Bioplastics

Bioplastics are polymer materials, which are made from bio-based raw materials or which posses the ability to biodegradation. Bioplastics are a small group of polymers and are used most commonly in packaging industry.

News

Bioplastics: Paving the way to meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation goals

European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note

European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24.

Emirates Biotech selects Sulzer technology to build world’s largest PLA production facility

Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates.

Gema Polimer at PlastEurasia Istanbul 2022

EMG Pre K Media Event - Ascend

Promix Solutions at Fakuma

Materials, processes, energy: the focus is on efficiency at Fakuma 2024

The industry will meet in Friedrichshafen for the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing from the 15th through the 19th of October, 2024.

K.D. Feddersen and Futerro S.A. conclude distribution agreement

The Hamburg-based K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH a member of the international Feddersen Group, and the Belgian Futerro S.A. have concluded a distribution agreement for the sale of Polylactide (PLA).

trinamiX expands handheld solution to identify films for improved recycling

trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF, announces their presentation of Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solutions at the upcoming PRSE 2024.

An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio

BASF is now offering the packaging industry a way to increase the use of renewable feedstocks.

Worldwide climate protection targets based on recognized SBTi standards have been published

The validation of Kraiburg TPE’s climate protection targets in March 2024 marks another milestone for the issues of sustainability and climate protection in the company.

Sirmax Group Achieves Six New Certifications in Supply Chain, Product Sustainability and Employee Focus

The Padua-based company is consistently experiencing positive outcomes from its strategic initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.

Asahi Kasei Europe joins Plastics Europe Germany

Asahi Kasei Europe joined Plastics Europe Germany, the leading association of plastics producers in Germany, in December 2023.

European Bioplastics calls for action to accelerate biopolymers industrial growth

European Bioplastics (EUBP) released its Policy Manifesto, calling on the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan.