1 March 202125 February 2021 Commission gives the green light to the successor of BBI JU European Commission agrees on successor public-private partnership with BIC
4 November 202030 October 2020 The EU Parliament endorses the increase of THC level for industrial hemp on the field in a key vote on the Common Agricultural Policy EIHA will keep up its efforts to advocate for a clear and science-based regulatory framework, envisaging a whole-plant approach
19 October 202014 October 2020 Building a guilt-free disposable water bottle: It’s not easy Estimated break down time of new biodegradable bottle varies based on where it ends up, says Alex Totterman, founder of bottled water company Cove in Culver City
14 October 20209 October 2020 Medical cannabis weeded out from short-term EU policy agenda The European Commission has not planned to launch a legislative initiative on medicinal cannabis, an EU source informed
15 September 202010 September 2020 On the EU’s menu: the Common Agricultural Policy Faced with a combined climate, health and biodiversity crisis, MEPs need to be held accountable when interfering with science
6 August 20209 September 2021 The EU chemical industry: an EU Recovery Plan aligned with the European Green Deal goals is our opportunity to create a more resilient Europe CEFIC launches bio-based chemicals sector group
7 May 20204 May 2020 Guidance on single-use plastics directive: European Commission to stick to its timeline Despite the current pandemic, the EC wants to present the final SUPD guidance by July 2020
23 March 202018 March 2020 Scientists call for action for the EU Common Agricultural Policy to address sustainability challenges An open statement signed by over 3,600 scientists across Europe and beyond
19 December 201917 December 2019 EU chief likens Green New Deal to Europe’s ‘man on the moon’ moment and includes plan for biodegradable plastics framework Under its new circular economy plan, the EC will develop requirements to ensure reusability or recyclability for all packaging in the EU market
19 November 201914 November 2019 Circular economy erected as ‘number one priority’ of European Green Deal Highlights included a ban on single-use plastic products like cutlery and food containers. And at least 70% of packaging will have to be recycled by 2030
4 November 201929 October 2019 Forests in the spotlight of the Finnish EU Council Presidency Finland’s Presidency program “Sustainable Europe – Sustainable Future” presents four main priorities for the presidency period
European farmers descend on Strasbourg in protest against planned CAP reform Members of the Agriculture Committee recently indicated to EURACTIV that the new CAP could be delayed by up to two years
28 October 201929 October 2019 The tussle in Brussels: is PHA a naturally occurring polymer? Or a plastic? As the discussion about PHA becomes increasingly urgent, interest in the material has grown
17 June 201912 June 2019 Palm Oil: Fuelling Bioeconomy Controversy? The EU has deemed palm oil to be too high-risk a feedstock for biofuels production, but what are the risks and benefits associated with it?
28 May 201923 May 2019 East European ministers to push EU for more bioeconomy support EU Council meeting expected to see joint declaration by eastern agriculture and research ministers - a rare effort at coordinated east European lobbying over research in Brussels
28 January 201923 January 2019 RED II – Small steps in the ongoing struggle to put bioenergy on a sustainable path Final version of the Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (RED II) was published
21 November 201819 November 2018 European Parliament approves REDII AEBIOM and a group of other European organizations call on the EU to be more ambitious in its efforts to encourage the use of renewables in heating and cooling
15 November 201812 November 2018 Why rewarding renewable fuels under the truck CO2 regulation would be a bad idea Green groups are concerned about a push by the gas, oil, biofuel and truck industry to include a so-called ‘Carbon Correction Factor’ (CCF) for trucks and buses
8 May 20189 September 2021 To Meet Emission Reductions Objectives in Transport, Sustainable Renewable Fuels are an Important Part of the Solution Methanol Institute appeals to the negotiating parties to recognise the importance of all sustainable renewable fuels in reducing emissions in transportation
13 April 201810 April 2018 Renewables law could lock EU into costly burning technologies REDII could lock EU member states into expensive and polluting waste-to-energy technologies that contradict the circular economy and climate objectives
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
27 February 201822 February 2018 EU urged to do more to protect forests Forest nations are calling on the EU to strengthen the control of supply chains for products causing deforestation such as palm oil or cocoa
21 December 201715 December 2017 Commission welcomes agreement on key legislation to tackle climate change A robust climate policy framework is a key element of the EU's Energy Union and a successful transition to a modern and clean economy
27 November 201722 November 2017 “Green Gold” documentary blames EU biofuel lobby for bad policy The Belgian documentary-maker spoke to EUobserver in a cafe in Brussels, ahead of the preview screening of his film in the city's centre for fine arts Bozar
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
28 November 201626 November 2016 The upcoming revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation and the benefits of biodegradable plastic mulch films Kristy-Barbara Lange, Deputy Managing Director from European Bioplastics answers some questions about the benefits of biodegradable mulch films
18 June 201517 June 2015 The Commission must give teeth to the 2030 renewable target Binding national targets have been key to the successful development of renewable energy in the European Union so far, writes Jean-François Fauconnier, Renewables policy coordinator at Climate Action Network Europe
10 April 20159 April 2015 EU reaches tentative deal to cap food-based biofuels Bioethanol lobby ePURE gave a cautious welcome to Wednesday's deal, saying it did not provide enough incentive for the new generation biofuels
2 March 20152 March 2015 MEPs vote to cap biofuels NNFCC's CEO said, he “welcomed” any new legislation “that helps us better define good from bad biofuels.”
17 December 201416 December 2014 Erfolgreiche Verhandlungen zum Anbauverbot von Gentechnikpflanzen Bundesminister Schmidt: "Das dürfte der Durchbruch gewesen sein auf dem Weg zu nationalen Anbauverboten"
2 December 20141 December 2014 Ex-Tory MP entangled in EU plastic bag lobbying row Symphony Environmental Technologies accused to orchestrate an EU blocking minority against her bag ban in the EU Council
25 November 201424 November 2014 Reducing use of plastic bags: MEPs strike deal with Council Presidency Good news for the environment and all Europeans who expected the EU to take ambitious action on plastic bags
21 October 201420 October 2014 Italy pushes ahead with ‘next generation’ biofuels from waste World's first commercial scale plant making fuel from straw opened in Italy last year
17 June 201417 June 2014 EU to allow member countries to decide policies on GM crops European Council reaching political agreement on 12 June 2014 towards allowing Member States to restrict or ban GMO cultivation in their territory
27 January 201426 January 2014 2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy European Commission explains key points of the energy policy framework 2030
24 January 201423 January 2014 EU proposal sets renewable energy targets, ignores biofuels New clean energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction objectives
26 November 201325 November 2013 Biofuel reform in trouble MEPs must choose between accepting a weak Council position on control of biofuel or handing the issue to the next Parliament
7 July 2008 Restrained growth of European Biodiesel production in 2007-2008 EBS: Market conditions and competition from US B99 imports have decreased growth rate
