circular economy

We need a clear distinction in the communication about the use of verifiable renewable feedstock and “bio-attributed” feedstocks using mass balance

We need a clear distinction in the communication about the use of verifiable renewable feedstock and “bio-attributed” feedstocks using mass balance

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-06-01T16:00:47+02:001 June 2023|Tags: biobased, biomass, certification, circular economy, European Commission, feedstock, fossil-based, renewable, standard, sustainability|

Traditional polymer manufacturing processes heavily rely on fossil fuels as feedstock, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of finite resources. The utilisation of biomass in the plastics sector has evolved to offer sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil-based materials. By leveraging biogenic feedstock, the industry can reduce its environmental impact and promote circularity. [...]

European Bioeconomy Alliance calls for stronger support of the biobased sectors in the new rules on packaging and packaging waste

European Bioeconomy Alliance calls for stronger support of the biobased sectors in the new rules on packaging and packaging waste

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-06-01T13:22:05+02:001 June 2023|Tags: applications, biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), European Commission, Green Deal, innovation, packaging, PPWR, recyclable, renewable, research, reusable, separate collection, sustainability, waste|

As part of its membership to the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), European Bioplastics (EUBP) has actively participated in the draft of a position paper to collectively react to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), as proposed by the European Commission. While EUBA supports the intentions of the Commission’s PPWR proposal to make all [...]

The fate of compostable plastics in post-consumer recycling streams

The fate of compostable plastics in post-consumer recycling streams

Content Manger2025-02-04T13:34:58+01:0027 April 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, biodegradable, certification, circular economy, compostable, industrial compostable, Italy, packaging, PE, PET, PP, recyclable, separate collection, standard, Studies, waste|

Industrially compostable plastics can play an essential role in putting the envisioned circular economy into practice. They have the unique potential to promote and increase the separate collection of biowaste. The more biowaste is being collected separately, the more is not only diverted from incineration but also from mechanical plastic recycling streams to organic [...]

EUBP publishes positions on PPWR and proposes amendments

EUBP publishes positions on PPWR and proposes amendments

Content Manger2023-04-26T11:20:47+02:0026 April 2023|Tags: applications, bags, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, EN 13432, food waste, innovation, members, microplastics, packaging, PPWR, recyclable, reusable, reuse, standard, sustainability, tea bags, waste|

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of around 80 member companies from the entire bioplastics value chain, welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a revised Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR). EUBP believes that innovative materials, particularly biobased and compostable plastics, can contribute to achieving the PPWR's objectives through the adoption of [...]

A biobased content target (in the context of the PPWR)

A biobased content target (in the context of the PPWR)

Content Manger2023-04-20T15:24:11+02:0020 April 2023|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, biomass, bioplastics, circular economy, end-of-life, feedstock, fossil-based, Green Deal, packaging, PP, PPWR, recyclable, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Open the document The bioeconomy holds the potential to provide innovative biobased materials and packaging solutions to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the EU packaging sector while decoupling economic growth from the use of fossil-based resources. Despite the ambitious climate neutrality target declared in the Green Deal, the Commission’s proposal for a [...]

EU Policy Framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

EU Policy Framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

Content Manger2023-04-20T15:26:36+02:0020 April 2023|Tags: applications, bags, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EU Plastics Strategy, European Commission, Green Deal, innovation, land use, members, microplastics, packaging, policy, PP, renewable, single-use, standard, sustainability, waste, Waste Framework Directive|

Open the document In 2022, the European Commission adopted a policy framework on the sourcing, labelling and use of biobased plastics, and the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics. The policy framework was announced in the European Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, and Plastics Strategy with the aim to contribute to a [...]

Bioplastics and the circular economy

Bioplastics and the circular economy

Content Manger2023-04-20T15:31:06+02:0019 April 2023|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, PP, separate collection, sustainability|

Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the transition away from a linear to a circular economy, whilst urging legislators to consider measures, which accelerate the sustainable development of Europe’s bio-economy by promoting the use of biobased products and the separate collection of biowaste when revising the draft Circular Economy Package and Action [...]

Biodegradable plastics and the circular economy in Europe

Biodegradable plastics and the circular economy in Europe

Content Manger2023-04-20T15:33:40+02:0019 April 2023|Tags: anaerobic digestion, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, EN 13432, industrial compostable, standard|

Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the EU Commission’s efforts to replace the traditional linear economy model (make, use, dispose) by implementing an ambitious circular economy throughout Europe. Bioplastics, and biodegradable plastics in particular, can play an essential part in putting the envisioned circularity model into practice. This paper refers to biodegradable [...]

Bioplastics facts & figures

Bioplastics facts & figures

Content Manger2023-04-20T15:43:32+02:0019 April 2023|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, European Commission, market development, policy, recyclable, waste, waste management|

Open the document Plastics are an integral part of our modern life. They play an essential role in providing, protecting, and delivering high-quality products in pretty much every market segment to consumers around the world. Today, there is a bioplastic alternative for almost every conventional plastic material and corresponding application. Bioplastics – plastics [...]

Bioplastics – Industry standards & labels

Bioplastics – Industry standards & labels

Content Manger2023-04-20T15:45:52+02:0018 April 2023|Tags: bioplastics, circular economy, standard|

Open the document Bioplastics are not one single material but a large family of plastic materials, most of them very new innovative materials, with different properties and functionalities. Such grade of variety and complexity is not always easy to explain. In terms of the circular economy, the standards mentioned in this paper offer [...]

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