PLASTICS RECYCLING

EU establishes "polynSPIRE" project / Four-year programme comprises 22 partners with funding of nearly EUR 10m

BIOPLASTICS

Global production forecast to grow by 20% to 2022 / Transition to circular economy drives demand / Brand owners increasing usage of bio-based materials / Study by EUBP and nova-Institut

BIOPLASTICS

Spanish Aitiip Technology Centre to develop bio-additives for plastic bottles from plants / Part of EU's “LIFE” programme

LIFE MULTIBIOSOL PROJECT

First materials tested in Aitiip's mulching technology development in Spain / Biodegradable film also improves soil and crop properties

BIOPLASTICS

European “Dibbiopack” research project yields new functionalities in bioplastics packaging / Focus on pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food

3D PRINTING

Spanish technology centre to be beta tester for Ultem resin / Agreement with Stratasys