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European Bioplastics call to recognise the role of the bioplastics industry as an enabler to achieve the European Green Deal transformation

European Bioplastics call to recognise the role of the bioplastics industry as an enabler to achieve the European Green Deal transformation

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-04-03T10:09:23+02:003 April 2025|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, biomass, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, food waste, Green Deal, innovation, members, policy, renewable, research, standard, sustainability, waste, waste collection|

European Bioplastics, together with its members and the members of the Bioplastics Organisations Network Europe (BON Europe), has welcomed President Ursula von der Leyen and the new College of Commissioners for the 2024-2029 legislative term. In a joint letter, EUBP expressed strong support for the President’s commitment to a green and digital transition, particularly through [...]

Call for Papers and Registration open

Call for Papers and Registration open

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-04-03T10:41:41+02:003 April 2025|Tags: agriculture, applications, automotive, biobased, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, EN 13432, feedstock, Germany, innovation, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), market data, microplastics, packaging, policy, recyclable, research, Studies, sustainability, textiles|

Become a speaker at the EBC25, which is taking place on  02 - 03 December 2025, at the Titanic Hotel Berlin, Germany and join us in celebrating 20 years of shaping the future of bioplastics! For two decades, EBC has been Europe’s key platform for business, discussions, and knowledge exchange in the global bioplastics [...]

European Bioplastics Launches a New Webinar Series on Bioplastics Recycling

European Bioplastics Launches a New Webinar Series on Bioplastics Recycling

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-04-03T09:31:48+02:003 April 2025|Tags: AIMPLAS, applications, bioplastics, innovation, members, policy, recyclable, research, sustainability, waste, waste management|

Building on the success of its ongoing online talks, European Bioplastics (EUBP) is proud to introduce a new topic in its webinar series: “Advancements in Recycling of Bioplastics.” This series aims to foster discussions on the latest research, technological advancements, and scaling-up opportunities in bioplastics recycling. It provides a valuable platform for industry leaders, [...]

Member portrait: Emirates Biotech

Member portrait: Emirates Biotech

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-04-03T09:31:20+02:003 April 2025|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Emirates Biotech, end-of-life, low-carbon, Member Portrait, members, PLA, recyclable, renewable, sustainability, waste, waste management|

Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Biotech, shares some interesting insights on the company. François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Biotech 5 Facts about Emirates Biotech Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional [...]

Is there enough biomass to defossilise the chemicals and derived materials sector by 2050?

Is there enough biomass to defossilise the chemicals and derived materials sector by 2050?

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-04-03T09:30:53+02:003 April 2025|Tags: biobased, biomass, China, renewable, Studies, sustainability|

Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) together with the joint project of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), has published a study that explores whether agricultural and woody biomass combined sustainably provide enough biomass to meet 20% of the future carbon demand of the chemical and derived materials industries in 2050. The study confirms this target for [...]

Save the Date: 4th PHA World Congress – September 2–4, 2025

Save the Date: 4th PHA World Congress – September 2–4, 2025

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-05-09T12:18:49+02:003 April 2025|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, circular economy, Germany, Go!PHA, innovation, PHA, policy, Studies, sustainability|

We’re excited to partner with GO!PHA to promote the 4th PHA World Congress, taking place on September 2–4, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany (hybrid). This flagship event will gather global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the role of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in advancing sustainable, bio-based, and biodegradable materials. What to Expect Cutting-edge innovations in PHA science, production, and applications Discussions on circular economy [...]

Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?

Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-02-20T11:20:26+01:004 February 2025|Tags: applications, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, end-of-life, European Commission, fossil-based, microplastics, PP, recyclable, reuse, sustainability, waste|

Open the document Biodegradables are sortable and suitable for material recycling streams. Efficient sorting of all plastics is essential for high quality recycling outputs. Biodegradable plastics have the potential to play a significant role in advancing a circular economy by addressing several environmental challenges. They can help mitigate plastic waste, promote sustainable resource utilisation, enhance [...]

European Bioplastics call to recognise the role of the bioplastics industry as an enabler to achieve the European Green Deal transformation

European Bioplastics call to recognise the role of the bioplastics industry as an enabler to achieve the European Green Deal transformation

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-02-04T11:10:27+01:004 February 2025|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, European Commission, fossil-based, Green Deal, PP, recyclable, reuse, sustainability|

Open the document Dear President von der Leyen, We are writing to express our sincere congratulations to the new College of Commissioners for the legislative term 2024-2029. We warmly welcome the clarity and determination with which you have outlined the political guidelines of the European Commission. At such a complex time in history, [...]

Press Statement: European Bioplastics welcomes the EU Competitive Compass as an enhancer of innovative bioplastics solutions

Press Statement: European Bioplastics welcomes the EU Competitive Compass as an enhancer of innovative bioplastics solutions

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-02-05T14:44:44+01:0029 January 2025|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, policy, standard, sustainability|

Today, the Commission has presented the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and clear framework to steer the Commission's work. The Compass sets a path for Europe to become the place where future technologies, services, and clean products are invented, manufactured, and put on the market, while being [...]

Progress and Challenges at INC-5 Negotiations in Busan

Progress and Challenges at INC-5 Negotiations in Busan

Sandrine Ishimwe2025-03-14T14:46:07+01:0019 December 2024|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, China, compostable, Ingevity, innovation, NatureWorks, Neste, recyclable, research, reuse, sustainability, waste, waste management|

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, aimed to finalise a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty but ended without consensus. Due to major divergences around key elements of the future Treaty, the session has been extended to INC-5.2, with the date and location still to be determined. Key [...]

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