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The CHAMPION project: Circular High-performance aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature

2024-04-29T10:37:30+02:0029 April 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Polymers are an essential element of many aspects of modern life. However, many rely on non-renewable feedstocks and present a range of environmental issues, both during production and once they reach the end-of-life phase. The CHAMPION project aimed at working on biobased thermoset coatings, structural adhesives, automotive interior surfaces and home care additives. European [...]

Don’t miss the PRESERVE training on SSbD

2024-04-29T12:52:06+02:0029 April 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

On 30 April 2024 at 10:00 am CET the PRESERVE project is organising an online training in webinar format on the implementation of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework in the project. This training is the first webinar of a new series which will touch upon key topics of interest in the [...]

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Latest developments and next steps

2024-03-28T14:48:41+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In November 2022, the EU Commission adopted the revision of EU rules on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reinforce the action plan towards the European Green Deal. Over the past year and a half to date, European Bioplastics (EUBP) and other stakeholders have been working hard to ensure that the Commission’s proposal recognises the significant [...]

Member portrait: Wacker Chemie AG

2024-03-28T08:47:12+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Dr Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager, Wacker Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Dr. Ingo Jeschke, Technical Marketing Manager at Wacker, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about Wacker Chemie AG WACKER is a globally active chemical group with its headquarters [...]

European Bioplastics Launches a Web Talk Series

2024-03-28T14:34:37+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |

European Bioplastics has launched a series of informal talks focusing on alternative sustainable feedstock sources for bioplastics. The series will run from April until an in-person event in Brussels in October 2024 where not only outstanding researchers will be invited, but also companies who are interested in taking up the innovative solutions and policymakers [...]

DESTINY: A new doctoral network for the training of new bioeconomy specialists

2024-03-28T09:53:26+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

DESTINY is a doctoral network funded by the European Commission through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions. The aim of the project is the training of young researchers in the design and sustainability assessment of innovative biomass production systems and value chains in the bioeconomy. DESTINY is coordinated by AgroParisTech, a French higher education institution, known as [...]

PRESERVE Online Survey

2024-03-28T14:50:11+01:0028 March 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The EU PRESERVE project aims to replace current packaging with biobased alternatives that provide high product protection and can be upcycled, recycled, or composted after use. New packaging solutions made from renewable raw materials and subsequent upcycling applications for the aim to contribute to the circular economy of packaging by not only optimally protecting [...]

Members Portrait: GO!PHA

2024-02-29T10:23:24+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about GO!PHA Facilitating Diverse Stakeholder Interaction: GO!PHA brings together over 60 stakeholders, [...]

The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different biobased polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to evaluate their ecological sustainability? BioSupPack Workshop

2024-02-29T09:52:17+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Authors: Elisa Uhlig, Anna Sadzik and Mara Strenger, Sustainable Packaging Institute SPI, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University In December 2023, the EU-funded projet BioSupPack organised a workshop alongside the European Bioplastics Conference - EBC23 on the topics: “The next challenge in packaging: How to choose between different bio-based polymers? How can Life Cycle Assessments be used to [...]

European Bioplastics urges for a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan

2024-02-29T09:51:46+01:0029 February 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

To retain a strong EU bioeconomy, the biopolymers industry needs to be prioritised and acknowledged for its added value in achieving the ambitious goals in the EU Green Deal. The recent EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report in 2022 highlights the bioeconomy sector’s role in boosting the economic wealth across Europe. The average share of [...]

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