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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 [...]

News from the members: February 2021

News from the members: February 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-02-26T14:08:16+01:0026 February 2021|Tags: bioplastics, compostable, food waste, members, Neste, packaging, PLA, renewable, waste|

Neste's renewable products reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10 million tons in 2020 In the course of 2020, Neste’s renewable products helped customers in several geographic markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10.0 million tons altogether. This amount equals the annual carbon footprint of 1.5 million average EU citizens (source: World Bank) or [...]

News in brief: February 2021

News in brief: February 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-02-26T14:02:33+01:0026 February 2021|Tags: bioplastics, European Commission, Green Deal, innovation, packaging, recyclable, renewable, research, sustainability, UK|

Algae represent a largely untapped resource in Europe The European Commission is preparing a comprehensive, cross-sectorial EU algae initiative, aimed at increasing the sustainable production, consumption, and use of algae-based products. Because of its small carbon and environmental footprint, the increased use of algae will help achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal. [...]

The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy

The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy

info2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0029 January 2021|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, bags, bio-waste, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, coffee capsules, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, European Commission, European Parliament, feedstock, food waste, industrial compostable, packaging, recyclable, reusable, separate collection, standard, tea bags, waste, waste collection|

For quite some time now, the European Commission (EC) is putting a special focus on biodegradable and compostable polymers when assessing the general role of bioplastics. This becomes obvious when looking at the number of related EU studies and reports that had been published in 2020. The last publication in this regard was the [...]

Member portrait: Avantium

Member portrait: Avantium

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0029 January 2021|Tags: automotive, Avantium, bioplastics, feedstock, innovation, Member Portrait, members, Netherlands, packaging, PEF, PET, recyclable, renewable, textiles|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Ed De Jong, VP Development at Avantium, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Avantium, Netherlands Avantium is a chemical technology company, headquartered in Amsterdam, employing approximately 230 people, with extensive R&D [...]

News from the members: January 2021

News from the members: January 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-01-29T16:20:26+01:0029 January 2021|Tags: AIMPLAS, biobased, innovation, Italy, members, microbes, Novamont, packaging, PLA, research, waste, waste collection|

Corbion to expand lactic acid production capacity in North America Recently, Corbion announced that it is planning to expand its lactic acid capacity at its manufacturing facility in Blair, Nebraska by around 40%. Lactic acid can be used for the production of polylactic acid (PLA). The demand for PLA on the markets remains high, [...]

News in brief: January 2021

News in brief: January 2021

Oliver Buchholz2021-01-29T11:55:37+01:0029 January 2021|Tags: bags, biobased, biodegradable, China, compostable, food waste, packaging, PE, recyclable, research, reusable, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste collection|

Yum China launches plastic reduction and sustainable packaging initiatives Yum, the operator of fast-food chain KFC and restaurant brand Pizza Hut announced new environmentally friendly packaging initiatives that are expected to reduce its amount of non-degradable plastics by approximately 8,000 tonnes annually starting this year. Some of the initiatives include replacing existing plastic packaging [...]

EU Commission report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy

EU Commission report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:52:39+02:0018 December 2020|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, European Commission, industrial compostable, mulch films, packaging, recyclable, research, standard, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste management|

This year has already seen quite an impressive number of studies, reports, and additional publications related to bioplastics that were published by the European Commission (EC). Most of them contribute to the development of a framework for bioplastics included in the EC’s Circular Economy Action Plan. For the bioplastics industry, a clear framework is [...]

TÜV AUSTRIA looks back on 15 years European Bioplastics Conference

TÜV AUSTRIA looks back on 15 years European Bioplastics Conference

Oliver Buchholz2020-12-18T14:14:50+01:0018 December 2020|Tags: Austria, bioplastics, certification, European Bioplastics Conference, packaging, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium|

Philippe Dewolfs, Manager Bioplastics Certification, TÜV AUSTRIA The conference is now over, and it was our 15th participation in this event which has become a must over the years. Who still remembers the first edition in November 2006 in Brussels, where we had a full pallet of apples delivered in OK compost certified packaging! And [...]

Member portrait: Sidaplax

Member portrait: Sidaplax

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0018 December 2020|Tags: applications, Belgium, biobased, bioplastics, certification, compostable, DIN CERTCO, fossil-based, innovation, Member Portrait, members, packaging, PLA, renewable, Sidaplax, sustainability|

Roel Seegers, Business Development Manager for bio-based and compostable films, Sidaplax In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Roel Seegers, Business Development Manager for bio-based and compostable films at Sidaplax, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Sidaplax, Belgium As one of the world’s largest PLA film [...]

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