10 March 20227 March 2022 Scientists use “green” solvent and natural pigment to produce bioplastic The process is sustainable and is described by researchers at universities in Brazil and Portugal in the journal Green Chemistry
4 January 202215 December 2021 United Nations recommends bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics The Bioplastics industry needs stronger political support - and the European Commission should lead efforts to develop a more accurate picture of where the use of bioplastics brings real benefits in reducing conventional plastic pollution
13 December 20218 December 2021 European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals New European Bioplastics market data, based on research from the nova-institute, gave a very positive outlook for bioplastics production
10 December 20219 December 2021 Gruppo Fabbri winner of the 15th Global Bioplastics Award The leading trade publication bioplastics MAGAZINE has presented the awarded winner at the close of the first day of the European Bioplastics conference
15. Global Bioplastics Award: Gruppo Fabbri gewinnt mit „home“ kompostierbarer Frischhaltefolie Die Fachzeitschrift „bioplastics MAGAZINE“ verlieh den Award zum Ende des ersten Tages der European Bioplastics Conference
8 December 20213 December 2021 Global bioplastics production will more than triple within the next five years A more than 200 percent growth rate in the global bioplastics production within the next five years is predicted by market data from European Bioplastics and the nova-Institute
Marktprognose Biokunststoffe sieht starkes Wachstum Die weltweite Produktion von Biokunststoffen wird in den nächsten fünf Jahren stark wachsen. Das zeigt eine neue Marktprognose von EUBP und nova-Institut
7 December 20211 December 2021 Neue Zahlen zum Biokunststoffmarkt 2021 IfBB stellt neue Ausgabe von „Biopolymers - facts and statistics“ vor
30 November 202125 November 2021 European Bioplastics Conference: NatureWorks expects unprecedented market growth despite unfavorable legislations GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Serviceware seems to become a “new necessity” for all materials, including bioplastics
10 September 20217 September 2021 Single Use Plastics and Compostable Biopolymers – The India Story Read in the following a guest article by Vikram Bhanushali, President of our partner association, the Indian Compostable Polymer Association (ICPA)
2 August 20219 September 2021 Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about Chemical recycling is also an option for bio-based plastic
6 July 202130 June 2021 Biodegradable or not biodegradable, that is the question The EU-definition in the Single-use Plastics Directive (SUPD) does not refer to what has been presented on the market as oxo-degradable, sometimes even mistakenly been promoted as oxo-biodegradable
21 June 202116 June 2021 Dan*na launches a pilot plant for biomaterials and bioplastics production in the Barcelona Science Park Company is among the 5 TOP startups in the world that develop sustainable plastics, in a recent report by StartUs Insights
8 June 202116 June 2021 If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity New SAPEA report includes a number of unfounded general assumptions that need to be rectified, especially with regards to the general understanding of biodegradability
16 March 202112 March 2021 International Women’s day. The bioeconomy revolution is led by women This year, as every year, for the International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen all around the world
3 March 202126 February 2021 Biobasierte Kunststoff-Verpackungen Verpackungslösungen aus Kunststoff können durchaus nachhaltig sein – und gleichzeitig die hohen Anforderungen in der Nahrungsmittel- und Pharmaindustrie erfüllen
6 January 202118 December 2020 Commission’s SAM report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy EUPB is pleased to see that new report clearly identifies several beneficial application areas for biodegradable plastics even though this was not its original focus
14 December 20209 December 2020 Unique virtual gathering of bioplastics industry at 15th EUBP Conference Bio-based and compostable plastics playing a big role in the European Union’s efforts to achieve a green circular economy
9 December 20205 December 2020 Total Corbion PLA outlines most favorable end-of-life options for PLA bioplastics New whitepaper also clarifies where PLA products and applications can significantly contribute towards the circular economy
8 December 20208 December 2020 Market update 2020: Bioplastics continue to become mainstream as the global bioplastics market is set to grow by 36 percent over the next 5 years Bioplastics will play an important role in achieving a circular economy
2 December 202028 November 2020 Understanding The Importance Of Bioplastics In The Auto Industry Global bioplastic production is projected to rise to 2.43 million tonnes by 2024, according to European Bioplastics
4 November 202030 October 2020 Bioplastics successfully meet all EU safety standards Products made of bioplastics thus pass more tests than conventional plastic products
Biokunststoffe erfüllen erfolgreich alle EU-Sicherheitsstandards Produkte aus Biokunststoff absolvieren sogar mehr Testverfahren als herkömmliche Kunststoffprodukte
29 September 202029 September 2020 Webinar on boosting bio-based products to the market through standardization Discuss the next steps bio-based industries must take to boost their products in the future in terms of standardization
22 September 202018 September 2020 European Bioplastics criticises biased interpretation of EEA study on biodegradable and compostable plastics: Consumers do understand value and proper end-of-life of compostable plastics
14 September 20209 September 2021 Essential Requirements for Packaging should consider benefits of bioplastics Currently, EU legislation defines a ‘hierarchy’ in waste management, where waste prevention and re-use are the most preferred options, followed by recycling
24 August 202018 August 2020 German study shows benefit of using compostable biowaste bags for quality of compost Composts from eight different biowaste treatment plants were examined to identify film plastics and especially compostable film particles
23 July 202021 July 2020 European Bioplastics Research Network Gets Underway Network of Science, Companies and Politics for the Research and Development of Bio-based Plastics Gets Underway
Netzwerk für Forschung und Entwicklung von Biokunststoffen gestartet Europäisches Forschungsnetzwerk für Biokunststoffe will mit Unterstützung der Politik alternative Lösungen gegen die Verschmutzung der Umwelt durch Plastikmüll finden
21 July 20209 September 2021 PolyOne Sustainability Portfolio in Europe Expanded to Support Circular Economy Nymax™ PIR recycled nylon offers comparable performance to prime nylon grades, including high strength, durability, impact resistance, and weather resistance
26 June 202023 June 2020 European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels Bioplastics play a crucial role in helping to achieve the European Green Deal
28 May 202025 May 2020 Biokunststoffe boomen im Sog des European Green Deal Auch Kunststoffverpackungen sollen bis 2030 recycelt respektive wiederverwertbar sein
7 May 20204 May 2020 Guidance on single-use plastics directive: European Commission to stick to its timeline Despite the current pandemic, the EC wants to present the final SUPD guidance by July 2020
25 March 202023 March 2020 EUBP raises concerns over biased EASAC report on bio-based and biodegradable plastics Statements implicitly lead to some very questionable recommendations to EU institutions and citizens
20 March 202017 March 2020 New Circular Economy Action Plan: no circular economy without bioeconomy EUBP would prefer a more differentiated approach from the Commission and claim artificial separation of the circular economy and the bio-based economy
Neuer Aktionsplan für die Kreislaufwirtschaft: Keine Kreislaufwirtschaft ohne Bioökonomie Die EUBP würde einen differenzierteren Ansatz der Kommission favorisieren und kritisiert die künstliche Trennung von Kreislaufwirtschaft und biobasierter Wirtschaft
28 February 202026 February 2020 Compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in real life industrial composting New study shows that the tested objects have the same disintegration and degradation rate as regular biowaste or are even faster
Praxistest: Kompostierbare Kunststoffe zersetzen sich bei der industriellen Kompostierung in weniger als 22 Tagen Neue Studie zeigt auf, dass die getesteten Produkte die gleiche oder sogar schnellere Zersetzungs- und Abbaurate wie normaler Bioabfall aufweisen
27 January 202027 January 2020 The global bio-based polymer market 2019 – A revised view on a turbulent and growing market Turbulent times for bio-based polymers in 2019: PLA sold out despite expansion, as did PHA. Bio-based PP available for the first time, increased production of PBAT, PBS, bio-based PE, starch-containing polymer compounds and epoxy resins.
20 December 201917 December 2019 European Green Deal: Bioplastics to play a crucial role in making the deal become reality EUBP will engage in constructive discussions to explain in further detail the potential of bioplastics and their crucial contribution to achieving the Green Deal
12 December 20199 December 2019 European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new Chairman Notable industry representatives aim to continous supporting the association up to a circular economy
European Bioplastics: Neuer Vorstand mit François de Bie als wiedergewähltem Vorsitzenden Namhafte Industrievertreter wollen die kontinuierliche Unterstützung des Verbandes zur Erreichung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft gewährleisten
10 December 20195 December 2019 New market data 2019: Bioplastics industry shows dynamic growth Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 2.1 million tonnes in 2019 to 2.4 million tonnes in 2024
5 December 20192 December 2019 French Agency for Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) published positive opinion on bioplastic bags ADEME’s life cycle analysis show an advantage of bioplastic bags over the bags made of paper, as compostable plastic bags show a very similar environmental performance as the paper bags
7 October 20192 October 2019 EUBP proposes criteria and product examples for preferable use of compostable plastics Compostable plastics can deliver the optimal contribution to a circular economy in Europe, they are not a general solution but a specific technology for selected products
Producers should promote bio-based plastics that can be recycled and not compostables, FEAD states European waste industry trade body signs & reacts to Circular Plastics Alliance’s Declaration
12 August 20196 August 2019 EUBP’s policy recommendations to use sound LCAs as a basis for policy formulation European Bioplastics (EUBP) has put together a paper outlining challenges in using LCA methodology to evaluate innovative technologies
6 August 201931 July 2019 Sustainable nappies for eco-friendly generations Biodegradable nappies and sanitary pads could reduce the burden that fossil-based plastic litter puts on nature
10 July 20198 July 2019 Why Is Maintenance Planning And Scheduling Essential For Success In Bioplastics? Learn more about why this function is critical for all bioplastic organisations, as well as strategies for successful implementation
5 June 201931 May 2019 EXCLUSIVE: European bio-based sector sets out 2050 vision for a circular bio-society New report led by the Bio-based Industries Consortium sets out a vision that focuses on four key drivers