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European Bioplastics e.V.

15 September 201512 September 2015

Preliminary programme of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference announced

10th edition of the conference will take place on 5/6 November 2015 in Berlin

14 September 201514 September 2015

New tool to assess bioplastic packaging

Developed by German Association of Ecological Food Producers

11 September 201526 November 2015

Bioplastics as strong contenders in the market

The pursuit of environmentally materials has been growing considerably

Green public procurement in France

Consulting companies Bio by Deloitte and Nomadéis have been mandated to carry out a study about the biobased products market

4 September 20153 September 2015

BIO-FED takes stock of the first 12 months as a new player in the global bioplastics sector

European Bioplastics visited the member company at their production facility in Niederzissen, Germany

3 September 20152 September 2015

Bioplastics Organisations Network Europe launched

European Bioplastics and national organisations join forces to promote bioplastics in Europe

24 August 201520 August 2015

Biodegradable fruit and vegie bags mandatory in France

France has introduced a law to make bio-based, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags mandatory

11 August 201510 August 2015

Growing demand for compostable packaging

Huib Burggraaf of Van der Windt Verpakking and Patrick Gerritsen of Bio4Pack talk about compostable packaging

28 July 201524 July 2015

France goes green

Paris adopted the law on energy transition and green growth

24 July 201523 July 2015

French law introduces measures to strengthen bioplastics market

Biobased, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags mandatory as of 01/2017

Frankreichs neues Energiewendegesetz stärkt Biokunststoffmarkt

Biobasierte, bioabbaubare Obst- und Gemüsebeutel ab 01/2017 Pflicht

17 July 201515 July 2015

Statement on the own-initiative report on ‘resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy’

European Bioplastics welcomes the European Parliament’s call for a paradigm shift towards a resource-efficient circular economy

Stellungnahme zur Verabschiedung des Initiativberichts „Ressourceneffizienz: Wege zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft“

European Bioplastics begrüßt den Ruf des Europäischen Parlaments nach einem Paradigmenwechsel hin zu einer ressourceneffizienten Kreislaufwirtschaft

3 July 20152 July 2015

European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman

European Bioplastics (EUBP) is pleased to announce that the new Board has been elected by the General Assembly of EUBP members on 24 June 2015 to serve a two-year term

European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt

Die Mitgliederversammlung von European Bioplastics (EUBP) hat am 24. Juni 2015 den neuen Vorstand des Verbandes auf zwei Jahre gewählt

26 June 201525 June 2015

Bioplastics industry met in Vienna to discuss benefits, barriers, and prospects of the European bioeconomy

European Bioplastics and the Austrian Energy Agency hosted a seminal meeting in Vienna

Biokunststoffexperten diskutierten Vorteile, Hürden und Chancen der Europäischen Bioökonomie in Wien

European Bioplastics und Österreichischen Energieagentur luden zum Fachseminar nach Wien ein

15 June 201512 June 2015

Hitting the target

Bioplastics, used wisely alongside waste reduction and recycling initiatives, are already helping brand owners achieve sustainability targets. Emma-Jane Batey reports on their rich potential as a green packaging material.

10 June 201510 June 2015

Fast growth of bio-based polymers: Production capacity will triple from 5.1 million tonnes in 2013 to 17 million tonnes in 2020, representing a 2% share of polymer production in 2013 and 4% in 2020

The bio-based polymer turnover was about €10 billion worldwide in 2013

Starkes Wachstum für bio-basierte Polymere: Die prognostizierte Produktionskapazität verdreifacht sich von 5,1 Mio. t im Jahr 2013 auf 17 Mio. t in 2020 und dehnt damit ihren Anteil an der weltweiten Polymerproduktion von 2% in 2013 auf 4% in 2020 aus

Bio-basierte Polymere erzielten im Jahr 2013 weltweit einen Umsatz von rund 10 Milliarden Euro. Europa verliert deutlich Anteile an der Gesamtproduktion an Asien

8 June 20158 June 2015

RSB General Assembly opens with approval of new low iLUC risk standard

Approved by consensus: new standard will be an ‘optional module’ for operations undergoing RSB certification

28 May 201527 May 2015

Corbion Purac’s PLA certified compostable by Vinçotte & European Bioplastics

Downstream processors to develop compostable end-products based on a reliable and certified PLA resin foundation

26 May 201522 May 2015

Newsflash: Updated EUBP publications available online

Papers now feature latest market data and new developments

6 May 20155 May 2015

EU-Beschluss zur Einschränkung von Kunststofftüten stärkt kompostierbare Alternativen

Neue Gesetzgebung bestätigt Potenzial von biologisch abbaubaren und kompostierbaren Einkaufstüten zur Verringerung des hohen Verbrauchs herkömmlicher Kunststofftüten

EU decision to phase out plastic bags strengthens compostable bags

New legislation reaffirms the potential of biodegradable and compostable shopping bags to tackle the challenges of plastic bag consumption

24 April 201523 April 2015

False claims of so-called biodegradation-promoting additives are dangerous for the environment

MSU research found no evidence that any of the tested additives promoted and/or enhanced biodegradation

23 April 201522 April 2015

Seedling grid recommended for coherent design of compostable (biowaste) bags

Uniform design to help consumers to identify certified bags for the organic waste collection

8 April 20158 April 2015

Market study and Trend Reports on “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World – Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends Towards 2020″

The short version of the full market study is now available!

18 March 201517 March 2015

Australasian Bioplastics Association and DIN CERTCO cooperate in certification

Cooperation Agreement with Australian Bioplastics Association: DIN CERTCO as technical auditing partner for the certification of conformance to the Australian Standard AS 4736-2006

Australasian Bioplastics Association und DIN CERTCO arbeiten zusammen in Zertifizierung

Kooperationsvertrag mit Austarlasien Bioplastics Association: DIN CERTCO übernimmt zukünftige Bewertungen für die Zertifizierung der Konformität nach der Australischen Norm AS 4736-2006

17 March 201516 March 2015

Empfehlungen für eine einheitliche Kennzeichnung kompostierbarer Bioabfall-Beutel

Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. will Bioabfallsammlung durch Zertifizierung vereinfachen

12 March 201512 March 2015

From tea bags to Miatas, bioplastics are on the rise

Businesses of all sizes are looking beyond "traditional," petroleum-based plastics to alternatives derived from plants, or even synthesized by microorganisms

2 March 201527 February 2015

European Bioplastics Members portrait: Kjell Ivar Bache, CEO BioBag International

Main strategy behind our partner concept is “Think Globally – Act Locally”

27 February 201526 February 2015

European Bioplastics Conference celebrates 10th anniversary

Call for papers will be published soon and delegates can register for the event from March

European Bioplastics Konferenz feiert zehnjähriges Jubiläum

Teilnehmer können sich ab März für die Konferenz registrieren

Appropriate traceability for bioplastics – mass balance vs. certificate trading

RSB: before claiming a bioproduct's certification, a product should have a minimum renewable carbon level of 25 percent

3 February 20159 February 2015

New association for bioplastics in the UK

British Association of Biobased and Biodegradable Chemicals to put bioplastics on UK's agenda

26 January 201515 February 2018

Biobased plastics – Fostering a resource efficient circular economy

European Bioplastics Fact Sheet: Benefits, feedstock types, sustainable sourcing, land use

21 January 201525 March 2015

Market Study and Trend Reports on Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World – Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends Towards 2020

Florence Aeschelmann, Michael Carus (nova-Institute) and ten renowned international experts

10 December 20149 December 2014

Two winners for the 9th Annual Global Bioplastics Award

Two winners were honored at the presentation of the Annual Global Bioplastics Award, which, in accordance with tradition, took place at the close of the first day of the annual European Bioplastics Conference

9 December 201425 March 2015

Bio-based Building blocks and Polymers of the World: complete update of nova-Institute’s market study

Production capacity will triple from 5.2 million tonnes in 2013 to nearly 16.9 million tonnes in 2020

8 December 201415 February 2018

Effiziente Ressourcennutzung und optimierte Entsorgung mit Biokunststoffen

Über 320 Teilnehmer bei 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Brüssel

Bioplastics – efficient in use of resources and waste management

9th European Bioplastics Conference connects more than 320 participants in Brussels

5 December 201416 February 2018

Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe steigen um 400% bis 2018

Alle Materialien legen zu - EU bedarf klarer Rahmenbedingungen

Bioplastics production capacities to grow by more than 400% by 2018

All bioplastic materials increase - EU in need of clear framework

1 December 201428 November 2014

DuPont process technology to produce 100 million litres cellulosic bioethanol

Half a million tons annually of non-food sorghum, switchgrass and other crops to be farmed in Macedonia

27 November 201426 November 2014

EU Gesetzgebung zu Kunststofftüten bereitet Weg für kompostierbare Alternative

Als „äußerst problematisch“ stuft MdEP Auken ‘oxo-bioabbaubare’ Kunststofftüten ein

17 November 201414 November 2014

BIO-TIC stakeholder workshop in Brussels at 1st December 2014

Prioritise the technological, non-technological and market hurdles affecting the use of IB in bio-based plastics production

12 November 201415 February 2018

Active, biodegradable packaging for oily products

The BIOMAT research group has developed a single-layer, biodegradable container from agro-industrial by-products suitable for both liquid and solid oily products

11 November 201410 November 2014

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