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

2024-04-29T10:37:30+02:0029 April 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-04-29T12:52:06+02:0029 April 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Latest developments and next steps

2024-03-28T14:48:41+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In November 2022, the EU Commission adopted the revision of EU rules on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reinforce the action plan towards the European Green Deal. Over the past year and a half to date, European Bioplastics (EUBP) and other stakeholders have been working hard to ensure that the Commission’s proposal recognises the significant [...]

Member portrait: Wacker Chemie AG

2024-03-28T08:47:12+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Dr Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager, Wacker Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Dr. Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager at Wacker, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about Wacker Chemie AG WACKER is a globally active chemical group with its headquarters [...]

PRESERVE Online Survey

2024-03-28T14:50:11+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

European Bioplastics to support two new research and innovation projects

2024-07-26T15:49:17+02:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Two new projects funded by Horizon Europe through the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, MoeBIOS and ReBioCycle, have been recently approved, and European Bioplastics is proud to be on board! Both projects were set up to respond to the challenges of the call on “Recycling bio-based plastics increasing sorting and recycled content (upcycling)” (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IA-04 [...]

The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different biobased polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to evaluate their ecological sustainability? BioSupPack Workshop

2024-02-29T09:52:17+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Authors: Elisa Uhlig, Anna Sadzik and Mara Strenger, Sustainable Packaging Institute SPI, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University In December 2023, the EU-funded projet BioSupPack organised a workshop alongside the European Bioplastics Conference - EBC23 on the topics: “The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different bio-based polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to [...]

European Bioplastics urges for a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan

2024-02-29T09:51:46+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

To retain a strong EU bioeconomy, the biopolymers industry needs to be prioritised and acknowledged for its added value in achieving the ambitious goals in the EU Green Deal. The recent EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report in 2022 highlights the bioeconomy sector’s role in boosting the economic wealth across Europe. The average share of [...]

Which path will sustainable circular biobased packaging take? Co-design a 2030 Roadmap PRESERVE event in Berlin

2024-02-02T12:18:33+01:002 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In December 2023, PRESERVE, an EU-funded project, kicked off a co-design process to build a Roadmap for sustainable biobased packaging with key stakeholders. The goal: 60% food and drink packaging to be upcycled and made from renewable resources by 2030. Since 2021, PRESERVE has been working on the development of technologies to upcycle biobased [...]

European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth

2024-01-30T09:52:43+01:0025 January 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth Brussels, 25 January 2024 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) released its Policy Manifesto today, calling on the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan to accelerate the growth of the bioplastics industry. EUBP believes that an actionable EU Bioeconomy Strategy, supporting a [...]

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