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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 [...]

Updated Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape available at EUBP Members Area

Updated Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape available at EUBP Members Area

Content Manger2023-02-28T15:44:27+01:0028 February 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, Belgium, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, Germany, home composting, industrial compostable, members, recyclable, Spain, UK|

The members area on the EUBP website offers detailed information on composting and anaerobic digestion in several European countries. This Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Landscape is a special service for EUBP members and has just been updated to reflect the most recent developments across Europe. With information on Belgium, Germany, UK, Spain, and many [...]

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 [...]

Austria

Austria

Content Manger2023-02-24T14:42:22+01:0024 February 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, Austria, bags, biodegradable, certification, compostable, EN 13432, home composting, industrial compostable, innovation, PE, separate collection, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Inhabitants: 9,1 mio Area: 83,882 km2 NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts: Waste Management is organized locally by the federal states and backed by government law (Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz, AWG). The executing authorities are Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, [...]

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 [...]

Member portrait: Normec OWS

Member portrait: Normec OWS

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-27T14:37:15+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, Belgium, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, ecotoxicity, end-of-life, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Member Portrait, members, Normec OWS, packaging, recyclable, sustainability, USA, waste|

In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Astrid Van Houtte, Marketing & Sales Manager, and Bruno De Wilde, Managing Director Business Development, at Normec OWS share some interesting insights on their company. 5 facts about Normec OWS, Belgium Since November [...]

News from the members: January 2023

News from the members: January 2023

Oliver Buchholz2023-01-27T14:35:44+01:0027 January 2023|Tags: agriculture, applications, Belgium, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, futerro, innovation, low-carbon, members, NatureWorks, Novamont, packaging, PLA, recyclable, renewable, standard, sustainability, UK|

The difficult relationship between science, citizen science, and mass communication. A negative example Guest article by Francesco Degli-Innocenti, Novamont: “Recently, an article titled ‘The Big Compost Experiment: Using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting’ caused quite a stir. I must acknowledge that I [...]

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, [...]

Member portrait: SoBiCo

Member portrait: SoBiCo

info2022-12-20T14:54:55+01:0020 December 2022|Tags: applications, biodegradable, bioplastics, Member Portrait, members, mulch films, packaging, PLA, recyclable, SoBiCo, standard, textiles|

Dr Raimund Lassak, Head of Sales & Marketing, SoBiCo In each issue of the European Bioplastics Newsletter, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. In this issue, Dr Raimund Lassak, Head of Sales & Marketing at SoBiCo GmbH, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about: SoBiCo [...]

Policy News: December 2022

Policy News: December 2022

info2022-12-20T15:23:37+01:0020 December 2022|Tags: ban, biodegradable, European Commission, European Parliament, members, packaging, policy, PPWR, reuse, single-use, sustainability, UK, waste|

Intergovernmental committee discusses legally binding instrument on plastic pollution During 28 November to 2 December, the EU and its Member States participated in the first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting which took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The aim of the meeting is the development of an international legally binding instrument on plastic [...]

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