Category: Associations & Federations
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European PET Industry encourages adoption of the CEN Design-for-Recycling Standards:A Needed Major Step Towards PPWR Implementation
https://petcore-europe.prezly.com/european-pet-industry-encourages-adoption-of-the-cen-design-for-recycling-standardsa-needed-major-step-towards-ppwr-implementation
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The Plastics Industry Association names CJ Biomaterials as its 2025 Innovation in Bioplastics Award winner
https://interplasinsights.com/api/amp/plastics-materials/latest-plastics-materials-news/plastics-cj-biomaterials-2025-innovation-bioplastics-award
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UPM joins Cefic to strengthen the role of renewable chemistry in Europe
https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1187505/upm-joins-cefic-to-strengthen-the-role-of-renewable-chemistry-in-europe.html
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European Bioplastics Says the Market Is “Doing Great” — Really?
European Bioplastics (EUBP) has once again declared that the bioplastics market is thriving. But honestly — haven’t we heard the same story for the last twenty years?
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Plastics Europe sounds alarm on declining EU market, stalled circular progress
The EU Plastics industry had a terrible communication, marketing and lobbying strategy. This is a FREE article.
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Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging Levy
This is the result of lobbying activities done by European Bioplastics (ENI, TotalEnergies, BASF). They wanted to make virgin plastic more expensive (through EU levy) to make compostable plastic more competitive.
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Natural fibre campaign reaches 70 members
https://www.ecotextile.com/2025101060328/radar/natural-fibre-campaign-reaches-70-members
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PLASTICS Releases Global Trends Report, U.S. Plastics Remains Driver of Global Economic Growth
https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-releases-global-trends-report-u-s-plastics-remains-driver-of-global-economic-growth
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German trade association calls for higher glass bottle deposit as industry remains divided
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/germany-glass-bottle-deposit.html
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BPI introduces home compostable certification, label
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/bpi-biodegradable-products-home-compostable-certification-label/760465
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Eni vs CBE JU
The following email was sent to the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) on 1st September 2025 at 12.11. This is a FREE article
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Plastics Value Chain Demands Immediate Action to Save EU Industry
The EU recycling industry is collapsing overnight. Let me explain why. FREE article
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European plastic recycling industry faces ‘imminent collapse’
https://www.plasticsrecyclers.eu/news/wave-of-surging-plastic-recycling-plant-closures-hits-europe
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Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-made-plant-biomass-based-biodegradable-film-bag-302534048.html
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Interview with European Bioplastics EU Manager on Plastic Treaty
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/european-bioplastics-global-plastic-treaty.html
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The WEF Baby foundation supports a EU Circular Economy Act
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/the-foundation-signs-a-joint-letter-on-the-eu-circular-economy-act
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Plastics Europe circularity director urges recycled content targets in UN treaty
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/un-plastic-treaty-circularity.html
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EUBP position for INC 5.2
I’m not sure if the United Nations are truly the right people to solve the plastic waste problem. The UN is responsible to end poverty, hunger and war in the world. Does it look to you that they’re being successful? The UN is an ivory tower built on lies. But then again, humans like to…
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BBIA is run by consultants
BBIA is the British antenna of the NSDAP 😂 (that’s actually a good joke, I did make myself laugh with this one). The members of BBIA are Germanophile who want to see the return of Prussia. The BBIA board meetings are usually done in German 😂. More seriously, when an association is run by consultants,…
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EUBP Position paper on anaerobic digestion
Here’s a picture of people responsible for microplastics in our foodchain.
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CBE JU launches 30 new projects
There are valid projects within CBE JU but there are a few ‘fake projects’ too. The fake projects are so obvious that the EU Commission should have noticed it. The EU Commission doesn’t manage EU funds wisely.
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WEF Klaus Schwab steps down due to embezzlement (FREE)
WEF is hit by an embezzlement scandal: CEO and founder, Klaus Schwab, has been accused by employees and whistleblowers to steal money from the WEF to finance his personal life. Many people believe the WEF is an organisation that corrupts governments to impose ‘greenwashing’ policies to cash in on popular fears.
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EUBP welcomes PPWR
The European regulation on packaging waste has never been so complicated: it’s a mix between a kaleidoscope and a labyrinthe. I trust the EUBP and its lobbyists to have corrupted their way through the EU parliament and commission. The EUBP contributes to the destruction of the planet. Good job guys!
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Key Takeaways of EUBP Conference 2024 (FREE)
Well, not much: A lot of blabla and a lot of false hope … the same thing as for the past 10 years The European Bioplastics associations has hired mafiosi lobbyists in the past who had their connections within the European Commission and European Parliament. These ‘Don Corleone’ lobbyists manage to corrupt the EU legislative…
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GO PHA position on plastic treaty
Nobody knew GOPHA had a position paper on the plastic treaty. I felt on it by accident. That resumes it all. Will PHA be successful? I don’t think so with this kind of marketing.
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EUBP Bioplastics Production Capacity report 2024
This report is made by the industry, their association and agencies working for them. It deals with capacity, not sales. It’s based on overly enthusiastic estimations, with probably some duplicate counting. There’s an agenda to make you believe that bioplastics is increasing, while in fact it’s in a crisis.
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COP needs to curb on fossil fuel lobbying
That’s hypocrisy … what it should say: COP needs to curb on industry lobbying. Since when has the UN become a corporatist organisation?
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EUBP Comment on Plastic Treaty update
I would literally not pay too much attention to what European Bioplastics has to say on the plastic treaty. European Bioplastics is a german BASF filial whose objective is to poison the population by contaminating compost and farm lands with plastic. It’s the modern version of a James Bond villain whose intention is to make…
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Biogenic carbon accounting in the Product Environmental Footprint (EU industry association statement)
Should our agriculture be run by oil and chemical companies? Seriously? Does the moral corruption of the EU commission has no boundary? The bio-based feedstock production is unstable due to organic climate change … so the price varies year after year. And we want to add fuel and plastic supply chains to this vulnerable equation.…
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European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs
European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs
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Industry associations call for the adoption of an agile and practical framework for the substantiation and verification of environmental claims
Industry associations call for the adoption of an agile and practical framework for the substantiation and verification of environmental claims
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BIR position paper on chemical recycling
Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) position paper on chemical recycling
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EU Biodiesel Industry publishes 2024 Manifesto
EBB publishes 2024 Manifesto for a “Made in Europe” transition towards carbon-neutral transport
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Soy Innovation Challenge finalists 2023
United Soybean Board announces 2023 Soy Innovation Challenge finalists
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Cefic White Paper: A Roadmap To Leverage Innovation For A Climate-Neutral And Competitive Europe
In its White Paper, Cefic presents a roadmap to unleash the full potential of innovation in the chemical industry
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ACC Issues Principles to Support Growth of Bio-based Plastics Innovation in U.S.
America’s Plastic Makers® are working to reduce reliance on fossil-based raw materials and take advantage of more recycled and bio-based feedstocks. This presents an exciting opportunity to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions in plastic manufacturing.
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Chemical Recycling Europe and Zero Waste Europe disagree on chemical recycling
This statement serves as a detailed rebuttal to Chemical Recycling Europe’s (CRE) position paper on Zero Waste Europe’s ‘Leaky Loop “Recycling’ report.
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Industry statement on ‘state-run producer responsibility organisations’ in PPWR
Joint industry statement on references to ‘state-run producer responsibility organisations’ in the PPWR
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EUBP Policy Manifesto
European Bioplastics has released its EU Policy Manifesto with recommendations for actionable measures that should be part of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy
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Industry statement on EU greenwashing for products containing hazardous substances
Industry letter calling on EU policymakers to reject the proposed amendment that would prohibit greenclaims on products containing hazardous substances.
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EUBA position on the Net Zero Industry Act
Net zero is probably the highest level of greenwashing you can find on the market.
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EUBA Manifesto
Achieving the EU’s vision for a more sustainable, resilient and competitive economy that places nature and people at its core requires actions across many sectors.
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American Chemistry Council statement on Phthalates
ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on Misleading Claims Regarding Food Contact Materials and Phthalates
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EUBP statement on Green Claims directive
European Bioplastics, together with other stakeholders, have published a joint statement to communicate our asks on the Commission’s proposal for the Green Claims Directive.
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Bioplastics market development update 2023 (EUBP)
After a period of stagnation over the past few years, the overall global plastic production is picking up again in 2023. Global hashtag#bioplastics production capacity is set to increase significantly from around 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 to approximately 7.43 million tonnes in 2028.
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Over 100 associations warn PPWR could unravel the Single Market
Over 100 associations warn current PPWR approach risks unravelling the Single Market and setting the clock back on the Green Deal
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Bioplastics takes a hard hit with the EU Council PPWR position
Well, to put it mildly, a reorganisation seems needed at European Bioplastics
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Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First Time
Plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which estimates that year-on-year plastic packaging use and plastic packaging collection quantities have dropped for the first time.
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Waste and Recycling Technology Association on chemical recycling
Sutco Managing Director and Chairman of the VDMA Waste and Recycling Technology Association Michael Ludden talks about chemical recycling of plastics in an industry interview.
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ACC publishes plastic end-of-life industry roadmap
Durable Plastics in Automobiles, Electronics, Buildings, Infrastructure and Medical Sectors Can and Should Be Part of a More Circular Economic Future
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European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging says EUPC
PPWR – European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
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New net-zero and plastic recycling greenwashing organisation by the WEF
BASF and WEF partner on mega greenwashing initiative
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TotalEnergies Corbion joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative
TotalEnergies Corbion suddenly decided to put me back on their newsletter list after quarantining me … I mean even BASF didn’t remove me from their PR list … I think that’s how you recognise corporate pros from corporate amateurs … the pros can removed their ego from the equation. Sometimes you need to build Chinese…
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Mitumba Association of Kenya denies Second Hand Clothing imported into Kenya has any Environmental Impact (FREE)
Six months after Clean Up Kenya collaborated with the Changing Markets Foundation and Wildlight to release a groundbreaking report on the environmental impact of Second Hand Clothing (SHC) exported into Kenya from the United Kingdom and the European Union, the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK), a lobby group for Kenya’s SHC importers, has released a rebuttal report claiming…
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FEAD attacks EUBP bioplastics stance
I wouldn’t go as far as to claim that EUBP speaks ‘bullocks’ but it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine that people have this thought on their mind; claiming that bio-based content is equal to recycled content is like giving bio-based an exemption from the obligation to recycle. On the other hand, you can probably…
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