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Article 9 PPWR – Why certain packaging formats should be compostable

2025-07-17T14:24:24+02:0017 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Open the document Industrially compostable products, certified according to the harmonised European standard EN 13432 for the organic recovery of packaging, contribute to efficient waste management and circular preservation of resources by: Supporting the separate collection of biowaste (collection of more valuable resources from the waste that represents the highest fraction of municipal [...]

Home composting of Bioplastics

2025-07-08T10:14:58+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Home composting is a private gardening practice that allows individuals to transform their kitchen and garden waste into valuable compost for personal use. While not considered recycling under EU law, it plays a valuable role in reducing the amount of organic material entering traditional waste systems. European Bioplastics (EUBP) views home composting as a [...]

Member portrait: Vioneo

2025-07-08T10:52:59+02:008 July 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

EU Bioeconomy Strategy Review

2025-06-24T08:53:48+02:0024 June 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Industrial use of agricultural materials as feedstock for biobased plastics

2025-06-17T09:47:55+02:0017 June 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Bioplastics in home composting

2025-05-26T09:19:09+02:0026 May 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?

2025-05-28T10:35:45+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Material recycling of biodegradable plastics as an additional end-of-life option could integrate biodegradable plastic in a broader circular economy framework. Contrary to common misconceptions, biodegradable plastics can be efficiently sorted and integrated into material recycling streams. With proper sorting, biodegradable plastics do not compromise the recycling of other plastics streams. Achieving a high-quality recycling [...]

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

2025-04-03T10:09:23+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

European Bioplastics Launches a New Webinar Series on Bioplastics Recycling

2025-04-03T09:31:48+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2025-04-03T09:31:20+02:003 April 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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