29 August 201824 August 2018 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
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
