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European Bioplastics represents the interests of the bioplastics industry and is committed to building and strengthening a supportive policy environment in the EU for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics to thrive.

Relevant EU policies

Representing the interests of the entire value-chain of biobased, recyclable, and biodegradable/compostable materials and products, European Bioplastics (EUBP) proactively contributes to ongoing discussions and works closely with the EU institutions to ensure a fit for purpose legislative framework in Europe for bioplastics to thrive in.

News

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

3 April 2025|

European Bioplastics Launches a New Webinar Series on Bioplastics Recycling

3 April 2025|

What are bioplastics?

Bioplastics are not just one single material. They comprise of a whole family of materials with different properties and applications. According to European Bioplastics, a plastic material is defined as a bioplastic if it is either biobased, biodegradable, or features both properties.

Market data

According to the latest market data compiled by European Bioplastics in cooperation with the nova-Institute, global bioplastics production capacities are set to increase from around 2.2 million tonnes in 2022 to approximately 6.3 million tonnes in 2027. 

Global production capacities of bioplastics 2021-2026

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European Bioplastics represents the interests of the bioplastics industry and is committed to building and strengthening a supportive policy environment in the EU for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics to thrive.

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