16 Dec 2019 --- European Bioplastics (EUBP) has welcomed the communication on the recently-published European Green Deal, which maps out Europe’s mission to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Described by the European Commission as “the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times,” EUBP regards the bioplastics industry as crucial to achieving zero net greenhouse emissions. The Commission has put a special emphasis on the plastics industry and EUBP reiterates that bioplastics can be a key driver for sustainable innovation in this industry.