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 Perstorp: Weitere Investitionen bei Biokunststoffen – Pilotanlage in britischem Warrington Fokus auf Papierbeschichtungen, Beutel & Folien und Verpackungen
Perstorp steps up its bioplastics competitiveness Company to make substantial new investments in the development of bioplastics and bio products
31 October 201430 October 2014 Marine littering and bioplastics – what is the true status quo? European Bioplastics demanding development of a measurable standard on marine biodegradation
28 October 201427 October 2014 Plastikbranche: Das Kompost-Komplott Die Industrie feiert biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe als Mittel gegen Plastikmüll. Die Realität ist eine ganz andere
25 September 201424 September 2014 Biokunststoffe fördern ein ressourceneffizientes Europa 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz mit vielseitigem Programm 2014
Bioplastics – driving a resource efficient Europe 9th European Bioplastics Conference – Programme out now!
2 September 201416 February 2018 Employment effects of the European bioplastics industry First survey on job creation along the value chain
19 August 201418 August 2014 OWS & IKT: Multi-client study on Oxos Comprehensive laboratory test programme planned
Pilot project turns wastewater to bioplastic Sewage treatment plant in Brussels uses bacteria to create plastic polymers
1 July 201430 June 2014 Turning Urban Waste into Bioplastic Bacteria possible key to produce useful bioplastics from the gasification of urban waste
16 June 201413 June 2014 Bioplastics alliance looks to guide supply chain Consumers want sustainable products: BFA is assessing criteria for sustainable biomass production
10 June 20147 June 2014 EuropaBio and Smithers Rapra, in association with IAR, unveil the agenda for the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology from 1-2 October 2014 taking place in the heart of Champagne-Ardenne
3 June 201421 July 2014 Bioplastics evolve to gain wider recognition "Green Innovation" now impacting on the mainstream consumers with a multitude
19 May 201416 May 2014 interpack 2014 – Bioplastics, the showstopper in Hall 9, enjoy still growing interest in bioplastic packaging solutions “Layering” is a continuing trend in packaging
interpack 2014 – Biokunststoffe, der Publikumshit in Halle 9, verzeichnen stetig steigendes Interesse des Verpackungsmarktes „Mehrschicht“ - ein weiterhin starker Trend bei flexiblen Verpackungen
16 May 201415 May 2014 Braskem publishes the Life Cycle Assessment of its Green Plastic With a negative carbon footprint from cradle to gate, the study substantiates the biopolymer's potential to mitigate the impacts of global warming
8 May 20147 May 2014 Kompostierbare Tragetasche verbessert Bioabfallsammlung European Bioplastics begrüßt eine Abstimmung des europäischen Parlaments: Die Bedeutung kompostierbarer Tragetaschen für verbesserte Bioabfallsammlung wird bestätigt
5 May 20142 May 2014 Coca-Cola: PlantBottle Technology™ Tops 2014 Sustainable Bio Awards Company recognized for its first-ever recyclable PET plastic bottle made partially from plants
25 April 201424 April 2014 Nylon in der Biotechnologie – Strumpfhosen aus Holzabfällen Eine echte Alternative zur Nylonsynthese aus Erdöl: Mit Hilfe eines Bakteriums kann der Kunststoff aus Holz gewonnen werden