2 January 202518 December 2024 European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note The sessions highlighted advancements in bioplastics, assessed their environmental impacts and sustainability milestones, and provided a comprehensive overview of the global industry landscape
19 December 202413 December 2024 EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe weiter auf Wachstumskurs European Bioplastics präsentierte seinen Bericht zur Marktentwicklung 2024. Dieser bestätigt: Die Produktionskapazitäten von Biokunststoffen wachsen weiter
19 November 202414 November 2024 EUBP welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable products in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) The FPR sets high requirements in terms of environmental safety
15 October 202415 October 2024 New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling
1 October 202425 September 2024 Bioplastics in the medical industry: Is a green future a reality? Aastha Mahanta, associate consultant, polymers & specialty chemicals, ChemBizR, discusses the role of bioplastics in the medical industry
30 August 202431 August 2024 nova-Institute participates in the discussion at the EDANA Conference Outlook Europe in Rome: Cellulosic fibres and biosynthetics – The status quo of renewable fibre sources in the context of the recent wave of regulatory developments 24-26 September 2024, Rome, Italy
29 July 202423 July 2024 Lignocellulosisch in die Zukunft: Wirtschaftliche Verarbeitungslösungen für Biopolymere Laut European Bioplastics wird der Anteil an Biokunststoffen in zahlreichen Märkten für mehr und anspruchsvollere Produkte verwendet
27 June 202425 June 2024 European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June
12 March 20247 March 2024 Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics? The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching
6 February 202430 January 2024 European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth EUBP calls on the future Commission and co-legislators to develop a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan
29 January 202426 January 2024 Four Weeks Left to Submit Your Innovation to the ”Renewable Material of the Year 2024“ The Innovation Award, sponsored by Covestro, is part of the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), 11-13 June 2024, Siegburg/Cologne
Noch vier Wochen Zeit für die Bewerbung auf den Preis „Renewable Material of the Year 2024“ Der von Covestro gesponserte Innovationspreis ist Teil der Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) vom 11. bis 13. Juni 2024 in Siegburg/Köln
24 January 202416 January 2024 India: A Vibrant Ecosystem for Cost-Effective Bioplastics Production India, with its cost-effective production environment, government support, and abundant resources, has potential to emerge as a global bioplastic hub
19 January 202412 January 2024 EUBP unveils the results of the 2023 Market Data Report European Bioplastics unveils the 2023 edition of the market development update. Main findings show that after a period of stagnation, the overall plastic production is picking up again
EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe wachsen wieder European Bioplastics (EUBP) stellt einen aktuellen Marktbericht vor. Die Produktion von Biokunststoffen zieht wieder an, bis 2028 ist ein starkes Wachstum in Sicht
17 January 202417 December 2024 The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024 The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy – first 40 speakers announced, deadline for submissions for the innovation award is 28 February 2024
11 January 20244 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2023 The new RCI Scientific Background Report is published and the RCS Label has been presented at the EBC2023, RCI got reinforcement with Jörn Harrandt, you may find project overviews and an invitation to a free RCI webinar
9 January 20242 January 2024 Environment Ministers failed to acknowledge the value of biobased and compostable plastics’ innovation for packaging solutions European Bioplastics reacts to the General Approach adopted by the Environment Council on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
8 January 202422 December 2023 That’s a wrap for EBC23 European Bioplastics wraps up two days of insightful sessions, policy panel and market data analysis at EBC23
5 January 202421 December 2023 Surge in bioplastic textile market expected Bioplastic textiles, which are derived from eco-friendly materials like maize, algae, or soy, offer a viable alternative towards reducing fashion industry's carbon emissions and waste production
4 January 202420 December 2023 EUBP unveils the results of the 2023 Market Data Report The global production for bioplastics is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of more sophisticated applications and products
11 December 20238 December 2023 European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament’s vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
6 December 20231 December 2023 EUBP calls on legislators to appropriately recognise the role of compostable coffee capsules in the PPWR A recent study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) yet again confirms the advantages of compostable coffee capsules over any other type of coffee capsules
29 November 202323 November 2023 Stefan Barot steps down as Chair and member of the Board of EUBP Mariagiovanna Vetere and Lars Börger take the reins as Acting Co-Chairs
17 October 202329 October 2023 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data The data is based on nova-Institute’s annually published bio-based polymers capacity and production data and adapted to the scope of the historical Plastics Europe data on plastics production as well as the scope of European Bioplastics
16 October 202310 October 2023 European Bioplastics debunks scientifically questionable study on compostable plastics European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacts to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic
9 October 20234 October 2023 Press statement: European Bioplastics addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study It is essential to clarify that the study’s findings pertain to the toxicity of single-use cups, which are composed of various materials, including paper, adhesives, inks, and PLA
31 May 202331 May 2023 Strong Interest in Renewable Materials: Record Conference Attendance and Three Winners of the “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” Innovation Award 465 participants from 32 countries attended the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg (near Cologne, Germany). The winners of the Innovation Award are bio-based and biodegradable elastic materials from KUORI (CH), carbon-light yeast oil COLIPI (DE) and the plastic-free natural polymer traceless® (DE). Meanwhile, not investing in renewable materials is becoming a relevant risk. Is your strategy to move away from fossil carbon ready?
Großes Interesse an erneuerbaren Materialien: Rekordbeteiligung an der Konferenz und drei Gewinner des Innovationspreises “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” 465 Teilnehmer aus 32 Ländern besuchten die Konferenz für erneuerbare Materialien in Siegburg (bei Köln). Die Gewinner des Innovationspreises sind bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare elastische Materialien von KUORI (CH), das CO2-arme Hefeöl COLIPI (DE) und das plastikfreie Naturpolymer traceless® (DE). Nicht in erneuerbare Materialien zu investieren wird zu einem relevanten Risiko. Haben Sie schon eine Strategie für die Abkehr vom fossilen Kohlenstoff?
19 May 202319 May 2023 Eleven good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May, online and on-site (Siegburg/Cologne) The chemical and plastics industry will need to replace 1 Gt of fossil carbon per year with renewable carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling to achieve net-zero. How can this work?
10 May 20235 May 2023 EUBP publishes positions on PPWR and proposes amendments The association appreciates the Commission’s recognition of the important role of compostable plastics in facilitating separate biowaste collection, which will be mandatory across Europe by December 2023
4 May 20234 May 2023 The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-Zero The upcoming Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for showcasing the impressive achievements in the field of renewable materials. The conference will bring together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss latest developments and share their visions and strategies for the future
Die Chemie- und Kunststoffindustrie müssen 1 Gt fossilen Kohlenstoff pro Jahr durch erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff aus Biomasse, CO₂ und Recycling ersetzen, um eine Netto-Null-Emission zu erreichen Die bevorstehende Renewable Materials Conference, die vom 23. bis 25. Mai in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland) stattfinden wird, verspricht eine einzigartige Veranstaltung zu werden und eine Plattform für die Präsentation der beeindruckenden Errungenschaften auf dem Gebiet erneuerbarer Materialien. Die Konferenz bringt Experten, Interessenvertreter und Branchenführer zusammen, um neueste Entwicklungen zu diskutieren und Visionen und Strategien für die Zukunft auszutauschen
13 April 20236 April 2023 Why coffee capsules should be compostable European Bioplastics sides with specific EU Commission proposal
4 April 20233 April 2023 Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their conventional counterparts "The alleged contamination of recycling streams by compostable plastics is based on misconceptions and false information and concerns, if at all, all kinds of polymers, not only compostable ones." Oliver Buchholz, European Bioplastics
16 March 202313 March 2023 Große Chancen und Herausforderungen für Biokunststoffe AIMPLAS Seminar: Die weltweite Produktion von Biokunststoffen verdreifacht sich bis 2027 auf 6,3 Mio. t, doch es sind auch Herausforderungen zu meistern
Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights Biopolymers Innovations for agriculture and packaging that use bioplastics or sustainable bio-composites were featured
9 March 20238 March 2023 Production of Bioplastics Will Triple by 2027 and Reach 6.3 Million Tonnes AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, inaugurated the eighth edition of its International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, where nearly 20 speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the bioplastics industry, and presented their innovations and success stories
24 February 202317 December 2024 What are natural polymers? The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
15 February 202314 February 2023 The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Recycling, Biomass and CO₂ From 23 to 25 May 2023, the brightest stars of renewable materials will meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). More than 500 participants are expected to attend the "Renewable Materials Conference 2023" (www.renewable-materials.eu) – the meeting point for global leaders in industry, science, and politics
Die nachhaltige Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie der Zukunft wird vollständig auf Recycling, Biomasse und CO₂ basieren Vom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich die größten Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland). Mehr als 500 Teilnehmer werden zur „Renewable Materials Conference 2023“ (www.renewable-materials.eu) erwartet – dem Treffpunkt für weltweit führende Vertreter aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und Politik
13 February 202313 February 2023 Gaining momentum – Bio-based polymers grow at a CAGR of 14% between 2022 and 2027 Report on the global bio-based polymer market 2022 – A deep and comprehensive insight into this dynamically growing market
Zunehmende Dynamik – Bio-basierte Polymere wachsen mit einer CAGR von 14% zwischen 2022 und 2027 Zunehmende Dynamik – Bio-basierte Polymere wachsen mit einer CAGR von 14% zwischen 2022 und 2027
7 February 20236 February 2023 Only three weeks left – submit your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023 For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
10 January 20236 February 2023 Submit Your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023 For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
19 December 202214 December 2022 Global bioplastics production defies challenges by showing significant increase After a stagnation of the overall plastics production in 2020, mainly due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is now a new momentum for global bioplastics production
Produktion von Biokunststoffen legt deutlich zu Trotz der vielen Herausforderungen rechnet European Bioplastics mit einer deutlichen Steigerung der globalen Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe
Bio is not necessarily bio Bio-based, biodegradable and sometimes fossil: biopolymers are a patchwork family
16 December 202213 December 2022 Successful EUBP Conference Bioplastics industry set to engage with political stakeholders on upcoming legislation
13 December 20227 December 2022 Proposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging Commission misses opportunity to fully embrace necessary shift to biobased feedstock