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Biased interpretation of EEA study on biodegradable and compostable plastics draws wrong image of immature consumer

Biased interpretation of EEA study on biodegradable and compostable plastics draws wrong image of immature consumer

info2023-10-19T15:57:00+02:0030 September 2020|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, bio-waste, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, end-of-life, food waste, industrial compostable, Italy, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, Studies, sustainability, waste|

The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently published its new report “Biodegradable and compostable plastics – challenges and opportunities”. The report highlights many positive aspects of biodegradable and compostable plastics. Unfortunately, its interpretation in several media outlets focused exclusively on the few critical assumptions the report makes regarding consumer perception. This resulted in a distorted [...]

Member portrait: Ingevity UK Ltd.

Member portrait: Ingevity UK Ltd.

info2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 September 2020|Tags: applications, automotive, bags, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Ingevity, innovation, Member Portrait, members, packaging, UK|

Anthony Maher, Development Technologist at Ingevity In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Anthony Maher, Development Technologist at Ingevity, shares some interesting insights on his company. 4 facts about Ingevity UK Ltd., United Kingdom Ingevity provides specialty chemicals, high-performance [...]

News from the members: September 2020

News from the members: September 2020

info2020-09-30T16:45:28+02:0030 September 2020|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, compostable, Danimer Scientific, DuPont, Fraunhofer ISC, Germany, members, microplastics, packaging, PLA, recyclable, research, Sidaplax, sustainability|

PSI and Danimer Scientific to create bio-based, home compostable film packaging EUBP member Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), a global manufacturer of biopolymer EarthFirstÒ PLA barrier and non-barrier sealant films, recently announced the cooperation agreement with Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials. Together they will create bio-based, home compostable films. PSI [...]

News in brief: September 2020

News in brief: September 2020

info2020-09-30T16:44:40+02:0030 September 2020|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, compostable, European Bioplastics Conference, packaging, policy|

15th EUBP Conference: Registration Kick-Off Week now open – Secure your tickets and save up to 175 Euros The special ticket sale is now open for registration until 4 October. Early bookers can save up to 175 Euros. Click here to register Having changed to a virtual format for this year, the annual European [...]

European Bioplastics criticises biased interpretation of EEA study on biodegradable and compostable plastics: consumers do understand value and proper end-of-life of compostable plastics

info2020-10-27T09:13:44+01:009 September 2020|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, bio-waste, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, end-of-life, food waste, industrial compostable, Italy, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, Studies, sustainability, waste|

Berlin, 9 September 2020 – In response to the new report “Biodegradable and compostable plastics – challenges and opportunities” by the European Environment Agency (EEA), European Bioplastics (EUBP) highlights the need to acknowledge successful precedents in the deployment of these innovative materials in collaboration with a receptive community of consumers. Unfortunately, several media outlets [...]

European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels

info2020-06-25T17:29:43+02:0012 June 2020|Tags: bioeconomy, bioplastics, DuPont, Green Deal, members, policy, Studies, sustainability|

Joanna Dupont-Inglis, Head of EU Affairs, European Bioplastics Berlin, 12 June 2020 – European Bioplastics, the association, representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Dupont-Inglis as new Head of European Affairs. She assumed her position on 1 June 2020 and will be based in Brussels. [...]

Guidance on single-use plastics directive: European Commission to stick to its timeline

Guidance on single-use plastics directive: European Commission to stick to its timeline

info2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0030 April 2020|Tags: ban, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Directive, European Commission, European Parliament, France, members, recyclable, single-use, Studies, SUPD|

Almost a year has passed since the European Parliament and the European Council adopted the Single-use Plastics Directive (SUPD) in summer 2019. In order to comply with the SUPD, Member States (MS) have two years to bring into force the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions. Now, with the deadline ending on 3 July [...]

After the Covid-19 crisis: Europe’s economic recovery will be Green

After the Covid-19 crisis: Europe’s economic recovery will be Green

info2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0030 April 2020|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, European Commission, Germany, Green Deal, members, policy|

Covid-19 is said to have caused the greatest crisis after WW II, having a massive impact not only on European citizens and businesses, but on the people around the entire globe. In the European Union (EU) Member States have individually taken security measures to protect their citizens. These measures also focus on the exchange [...]

Member portrait: TÜV Austria Belgium

Member portrait: TÜV Austria Belgium

info2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 April 2020|Tags: Austria, Belgium, biobased, bioplastics, certification, end-of-life, Member Portrait, members, renewable, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium|

Philippe Dewolfs, Manager Bioplastics Certification, TÜV Austria Belgium In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Philippe Dewolfs, Manager Bioplastics Certification, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about TÜV Austria Belgium, Belgium TÜV AUSTRIA, a leading, impartial and [...]

News in brief: April 2020

News in brief: April 2020

info2020-04-30T15:34:34+02:0030 April 2020|Tags: applications, Austria, biobased, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, compostable, EU waste legislation, European Bioplastics Conference, feedstock, innovation, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), market development, packaging, policy, recyclable, research, reusable, sustainability, waste|

15th European Bioplastics Conference: call for papers This year’s European Bioplastics Conference will take place on the 1/2 December 2020 at the Trend Hotel Savoyen in Vienna, Austria. The conference’s 15th edition will focus on the latest innovations in bioplastics as well as on environmental aspects and opportunities for growth in the bio-based plastics [...]

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