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United Nations recommends bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-12-13T21:09:37+01:0013 December 2021|Tags: agriculture, bags, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, European Commission, innovation, mulch films, policy, recyclable, renewable, research, reuse, Studies, sustainability|

Berlin, 14 December 2021 – Last week the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) published a report assessing the sustainability of agricultural plastic products[1] recommending the replacement of non-biodegradable, conventional polymers with biodegradable, bio-based polymers. “We welcome this recognition of the environmental benefits of these bioplastic products”, commented François de Bie, [...]

Global bioplastics production will more than triple within the next five years

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-12-01T07:30:55+01:001 December 2021|Tags: applications, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, feedstock, Germany, innovation, land use, market data, packaging, PBS, PE, PET, PLA, renewable|

Berlin, 1 December 2021 – European Bioplastics presented today at the 16th EUBP Conference a very positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry. Production is set to more than triple over the next five years according to market data which was compiled in cooperation with the nova-Institute (Hürth, Germany). “The importance of a more than 200 percent growth rate within the next five years cannot be overstated. Before 2026, the share of bioplastics in the total global production of plastics will pass the two [...]

News from the members: October 2021

News from the members: October 2021

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-29T14:11:28+02:0029 October 2021|Tags: bags, BASF, certification, compostable, EN 13432, innovation, members, Neste, Netherlands, packaging, PE, Portugal, recyclable, renewable, Spain, sustainability, waste|

Tetra Pak expands production of plant-based coatings for aseptic cartons to North America As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also derived from sugarcane. The plant-based PE coating offers [...]

Member portrait: Kimberly-Clark

Member portrait: Kimberly-Clark

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0030 September 2021|Tags: biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, innovation, Kimberly-Clark, Member Portrait, members, PHA, recyclable, renewable, research, reusable, single-use, standard, sustainability, UK|

In each issue of the Bioplastics Newsletter, we present some facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Robert Mack, EMEA Government Relations Senior Director of Kimberly-Clark, shares some interesting insights on his company. 5 facts about Kimberly-Clark, United Kingdom Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, [...]

Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about

Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-06-28T11:31:47+02:0028 June 2021|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, EU waste legislation, feedstock, Germany, members, Netherlands, PE, PET, PLA, PP, recyclable, renewable, research, Studies, waste|

Chemical recycling has gained increased attention as a promising recovery technology, especially for post-consumer plastic waste. It is seen as a complementary solution to mechanical recycling, being better suited for difficult to recycle plastics like multi-layer solutions or heavily contaminated plastics. Yet, its availability at commercial scale is currently still limited, and a legislative framework at European [...]

News from the members: May 2021

News from the members: May 2021

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-05-31T15:25:56+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

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-05-31T10:51:14+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 [...]

News from the members: February 2021

News from the members: February 2021

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-03-31T15:35:31+02:0031 March 2021|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, FKuR Kunststoff, Japan, members, Neste, Netherlands, PEF, renewable, sustainability, USA|

FKuR and SKYi establish joint venture in India FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and India's SKYi Innovations LLP recently established the Skyi FKuR Biopolymers Pvt Ltd joint venture at the end of 2019 to further strengthen their cooperation. The local production of biodegradable, partially biobased plastics has now begun. This is a further step in implementing the FKuR mission to leave the world a little better [...]

Member portrait: Sirmax Biocomp S.R.L.

Member portrait: Sirmax Biocomp S.R.L.

Sandrine Ishimwe2023-04-05T15:12:28+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 [...]

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

Sandrine Ishimwe2021-03-31T15:17:28+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 [...]

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