Bio-based content, compostable plastics, and chemical recycling – many opportunities for more innovation and sustainability in the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The Renewable Carbon Initiative’s position paper highlights chances for the EU to lead the way to a sustainable packaging industry and to promote innovation
Biobasierte Inhaltsstoffe, kompostierbare Kunststoffe und chemisches Recycling – viele Chancen für mehr Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit in der neuen Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle (PPWR)
Das Positionspapier der Renewable Carbon Initiative zeigt Möglichkeiten auf, wie die EU den Weg für eine nachhaltige Verpackungsindustrie ebnen und Innovationen fördern kann
Organic-based coating with innovative functional properties is suitable for packaging and food products
A team of researchers at the University of Hohenheim has developed a new coating system that is both water-impermeable, heat-resistant, and mechanically durable as well as being suitable for consumption, and biodegradable at the same time
Holz-Polymer-Verbundwerkstoffe: Portfolio mit vollkommen neuem Eigenschaftsprofil
Wood K plus konnte im Rahmen des COMET-Projektes mithilfe der optimierten Zusammensetzung einer Elastomerkomponente und geeigneten Holzpartikeln in einer Versuchsplanung eine erhöhte Kerbschlagzähigkeit erreichen, ohne die Biegesteifigkeit signifikant zu reduzieren
Wood-polymer-composites: Portfolio with completely new properties
Wood K plus was able, in the scope of the COMET-programme to reach an improved notched impact strength without reducing the flexural strength or stiffness, in combining an elastomer component and the selection of suitable wood particles in a Design of Experiment
UPM Specialty Papers and Fiorini co-create a new highly moisture and grease resistant, fibre-based pet food sack
Working in partnership with Fiorini Packaging, the specialist manufacturer of industrial paper sacks, UPM Specialty Papers has co-created a sustainable, fibre-based sack suitable for pet food applications of up to 20 kg. Already available to order from Fiorini, a sample of the new sack will be showcased on the UPM Specialty Papers stand at Interpack 2023
Neue Kooperationsplattform für eine nachhaltige Textilwirtschaft startet
Ab Mai 2023 wollen die Projektpartner HSNR, DWI - Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien und das Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT eine Kooperationsplattform betreiben und damit die Hindernisse für eine nachhaltige und umweltfreundliche Textilwirtschaft überwinden
The world’s first wood transistor
Researchers at Linköping University and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed the world’s first transistor made of wood. Their study, published in the journal PNAS, paves the way for further development of wood-based electronics and control of electronic plants
Rashki Launches India’s First Ever Range of Handbags Made from Banana Leather in Its Pursuit to Encourage a Fashionably Kind Way of Life
The fashion company has partnered with Banofi Leather to launch what it claims is India’s first-ever vegan range of handbags as sustainable alternative to animal leather
NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms
Renewably sourced biomaterials and lower sintering temperature result in a more sustainable substrate for powder bed fusion technologies requiring less energy use and a carbon footprint 89% smaller than PA-12
Green Electronics: Circuit boards from renewable raw materials
Can ecologically sustainable circuit boards for the electronics industry be produced from cellulose fibers? Empa researcher Thomas Geiger looked into this question. He is now part of a multinational EU project called "Hypelignum". Its goal: biodegradable electronics
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