20 March 202017 March 2020 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
23 May 201918 May 2019 The reinvention of bio-plastics: New kids on the block Bio-plastics industry is looking into the use of non-food crops (2nd and 3rd-generation feedstock), such as cellulose, with a view to develop new materials
8 May 20196 May 2019 Mit Biokunststoffen in Barriereanwendungen Entwicklung neuartig biobasierter Barrierefolien
7 May 20196 May 2019 University of Plymouth study misleads on value of biodegradable and compostable plastics ISO 14855 test standard describes merely a test method, but without clear pass and fail criteria that could serve as basis for proper biodegradability claims and labelling
30 April 201929 April 2019 Join us: nova-Session „EU Circular Economy and Plastic Policy”, 21 May 2019, Cologne Want to know what’s really going on with the new European plastics policy? Join our nova-Session!
19 February 201914 February 2019 AIMPLAS maintains its leading position in plastic materials testing by obtaining TÜV AUSTRIA certification Technology centre at the forefront of accredited tests for plastic materials in Europe
11 February 201912 February 2019 2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers: Several additional capacities were put into operation The new market and trend report “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2018-2023”
24 January 201921 January 2019 Indochine Bio Plastiques (ICBP) received compostability certification from DIN CERTCO Company successfully certified their ICBP Granulate according to the compostability standards EN 13432 and ASTM D 6400
9 January 20197 January 2019 Single-use plastics directive fails to acknowledge potential of biodegradable plastics Member States should envisage the possibility to create limited, efficient exemptions for innovative compostable plastic products that facilitate organic recycling
8 January 20197 January 2019 Controversial assumptions of study by University of Bonn create misleading interpretation of bioplastics’ environmental impact Amounted renewable feedstock for the production of bioplastics shows that there is no competition between the renewable feedstock for food or feed
21 December 201818 December 2018 RSB Assembly Approves Groundbreaking Standard for Advanced Products For the first time, products from recycled carbon and non-biogenic waste will be able to carry real and credible sustainability claims
11 December 201828 March 2019 Carbiolice announces official launch of Evanesto Innovative enzymated masterbatch called Evanesto offers a totally biodegradable solution for PLA
10 December 20187 December 2018 New market data: The positive trend for the bioplastics industry remains stable Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 2.1 million tonnes in 2018 to 2.6 million tonnes in 2023
European Bioplastics: Neue Marktdaten – Biokunststoffindustrie wächst stabil Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe werden in den kommenden Jahren von rund 2,11 Millionen Tonnen im Jahr 2018 auf etwa 2,62 Millionen Tonnen bis 2023 ansteigen
7 December 20186 December 2018 Aakar Innovations win the 13th Global Bioplastics Award Indish company enables women to produce and distribute affordable, high-quality, 100% compostable sanitary napkins
27 November 201822 November 2018 Bioplastics Award 2018: Bekanntgabe der Finalisten Der Preis wird am 4. Dezember 2018 anlässlich der 13. European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin verliehen
23 November 201821 November 2018 Announcing the finalists for the Bioplastics Award 2018 The prize will be awarded to the winner on December 4th, 2018 during the 13. European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin / Germany
21 November 201819 November 2018 BioFoN – Zukunftsnetzwerk im Bereich biobasierter Polymerwerkstoffe SKZ und TU Chemnitz initiierten deutschlandweites Netzwerk für zukunftsträchtige Ideen in nachhaltige Produkte mit Mehrwert!
6 November 201831 October 2018 Verpackungen aus Biokunststoffen wirklich so umweltverträglich? Die Fraunhofer-Projektgruppe IWKS hat sich mit Biokunststoffen als nachhaltige Alternative zu konventionellen Kunststoffen befasst
5 November 201830 October 2018 Reduction of single-use plastics needs to tie in with circular economy actions and consumption realities in Europe European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy and emphasize bioplastics as more sustainable solutions for a range of products
Beschränkung von Einwegkunststoffen muss kreislaufwirtschaftliche Bemühungen und Konsumrealität in Europa reflektieren European Bioplastics unterstützt Übergang von einer linearen zu einer kreisläufigen Wirtschaft und hebt Biokunststoffe als nachhaltige Lösungen hervor
1 October 201826 September 2018 „nano“- Sendung vom 21. September 2018 über kompostierbare Bioabfallbeutel irreführend Zahlreiche Kompostieranlagen befürworten die Nutzung der kompostierbaren Bioabfallbeutel, was belege, dass diese hervorragend funktionieren
31 August 201828 August 2018 European Bioplastics: Challenging misconceptions and building platforms PackagingInsights speaks exclusively to Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics (EUBP), about the message his organization is working to promote
29 August 201824 August 2018 Microbes fully metabolize biodegradable plastics With this study, two concerns that are constantly being raised about biodegradable plastics have been rebutted
Mikroben verstoffwechseln biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoff vollständig Zwei der immer wieder geäußerten Bedenken gegenüber biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen entkräftet
8 August 20186 August 2018 Bio composites lend wings to sustainability trend “Bio-Based Composites Pavilion” will be showcasing innovative materials and application examples in cooperation with the nova-Institute
Biocomposites beflügeln den Nachhaltigkeitstrend Im Bio-Based Composites Pavilion" präsentiert die Fachmesse in Kooperation mit dem nova Institut innovative Materialien und Anwendungsbeispiele
13 July 201812 July 2018 1st PHA-platform World Congress The 1st PHA-platform World Congress will address the virtues and challenges of the new PHA-platform and will be held at September 4th and 5th in Cologne, Germany
6 June 20184 June 2018 EUBA urges to discuss bio-based feedstock in the context of the EU Plastics Strategy To read the full list of potential measures at EU and national level, have a look at EUBA’s full discussion paper
4 June 201830 May 2018 Entwurf zur Reduzierung von Einweg-Kunstoffprodukten bleibt bei nachhaltigen Alternativen vage EUBP wird mit EU-Institutionen und relevanten Akteuren zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass biobasierte Kunststoffe als nachhaltige und verfügbare Alternativen anerkannt werden
Directive on the reduction of single-use plastic products remains vague on sustainable alternatives EUBP to closely working together with institutions and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that bio-based plastics are recognised as sustainable and available alternatives
22 May 201817 May 2018 Bioplastics Get Tougher and Greener Durable and engineering-grade versions are appearing in cars and consumer electronics, as well as appliances and toys
2 May 201828 April 2018 Biowaste collection and biodegradable plastics discussed at the Bio-waste Conference in Kassel, Germany Event hosted a meeting of representatives from the national composting associations of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
26 April 201824 April 2018 Pilze statt Plastik Aus Pflanzen hergestelltes Bioplastik ist nicht so umweltfreundlich wie häufig behauptet. Doch Kunststoffersatz, der den Zusatz „Bio“ wirklich verdient, ist machbar
17 April 201816 April 2018 Bioplastics industry risks disappointing consumers Organic - or 'bio' in German does not mean that the packaging material is bioplastic
11 April 20189 April 2018 EUBP’s policy recommendations to integrate bioplastics in the EU Plastics Strategy For more information, you can download EUBP’s position paper