Issue 06/2020

Editorial
dear
readers
It is November, and the Corona crisis still holds many parts of the
world in an iron grip. The infection rates in many countries are higher
than ever, with the so-called second wave forcing many of us to stay at
home. Trade shows and conferences are digital, proper business
meetings next to impossible.
However, some trade shows still happen physically. They were
possible due to sophisticated hygiene concepts, limited and
controlled access, and disciplined visitors obeying face mask rules
and other regulations.
Where this is not possible, the organizers go for hybrid solutions
or digital trade shows. We held our first two online congresses
this year as well. While any online event is always a far cry from
the real deal, we can say that our congresses were both rather
successful and we are quite happy with the attendance and the
feedback we got.
But we want to meet, do business face-to-face and party with
old friends. With a couple of vaccines on the horizon, let’s be
optimistic that in 2021 we can return to normalcy – step by step.
We cross our fingers that we can meet you in person at our
conferences next year. For example in March for the 2 nd PHA
platform World Congress. The call for papers for the 4 th edition
of our bio!PAC conference on biobased packaging (scheduled for
11+12 May 2021 in Düsseldorf Germany) is still open, and we are
looking forward to proposals.
Until then, rest assured that we do our best to publish our magazine,
the daily news, and newsletters as usual.
Films, Flexibles, Bags is traditionally the first highlight topic of every
December issue of bioplastics MAGAZINE. The other highlight this year
is Bioplastics made from waste streams.
As always, we’ve rounded up some of the most recent news items on
materials and applications to keep you abreast of the latest innovations
and ongoing advances in the world of bioplastics.
Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a relaxing time over the
holidays as this year comes to an end. Let’s hope the next one will be
easier to stomach.
Until then, please enjoy reading bioplastics MAGAZINE and – stay
healthy.
Sincerely yours
bioplastics MAGAZINE Vol. 15
ISSN 1862-5258
Highlights
Films / Flexibles | 17
Bioplastics from
waste-streams | 22
Cover Story
Machinery for certified
compostable cling film | 16
Nov/Dec
06 | 2020
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