Commission (EC) is putting a special focus on biodegradable and compostable polymers when assessing the general role of bioplastics. This becomes obvious when looking at the number of related EU studies and reports that had been published in 2020. The last publication in this regard was the [...]

Member portrait: Avantium

Member portrait: Avantium

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0029 January 2021|Tags: automotive, Avantium, bioplastics, feedstock, innovation, Member Portrait, members, Netherlands, packaging, PEF, PET, recyclable, renewable, textiles|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Ed De Jong, VP Development at Avantium, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Avantium, Netherlands Avantium is a chemical technology company, headquartered in Amsterdam, employing approximately 230 people, with extensive R&D [...]

News in brief: January 2021

News in brief: January 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-01-29T11:55:37+01:0029 January 2021|Tags: bags, biobased, biodegradable, China, compostable, food waste, packaging, PE, recyclable, research, reusable, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste collection|

Yum China launches plastic reduction and sustainable packaging initiatives Yum, the operator of fast-food chain KFC and restaurant brand Pizza Hut announced new environmentally friendly packaging initiatives that are expected to reduce its amount of non-degradable plastics by approximately 8,000 tonnes annually starting this year. Some of the initiatives include replacing existing plastic packaging [...]

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