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NEWSLETTER

Dear Readers, 

We are pleased to share the new issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter with you, containing the latest news and insights from the bioplastics industry. 

If you are interested in becoming a member, have any questions, comments, or interesting news or topics to share, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Enjoy the read!
Kind regards from the European Bioplastics team 

 
 
 
EUBP 30 Year-Anniversary Highlights

EUBP 30 - Year Anniversary Highlights

On 20 September, EUBP marked 30 years and celebrated this milestone in Brussels with with former and current Board and staff, members of the association, and EU officials. The 30 year-anniversary was a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements and the impact we’re making in the bioplastics industry. 

 
 
 
EBC23 programme unveiled!

EBC23 programme unveiled!

We are excited to present to you the programme for our two-day conference, which will take place on 12-13 December 2023 in Berlin (Germany) and online. 

The 2023 edition will showcase how biopolymers are driving innovation forward for more sustainability.

 
 
 
European Bioplastics addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study

European Bioplastics addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study

Recently, the University of Gothenburg published a press released entitled “Paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups” quoting the “Single-use take-away cups of paper are as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups” article authored by Carney Almroth et al. in 2023

 
 
 
Member Portrait: Plastrans Technologies

Member Portrait: Plastrans Technologies

We promote and distribute materials enabling a more sustainable future. We always stay at the cutting edge of technology and continue contributing to the sustainable and responsible use of plastics.

 
 
 
Leitmotiv of the recently closed calls of the Horizon programme: From recycling to the needs of standardization and social acceptance of biobased products and materials.

Leitmotiv of the recently closed calls of the Horizon programme: From recycling to the needs of standardization and social acceptance of biobased products and materials.

The Autumn round of Horizon Europe calls has been recently closed. Several challenges recurred in the texts of the calls, setting requirements for the new projects working on the biobased materials of the future and on packaging. 

 
 
 
News from the members: September 2023

News from the members: September 2023

  1. Plastrans looks forward to participating to Fakuma 2023, a premier platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the plastics industry.
  2. LG Chemicals launched new biodegradable products earlier this year called COMPOSTFUL.   
 
 
 
Sustainable Packaging Summit

Sustainable Packaging Summit

Taking place in Amsterdam on 14-15 November 2023, the Sustainable Packaging Summit will sharpen the focus on the demands and pain points revealed during last year’s ground-breaking series of discussions in Lisbon

 
 
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3rd PHA World Congress 2023

The successful PHA World Congress, organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE together with GO!PHA goes into its third edition.  

On 10 and 11 October, 2023 the 3rd PHA World Congress will be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. 

The congress will address the progress, challenges, and market opportunities for the formation of this new polymer platform in the world. Every step in the value chain will be addressed. Raw materials, polymer manufacturing, compounding, polymer processing, applications, opportunities, and end-of-life options will be discussed by parties active in each of these areas. Progress in underlying technological challenges will also be addressed. 

Register for the conference using eubp10 as a discount code.

 
 
 

Calendar

19 October 2023PRESERVE Workshop Designing a Decision Support System (DSS)
24 - 25 October 2023EFIB 2023
14 - 15 November 2023Sustainable Packaging Summit
28 - 29 November 2023Advanced Recycling Conference
12 - 13 December 2023EBC 23 – European Bioplastic Conference
17 - 18 April 2024CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference (call for papers)
 
 
 

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