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The CHAMPION project: Circular High-performance aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature

The CHAMPION project: Circular High-performance aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-04-29T10:37:30+02:0029 April 2024|Tags: applications, automotive, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, end-of-life, innovation, recyclable, renewable, research, standard, sustainability, textiles|

Polymers are an essential element of many aspects of modern life. However, many rely on non-renewable feedstocks and present a range of environmental issues, both during production and once they reach the end-of-life phase. The CHAMPION project aimed at working on biobased thermoset coatings, structural adhesives, automotive interior surfaces and home care additives. European [...]

Don’t miss the PRESERVE training on SSbD

Don’t miss the PRESERVE training on SSbD

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-04-29T12:52:06+02:0029 April 2024|Tags: applications, biobased, bioplastics, circular economy, end-of-life, European Commission, innovation, microplastics, Normec OWS, packaging, PRESERVE Project, research, Studies, sustainability|

On 30 April 2024 at 10:00 am CET the PRESERVE project is organising an online training in webinar format on the implementation of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework in the project. This training is the first webinar of a new series which will touch upon key topics of interest in the [...]

PRESERVE Online Survey

PRESERVE Online Survey

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-03-28T14:50:11+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: applications, biobased, circular economy, packaging, PRESERVE Project, recyclable, renewable, sustainability|

The EU PRESERVE project aims to replace current packaging with biobased alternatives that provide high product protection and can be upcycled, recycled, or composted after use. New packaging solutions made from renewable raw materials and subsequent upcycling applications for the aim to contribute to the circular economy of packaging by not only optimally protecting [...]

Members Portrait: GO!PHA

Members Portrait: GO!PHA

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-29T10:23:24+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: agriculture, applications, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, fossil-based, France, Go!PHA, innovation, Lactips, Member Portrait, members, microplastics, packaging, PHA, policy, research, sustainability, waste, waste management|

Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about GO!PHA Facilitating Diverse Stakeholder Interaction: GO!PHA brings together over 60 stakeholders, [...]

Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, European Bioplastics, Full time

Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, European Bioplastics, Full time

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-01-10T10:43:11+01:0010 January 2024|Tags: applications, bags, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, ecotoxicity, EN 13432, end-of-life, industrial compostable, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), members, policy, recyclable, separate collection, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste management|

European Bioplastics is the industry association representing the entire value chain of the bioplastics industry in Europe. Together with our more than 80 members we develop positions and contribute to legislative processes around the topics of sustainability, waste management, resource efficiency, bioeconomy, circular economy, and climate change. The bioplastics industry is a young and [...]

Members Portrait: Vegware

Members Portrait: Vegware

Sandrine Ishimwe2024-02-05T14:59:12+01:0019 December 2023|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, Celanese, certification, compostable, innovation, Member Portrait, members, packaging, PLA, renewable, reuse, single-use, sustainability, USA, Vegware, waste|

Helen Mathieson Managing Director at Vegware. Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Helen Mathieson, Managing Director at Vegware, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 facts about Vegware Founded in Edinburgh in 2006, Vegware is a global specialist in plant-based, compostable foodservice packaging. [...]

BIOPLASTICS MARKET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 2023

BIOPLASTICS MARKET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 2023

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-12-13T10:22:58+01:0013 December 2023|Tags: applications, Austria, Belgium, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, DIN CERTCO, EN 13432, end-of-life, feedstock, Germany, innovation, microplastics, mulch films, PP, recyclable, Seedling, standard, sustainability, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, waste|

Open the document Growth resumption: global production capacities of bioplastics 2023-2028 Bioplastics currently represent roughly 0.5 percent of the over 400 million tonnes of plastic produced annually*. After a period of stagnation over the past few years, the overall global plastic production is picking up again in 2023. This development is driven by [...]

European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector

European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-11-22T17:33:24+01:0022 November 2023|Tags: applications, biobased, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, European Parliament, Green Deal, packaging, recyclable, sustainability, waste|

European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament's vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste Brussels, 22 November 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) commends the European Parliament for recognising the role of compostable plastics in achieving packaging waste prevention and reaching recycling targets. EUBP welcomes a less prescriptive approach, such as the [...]

EUBP Participates to a Breakfast With Environmental Attachés

EUBP Participates to a Breakfast With Environmental Attachés

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-11-06T09:45:25+01:006 November 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, bio-waste, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, Italy, members, packaging, PPWR, recyclable, separate collection, waste|

On 20 October, European Bioplastics supported the organisation of an informal breakfast event at the Italian Permanent Representation in Brussels that could influence the Council negotiations on the PPWR in relation to compostable plastics. The purpose of the event was to foster information sharing among environmental attachés, from various diplomatic missions, on the Italian [...]

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Packaging Going Green to Meet Customers’ Requirements

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Packaging Going Green to Meet Customers’ Requirements

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-11-06T14:51:18+01:006 November 2023|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, food waste, innovation, low-carbon, packaging, PHA, PLA, PolyBioSkin, PRESERVE Project, research, Studies, sustainability, textiles, waste|

The global cosmetics market size was valued at USD 262.21 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030. One of the key factors driving the market expansion during the forecast period is the widespread increase in the adoption of skincare and [...]

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