bioplastics MAGAZINE

What bioplastics MAGAZINE does

bioplastics MAGAZINE, operating since August 2023 under the trade name Renewable Carbon Plastics, is a German trade publishing and events business covering plastics from renewable resources, biodegradable plastics, CO2-based plastics, and advanced recycling. Published by Polymedia Publisher GmbH and headquartered in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company maintains the only global trade magazine dedicated exclusively to this niche, distributed in print (2,500–6,000 copies per issue) and digitally (~10,000 readers per issue) at a cadence of 6 issues per year, alongside a full-text searchable archive spanning every issue since 2006, a free biweekly newsletter, and a suppliers directory.

The product portfolio extends beyond the magazine into educational books (the Bioplastics Basics book in 7 languages, Engineering Biopolymers, Technische Biopolymere, and an Extrusion Blow Molding title) and a branded conference portfolio that includes the PLA World Congress, PHA World Congress, bio!PAC, bio!TOY, and PEF World Congress. Revenue is generated through four streams: annual subscriptions priced at EUR 169 (PayPal/bank transfer) to EUR 179 (credit card, EUR 191.53 incl. 7% German VAT) and EUR 199 for agencies; advertising and media kit sales; conference organization; and one-time book sales. Distribution is direct via the company website, supplemented by partnerships with industry associations and trade shows such as Chinaplas and Interfoam.

The business serves decision-makers across the entire bioplastics value chain — raw material suppliers, compounders, machine and mould makers, converters, recyclers, brand owners, wholesale/retail, and a secondary audience of lobbyists, scientists, and politicians. The company is privately held by its parent Polymedia Publisher GmbH with no disclosed venture, private equity, or institutional ownership, and operates with a 5-person team. Strategic positioning is reinforced through the annually presented 'Bioplastics Oskar' Global Bioplastics Award and a core partnership with the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), aligning the publication's editorial scope with the broader renewable carbon concept.

Name

bioplastics MAGAZINE

Legal name

Polymedia Publisher GmbH

Website

https://bioplasticsmagazine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

bioplastics MAGAZINE (now Renewable Carbon Plastics) is a German trade publishing and events business serving the global bioplastics value chain with a six-times-yearly print and digital magazine, a 2006-to-present searchable archive, a biweekly newsletter, educational books, and a branded conference portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media / B2B Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Polymers & Bioplastics (e.g., PLA, PHA, bio-PE/PP/PET, PBS) (EUAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB)

Keywords

• Bioplastics trade publication
• Renewable carbon plastics
• Biopolymers industry news
• Industry trade magazine
• Bioplastics conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Annual subscription model providing access to online archive for 6 issues plus free paper copy of each issue. Price is EUR 179.00 for 6 issues with optional VAT.
2. Advertising: Paid advertising opportunities in the magazine including display banners, sponsored content, and media kit placements
3. Conference Organization: Publishing and organizing high-class conferences including PLA World Congress, PHA World Congress, bio!PAC, and bio!TOY
4. Book Publishing: Publishing educational books on bioplastics including 'Bioplastics - Basics book' in 7 languages, 'Engineering Biopolymers', and 'Technische Biopolymere'

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

bioplastics MAGAZINE (also branded as Renewable Carbon Plastics) is a global trade publication covering bioplastics, biobased plastics, CO2-based plastics, and advanced recycling. The core product is a bi-annual trade magazine (6 issues per year) delivered both in print and via a digital flipbook/online archive, complemented by a biweekly newsletter, a suppliers guide, books, and industry conferences. The publication targets decision-makers across the entire bioplastics value chain.

Product overview

Renewable Carbon Plastics (formerly bioplastics MAGAZINE) is a trade publication platform comprising a print and digital magazine published 6 times per year, an online searchable archive of all issues since 2006, a free biweekly newsletter, a suppliers directory, and published books. The portfolio also includes conference organization for industry events. The magazine serves decision-makers across the bioplastics value chain including raw material suppliers, compounders, machine makers, converters, recyclers, brand owners, and researchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renewable Carbon Plastics / bioplastics MAGAZINE (Trade Magazine) The main trade magazine publication covering plastics from renewable sources and biodegradable plastics, including biobased plastics, CO2-based plastics, and advanced recycling. Published 6 times per year in both digital and print versions for industry professionals.
• Industry Conferences (PLA World Congress, PHA World Congress, bio!PAC, bio!TOY, PEF World Congress)
• Bioplastics - Basics Book Foundational educational book on bioplastics available in 7 languages, serving as a primary educational resource for students, professionals, and newcomers to the bioplastics industry.
• Engineering Biopolymers Book Technical book covering engineering aspects of biopolymers, targeted at engineers and technical professionals in the bioplastics industry.
• Technische Biopolymere (German Technical Book) German-language technical book on biopolymers, serving the German-speaking technical audience in the bioplastics industry.
• Extrusion Blow Molding Book Technical book on extrusion blow molding processes, targeted at professionals working in plastic manufacturing and processing.
• Suppliers Guide Directory of suppliers in the bioplastics and renewable plastics industry, available as part of the magazine subscription and online, helping buyers find suppliers across the bioplastics value chain.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCI is highlighted as a key partner on the website. RCI publishes insights on hotly debated topics like Food & Feed discussions and promotes the renewable carbon concept that aligns with the magazine's editorial focus.
• Kunststoffland NRW e.V.minorOthersListed as a partner. Kunststoffland NRW is a plastics industry association in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
• Bio Based PressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner. Bio Based Press covers biobased economy news.
• ChinaplasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner. Chinaplas is a major plastics trade show in Asia.
• InterfoamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner. Interfoam is an international trade fair for foam manufacturing.
• Polymedia Publisher GmbHcoreOthersThe parent publishing company that owns and operates bioplastics MAGAZINE. Also publishes PU magazine and organizes conferences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bioplastics-magazine

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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