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Study shows benefit of using compostable biowaste bags for quality of compost

Study shows benefit of using compostable biowaste bags for quality of compost

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:57:00+02:0030 June 2020|Tags: bags, certification, compostable, EN 13432, Germany, PE, separate collection, standard, Studies|

The Witzenhausen Institute and the University of Bayreuth conducted a very interesting study, analysing the compost of several German industrial composting facilities for possible plastic content deriving from compostable biowaste bags. The field study concluded that compostable bags, certified according to the European standard EN 13432, do not pose any challenges to the quality of the compost. During the research project, the results of which were published in the May edition (05/2020, in German) of the German trade magazine „Müll und Abfall“, the scientists analysed a total of 30 samples and [...]

EU study lacks acknowledging benefits of compostable packaging

EU study lacks acknowledging benefits of compostable packaging

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:57:00+02:0029 May 2020|Tags: bags, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, European Commission, Germany, Italy, microplastics, Netherlands, packaging, PPWR, recyclable, research, separate collection, standard, Studies, waste, waste collection|

In the course of implementing the European Strategy for Plastics, so far, the European Commission (EC) initiated a remarkable number of research studies. The recently published study on the ‘Relevance of biodegradable and compostable plastic products in a circular economy’ ranks amongst the most important ones for the bioplastics industry. It aims at contributing [...]

Member portrait: TIPA Ltd.

Member portrait: TIPA Ltd.

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T10:56:07+02:0029 May 2020|Tags: bags, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Member Portrait, members, packaging, single-use, standard, waste|

Daphna Nissenbaum, CEO & Co-Founder, TIPA Ltd. In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present four facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Daphna Nissenbaum, CEO & Co-Founder of TIPA, shares some interesting insights on her company. 4 facts about TIPA Ltd., Israel TIPA® films and laminates address the [...]

News in brief: March 2020

News in brief: March 2020

Oliver Buchholz2020-03-31T12:36:44+02:0031 March 2020|Tags: bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, Germany, recyclable, research, standard, Studies, Vietnam, waste|

Corona Virus: interpack 2020 postponed Messe Düsseldorf is postponing the leading international trade fair interpack. It is now scheduled to take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021. In doing so, Messe Düsseldorf is following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the German Federal Government to take into account the principles [...]

Europe’s new “Circular Economy Action Plan” needs to link bioeconomy and circular economy

Europe’s new “Circular Economy Action Plan” needs to link bioeconomy and circular economy

info2021-10-08T10:38:55+02:0031 January 2020|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, European Commission, feedstock, food waste, Green Deal, packaging, recyclable, renewable, reuse, standard, sustainability, waste, Waste Framework Directive|

On 11 December 2019, the European Commission (EC) published the long-awaited Communication on the European Green Deal, which highlights the new EU leadership’s climate and sustainability ambitions. Amongst others, the Commission foresees the adaption of a new Industrial Strategy closely linked to a new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP). “This action plan marks Europe’s [...]

Why it is so important to differentiate between fossil-based conventional plastics, the use of bio-based feedstock and the property of biodegradability?

Why it is so important to differentiate between fossil-based conventional plastics, the use of bio-based feedstock and the property of biodegradability?

info2020-01-31T14:04:22+01:0031 January 2020|Tags: applications, bio-waste, biobased, biodegradable, biodegradable in soil, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, EN 17033, feedstock, fossil-based, horticulture, low-carbon, mulch films, PE, PET, PP, recyclable, reuse, separate collection, standard, waste, waste collection, waste management|

There is no doubt: we use too much plastic, and the plastic waste, which is littered in the environment, on land, or in the seas, has a negative impact on nature and all living beings. Therefore, the bioplastics industry not only agrees, but also actively supports the demand for a major change in our [...]

News in brief: January 2020

News in brief: January 2020

Oliver Buchholz2020-01-31T13:14:36+01:0031 January 2020|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, Ireland, microplastics, packaging, recyclable, standard, sustainability, toys|

SETAC organizes course on biodegradation assessment of polymers As part of its 30th annual meeting (3-7 May 2020) in Dublin, Ireland, the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) will organize a training course entitled “TC12 - Regulatory Applicability of Guidelines for Testing Biodegradability of Microplastics and Polymers with an Emphasis on ISO Standards”. [...]

The Corbion case: a multi-stakeholder initiative driving sustainability in the cane sugar sector in Thailand

The Corbion case: a multi-stakeholder initiative driving sustainability in the cane sugar sector in Thailand

Oliver Buchholz2019-11-29T10:55:10+01:0029 November 2019|Tags: biobased, bioplastics, certification, Netherlands, PLA, standard, Studies, sugar cane, sustainability, Thailand, Total Corbion PLA, TotalEnergies Corbion|

Sugarcane plants growing at field The Dutch company Corbion is a manufacturer of lactic acid and lactic acid derivatives, emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. Part of the company’s key sustainability initiatives is the responsible sourcing initiative. It aims to create a sustainable supply chain for its agricultural raw [...]

News in brief: November 2019

News in brief: November 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-11-29T10:53:40+01:0029 November 2019|Tags: applications, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, Brazil, circular economy, compostable, FDCA, innovation, Italy, low-carbon, Novamont, packaging, PHA, recyclable, reuse, standard, sugar cane, sustainability|

Novamont starts construction of a demo plant for the production of FDCA Novamont has announced a 10 million-euro investment programme, as part of the expansion and diversification of its production plant in Terni (Italy), for the construction of a demonstration plant dedicated to a new monomer of vegetable origin derived from sugars (2.5 furandicarboxylic [...]

New German Packaging Law: European Bioplastics demands complete implementation

New German Packaging Law: European Bioplastics demands complete implementation

Oliver Buchholz2019-10-31T14:12:50+01:0031 October 2019|Tags: bio-waste, biobased, bioplastics, circular economy, compostable, Germany, packaging, recyclable, renewable, standard, sustainability, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Bioplastics are a key driver for new developments in the plastic industry. The innovative materials play a key role in the transition to a circular economy, where fossil raw materials are substituted by renewable resources, and resource efficiency is at the forefront. The new German Packaging Law (VerpackG), which only came into effect in [...]

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