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Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene

Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene

Oliver Buchholz2019-06-27T13:59:35+02:0027 June 2019|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, Cofresco Frischhalteprodukte, feedstock, Germany, innovation, members, Neste, packaging, renewable, sustainability, waste|

Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel from waste and residues, and LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, have announced the first parallel production of bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene at a commercial scale. The joint project used Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons derived from sustainable bio-based raw materials, such as waste [...]

Study aims to understand the biodegradation of individual polymers and their blends in managed and unmanaged environments

Study aims to understand the biodegradation of individual polymers and their blends in managed and unmanaged environments

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:48+02:0027 June 2019|Tags: anaerobic digestion, applications, ban, biodegradable, bioplastics, compostable, end-of-life, industrial compostable, innovation, marine litter, members, packaging, PBS, PLA, recyclable, research, standard, starch, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste collection, waste management|

(c) American Chemical Society Biodegradable polymers are often promoted as an environmental solution to plastic pollution. However, their degradation in managed and unmanaged environments is not always well understood. The authors of the study “Biodegradable plastic blends create new possibilities for end-of-life management of plastics but they are not a panacea for [...]

News in brief: May 2019

News in brief: May 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-05-31T14:50:31+02:0031 May 2019|Tags: bags, bioplastics, compostable, EN 13432, feedstock, Italy, members, Novamont, recyclable, renewable, reuse, separate collection, single-use, starch, sugar cane, sustainability, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Shoes by Timberland Timberland increases the use of renewable materials in its shoes In 2018, a total of 69% of all Timberland footwear shipped in 2018 contained major components (e.g., uppers, linings, and outsoles) with at least 10% recycled, organic or renewable (ROR) content, up slightly from 67% the previous year. Renewable materials [...]

News in brief: April 2019

News in brief: April 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-04-30T21:46:36+02:0030 April 2019|Tags: Belgium, biobased, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, EN 13432, industrial compostable, innovation, Japan, members, packaging, recyclable, reusable, reuse, sustainability, waste|

Kartell's modular unit designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri Kartell presents World’s first furniture made from Bio-on biomaterial at Salone del Mobile 2019 Just a few months into the partnership between the design firm Kartell and Bio-on, the world’s first furniture made from Bio-on’s 100% natural bioplastic was presented at the international trade [...]

University of Plymouth study misleads on value of biodegradable and compostable plastics

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:49+02:0030 April 2019|Tags: bags, ban, bio-waste, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Directive, EN 13432, EU Plastics Strategy, European Commission, industrial compostable, marine litter, oxo-degradable, recyclable, research, separate collection, single-use, standard, Studies, SUPD, sustainability, waste, waste management|

The study Environmental deterioration of biodegradable, oxo-biodegradable, compostable, and conventional plastic carrier bags in the sea, soil, and open-air over a 3-year period carried out by Imogen E. Napper and Richard C. Thompson of the University of Plymouth, whose results were announced yesterday, intends to provide insights into the ‘environmental deterioration’ of plastic carrier [...]

News in brief: March 2019

News in brief: March 2019

Oliver Buchholz2019-03-22T13:23:30+01:0022 March 2019|Tags: agriculture, Austria, bags, biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, certification, circular economy, compostable, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, packaging, policy, recyclable, renewable, reusable, single-use, standard, sustainability, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, waste|

Burberry’s plastics packaging to be 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 On the recently launched report New plastics economy global commitment by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Burberry reveals its planned efforts to tackle plastic waste. In the brand’s commitment to use 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025, Burberry will ensure that [...]

New study by the European Commission assesses the environmental impact of bio-based products in comparison to petrochemical counterparts

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:49+02:0022 March 2019|Tags: biobased, bioeconomy, bioplastics, end-of-life, European Commission, feedstock, fossil-based, innovation, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), members, NatureWorks, Neste, Normec OWS, Novamont, Organic Waste Systems (OWS), PET, PLA, policy, renewable, research, starch, Studies, TotalEnergies Corbion, waste, waste management|

The European Commission has published a new study Environmental impact assessments of innovative bio-based products. The study aims at providing science-based facts and evidences on the environmental impacts of bio-based products for comparison with petrochemical plastic counterparts, in order to support the future bioeconomy policy and decision-making at the EU level. The report concludes that [...]

New EU report acknowledges the potential of bio-based plastics to successfully realise the circular economy in Europe

Oliver Buchholz2023-10-19T15:59:49+02:0022 March 2019|Tags: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, circular economy, European Commission, feedstock, innovation, land use, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), members, policy, recyclable, renewable, research, reuse, separate collection, Studies, sustainability, waste, waste management|

The European Commission has delivered the report A circular economy for plastics, which provides research insights from EU-funded projects to support policy development and funding decisions. The objective is to foster the use of pastics that could circulate with full transparency at high-value usage, while minimising the risks to human health and the environment. The [...]

Member portrait: BioBag Group

Member portrait: BioBag Group

Oliver Buchholz2021-10-07T11:05:15+02:0022 March 2019|Tags: agriculture, applications, bags, biodegradable, bioplastics, certification, compostable, Germany, innovation, Member Portrait, members, Novamont, packaging, PE, recyclable, waste, waste management|

Mr Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO of BioBag Group In each issue of the Bioplastics Bulletin, we present five facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This month, Mr Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO of BioBag Group, shares some information on a world-leading company in the development, production, and marketing of certified compostable and biodegradable products. [...]

Belgium

Belgium

Content Manger2023-02-24T14:43:15+01:0011 March 2019|Tags: anaerobic digestion, bags, Belgium, bio-waste, biodegradable, biomass, bioplastics, certification, compostable, EN 13432, home composting, industrial compostable, kitchen waste, members, packaging, policy, separate collection, Studies, tea bags, waste, waste collection, waste management|

Inhabitants: 11,6 mio Area: 30.528 km2 NATIONAL WASTE SYSTEM – GENERAL LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Authorities for waste management and organic waste management (if different), and key contacts: Belgium is divided in three regions: Flanders (FLA), Wallonia (WAL) and Brussels (BRU). As waste management is a regional authority, each of these regions have their [...]

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