INNOVIA

Home compostable bio-based film launched for lidding applications / Laminate packaging developed for organic products / Several partnerships

EVENTS

“8th European Bioplastics Conference” to be held in Berlin in December

BIOPLASTICS

EC's industrial policy favours bio-economy / Increasingly dynamic market / Largest global capacity in Asia and South America / Bio-PET drives development / Soft drink producers at the forefront of innovation

BIOPLASTICS

Industry association seeks to end false claims about bioproducts / Guide for environmental communications launched

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

German environmental group sues supermarket chains for misleading customers on biodegradable plastic bags / Carriers said to be problematic to recycle / Compost producers concerned

BIOPLASTICS

European Bioplastics association welcomes EU “Bioeconomy Strategy” / Calls for more specific measures on bioplastics

EVENTS

7th “European Bioplastic Conference” in Berlin

ASSOCIATIONS

European Bioplastics elects new board / Andy Sweetman confirmed as chairman