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

European Bioplastics relocates to Brussels and welcomes new Secretary General

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels.

New GRECO project on greener and safer bioplastics for food packaging

The new Horizon Europe-funded GRECO project provides innovative biobased, biodegradable and recyclable food packaging based on novel PLA copolymers, functional coatings, additives and green catalysts.

Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance

Global coalition aims to move the fashion industry towards a circular future by utilizing renewable nature-driven materials.

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Japanese plastics market: recyclates and bioplastics gain importance

In Japan, the use of recyclates and bioplastics in packaging, automotive and other sectors is growing, while domestic plastics production declines. Regulatory changes, industry initiatives and supply chain restructuring are driving the transformation.

Emirates Biotech in the Circle consortium: PLA from food waste

Emirates Biotech has joined the European Circle consortium, which aims to demonstrate a biorefinery converting food waste into bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). The company is responsible for the lactic acid polymerisation stage.

AIMPLAS seminar on biopolymers and sustainable composites

AIMPLAS organizes on 4–5 March the ninth edition of the International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, focused on the latest material solutions, their industrial applications and current regulatory requirements.

Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia

The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.

PLA as an alternative to banned single-use products in the UAE

From 1 January 2026, an extended ban on selected single-use plastic products will enter into force in the United Arab Emirates. Plant-based PLA material remains exempt from the regulation as an accepted alternative.

Sukano develops antiblock masterbatch for compostable BOPLA films

Sukano, in collaboration with NatureWorks, has introduced a new antiblock masterbatch for biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA) films to enhance barrier properties and processing on existing BOPP lines, addressing EU PPWR-driven demands for compostable small-format packaging.

Biodegradable coffee capsules with improved oxygen barrier

Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has developed the biocompound M·VERA GP1065 for coffee capsules, combining an improved oxygen barrier with home-compostability and a bio-based content of over 98%.

Elm-plastic launches first bioplastic pipette for healthcare

Elm-plastic, in collaboration with Biovox and Ultrapolymers Deutschland, has introduced the first commercially available bioplastic pipette for pharmaceutical and medical applications. The product uses MedEco compounds based on PLA or bio-based PE and meets common regulatory requirements.