5 March 20181 March 2018 EU waste legislation recognises benefits of bioplastics Revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals
Novelle zum EU-Abfallrecht würdigt Beitrag von Biokunststoffen zur Erreichung der Recyclingziele Überarbeitete Richtlinie erkennt Schlüsselrolle von Biokunststoffen zur Erreichung der Klimaziele an
22 January 201820 January 2018 EUBP welcomes world’s first Plastics Strategy in Europe But European Commission misses chance to fully embrace circular benefits of bio-based plastics and biodegradable plastics
EUBP begrüßt weltweit erste Kunststoffstrategie in Europa Jedoch wird die Chance verpasst, die Vorteile von biobasierten und biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen in vollem Umfang anzuerkennen
15 January 201811 January 2018 Oil’s Dream to Grow in Plastics Dims as Coke Turns to Plants Use of bioplastics made from sugar cane, wood and corn will grow at least 50 percent in the next five years
10 January 20187 January 2018 Making plastic toys from biomass Big names looking to enter the bioplastic toy arena, but do parents really understand bioplastics?
Europe’s ‘best-kept secret’ – its booming bio-economy Carlos Moedas: "Private money goes where stability is and where policies are predictable."
5 December 20176 December 2017 Bioplastics are making the difference European Bioplastics Conference 2017 attracted over 330 senior executives and NGOs
4 December 201730 November 2017 Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20 percent Results of European Bioplastics’ annual market data update confirm a stable growth of the global bioplastics industry
Weltweite Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe steigen um 20 Prozent Laut aktueller Marktdatenauswertung von European Bioplastics setzt sich der positive Wachstumstrend der Biokunststoffbranche weiterhin fort
IfBB: Neue Ausgabe “Biopolymers facts and statistics” erschienen „Biopolymers – facts and statistics 2016“ hier kostenlos erhältlich
1 December 201729 November 2017 And the winner is …Maip Srl Italian company earned the Global Bioplastics Award for a newly developed PHBH-Compound for ABB Light switch covers
30 November 201728 November 2017 The plastics problem: are natural alternatives doing more harm than good? Advances in bioplastics mean they have ever more uses in packaging – but do they encourage a disposable culture?
Wie verhalten sich biobasierte Kunststoffe in etablierten Recyclingsystemen? Vorstellung der Forschungsergebnisse zu PLA-Abfällen im Abfallstrom
20 November 201716 November 2017 BPI Taps DIN CERTCO For Third-Party Compostability Verification Partnership with World Leader will Solidify North American Certification
6 November 201729 October 2017 Concrete policy asks for the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy European Bioeconomy Alliance calls for the implementation of concrete measures and long-term support for the availability of sustainably produced biomass
European Parliament supports use of biodegradable mulch films Amendments acknowledge the innovative potential of biodegradable mulch films to provide positive agronomical effects and to help avoid the accumulation of microplastics on fields
27 October 201725 October 2017 New studies confirm: biodegradable plastics boost organic recycling and improve mechanical recycling Corepla report found that compostable plastics only made up 0.85% of the plastic input
Neue Studien bestätigen: Biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe verbessern Recycling Corepla Report stellte fest, dass kompostierbare Kunststoffe lediglich 0,85% des Kunststoffeinsatzes ausmachen
2 October 201728 September 2017 European Bioplastics: Biodegradable plastics needed to increase recycling efficiency EUBP echoes the call made by the association of Plastics Recyclers Europe
European Bioplastics: Mehr Effizienz durch separate Recyclingströme für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe Verband schließt sich damit der Forderung der Plastics Recyclers Europe an
2 August 201716 February 2018 Expertengespräch Biokunststoffe – Nachfrage und Angebot Das Institut für Biokunststoffe und Bioverbundwerkstoffe und die Fachzeitschrift PLASTVERARBEITER luden zum Expertengespräch ein
31 July 201727 July 2017 PolyBioSkin develops biopolymers for high-demand skin-contact applications Kick-off meeting in Spain to discuss how new generation bio-based polymers can help advance sustainable alternatives in sanitary, cosmetic, and biomedical fields
18 July 201714 July 2017 Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation IMCO Committee acknowledges the innovative potential of biodegradable mulch films
Biologisch abbaubare Mulchfolien unterstützt in der Revision der EU-Düngemittelverordnung IMCO-Ausschuss bestätigt das innovative Potential biologisch abbaubarer Mulchfolien
6 July 20176 July 2017 Recommendations towards the EU Plastics Strategy regarding bioplastics Covered issues showing the complexity of EU Roadmap initiative and the need to incorporate the entire value chain from feedstock to waste management
5 July 20173 July 2017 EU increases its commitment to funding the circular economy and bioeconomy sectors New study giving recommendations to address funding gaps and specific needs of project promoters in the bioeconomy sector
30 June 201728 June 2017 European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman Clear vote of confidence affirmed the strategic direction set by the previous Board
European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt Klares Votum zum dritten Mal in Folge bekräftigte die strategische Ausrichtung des Verbandes
22 June 201720 June 2017 Biokunststoffe: Die durchsichtige Revolution Kunststoffe, die aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen hergestellt werden und biologisch abbaubar sind, wecken große Erwartungen. Zu Recht?
interpack 2017 presented many new bioplastic packaging solutions More than 30 bioplastics companies presented their products and innovative bio-based materials
21 June 201719 June 2017 Germany takes important step to support bio-based packaging New packaging law (Verpackungsgesetz) aiming to boost recycling of packaging waste
22 May 201719 May 2017 Biokunststoffe – Problemlöser für Verpackungsmüll? 1,8 Mio. Tonnen an Verpackungen könnten problemlos auch aus Stärkekunststoffen und Polylactiden gefertigt werden
9 May 20173 May 2017 New report calls to suspend the use of “oxo-degradable” plastics The report confirms that oxo-degradable plastics are “not suitable for any form of composting and Anaerobic Digestion process"
21 March 201718 March 2017 MEPs pave the way for bioplastics in vote on waste legislation The vote of the Members of Parliament recognises the contributions of bioplastics to the EU circular economy
EU-Parlament ebnet Weg für Biokunststoffe in Abstimmung zum EU-Abfallrecht Votum der Abgeordneten würdigte den Beitrag von Biokunststoffen im Wandel hin zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft in Europa
8 March 201715 February 2018 High-performance Bioplastics in Valencia More than 170 experts presented their developments and discussed the challenges and trends on biodegradable plastics
6 March 20172 March 2017 Boost for Biobased Products and Anaerobic Digestion following European Committee Vote Separate collection decision opens up the opportunity for compostable plastic bags for bio-waste to become widespread
Oxo-degradable plastics increasingly under fire in Europe European Bioplastics claim that it is important to clearly differentiate between different concepts
3 March 20171 March 2017 European Bioplastics: Survey on the perception of bio-based plastics – We want to hear what you think! Results will help to provide better insights and new impulses to shape and drive the future of the bioplastics industry
2 March 201728 February 2017 Bioplastics Bulletin member portrait: AIMPLAS José Antonio Costa, Managing Director, shares some information about the non-profit research association
1 February 201730 January 2017 Bioplastics an important part of the EU roadmap for the strategy on plastics in a circular economy European Bioplastics looks forward to sharing further information on standards, certifications, and labels
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Biokunststoffe ein wichtiger Teil des Fahrplans für die EU-Kunststoffstrategie European Bioplastics wird im Laufe der kommenden Monate zu relevanten Standards, Zertifizierungen und Kennzeichnungen für Biokunststoffe informieren
30 January 201726 January 2017 European Parliament’s ENVI Committee backs bioplastics in vote on waste legislation Amendments ensure that the potential of bio-waste as a valuable resource can be tapped through organic recycling
Umweltausschuss unterstützt Biokunststoffe in Abstimmung zum EU-Abfallrecht Änderungen stellen sicher, dass Potenzial von Bioabfall als wertvoller Rohstoff durch organisches Recycling erschlossen werden kann
25 January 201723 January 2017 Bioplastics: disruptive shift to come Biobased materials show a stable growth world-wide, according to nova-Institute and European Bioplastics
16 January 201715 January 2017 Here’s a New Year’s resolution we should all make – take “The Challenge”! Perstorp launched its Time to Act campaign at the recent European Bioplastics conference in Berlin
9 January 20174 January 2017 A good start for 2017: Let’s start measuring all plastics along the same yardstick! What is needed in the bioplastics economy is not more, but better communication
12 December 20168 December 2016 Grüner Gegenentwurf – Biokunststoffe bieten nicht nur ökologische Vorteile EU prüft Verbot von oxo-Additive enthaltenden Kunststoff-Tragetaschen und unterstützt Standardisierung und Einsatz kompostierbarer Produkte
7 December 20165 December 2016 Rethinking Plastics – Einblicke in die Biokunststoffmaterialien der Zukunft 11. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Berlin zieht 300 Experten aus aller Welt an
