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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 [...]

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 [...]

Policy News: February 2023

Policy News: February 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-02-28T15:44:09+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: circular economy, Directive, European Commission, European Parliament, packaging, policy, recyclable, renewable, reuse, separate collection, Studies, sustainability, textiles, waste, waste collection, Waste Framework Directive, waste management|

Ecodesign for a circular economy The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposed by the European Commission in 2022 seeks to reduce the overall environmental impact of a wide range of products. To be effective, it should not only focus on individual products but also towards increasing collection, sorting, repair, and recirculation systems. 1,039 terawatt [...]

News from the members: January 2023

News from the members: January 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-01-27T14:35:44+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 [...]

News in brief: January 2023

News in brief: January 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-01-31T09:37:32+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: agriculture, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, microbes, microplastics, mulch films, PP, renewable, Studies, sustainability|

Braskem announces project to evaluate production of biobased polypropylene Braskem announced a project to evaluate an investment in producing carbon negative bio-based polypropylene (PP) in the U.S. The project would utilize Braskem's proven, proprietary technology to convert bioethanol into physically segregated bio-based polypropylene. Braskem is exploring partnership opportunities for this project with several clients, [...]

Global bioplastics production defies challenges by showing significant increase

Sandrine Ishimwe2022-12-09T15:02:29+01:006 December 2022|Tags: agriculture, applications, automotive, biobased, bioplastics, compostable, feedstock, Germany, Green Deal, horticulture, land use, market data, packaging, PHA, PLA, policy, PP, renewable, research, sustainability|

Berlin, 6 December 2022 - European Bioplastics presented today at the 17th EUBP Conference a positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry. After a stagnation of the overall plastics production in 2020, mainly due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is now a new momentum for global bioplastics production. Capacity of production [...]

Member portrait: BIOTEC

Member portrait: BIOTEC

Content Manger2022-12-01T17:38:19+01:001 December 2022|Tags: applications, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, BIOTEC, certification, compostable, crops, EN 13432, Germany, home composting, industrial compostable, Member Portrait, members, packaging, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Erik Pras, Global Director Sales & Marketing at BIOTEC In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Erik Pras, Global Director Sales & Marketing at BIOTEC, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about: BIOTEC, Germany BIOTEC [...]

Policy News: November 2022

Policy News: November 2022

Content Manger2022-12-01T17:35:45+01:001 December 2022|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, circular economy, compostable, European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), European Commission, feedstock, Green Deal, innovation, packaging, policy, PPWR, renewable, sustainability, waste|

More is needed to embrace the benefits of the bioeconomy On 30 November, the Commission published a proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) and a Communication for a policy framework for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics. The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), representing 13 leading European organisations from various sectors active [...]

News from the members: November 2022

News from the members: November 2022

Content Manger2022-12-01T17:34:52+01:001 December 2022|Tags: Belgium, compostable, fossil-based, Germany, innovation, members, Netherlands, packaging, recyclable, renewable, research, SIG International Services, sustainability, UK|

Compostables could help fight plastic pollution A recently conducted survey commissioned by TIPA, a manufacturer of compostable packaging solutions headquartered in Israel, and conducted by YouGov has revealed that a large majority of UK adults favour the implementation of a collection system for all recyclable or compostable packaging from households across the UK. The [...]

A successful European Green Deal needs a strong bioeconomy

A successful European Green Deal needs a strong bioeconomy

Sandrine Ishimwe2022-10-31T13:53:54+01:0031 October 2022|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, compostable, European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), feedstock, fossil-based, Green Deal, land use, low-carbon, members, PE, policy, renewable, research, sustainability, waste, waste management|

The big picture, as formulated in the European Green Deal, is quite clear: Europe needs to become a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive economy. The bioeconomy has a huge potential to contribute to the Green Deal transition as it encompasses all sectors involving the use of renewable resources, without comprising biodiversity goals. It is [...]

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