European Bioplastics

European Bioplastics, in collaboration with its members and the Bioplastics Organisations Network Europe (BON Europe), has sent a letter welcoming President Ursula von der Leyen and the newly appointed College of Commissioners for the 2024-2029 legislative term. In this letter, EUBP reaffirms its strong support for the President’s commitment to advancing a green and digital transition, ensuring Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness—particularly through the Clean Industrial Deal and the Circular Economy Act. We emphasize the crucial role of #biobased, #biodegradable, and #compostable plastics in achieving the #EU sustainable competitiveness goals for this new policy cycle. Our letter outlines key action points to drive progress: ✅ Setting a legal and regulatory framework to boost investments and drive innovation in the EU  ✅ Incentivising access to sustainable biomass  ✅ Providing a level playing field by creating financial support to technological innovation   ✅ Closing infrastructure gaps and incentivising access to food waste collection  ✅ Increasing market uptake We look forward to working with EU policymakers to turn these ambitions into reality.  ➡️ Read more below or at https://lnkd.in/euqw-3fN  Asahi Kasei, BIOTEC biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co, Celanese, Futamura (Cellulose Films), FUTERRO, IFF,KANEKA CORPORATION, LACTIPS, Lignin Industries AB, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, NatureWorks, Neste, Plastrans Technologies GmbH, SPhere S.A., Sulapac Ltd, Sukano, TotalEnergies Corbion, BBIA, Nordisk Bioplastförening/Nordic Bioplastics Association #Sustainability #Bioplastics #CircularEconomy #CleanIndustrialDeal #CircularEconomyAct 

🎉 It’s Out: Our Vision for Europe’s Bioeconomy - The Blueprint in Action! What is Bioeconomy? The Bioeconomy is the sustainable production of renewable resources and their conversion into: 🍎 food, 🏗️ materials, 🧪 chemicals,⚡ energy Why does Bioeconomy matters? ✅ Contributes €2.4 trillion annually to the EU economy ✅ Supports over 17 million jobs across Europe ✅ Can cut CO2 emissions by 2.5 billion tonnes annually by 2030 EUBA’s Bioeconomy Blueprint sets a clear path towards this more sustainable, competitive, and resilient future. To unleash the Bioeconomy’s full potential, we call on policymakers to: ✔️ Appoint an EU-level ‘bio-coordinator’ ✔️ Boost research, innovation, and commercialisation ✔️ Support bio-based products with a competitive regulatory framework ✔️ Make the Bioeconomy an integral part of EU-level frameworks and policies ✔️ Create incentives for bio-based products in strategic sectors ✔️ Ensure sufficient budget for the future CAP and Horizon Europe ✔️ Extend public-private partnerships across the value chain ✔️ Streamline governance within EU Institutions ✔️ Recognise and help quantify Bioeconomy’s climate benefits ✔️ Promote standards to accelerate bi-product commercialisation By embracing the Bioeconomy, we can build a Europe that is: Resource-efficient. Resilient. Climate-neutral. Future-ready. Want to learn more? 📽️ Watch the full video: 👇 or 👉 https://bit.ly/4132RxZ 📚 Read the EUBA’s Bioeconomy Blueprint: https://bit.ly/40xrEsr #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #FutureOfEurope

📢Have you registered for the #EUBPTalk yet? This year, we're diving into a new series which will explore advancements in bioplastics recycling, available recycling technologies, and the challenges faced—starting from technology readiness level TRL 5. Lorette du Preez, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs at  European Bioplastics (EUBP), will kick us off, setting the stage for discussions on the future of  bioplastics recycling. Javier Grau Forner, Researcher in Mechanical Recycling at AIMPLAS · Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico, will provide an in-depth look at the current state of bioplastics waste management, its impact on conventional plastics systems, and the challenges in recovery and mechanical recycling. Don't miss, register here https://lnkd.in/e3cRQ9Tn #bioplastics #recycling

Is biodegradable plastics and material recycling, a paradox? 🤔     ✅ There is no paradox. Material recycling provides a viable additional end-of-life option. #Biodegradable plastic polymers do not affect the recycling or recyclability of other plastic waste streams, as it has been demonstrated that they can be separated.   ✅ In order to reach the targets of Europe and of the #PPWR, efficient #sorting is essential for all plastics to have high quality recycling outputs.      ✅ Efficient sorting of all plastics can be performed with existing NIR equipment at sorting/recycling facilities as long as the respective spectra libraries for those plastics are used.      🔗 Find out more in our recently published paper https://lnkd.in/eZeAbub3 

📌 Save the date for our first #EUBPTalk this year! This talk will explore a new topic: advancements in bioplastic recycling. ❗Spoiler alert: during the talk, a key EUBP paper on the importance of efficient sorting, will be touched upon by Lorette Du Preez. Javier Grau Forner Researcher in Mechanical Recycling at AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics, will provide an in-depth look at the current state of bioplastics waste management, its impact on conventional plastics systems, and the challenges in recovery and mechanical recycling. 🗓️ 27.02.2025 🕐 10:00-11:00 am CET 📍 Online Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and engage in discussions on the evolving landscape of bioplastics recycling! 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/e4HQn_MY #bioplastics #recycling #sorting

📌 Save the date for the 4th PHA World Congress, taking place on September 2–4, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany (hybrid). This event will gather global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the role of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in advancing sustainable, biobased, and biodegradable materials.   What to Expect ⬇️ ❇️ Cutting-edge innovations in PHA science, production, and applications ❇️ Discussions on circular economy strategies, climate solutions, and policy innovations ❇️ Networking with industry leaders, brands, investors, and policymakers   Event Details ⬇️ 🗓️ Dates: September 2–4, 2025 📍 Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (in-person and online options available) 🤝 Early Bird Registration: Ends February 28, 2025

💡 European Bioplastics supports EuropaBio - the European Association for Bioindustries’s vision for a bold #EUBiotechAct. We believe in the potential of the #bioplastics sector in reducing the environmental impact of plastics and its crucial role in advancing Europe’s goal of sourcing at least 20% of the carbon used in chemicals and plastics from non-fossil sources by 2030. A strong EU Biotech Act will: ✅ Strengthen value chains, from R&D to end-users ✅ Create coherent regulatory pathways, ensuring Europe remains a hub for innovation ✅ Build a next-generation biotech ecosystem The EU Biotech Act should at least address the following 3 pillars: faster financing mechanisms, simpler regulatory and operational frameworks, and strong, connected and skilled value chains. ➡️ Read the full vision paper below or at https://lnkd.in/ebvXUvNe

📢 Save the date for the 2nd Edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector organised by AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics 🤝 This event will bring together international experts who will share the latest innovations transforming the sector. It will be a great opportunity to explore the most recent trends shaping the future of plastics and to learn how biotechnology is driving more sustainable solutions and promoting a circular bioeconomy. 🗓️ 5-6 March 2025 📍 Valencia   ➡️ Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eX22BtSx #Circulareconomy

✍ European Bioplastics welcomes the EU Competitive Compass as an enhancer of innovative bioplastics solutions. ✅ The Compass sets a path for Europe to become a place where future technologies, services, and clean products are invented, manufactured, and put on the market while being the first continent to become climate neutral. 📌 European Bioplastics firmly believes that biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics are conducive to achieving the goals of sustainable competitiveness set by the Competitive Compass. #bioplastics #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #sustainability

🚨 MoeBIOS Needs Your Help! We’re on a mission to revolutionize bioplastic recycling in the packaging, textile, and agricultural sectors – and we can’t do it without you. The MoeBIOS project, co-funded by the European Commission and Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and coordinated by ITENE, is developing innovative recycling processes (mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic) to transform bioplastic waste into high-value products, creating a truly sustainable and circular economy. To make a real impact, we need your insights! Understanding how bioplastics are currently used in these key sectors is crucial for the project’s success. That’s why we’ve created three quick surveys for you to share your expertise: 👉 Food Packaging: https://lnkd.in/dHAJ2X-r 👉 Agriculture: https://lnkd.in/eDeZmaW2 👉 Textiles: https://lnkd.in/dMUaux7Y 💡 Be Part of the Solution! If you’re interested in joining our transdisciplinary co-creation efforts, you can leave your contact details at the end of the survey. Together, we’ll develop innovative recycling processes and reshape the future of bioplastics. Let’s build a more sustainable world, one bioplastic at a time. 🌍♻️ #WeNeedYou #Sustainability #Bioplastics #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Recycling #Horizoneurope #CBE