Bioplastics are a key element in Europe’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, writes Hasso von Pogrell Within the current discussion on the upcoming EU Plastics Strategy and the on-going revision of EU waste legislation, the potential of bioplastics and their effects on recycling efficiency are firmly in the EU spotlight. Bioplastics are a key element in the transition to …

a bacteria community creates biodegradable plastic with sunlight Cheap plastics abound, and they’re a mixed bag – pun intended. The IV container that saves a life ends up on a landfill. Or that milk jug from the store ends up floating gently down a stream, with dozens others. For all their convenience, plastics are massive environmental headaches. “The main problem …