Join us on 2–3 December 2025 at the Titanic Hotel Berlin or online to celebrate 20 years of EBC, shaping the future of bioplastics. EBC25 will focus on the latest developments in biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics, the evolving policy landscape, and environmental aspects and opportunities for growth in the circular economy. This year we’ve [...]
Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Judy Hicks, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Vioneo, shares some interesting insights on the company. Judy Hicks, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Vioneo 5 Facts about Vioneo 1.Transforming the industry Vioneo is transforming the plastics industry [...]
From April to June 2025, European Bioplastics (EUBP) hosted a five-part EUBP Talk Series around the “Advancements in Recycling of Bioplastics”. It focused on the recycling of bioplastics and the scaling up of recycling technologies. The series offered a platform for researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore solutions, challenges, and pathways to scale up [...]
The Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 is back — and the agenda is officially live! From 10–12 November at the Jaarbeurs Centre in Utrecht, join global leaders like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Philips for three impactful days of innovation, insight, and collaboration. The expanded programme features visionary keynotes, expert panels, and interactive sessions across the Main [...]
Open the document The transition to a sustainable bioeconomy requires the development and validation of innovative technologies that exploit renewable resources while minimizing environmental impact. Lignin, a primary byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, represents a significant yet underutilized renewable resource that is currently mostly burned to generate heat and power [1]. [...]
Brussels, 2 July 2025 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels. The move reinforces the organisation’s commitment to advocacy and engagement with EU institutions, as well as expanding its network and enhancing its presence within the EU policy [...]
Otura® is an innovative bioplastic compound based on an agricultural byproduct that has hardly been used to date: oat hulls. These are a residual material from the industrial processing of oats and have mostly been thermally recycled or disposed of until now. Otura turns them into a high-quality biobased material with a wide range [...]
Open the document Bioplastics: A Strategic Pillar of a Circular, Regenerative, and Competitive EU Bioeconomy European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. As the EU charts a path towards climate neutrality, industrial resilience, and biodiversity recovery, bioplastics must be recognised as a key bioeconomy enabler. Derived from renewable carbon [...]
Open the document The transition from a fossil-based to a renewable, biobased economy is of essential importance if the European Union wants to achieve its goal set in the European Green Deal to become climate neutral by 2050. This transition requires the collaboration of the materials and manufactured products sectors, and, in particular, the [...]
Open the document Home composting is a private gardening practice that empowers individuals to transform their kitchen and garden waste into compost for personal use. This not only enriches their gardens but also plays a valuable role in reducing organic waste in residual waste streams. It’s important to consider the home compostability of [...]
