European Bioplastics has launched a series of informal talks focusing on alternative sustainable feedstock sources for bioplastics. The series will run from April until an in-person event in Brussels in October 2024 where not only outstanding researchers will be invited, but also companies who are interested in taking up the innovative solutions and policymakers to monitor the innovation emerging from recent projects and initiatives. The first talk of the series entitled “From Linear to Circular: Waste Cooking Oils as Feedstock for Polymers and Plastics” will kick off on 10 April. Our guest s ..read more

The EU PRESERVE project aims to replace current packaging with biobased alternatives that provide high product protection and can be upcycled, recycled, or composted after use. New packaging solutions made from renewable raw materials and subsequent upcycling applications for the aim to contribute to the circular economy of packaging by not only optimally protecting food and beverages, but also preserving our environment and its finite resources. By contributing to this online survey created by Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, you will support the project to adjust the newly developed packag ..read more

Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Saloni Sharma – Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at GO!PHA, shares some interesting insights on the company. 5 facts about GO!PHA Facilitating Diverse Stakeholder Interaction: GO!PHA brings together over 60 stakeholders, including material producers, brand owners, academia, waste management organizations, innovative start-ups, and environmental foundations, forming a comprehensive coalition dedicated to driving the global economy towards a sustaina ..read more

European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth Brussels, 25 January 2024 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) released its Policy Manifesto today, calling on the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan to accelerate the growth of the bioplastics industry. EUBP believes that an actionable EU Bioeconomy Strategy, supporting a strong biopolymers industrial base, should be among the most important elements of the next EU policy cycle EUBP calls on the future Commission and co-legislators to develop a Biopolymers Industrial Acti ..read more

Open the document The recent EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report (2022)* provides the most relevant and publicly available data on the EU’s biobased chemicals, pharma, plastics, and rubber sector. According to the report, the role of bioeconomy sectors in generating economic wealth has improved in the past decade in the EU-27. One of the biggest increases occurred in the manufacturing of biobased pharmaceuticals and biobased plastics (+ € 21 million). The average share of biobased chemical products in the overall chemical market is 3% and generates € 65 billion of value added in 2019 ..read more

European Bioplastics reacts to the General Approach adopted by the Environment Council on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste. Brussels, 18 December 2023 – European Bioplastics (EUBP) regrets the position adopted today by the Environment Ministers in the Environment Council, deeming the failure to recognise the role of bioplastics a missed opportunity. “Members States appeared today to be split on quie a number of key issues, which will be problematic for the implementation of such a complex regulation, if the consequential shortcomings aren’t fixed during the trilo ..read more

Open the document Growth resumption: global production capacities of bioplastics 2023-2028 Bioplastics currently represent roughly 0.5 percent of the over 400 million tonnes of plastic produced annually*. After a period of stagnation over the past few years, the overall global plastic production is picking up again in 2023. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of more sophisticated applications and products. Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase significantly from around 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 to approximately 7.43 million ton ..read more

Berlin, 13 December 2023 – European Bioplastics unveils the 2023 edition of the market development update during EBC23 taking place in Berlin, Germany. Main findings show that after a period of stagnation, the overall plastic production is picking up again. The global production for bioplastics is taking off after a few years of stagnation, induced by Covid-19 mainly. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of more sophisticated applications and products. Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase significantly from around 2.18 million tonnes in ..read more

Berlin, 27 November 2023 – EUBP reveals the speaker line-up of the 2023 edition of EBC, the leading business and networking event for the bioplastics industry in Europe. On 12-13 December in Berlin and online, experts and researchers in the bioplastics sector will be presenting the latest development and market updates of bioplastics. EBC (European Bioplastics Conference) is the annual event for the bioplastics industry, bringing together hundreds of stakeholders including policy makers, researchers, and experts in the field. The 2023 conference presents a wide variety of topics ranging from ..read more

Open the document What are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films? What are the advantages of certified soil-biodegradable mulch films? Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films fully biodegrade in soil? How does the market for agricultural plastics and certified soil- biodegradable mulch film currently look like? Do certified soil-biodegradable plastics create persistent microplastics? Do certified soil-biodegradable mulch films or other agricultural products have negative impacts on the soil? Are certified soil-biodegradable mulch films degradable in the open environment? Is the bi ..read more