Sponsoring
We are offering different kinds of sponsorship options so that you can engage even more with our event. If you would like to upgrade your visibility at our conference, please have a look at the sponsoring options and get in touch with our Head of Events Denise Valdix. She will be happy to find the right package for you.
Our partners and sponsors
Our gold sponsors 2024:
Headquartered in Woburn, MA, USA, CJ Biomaterials develops meaningful solutions that positively affect our planet, human health and well-being by addressing the challenges posed by plastic waste. The company invents and manufactures biopolymers and bio-based chemicals as part of a long-term vision to create a more sustainable future, by enabling true circular solutions that replace many non-recyclable, non-reusable and fossil fuel-based plastics and chemicals. CJ Biomaterials is a global leader in the manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)–both polymers and associated basic chemicals. CJ Biomaterials, a business unit of CJ BIO, is part of CJ CheilJedang, a global lifestyle company with a vision to inspire a new life filled with health, happiness, and convenience. For more information visit cjbiomaterials.com
Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional plastics. Based in UAE, we are the leading company in the Middle East marketing and manufacturing high-quality PLA biopolymers. Our PLA biopolymers are renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and directly relevant to the goals of a circular economy. Emirates Biotech is strategically positioned to capitalize on the rapidly growing markets for sustainable products. We supply PLA biopolymers, and we provide expertise in application development, recycling and sustainable end of life solutions. Together, we are helping to accelerate the transition to a circular, biobased society, making our planet a better place for future generations. For more information visit emiratesbiotech.com
Uncountable is global organizations’ trusted partner whose cloud solution centralizes all R&D data across the organization, helps reduce new product development timelines and optimize R&D teams’ resources. World leading organizations such as Sika, Repsol, Beiersdorf, Lesaffre, Total Energies, Tesa, Meggle and more, choose Uncountable to modernize their R&D workflows from disparate, dispersed data sets into an integrated R&D knowledge base, unearth new learnings with visualization tools, and add predictive capabilities to their R&D toolset.
The platform covers all aspects of digital data management: Inventory management, equipment connectivity, searchable and structured property/formula database, search, filtering, and comparison of all experimental data, ELN functionalities, LIMS functionalities, data visualization, reporting, data analysis, statistics, formulation predictions, formulation suggestions, AI/ML and much more.
It is a leading cloud-based platform proven to help the world’s top businesses accelerate the pace of innovation – from research to commercialization.
Request a demo to learn more on how Uncountable’s cutting-edge platform can modernize your R&D workflow – transforming siloed data sets and spreadsheets into a seamless and fully integrated R&D knowledge base. More information at uncountable.com
Zhongke Guosheng Technology, short for GS Biomats, specialized in the design & development & industrialization of furan biobased materials. By implementing the self-invented “SMART” catalytic system, the company has successfully achieved the continuous production process for both 5-hydroxymethylfurfural / HMF and 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid / FDCA, while hugely reduced the production cost and guaranteed the product quality.
Currently the company has a pilot plant with a production capacity of 600t/a of HMF and 400t/a FDCA, at mean time the commercial plant with a designed production capacity of 10,000t/a is under construction.
FDCA is one of the most valuable downstream derivatives of HMF, and it’s the key building block for the polymerization of Poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)/PEF, a biobased polymer which has shown superior gas barrier properties, higher Tg, lighter weight than the petroleum-based PET in both soft and hard packaging.
Except PEF, another important downstream application is Poly(butylene 2,5-furan dicarboxylate)/PBF, a 100% biobased polymer with high M/w, fast crystallization rate and near transparent color as PET, when injection molded into plastic parts, it has shown better flexibility, impact resistance and break extension.
The low-cost and large scale production of FDCA is the key to develop the downstream applications, and GS Biomats has acquired that know-how and the ability to commercialize. More information at www.guoshengtech.com
Our silver sponsors 2024:
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
DIN CERTCO is a renowned certification body of TÜV Rheinland Group. With a strong reputation for excellence, DIN CERTCO offers for more than 40 years independent third-party certification services for a wide range of products, services and people based on national or international standards and guidelines. Through accreditation according European Standard DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 the reliability, independence, and expertise of DIN CERTCO are verified and monitored regularly.
Being the first certification body issuing the Seedling Logo as well as DIN-Geprüft for compostable products according EN 13432 and other relevant standards, our clients can rely on our great expertise in certification and standardization in all aspects of compostability and biodegradability. For our international partners ABA (Australasian Bioplastic Association) and BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) we carry out the technical assessment for compostable products being sold in Australasia or the US.
Our clients can also achieve certification for their bio-based products or recyclable packaging as well as products made of recycled content. With the DIN marks, DIN-Geprüft and DINplus, our clients can provide substantial claims for their products.
For more information about DIN CERTCO and our certification services, please visit our official website: DIN CERTCO | TÜV Rheinland
The FKuR group is a medium-sized, privately held group of companies focusing on the development, production and marketing of high-quality special compounds and the distribution of plastic specialties.
The group currently includes FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, one of the leading suppliers of bioplastics compounds and recyclates for flexible packaging solutions and engineering applications, and FKuR Polymers GmbH, specializing in the development and production of TPE and PP / PE compounds.
The product portfolio of the FKuR group comprises the FKuR Kunststoff GmbH product groups marketed as Bio-Flex®, Biograde®, Ceroflex®, Fibrolon®, Terralene®, Terraprene®, Terrasol® as well as the FKuR Polymers brands Macoprene®, Macolen® PE and Macolen® PP. The distribution business comprises the biobased PE ‘I’m green™’ of Braskem, the biobased PET Eastlon of the FENC group as well as high-quality recyclates of KASKADA ltd. More information at fkur.com
Futerro is a pioneer and leader in the bioplastics sector thanks to its expertise in the development, production, and recycling of poly-lactic acid (PLA).
With more than 30 years’ experience in the lactic acid, lactide and PLA industry, Futerro now ranks as one of the world’s largest PLA producers, with a total capacity of 100,000 tonnes located in Asia. The company also plans to become Europe’s first PLA and r-PLA producer by 2027, with an announced annual capacity of 75,000 tonnes in France.
The new facility will be designed to cover the entire PLA life cycle, from the use of certified sustainable agricultural feedstocks to the production of pure PLA, including recycling, enabling PLA-based products to become completely circular. More information at futerro.com
NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of biopolymers and biochemicals made from renewable resources. With performance and economics that compete with oil–based materials, naturally advanced Ingeo™biomaterials are valued for their unique functional properties and used in products from coffee capsules and appliances to tea bags and 3D printing filament. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Thailand’s largest ASEAN leading integrated petrochemical and refining company, GC, and Cargill, which provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. More information at www.natureworksllc.com
TotalEnergies Corbion is a global leader in driving sustainable innovation of Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), reducing carbon footprints while fostering circularity.
The biobased nature and compostability of our PLA means it has a lower carbon footprint while also contributing to the circular economy through mechanical and chemical recycling. Our 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates a cutting-edge PLA facility in Rayong, Thailand.
Through the application of PLA across various sectors and collaboration throughout the value chain, we drive the widespread adoption of bioplastics, envisioning a future where it revolutionizes industries and nurtures a healthier planet.
Our Luminy® PLA product line caters to a wide range of industries, including fresh food packaging, consumer goods, fibers, food serviceware, automotive components and 3D printing.
We strive to shape a better tomorrow, envisioning a future where PLA plays an important role in fostering a sustainable planet for present and future generations. And this is aligned with our commitment to making bioplastics a cornerstone in the world’s sustainability transition. More information at www.totalenergies-corbion.com
TÜV AUSTRIA brings safety, quality, innovation, environmental protection and entrepreneurial interests to a common denominator. From industrial enterprises, commercial and handicraft enterprises to the health and communal sectors to scientific and research institutions.
More than 3.400 employees in over 34 countries are working for our customers and partners worldwide. With customised services in the areas of testing, inspection, cyber security, data protection and certification as well as training and further education.
The international orientation of the TÜV AUSTRIA Group and a wide range of national and international authorisations make TÜV AUSTRIA your competent and reliable partner. From project planning to realisation and use.
Competence, diversity, international orientation and tradition form the basis of the service portfolio for integrated safety, quality, environmental and technical resource management. TÜV AUSTRIA creates safety and added value with all its activities.
For our customers and partners, for our employees. Documents produced by TÜV AUSTRIA are recognised throughout the European Economic Area and beyond in many countries around the world. This brings a high degree of legal certainty and acceptance in the economy, with authorities and in the public.
By taking over the bioplastics certification activities of Vincotte in 2017, TÜV AUSTRIA has become the leading certification body for compostable, biodegradable and biobased products and is the only one able to certify according to the OK compost (since 1995), the Seedling (since 2012) and the REAL CMCS (since 2023) conformity marks. For more information, www.tuv-at.be/okcert/
Our bronze sponsors 2024:
CZ provides supply chain solutions across four core operational lines – Advisory, Agriproducts, Energy and Food Ingredients & Packaging. These include physical trading, liquidity solutions, hedging, freight, logistics, consultancy, corporate finance and sustainability. CZ works with a range of products that are used by the global food and beverage industry, including raw and refined sugar, fruit, dairy, additives, grains, nuts and seeds, electricity, biomass, ethanol and plastics such as PET and rPET. In 2023, CZ generated an annual revenue of USD 4.3 billion and handled over 7 million tonnes of products. CZ is owned by Associated British Foods, Macquarie Group and an Employee Benefit Trust. Find out more at www.czarnikow.com
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
Sulzer Chemtech is the global market leader in innovative mass transfer, static mixing and polymer solutions for chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and LNG. We are steering the way in ecological solutions such as bio-based chemicals, polymers and fuels, recycling technologies for textiles and plastic as well as carbon capture and utilization/storage, contributing to a circular and sustainable economy. Our product offering ranges from process components to complete process plants and technology licensing. Find out more at www.sulzer.com/chemtech
WACKER is a global chemical company with 16,378 employees and annual sales of around €6.40 billion (2023). We support customers with a global network of 27 production sites, 22 technical competence centers and 52 sales offices. With more than 3,200 products supplied in over 100 countries, we make a vital contribution to improving the quality of life around the world.
As a committed partner to the plastics industry, WACKER’s VINNEX® product range helps to unleash the potential of biodegradable plastics. In this way they can be processed like standard thermoplastics on conventional plastic-processing machinery, while the mechanical properties are sufficiently improved.
VINNEX® and VINNEX® eco additives act as compatibilizers for various biopolyesters and fillers, improving the flexibility, softness, and impact strength of the final material, as well as its processing properties.
The products can lower the viscosity of the melt and increase the melt strength at the same time. And with the new preblended versions, they can be even easier integrated into the production process at the customer site. For more information, visit www.wacker.com
Our media partners 2024:
The content of Eco-plastics in Packaging is available in multiple formats, allowing users to receive the information they need in a way that is most convenient to them. Alongside a monthly print magazine and a full digital edition, there are online breaking news pages linked to a searchable archive of stories. Readers can also choose to receive a weekly and monthly email newsletter containing a digest of current stories and guiding them to extended reports on the website and in the magazine.Eco-plastics in Packaging concentrates exclusively on subjects that relate to the plastics packaging industry. Editorial coverage across the digital and print editions includes analysis, features, international trends, legislation, equipment reviews, comment, material updates and in-depth reports.
For more information contact Nicola President on nicolap@sayers-publishing.com https://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/
Environmental Business Review is a print and digital magazine dedicated to management and engineering leaders across industries and government, focused on sustaining our planet. We offer a platform for sharing experiences, challenges, and insights on cost-effective environmental solutions, climate change, and sustainability. By featuring the most innovative companies and startups, we showcase technologies and services that drive environmental progress. Available through our website, magazines, newsletters, and at various industry events, we aim to pool industry knowledge and align with the innovation necessary to safeguard our planet for future generations. More information at www.environmentalbusinessreview.com
Successful decision-makers from the retail and branded goods sectors as well as packaging buyers and producers rely on EUWID Verpackung for industry news. We report on current price trends in Europe and provide detailed market analysis and news from the German and international packaging sector as well as the logistics industry. In print and online, you get all the information you need – up to date, compact and independently sourced. Every week, EUWID Verpackung gives you a concise overview of the key information influencing the packaging market. More information: www.euwid-verpackung.de
Established in 2007, the Green Chemicals Blog (GCB) is now under the banner of Green D Market Analytics. For more than a decade, GCB has become the authoritative source of global market information on renewable chemicals and materials. It has also been involved in strategic partnerships with leading industry conferences and organizations, enhancing the value we bring to our readers and clients. These partnerships aim to create a dynamic synergy between our platform and these influential events, amplifying the depth and breadth of our coverage. Through this community, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable chemical practices, drive positive change in the industry, and support the development of renewable and circular alternatives. Contact Doris@Greenchemicalsblog.com for more information. More information: greenchemicalsblog.com
Packaging Europe is the leading international provider of information and commentary on the sustainability demands and FMCG needs driving packaging innovation, and new technologies and materials emerging in response to them. Through print, digital and live content, as well as the global Sustainability Awards and Sustainable Packaging Summit, Packaging Europe serves an audience that is interested in solving business problems through smarter packaging strategies.
More information: www.packagingeurope.com
Packaging Insights is the go-to hub for global packaging news and analysis. Our international coverage delivers actionable insights on the latest industry developments, from circular economy to packaging technology and policy. Packaging Insights is published by CNS Media, a leading global B2B publisher of FMCG industry news. More information: www.packaginginsights.com
For almost 20 years, we’ve been the go-to destination for insights into the dynamic world of bioplastics. In 2023, we celebrated our 100th edition and simultaneously announced our official rebranding from “bioplastics MAGAZINE” to „Renewable Carbon Plastics” (RCP). This transformation signified our commitment to a broader and more inclusive vision for the plastics industry, one that embraces innovative approaches to address the critical challenges of plastic pollution and climate change.
While plastics play an irreplaceable role in our modern society, their production from fossil-based resources has exacted a toll on our environment. We’ve witnessed decades of mismanagement, abysmal recycling rates, and the alarming consequences of unchecked plastic waste. It’s high time for a sustainable shift. RCP is dedicated to ushering in this transformative era by exploring and championing a spectrum of sustainable plastic solutions. Our new focus extends beyond traditional bioplastics to encompass plastics derived from renewable carbon sources, including Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), and Advanced Recycling technologies.
With an average of 10,000 readers each issue of the digital version of the magazine plus an average print run of 3000–6000 (depending on large events, exhibitions, etc.). The publication is complemented by a bioplastics basic book (in 7 languages) and high-class conferences, published and organized by Polymedia Publisher GmbH. More information: www.bioplasticsmagazine.com
Renewable Matter is an international magazine, printed in English and Italian, focusing on the circular economy, ecological transition, sustainable innovation, environmental policies, decarbonization, and industrial regeneration. On the website, you can find daily digital information, with news, insights, opinions, events and interviews, while in the magazine each issue is an in-depth monograph on a specific topic: from fashion to new energy, from food to circular water, from packaging to construction. More information: www.renewablematter.eu/
Sustainable Plastics addresses the emerging recycling and sustainability focus of the global plastics industry. Sustainable Plastics provides news and information that impact consumer and industrial brands, manufacturers, governments, the plastics industry and more. More information: www.sustainableplastics.com
Our supporting partners 2024:
GO!PHA is a member-driven, non-profit initiative to accelerate the transition towards a biobased circular economy. It is a platform for learning, creating, and sharing experiences and knowledge on PHA biopolymers. It works on three pillars – science, advocacy, and networking- to promote the proliferation of natural and circular materials as alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics. More information: www.gopha.org
nova-Institut GmbH has been working in the field of sustainability since the mid-1990s and focuses today primarily on the topic of renewable carbon cycles (recycling, bioeconomy and CO2 utilisation/ CCU). As an independent research institute, nova supports in particular customers in chemical, plastics and materials industries with the transformation from fossil to renewable carbon from biomass, direct CO2 utilisation and recycling.
Both in the accompanying research of international innovation projects and in individual, scientifically based management consulting, a multidisciplinary team of scientists at nova deals with the entire range of topics from renewable raw materials, technologies and markets, economics, political framework conditions, life cycle assessments and sustainability to communication, target groups and strategy development. 50 experts from various disciplines are working together on the defossilisation of the industry and for a climate neutral future. More information at: nova-institute.eu – renewable-carbon.eu
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $548 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. PLASTICS fully supports the growth of the bioplastics industry segment and believes that it is a vital part of the future of sustainable plastic.
More information: https://www.plasticsindustry.org/
PIE – Plastics Information Europe strengthens your position in business negotiations with customers and suppliers. Our polymer price indices are accepted as neutral market reports throughout the industry and embedded in countless supplier contracts. With PIE’s well-founded market analyses and forecasts you are always well prepared for your price negotiations, and enjoy transparency and calculability in your daily business. As one of the most successful information partners for the European plastics industry we have been supplying reliable business news for more than 50 years! PIE provides you with up-to-date and reliable information about the plastics industry: from polymer prices to market reports, company news and product launches. More information: www.pieweb.com
The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is a global membership organisation that drives the just and sustainable transition to a bio-based and circular economy. Our sustainability framework has been developed by our multi-stakeholder membership, and is a uniquely robust and credible foundation for addressing the climate crisis. We use this foundation to develop projects, guidance and new knowledge and solutions that equip key decision-makers to deliver net-positive impacts for people and the planet. More information: rsb.org