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EUBP Facts and Figures PDF
EUBP Facts and Figures PDF
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lastics are an integral part of our modern life. They the demand for bioplastic materials and products. On
play an essential role in providing, protecting, and the other hand, big brands and manufacturers are look-
delivering high-quality products in pretty much every ing for innovative ways to reduce their environmental
market segment to consumers around the world. Today, footprint and are tapping into the many benefits and ad-
there is a bioplastic alternative for almost every conven- vanced technical properties bioplastics have to offer.
tional plastic material and corresponding applications.
BIOPLASTICS –
definition, materials and technology
BIOPLASTICS –
benefits and innovative properties
MARKET –
dynamic growth and development
in 1,000 tonnes
938 1,053
951
Starch blends
1,500 941 900 Others
934
PE
1,000
600 PET
PA
PP
1,077 1,174 1,201 1,234 1,286 1,328 1,334 300
500 PEF*
PTT
0 Others
0
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2019 2024 2019 2024
Global production capacity of bioplastics (2019) Biodegradable vs. Bio-based & durable bioplastics (2019 vs. 2024)
Source: European Bioplastics, nova-Institute (2019). Source: European Bioplastics, nova-Institute (2019).
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MARKET –
regional development
in %
25
Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2019 (by region)
45
18 in %
Total: 25
45
2.11 million tonnes 18
Total:
2.11 million tonnes
Asia Asia
Europe Europe 12 12
North America
North America
South America
South America
MARKET –
vast applications for bioplastics
Biodegradable
Bio-based plastics (by market segment) 2019 plastics (by market segment) 2019
1 2 12
Bio-based plastics (by market segment) 2019 Biodegradable plastics (by market segment) 2019
Source: European Bioplastics, nova-Institute (2019). More information: Source: European Bioplastics, nova-Institute (2019). More information:
www.european-bioplastics.org/market
Source: European Bioplastics, nova-Institute (2019). and www.bio-based.eu/markets Source: European Bioplastics, nova-Institute (2019). and www.bio-based.eu/markets
www.european-bioplastics.org/market
Pictures: API, Cargo Cosmetics, Michael Young Designer, Corbion, novamont | Metabolix / Zoe b | Mazda | Heinz | PolyOne, Beanarella
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The increase in the use of bioplastics in all market environment as well as the continuous advancements and
segments is driven by the increasing demand for innovations of the bioplastics industry in new materials
sustainable products by consumers and brands alike. with improved properties and new functionalities.
This is due to a growing awareness of the impact on the
BIOPLASTICS –
an important part of the EU bioeconomy
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EuropaBio – The European Association for Bioindustries: Jobs and growth generated by industrial biotechnology in Europe (2016)
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Source: European Bioplastics (2017), FAO Stats (2014), nova-Institute (2017), and Institute for * In relation to global agricultural area
** Including approx. 1% fallow land
Land useBioplastics
for bioplastics in 2019 and
and Biocomposites 2024
(2017). More information: www.european-bioplastics.org *** agricultural
Land-use forarea
bioplastics is part of the 2% material use
Source: European Bioplastics (2017), FAO Stats (2014), nova-Institute (2017), and Institute for * In relation to global
** Including approx. 1% fallow land
Bioplastics
Source:and Biocomposites
European Bioplastics (2019),(2017).
FAO StatsMore
(2017), information: www.european-bioplastics.org
nova-Institute (2019), and Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (2019) *** Land-use for bioplastics is part of the 2% material use
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BIOPLASTICS –
contributions to improved waste management
EU Waste hierarchy
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SAFE –
transparent claims and reliable standards
Trustworthy labels are always linked to an internationally Selection of labels for bioplastics:
accepted standard via an independent certification scheme.
European Bioplastics supports corresponding certification
schemes and labels for product identification and disposal,
and their EU-wide implementation.
Environmental commucications
European Bioplastics has compiled a comprehensive
Environmental Communications Guide providing general
recommendations as well as specific guidelines for com-
municating environmental claims for bioplastics.
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EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS –
the European Association of the bioplastics industry
EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS –
driving the evolution of plastics
European Bioplastics serves as both knowledge partner • We provide comprehensive information on all relevant
and business network for companies, experts, and all re- topics surrounding bioplastics, including the compre-
levant stakeholder groups of the bioplastics industry. hensive annual global market data update.
• We provide opportunities and platforms to connect and
Our primary task is to raise awareness and inform policy network, such as our annual European Bioplastics Con-
makers, brands, businesses, consumers, media, and the ference – the leading business event of our industry in
interested public about the properties, benefits, and po- Europe.
tentials of bioplastics for a sustainable society.
Benefits of becoming a member
Our activities at a glance: If you would like to know more about our activities, our
• We formulate and communicate our industry’s posi- members, or the benefits of becoming a member of
tions on relevant issues. European Bioplastics, visit our website www.european-
• We represent our members’ interests in consultations bioplastics.org or contact us directly at info@european-
and developments around relevant policy issues in bioplastics.org.
Brussels.
13th European Bioplastics Conference, opening speech of François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics
Contact & more information
You want to learn more about the For more information, please visit our website:
www.european-bioplastics.org
advantages and applications of bioplastics?
Or follow us on twitter:
European Bioplastics Phone: 0049 30 28 48 23 50 twitter.com/EUBioplastics
Marienstraße 19-20 Email: info@european-bioplastics.org
10117 Berlin Email: press@european-bioplastics.org Or subscribe to our channel on youtube:
youtube.com/EuropeanBioplastics