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EUBP STATEMENT on the EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

EUBP STATEMENT on the EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

Content Manger2023-03-30T11:38:40+02:0030 March 2023|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, innovation, land use, members, policy, renewable, sustainability, waste|

European Bioplastics (EUBP) and its members welcome the Commission’s initiative to develop a first comprehensive policy framework on bioplastic materials. The Communication provides an extensive analysis of our sector in Europe and acknowledges advantages and potentials of our materials to provide genuine environmental benefits.However, despite strong and sound scientific evidence, a few persistent misconceptions remained [...]

EEA recognizes role of biobased plastics as a pathway towards circular plastics in Europe

EEA recognizes role of biobased plastics as a pathway towards circular plastics in Europe

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:48+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, corn, crops, European Commission, feedstock, fossil-based, land use, non-food crops, packaging, recyclable, renewable, research, sugar cane, sustainability, waste|

“Plastics play an essential role in modern society. However, their value chain is currently unsustainable, contributing to the generation of climate changing emissions and increasing waste and pollution. Reducing such impacts while retaining plastics’ usefulness requires a shift towards a more circular and sustainable plastics system”, states the European Environment Agency (EEA) in a [...]

Producers of biobased and biodegradable materials raise concerns over proposed definition of “natural polymers” in REACH restriction

Producers of biobased and biodegradable materials raise concerns over proposed definition of “natural polymers” in REACH restriction

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:35+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, European Commission, fossil-based, innovation, members, microplastics, packaging, policy, renewable, sustainability, waste|

In in the context of the currently discussed REACH restriction of microplastics, several business associations representing producers of biobased and biodegradable materials, including European Bioplastics, developed a joint letter to raise concerns about the proposed definition of “natural polymers” and its impact on biopolymers. The signatories’ members are companies that industrially produce solutions based [...]

Member portrait: BASF

Member portrait: BASF

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:18+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: applications, bags, BASF, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, Germany, home composting, market development, Member Portrait, members, microbes, microplastics, mulch films, packaging, PLA, recyclable, renewable, research, standard, starch|

In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Dr. Afsaneh Nabifar, Head of Global Market Development Biopolymers at BASF, shares some interesting insights on her company. 5 Facts about: BASF, Germany At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We [...]

News from the members: February 2023

News from the members: February 2023

Oliver Buchholz2023-02-28T15:44:02+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: applications, Avantium, biobased, certification, compostable, end-of-life, FDCA, ISCC, market development, members, packaging, PE, PEF, PLA, Plastrans, PP, sustainability, textiles, waste|

Plastrans expands its cooperation with BioLogiQ and continues to focus on quality and sustainability Plastrans Petrochemicals GmbH, the international trading company of Ghazan Global headquartered in Linz and specialising in sustainable investments has now significantly expanded its investment, know-how, and market development for biobased plastics. In addition to TPS and PLA, their portfolio now [...]

Anmeldung für Info-Veranstaltung zu Projektbewerbungen im Bereich nano- und biobasierte Materialien und Technologien

info2023-02-23T13:51:06+01:0023 February 2023|Tags: biobased, BIOMAC Project, bioplastics, Germany, innovation, sustainability|

Berlin, 23. Februar 2023 – Als Konsortiumpartner des BIOMAC-Projektes organisiert European Bioplastics (EUBP) für den 7. März 2023 eine virtuelle Expertenrunde. Während der kostenlosen Online-Veranstaltung können sich interessierte klein- und mittelständische Unternehmen sowie Forschungszentren über die Bewerbungsmodalitäten der offenen Ausschreibung des BIOMAC-Projektes zu nano- und biobasierten Materialien und Technologien informieren. Während der Informationsveranstaltung im [...]

EUBP starts 2023 with a new Head of EU Affairs and the opening of its Brussels office

EUBP starts 2023 with a new Head of EU Affairs and the opening of its Brussels office

Oliver Buchholz2023-05-30T14:33:01+02:0027 January 2023|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, compostable, Green Deal, members, policy|

Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Affairs & Head of EUBP Brussels office Roberto Ferrigno had been recently appointed as European Bioplastics’ (EUBP) new Head of EU Affairs who already started his position on 1 January. He will also head EUBP’s new Brussels office in the heart of political Brussels located in Av. Palmerston [...]

How bioplastics can contribute to the sustainability of food contact materials

How bioplastics can contribute to the sustainability of food contact materials

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-27T14:45:56+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Directive, European Commission, feedstock, food waste, fossil-based, industrial compostable, kitchen waste, packaging, recyclable, single-use, sustainability, waste, waste collection, Waste Framework Directive|

The European Commission is currently revising the EU’s rules on food contact materials (FCMs), particularly in light of its recent initiatives on Single Use Plastics, Sustainable Products, and the revision of the rules on packaging and packaging waste. In order to meet the EU’s ambitious environmental objectives, the Commission should introduce specific rules to [...]

Half time at BIOMAC: research project provides new opportunities to biobased industry

Half time at BIOMAC: research project provides new opportunities to biobased industry

Oliver Buchholz2023-02-07T08:16:03+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: agriculture, automotive, biobased, BIOMAC Project, biomass, biomedical, bioplastics, innovation, packaging, research, textiles|

On 23 and 24 January, the BIOMAC held its project meeting which marked the completion of the first half of this project. The 35 project partners discussed the progress made in achieving the project milestones as well as the next steps for 2023. A central part of the meeting was the selection of five [...]

News in brief: January 2023

News in brief: January 2023

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-31T09:37:32+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: agriculture, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, microbes, microplastics, mulch films, PP, renewable, Studies, sustainability|

Braskem announces project to evaluate production of biobased polypropylene Braskem announced a project to evaluate an investment in producing carbon negative bio-based polypropylene (PP) in the U.S. The project would utilize Braskem's proven, proprietary technology to convert bioethanol into physically segregated bio-based polypropylene. Braskem is exploring partnership opportunities for this project with several clients, [...]

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