Bioplastics News
Subsidy for Testing Circular Biopolyesters (STCB)
Two Biobased Circular grant schemes are now online for innovators in the sector: Grant Scheme Testing Circular Biopolyesters. This scheme is open to SME entrepreneurs active in a circular value chain of polyesters and who want to test biobased polyesters or its building blocks, for example bio-PET, PEF, PLA, PHA, polyester coatings and resins for packaging, construction, interior or [...]
Save the Date: 4th PHA World Congress – September 2–4, 2025
We’re excited to partner with @GO!PHA to promote the 4th PHA World Congress, taking place on September 2–4, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany (hybrid). This flagship event will gather global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the role of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in advancing sustainable, bio-based, and biodegradable materials. What to Expect Cutting-edge innovations in PHA science, production, and applications Discussions on circular economy strategies, climate solutions, and policy [...]
The BIOMAC CEN workshop agreement is now open for comments
The BIOMAC CEN workshop agreement is now open for comments If you are an expert in the production of lignin nanoparticles you can have a say on this pre-standardization process until the 28th April 2025. How can you contribute? Check the CWA text draft. Add your comments to the comment form. Submit your comments to the Workshop Secretary. The [...]
Save the date: World Bio Markets, 10-11 June, The Hague
World Bio Markets (10-11 June, The Hague) is a two-day business development event for the global industrial biomanufacturing sector. The event facilitates commercial connections and generates deal flow between 400 bio-developers and producers, global brands and buyers, community enablers, investors and financiers and suppliers. The unique ‘meetings first’ format makes it easy for companies to meet new customers [...]
Progress and Challenges at INC-5 Negotiations in Busan
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, aimed to finalise a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty but ended without consensus. Due to major divergences around key elements of the future Treaty, the session has been extended to INC-5.2, with the date and location still to be determined. Key Developments Negotiations began slowly, hindered [...]
PRESERVE Project Hosts a Final Event to Showcase Sustainable Packaging Innovations
The PRESERVE Project, an innovative Horizon 2020 initiative, hosted its final event as a side gathering at the European Bioplastics Conference on 12 December. This milestone event highlighted the project’s groundbreaking achievements, avant-garde breakthroughs, and a forward-looking innovation roadmap for the future of sustainable packaging. The following resources have been made available after the event and are in open [...]