bioplastics

Member portrait: Coperion GmbH

Member portrait: Coperion GmbH

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0031 May 2021|Tags: bags, ban, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, coperion, Germany, Member Portrait, members, packaging, Studies, sustainability|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Levin Batschauer, Sales Manager Bioplastics, Business Unit Compounding, Recycling, and Battery of Coperion GmbH, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Coperion, Germany Coperion is an international technology leader in compounding and extrusion systems, feeding and weighing technology, bulk material handling systems and services. It designs, develops, manufactures, and [...]

News from the members: May 2021

News from the members: May 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-05-31T15:25:56+02:0031 May 2021|Tags: applications, biobased, bioplastics, certification, compostable, members, NatureWorks, Neste, packaging, PHA, renewable, Sidaplax|

NatureWorks and IMA announce strategic partnership NatureWorks, the world’s leading manufacturer of low-carbon Ingeo PLA biopolymers, and IMA Coffee, global market leader in coffee handling, processing, and packaging, have announced that they have entered into a joint strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the market for high performing K-Cup compatible compostable single-serve coffee pods in North America. The multi-year partnership [...]

The Fantastic Bioplastic Finder supports industry’s transition to a circular economy

The Fantastic Bioplastic Finder supports industry’s transition to a circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2021-05-31T10:51:14+02:0031 May 2021|Tags: bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, renewable, sustainability|

Fantastic Bioplastic Finder by Circuteria Read in the following a guest article by the Berlin-based start-up Circuteria. In the consumer products industry, there still remains a lack of information and understanding in regard to sustainability. Many manufacturers want to produce more sustainable products with biopolymers but often do not know what materials to use. The [...]

Member portrait: KIK Compounds SRL

Member portrait: KIK Compounds SRL

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 April 2021|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, fossil-based, innovation, KIK COMPOUNDS, Member Portrait, members, packaging, research, Romania, toys|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Germano Craia, Chief Executive Office of KIK Compounds SRL, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about KIK Compounds SRL, Romania KIK Compounds was founded in 2016, with the mission to revolutionize the [...]

Is “bio” the way forward?

Is “bio” the way forward?

Oliver Buchholz2021-04-30T14:12:08+02:0030 April 2021|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, circular economy, end-of-life, EU Plastics Strategy, innovation, Malaysia, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, research, reuse, sustainability, toys, waste|

Read in the following a guest contribution by BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE (BPE) introducing the European research project coordinated by the Hamburg University of Applied Science. For the EU Horizon 2020-funded project BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE “bio” is indeed the way forward. With 22 partners from 13 countries, the project represents both, the research and the industry sector. [...]

Member portrait: Sirmax Biocomp S.R.L.

Member portrait: Sirmax Biocomp S.R.L.

Oliver Buchholz2023-04-05T15:12:28+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: Austria, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, coffee capsules, compostable, EN 13432, Italy, Member Portrait, members, MICROTEC, packaging, renewable, standard|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Dr. Alberto Zanon, Sales Manager Biocomp, Sirmax Group, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Sirmax Biocomp S.R.L., Italy Sirmax Biocomp S.R.L. - former Microtec S.r.l. - is a private company, part of the Sirmax Group, based in Italy (Pianiga, Venice), which aims to [...]

News in brief: March 2021

News in brief: March 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-31T15:25:59+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Finland, packaging, PE, PHA, recyclable, research, sustainability|

Polymateria misuses RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols RecyClass, a cross-industry initiative that offers recyclability certifications and recycled content traceability certification for plastic packaging, informed about a misuse of its RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols by the British start-up Polymateria. After RecyClass had refused a request by Polymateria, the company commissioned Impact Solutions to carry out a recyclability test for their polyethylene film with biodegradable additive technology called PLM-G. Later, the [...]

EU research project BIOnTop explores protein coatings to enhance barrier properties of bio-based films

EU research project BIOnTop explores protein coatings to enhance barrier properties of bio-based films

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-31T15:17:28+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: biobased, biomass, BIOnTop Project, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, packaging, PLA, recyclable, renewable, research, sustainability, waste|

BIOnTop’s research teams are pursuing various strategies to optimise biopolymers with a specific focus on protein-based coatings. European Bioplastics supports the BIOnTop project as consortium partner. Most sensitive foods are packaged in multi-layer composite films to ensure sufficient flavour, water vapor, and oxygen barriers to maintain products’ quality and increase its shelf life. However, most of these composite [...]

Using LCA to compare bio-based and fossil-based plastics is not that simple

Using LCA to compare bio-based and fossil-based plastics is not that simple

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-30T11:08:12+02:0030 March 2021|Tags: applications, bags, bio-waste, biobased, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, corn, end-of-life, feedstock, fossil-based, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), PE, PET, policy, recyclable, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Constance Ißbrücker, Head of Environmental Affairs at European Bioplastics e.V. Life cycle assessment (LCA) has evolved to be the preferred tool to assess the environmental sustainability of certain products and materials. Recently it has also been used with great enthusiasm to compare bio-based with fossil-based plastics. It seems to be an easy instrument to draw [...]

The role of compostable plastics within the circular economy

The role of compostable plastics within the circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2021-03-17T13:40:37+01:0017 March 2021|Tags: bags, ban, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, food waste, home composting, innovation, Italy, recyclable, research, waste, waste management|

On 3 March 2021, the EUBP webinar “Organic recycling within the circular economy: the role of compostable plastics” explored the contribution of biodegradable and compostable plastics to help the EU to meet its organic waste recovery targets by the end of 2023. In order to establish a truly circular economy, the EU needs to capture this untapped potential by collecting and organically recycling this waste into high value compost for soil enrichment. In her welcome statement, our host MEP [...]

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