17 October 202411 October 2024 Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications
Start der Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) – Biologisch abbaubare Produkte zur Vermeidung von Mikroplastik Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, Zertifizierern und Entsorgern hat biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe in sinnvollen Anwendungsbereichen im Fokus
15 October 202415 October 2024 New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling
27 June 202425 June 2024 European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June
17 April 202417 April 2024 A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic Bioengineers achieved strong and easy-to-shape eco-friendly plastic using a plastic modifier and polylactic acid
6 December 20221 December 2022 Biorizon teams up with Kaneka to create a sustainable premium polymer Researchers from Biorizon co-initiator VITO and chemical company Kaneka Belgium joined forces to conduct research to create a lignin-based polymer that outperformed its fossil-based counterpart in terms of thermal stability and UV-blocking properties
18 July 202213 July 2022 European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson The new supporting Vice Chairpersons, Lars Börger (Neste) and Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) will be headed by Barot and establish a clear and reliable political environment for bioplastics
10 May 202225 July 2022 Plastic packaging material that is both sustainable and biodegrades GO!PHA and partner Netherlands-based biotech firm Helian Polymers provides PHA samples for academic, research and development purposes at its PHA Sample Shop
29 March 202224 March 2022 FIP in Lyon: NETSTAL demonstrates biodegradable packaging on all-electric high-performance machine The ECOCUP drinking cup with a volume of 0.33 l is made of 100% plant-based polymer
FIP in Lyon: NETSTAL demonstriert biologisch abbaubare Verpackung auf vollelektrischer Hochleistungsmaschine ECOCUP-Trinkbecher mit 0,33 l Volumen besteht zu 100% aus pflanzlichem Polymer
25 February 202221 February 2022 Kaneka: Ausbau der Kapazitäten für PHBH-Biopolymer geplant Am Standort Takasago in der Präfektur Hyogo, Japan, sollen neue Anlagen mit einer Jahreskapazität von 15.000 Tonnen errichtet werden
15 February 20229 February 2022 Kaneka to significantly increase its production capacity for KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ in Japan The Act on Resource Circulation for Plastics, slated to go into effect in April of this year, will mandate a reduction in single-use plastics
13 December 20218 December 2021 European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals New European Bioplastics market data, based on research from the nova-institute, gave a very positive outlook for bioplastics production
27 March 202024 March 2020 Made to degrade (Eventually) Osaka researchers developed a transparent plastic mainly from cellulose nanofibers and starch obtained from plants, that degrades in marine environments
10 January 20207 January 2020 Event Report: Biorizon Forging Ahead with Bio-Aromatics Upscaling Many promising results have since been achieved in all horizons. Since the start-up in 2013, high-quality facilities have been added in the Flanders-Netherlands region
12 December 20199 December 2019 European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new Chairman Notable industry representatives aim to continous supporting the association up to a circular economy
European Bioplastics: Neuer Vorstand mit François de Bie als wiedergewähltem Vorsitzenden Namhafte Industrievertreter wollen die kontinuierliche Unterstützung des Verbandes zur Erreichung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft gewährleisten
17 September 201912 September 2019 PHA: A biopolymer whose time has finally come Amid the growing plastic waste crisis, producers of polyhydroxyalkanoate think the world is ready for their biodegradable polymers
3 September 201929 August 2019 Kaneka Wins Japan Bioindustry Award 2019 for Seawater Biodegradable Bioplastics PHBH materials decompose not only on soil, but also in seawater (90% within 6 months at 30°C) and have obtained the “OK Biodegradable Marine” certificate from TÜV AUSTRIA
20 August 201919 August 2019 Kaneka showcases PHBH products at G20 Osaka Summit Company exhibited a number of disposable products, in addition to samples demonstrating the material’s ability to biodegrade in the marine environment
21 June 201917 June 2019 Global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019 The latest global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019, published in February 2019 sees healthy growth for the sector
20 May 201915 May 2019 Shiseido teams up with Kaneka to develop biodegradable cosmetic packaging Awareness of the problem of plastic pollution and the impact on the environment has encouraged many other well-known brands to bio-based materials for their products
3 May 201929 April 2019 Shiseido and Kaneka Launch Joint Development of Biodegradable Cosmetic Containers In future, the two companies will continue discussions and verifications regarding the possibility of further applications
2 May 201926 April 2019 Kaneka Americas: Neue Biopolymer-Division gegründet Laut Anbieter ist PHBH ein pflanzenbasiertes Produkt, dass sowohl Flexibilität als auch Hitzebeständigkeit bieten soll
Kaneka launches biopolymers unit Japanese materials maker Kaneka Corp. has created a biopolymers division to market its plant-based PHBH-brand polyhydroxyalkanoate resin
10 April 20195 April 2019 Kaneka Belgium nominated for the essenscia Innovation Award 2019 Company developed a revolutionary sustainable packaging material, which is not only recyclable through composting, but as well biodegradable
22 October 201817 October 2018 Kaneka and VITO join forces to create bio-based and better quality polymers Collaboration is part of an ambitious VLAIO [Flemish agency for innovation and enterprise] project worth 2.5 million euros
24 September 201824 September 2018 Quo vadis PHAs? Vor allem die Kunststoffpolitik wird über ihre Zukunft entscheiden Kongressbericht zum „1st PHA platform World Congress“, 04.-05. September in Köln, Deutschland (Autor: Michael Carus, Geschäftsführer nova-Institut GmbH)
18 September 201824 September 2018 Quo vadis PHAs? Plastics politics, in particular, will decide their future Congress report on the “1st PHA platform World Congress”, 04-05 September in Cologne, Germany. Author: Michael Carus, CEO nova-Institute
12 September 20187 September 2018 Kaneka enhances its biodegradable plastic manufacturing capacity Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer PHBH is now actively getting applied to fruits and vegetable bags or compost bags in Europe
31 August 201828 August 2018 TMR publishes new report on the Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Recent breakthroughs in the technology have shifted the focus of consumers towards biobased polymers made from bacterial fermentation
4 October 201629 September 2016 Grand View Research: Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts To 2024 "Growing adoption of renewable products coupled with increasing infrastructure spending to fuel bio based construction polymers market"
1 September 201630 August 2016 PHA: promising, versatile, biodegradable All members of the PHA family are biodegradable - not just in industrial composting equipment, but also in the soil and in freshwater and seawater
15 April 201615 February 2018 9th Intl Biobased Materials Conference – Day 2 Bio-polymers, lignin utilisation and update on Polyhydroxyalkanoates ( PHA)
16 March 201617 March 2016 Get in touch with the whole value chain of the PHA platform One of the most important and well established meeting points for the European Bio-based Economy
11 November 201511 November 2015 Final Programme Released: Microplastic conference in Cologne from 23-24 November 2015 +++ Final programme released +++ Already 130 participants +++ Just 14 days left +++
10 March 201512 March 2015 Meet the leading companies of the bio-based industry! Bio-based building blocks, polymers and composites - Bio-based 3D printing - Bioplastics and environment
25 February 201524 February 2015 BIOTEC und Kaneka unterschreiben Entwicklungsvereinbarung Zusammenarbeit will Polymerentwicklung mit bioabbaubaren Granulaten voranbringen
BIOTEC and Kaneka signed Joint Development Agreement Companies aim to create new bio-based compounds, biodegradable resins
7 November 2012 Bioplastics still on the rise 7th European Bioplastics Conference demonstrates the future potential of the industry
2 November 2012 Renewables and regulations in the PVC industry Applied Market Information (AMI) presents discussion focus of the 5th international conference compounding PVC Formulation 2013 in Germany