26 April 202423 April 2024 CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging Together with NatureWorks, LLC., the combined performance of Ingeo™ PLA with PHACT PHA has delivered these two new compounds packed with performance and priced competitively
19 April 202418 April 2024 The green revolution of food waste upcycling to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates This review emphasizes the urgent need for food waste upcycling as a response to the mounting global food waste crisis
9 April 20244 April 2024 CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World’s First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps
13 March 20248 March 2024 Bioplastic value chain partnership delivers new sustainable textiles TotalEnergies Corbion collaborates with Bluepha to create sustainable fibers using Luminy® PLA and Bluepha® PHA
Biokunststoff-Wertschöpfungskettenpartnerschaft liefert neue nachhaltige Textilien TotalEnergies Corbion arbeitet mit Bluepha zusammen, um nachhaltige Fasern aus Luminy® PLA und Bluepha® PHA herzustellen
On its journey to make clothing that leaves no trace, The North Face taps the BOTTLE Consortium to scale biodegradable polyester alternative BOTTLE researchers to determine whether novel PHA fibers are fit for outdoor apparel that is easy to recycle and limits long-term microplastic pollution
12 March 20247 March 2024 Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing
NENU2PHAR project: end of project after 42 months After 42 months of dedicated effort and collaboration among 17 partners, we are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the project
Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics? The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching
4 March 202428 February 2024 Government of Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts in improving its capacity to produce compostable bioplastics SME to receive $1M in financial assistance from CED to foster sustainable development in Quebec's regions by offering an ecofriendly alternative to polluting plastics
29 February 202426 February 2024 CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service
16 February 202412 February 2024 Researchers find bioplastic drinking straws intact after over a year buried underground The 5 Gyres research institute says bioplastics are "not a silver bullet solution" for plastic pollution, following a study that raises concerns about so-called biodegradable products
12 February 20243 February 2024 Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) added to FDA’s inventory of Food Contact Substances Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHA
9 February 20245 February 2024 Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and others conducted experiments using real seawater to investigate the environmental lifetimes of different straws
8 February 20241 February 2024 Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Several dominant microorganisms are carrying genes potentially encoding plastic-degrading enzymes such as polyhydroxyalkanoate depolymerases and cutinases/polyesterases
6 February 202430 January 2024 CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product New, eco-friendly noodle cup is the first of its kind in the country - and it is biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment
24 January 202416 January 2024 India: A Vibrant Ecosystem for Cost-Effective Bioplastics Production India, with its cost-effective production environment, government support, and abundant resources, has potential to emerge as a global bioplastic hub
19 January 202412 January 2024 EUBP unveils the results of the 2023 Market Data Report European Bioplastics unveils the 2023 edition of the market development update. Main findings show that after a period of stagnation, the overall plastic production is picking up again
EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe wachsen wieder European Bioplastics (EUBP) stellt einen aktuellen Marktbericht vor. Die Produktion von Biokunststoffen zieht wieder an, bis 2028 ist ein starkes Wachstum in Sicht
12 January 20246 January 2024 A new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge Valorisation of different organic wastes to produce cost-efficient polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) for agricultural and personal care applications
9 January 20242 January 2024 Paques Biomaterials and Looop partner in producing PHA With waste streams from the agri-food sector and modified and specified microbes, both partners will join forces in producing a natural alternative to plastic
4 January 202420 December 2023 EUBP unveils the results of the 2023 Market Data Report The global production for bioplastics is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of more sophisticated applications and products
Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery New alliance is goint to introduce three remarkable PHA-based product categories: straws, coatings, and injection-molded items into the consumer market
8 December 20234 December 2023 The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste The prototypes will be assessed regarding their environmental and socio-economic sustainability and safety
28 November 20238 January 2024 IDTechEx Discusses the Technology Trends Driving Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy Answering the demand for more sustainable plastics to support the circular economy requires innovations from all stakeholders in the polymer value chain, from the chemical suppliers to the end-users to the recyclers
27 November 202323 November 2023 Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery With PhaBuilder's expertise and Hengxin Life's position the collaboration seeks to maximize the potential of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
Phabuilder plant die Einführung von marinedegradierbaren Strohhalmen und Besteck Mit dem Fachwissen von Phabuilder und der Position von Hengxin Life zielt die Zusammenarbeit darauf ab, das Potenzial von PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoaten) zu maximieren
17 November 202315 November 2023 Emerging Molecules Produced Through Industrial Biomanufacturing White biotechnology not only reduces society's dependence on fossil fuels, but also consumes less energy, generates minimal waste, and produces more environmentally friendly products
26 October 202323 October 2023 Warum kommen Biokunststoffe in Deutschland nicht voran? Biokunststoffe gelten als nachhaltige Alternative im Verpackungsbereich, doch Unsicherheiten und begrenzte Verfügbarkeit bremsen ihren Durchbruch. Wie lassen sich die Hindernisse beseitigen?
23 October 202316 October 2023 CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush The PHA Head-Up Toothbrush features an 8° angled brush head, which allows the toothbrush to efficiently dry and remain hygienic and bacteria-free
20 October 202315 October 2023 Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging Full Cycle Bioplastics and Polymateria stand out in the bioplastics and circular packaging industry for offering materials that are recyclable whilst also degrading harmlessly in the environment
17 October 202311 October 2023 CJ CheilJedang Signs Sustainable Business Partnership Agreement with TÜV SÜD Expectations for mutual collaboration in biodegradable plastics, food packaging, supply chain management, chemical management, and sustainable business practices
10 October 202310 October 2023 CJ Biomaterials’ Simon Moon Receives Prestigious Merit Award from Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy Organized by MOTIE and Incheon Metropolitan City, the event serves as a platform for thought leaders from the biodegradable plastics industry to converge and exchange insight on the latest global trends and regulatory policies
4 October 202327 September 2023 Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Expand Collaboration to Include Application Development for Rinnovo™ Polymers Both companies to explore development and commercialization of cast - or blown extrusion films, injection - and rotational molded parts using Rinnovo™ polymers
26 September 202321 September 2023 CITROFOL® – Citrate Esters as bio-based plasticisers for biodegradable mulch films Enhanced crop protection and moisture conservation as well as efficient use of soil nutrients have all contributed to the increased usage of mulch films over the last decade
20 September 202318 September 2023 Lummus and RWDC Announce Agreement to Accelerate and Scale PHA Production Next phase of partnership will increase global availability and adoption of natural alternative to petroleum-based plastics
7 September 20235 September 2023 CJ Biomaterials and RIMAN to Expand Use of PHA in Cosmetic Packing RIMAN to blend CJ Biomaterials’ patented PHA technology with PLA in packaging for premium skincare INCELLDERM products
14 August 20238 August 2023 CJ Biomaterials Launches New Website to Showcase its Revolutionary PHA Technology Site visitors can learn about CJ Biomaterials’ patented PHA-technology, its market applications and reach out to partner on new product development
24 July 202320 July 2023 Researchers make bioplastic sheets with pineapple stems from agricultural waste A team of researchers from universities in Thailand and Malaysia have collaborated to develop a unique kind of bioplastic sheet that is good for the environment and can decompose naturally
21 July 202319 July 2023 Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries announce joint development agreement to advance circular economy solutions Combined expertise will accelerate scale-up of sustainable materials production to reduce global reliance on single-use, petroleum-based plastics
16 June 202313 June 2023 CJ Biomaterials’ Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Added to FDA’s Inventory of Food Contact Substances FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials' amorphous PHA to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the US
TotalEnergies Corbion: Kooperation mit chinesischer Bluepha – Entwicklung hochleistungsfähiger Biopolymerlösungen Das Know-how und die Ressourcen beider Unternehmen sollen zur Entwicklung hochleistungsfähiger Biopolymerlösungen durch die Kombination von „Bluepha“ mit „Luminy“-Technologie gebündelt werden
7 June 20232 June 2023 Bluepha and TotalEnergies Corbion collaborate advance sustainable biomaterials solutions in China The collaboration aims to bring together the expertise and resources of both companies in combining Bluepha® Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) with Luminy® Polylactic Acid (PLA) technology
25 May 202317 May 2023 bioplastics MAGAZINE on the Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast In mid-April, Alex Thielen, editor of bioplastics MAGAZINE sat down with Mateusz (Mat) Wielopolski and John Sewell who host the podcast Plastic. Climate. Future. to talk about bioplastics MAGAZINE, the concept of renewable carbon and bioplastics overal
19 May 202316 May 2023 Ceresana: Bioplastics Market Report This is the eighth time that Ceresana has investigated the dynamically growing global market for “green” polymers: Analysts expect revenues generated with bioplastics to increase to around USD 11.4 billion by 2032
Ceresana: Marktstudie Biokunststoffe Ceresana hat zum achten Mal den wachsenden Weltmarkt für „grüne“ Polymere untersucht: Die Analysten erwarten, dass der Biokunststoff-Umsatz bis zum Jahr 2032 auf rund 11,4 Milliarden US-Dollar wachsen wird
16 May 202312 May 2023 Trinseo and RWDC Industries Announce PHA Dispersion Partnership The companies using PHA dispersion technology to create water-based barrier coatings that are recyclable in traditional paper processes, organically recyclable via composting, and biodegradable in soil and marine environments
15 May 20239 May 2023 Amorphous PHA added to FDA’s Inventory of Food Contact Substances FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous PHA to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the US
10 May 202310 May 2023 Ceresana: Biobased Packaging Market Report Ceresana expects the highest growth for PHA bioplastics (polyhydroxyalkanoates): Revenues generated with these biopolyesters formed by bacteria, are expected to increase by 19.4% by 2032
Ceresana: Marktstudie Biobasierte Verpackungen Die höchsten Zuwächse erwartet Ceresana für PHA-Biokunststoffe (Polyhydroxyalkanoate): Der Absatz dieser von Bakterien gebildeten Biopolyester wird bis zum Jahr 2032 voraussichtlich um 19,4% zulegen