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30 May 202223 May 2022

SK chemicals begins the mass production and supply of eco-friendly biopolyol (PO3G)

Adopted as an eco-friendly interior material by Hyundai Motor Company


1 March 201727 February 2017

New Bio-Flex Blends for home compostable films and packaging

Home compostable, low gauge and still tear resistant, as well as up to 40% biobased – the new FKuR Bio-Flex Compounds fulfill the strict requirements of the French Energy Transition Law


3 February 20171 February 2017

AkzoNobel signs cooperation agreement on bio-based polymer technology with Itaconix

Agreement will be an important step for the further development of bio-based chemistry on a large scale


2 February 201731 January 2017

Tetra Pak ‘protects what’s good’ with their new 80% sustainable carton

Company's ultimate goal is to produce all of their packages by only using sustainable managed renewable materials.


12 January 201710 January 2017

Bio-on announces new multi-license maxi agreement for revolutionary PHAs

New plants envisaged in Europe and Asia to produce up to 100 thousand tonnes per year of PHAs bioplastic


13 December 201610 December 2016

Tetra Pak gets closer to fully renewable packaging goal with new aseptic carton

World's first aseptic carton package to receive the highest class of Vinçotte certification for its 80% content of renewable materials


Tetra Pak nähert sich mit neuem aseptischem Karton dem Ziel, Verpackungen zu 100 Prozent aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen zu fertigen

Weltweit erste aseptische Kartonverpackung erhält mit 80% Anteil an nachwachsenden Rohstoffen die höchste Vinçotte-Zertifizierung


1 December 201630 November 2016

Corbion and Kraton receive first European certification for bio-based products

New European system for bio-based content certification was launched at the 11th Annual European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin


29 November 201626 November 2016

Certification of bio-based content

‘Bio-based content certification scheme’ developed by Netherlands Standardization Institute will be launched at the 11th European Bioplastics Conference


7 November 20163 November 2016

PolyOne’s OnColor BIO color concentrates receive OK compost HOME certification

First company to get compost HOME certification for a full range of color concentrates compatible with biodegradable polymers


3 June 20162 June 2016

How orange peel is inspiring a new alternative to plastic packaging

Tipa Corp. launching fully compostable multi-layer peel, which leaves no toxic residue


24 March 201623 March 2016

Newsflash: Seedling Guidelines Handout

EUBP Guidelindes for the use of the Seedling Logo available online


1 December 201528 November 2015

Biobased materials embrace improvements

Quick overview into big players achievements in the bioplastics and biochemicals sector


17 November 201516 November 2015

World’s first renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics

Perstorp's optimized biopolymer enhancer certified as bio-based by Vinçotte


Perstorp: Neuer Verstärker für Biokunststoffe

Biobasiertes "Capa" von Vinçotte zertifiziert


12 November 201510 November 2015

Second generation Biomasterbatches earn “Vinçotte OK Compost” certification

Vanetti developed masterbatches specifically to color the latest biopolymers


11 November 201510 November 2015

Bioplastics are key to unlock Europe’s potential for a ressource-efficient economy

10th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts more than 350 experts from around the world


EU: Biokunststoffe sind Schlüsseltechnologie für eine ressourcen-effiziente Wirtschaft

10. European Bioplastics Konferenz zieht mehr als 350 Experten aus aller Welt an


27 October 201527 October 2015

Can the Bioeconomy Deliver Solutions for the Global Microplastic Problem?

Release of microplastics into the environment is a topic of major concern


Hat die Bioökonomie Lösungen für das globale Mikroplastikproblem?

Die Freisetzung von Mikroplastikpartikeln in die Umwelt ist Gegenstand großer Besorgnis


30 September 201530 September 2015

New Study on Microplastics in the Environment: Which Sources Are Relevant?

The study evaluates for the first time the relevance of different sources of microplastics for marine protection in Germany


Studie veröffentlicht: Welche Quellen für Mikroplastik in der Umwelt sind relevant?

Die Studie bewertet nun erstmals die Relevanz unterschiedlicher Quellen von Mikroplastik für den Meeresschutz in Deutschland


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


31 August 201527 August 2015

The Bioeconomy Gets to the Fridge: Packaging is 100% Biobased

Northern European countries are the leaders in packaging made from renewable sources


6 July 20152 July 2015

Italian firm ready to license glycerin-to-bioplastics technology

Italian intellectual property company Bio-on S.p.A. announced a recent advancement in development of technology for making polyhydroxyalkanoates, or bioplastics, from glycerol


11 June 201510 June 2015

Bio in bunt: Mit diesen Farbmasterbatches können jetzt auch biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe eingefärbt werden

AF-Color hat die Vinçotte-Zertifizierung ihrer AF-Eco Produktpalette jetzt mit Vergabe des Siegels "OK compost" erfolgreich abgeschlossen


5 June 20153 June 2015

Bio now comes in color!

Colored applications for biopolymers are extremely versatile and meet the requirements specified by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)


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


27 May 201526 May 2015

Hollow capsules for the administration of active substances in humans and in agriculture from Bio-on bioplastic

Exceptional properties of MINERV PHA bioplastic enable creation of micro and nano particles


18 May 201516 May 2015

Italian coffee company chooses compostable white metallised NatureFlex™ packaging film

New bio-pouch packaging for coffee combines functionality with performance


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


4 May 20151 May 2015

Biopolymer company MHG becomes first company to receive Vinçotte certification for marine biodegradability

Company also holds certifications for biodegradability in soil, freshwater, and home and industrial composting


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


9 April 20158 April 2015

World’s first fully renewable package available globally after successful introduction

Following its successful introduction with Finnish dairy Valio, the world’s first fully renewable package, Tetra Rex® Bio-based, is now being rolled out to Tetra Pak customers worldwide


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”


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


25 August 201424 August 2014

Do Meredian biodegradable plastics meet the nirvana standard of ‘Green’?

The six levels of biodegradable vs. the seven levels of recyclable


6 August 20146 August 2014

Can ISSC PLUS certification be misleading – if the bio-based share is not labelled too?

Comment by Michael Carus, nova-Institute


7 July 20144 July 2014

Biobased plastics drive interest in China, but face hurdles

While biobased plastics account for less than 1 percent of the plastics resin sector, the 20 percent annual growth rate has some industry folk are abuzz


12 May 20149 May 2014

Meredian, Inc. Receives Impressive Total of Six Vinçotte Certifications for Biodegradability

World’s largest producer of PHA is the only company in the world to receive certifications of biodegradability in all six mediums


4 November 201331 October 2013

Metabolix: A certain shade of green

Companies are becoming more open to using biopolymers, Wilfried Jobst, global commercial operations director at Metabolix told FoodProductionDaily.com


18 October 201321 February 2018

Metabolix To Showcase Compostable Resins And Biobased Performance Additives At K 2013

Mvera B5010 and I6003rp - Advanced biomaterials for targeted performance and sustainability


16 September 201321 February 2018

Metabolix Launches Mvera™ B5010, A New Compostable Film Grade Resin

Provides Brand Owners and Converters with Performance-Driven Compostable Bag Options


25 July 2013

Coffee roaster says OneCoffee cup is certified-compostable

A Canadian coffee company is working to make single-serve brewing better for the environment


28 May 2013

Cereplast Compostables® Blown Film Resins Receive European Certifications for Industrial Compostability From the Two Most Prominent EU Organizations

Last Milestone Prior to the Enforcement of the Italian Plastic Bag Sanctions Met by Cereplast


7 November 2012

Bioplastics still on the rise

7th European Bioplastics Conference demonstrates the future potential of the industry


1 October 2012

Plastic Articles that Safely Biodegrade in Water

International research institute approves DaniMer Scientific’s film resins as degradable in sea water


21 March 2012

First composting certification network coming soon

The broader line-up of certifiers creates several benefits for both the bioplastics industry and the consumer

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