Posts including "sustainability":

EUBP Material Management Concept

2023-09-22T09:38:20+02:0011 September 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document Achieving EU Green Deal Goals - How bioplastics contribute to a climate-neutral future The European Green Deal sets out the Union‘s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050 in all sectors of the economy, including chemicals and materials. For all sectors, the Deal sets out a roadmap that aims to [...]

Big reshuffle at the Commission

2023-09-01T13:39:02+02:001 September 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , |

In the intricate tapestry of European policy, a series of pivotal developments are orchestrating the course of climate action and green policies within the European Union. These unfolding events hold the potential to reshape the trajectory of environmental sustainability, sparking debates and speculations about the future of climate governance.    Central to these developments is [...]

Set your reminders for EBC 23!

2023-09-01T13:37:53+02:001 September 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Mark your calendars! The registration for the 2023 edition of the European Bioplastics Conference is now open. We are excited to welcome you on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin or online.     The hybrid format of this year’s event will allow you to join either in person at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or comfortably log-in [...]

How does the European consumer perceive bioplastics? 

2023-09-01T13:36:38+02:001 September 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , |

BIOnTOp has recently published a report evaluating the state of the bioplastics market and value chain in Europe, and the perception that the European consumers have on bioplastics materials.    The main findings of the study can be summarised as follows:  Awareness and Knowledge: The study identifies a lack of knowledge among consumers regarding biobased [...]

RCI study debunking competition between food and feedstock

2023-07-10T14:07:20+02:0010 July 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , |

A new publication by the Renewable Carbon Initiative challenges the commonly held belief that using food and feed crops for bio-based materials is detrimental to food security. Against the backdrop of a global hunger crisis, the paper argues that the biomass debate is flawed, subjective, and lacks sufficient evidence. It suggests that other factors [...]

Member Portrait: Coexpan

2023-07-11T09:25:30+02:0010 July 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Walter Turci, Innotech Director and Coexpan R&D Director Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Walter Turci, Innotech Director and Coexpan R&D Director, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Coexpan, Spain Coexpan, the rigid packaging business unit of Grupo Lantero, is [...]

HARMONITOR survey on sustainability certification

2023-07-10T14:03:39+02:0010 July 2023|Tags: , , , , |

HARMONITOR is conducting a survey on the effectiveness and robustness of sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSL’s) that have been integrated in the supply chains of biobased products in the EU. The objective of the survey is to inform on the potential and challenges for these certifications to become a co-regulation policy instrument in [...]