9 May 20234 May 2023 phade® Introduces First Ever PHA-Lined Paper Cups for Hot Beverages WinCup announces a home and industrial compostable alternative to fossil-fuel plastic coated paper cups with phade®, an innovative solution derived from canola oil
26 April 202326 April 2023 Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at Scale Combined innovation, experience and strengths of Lummus and RWDC offer real solutions for the circular economy
25 April 202320 April 2023 Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion Announce EU-Compliant Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer New formulation has been certified by TUV as home compostable
24 April 202320 April 2023 Chemiker entwickeln biologische PHAs neu und träumen von biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen Sie werden als "Traum"-Kunststoffe bezeichnet: Polyhydroxyalkanoate oder PHAs
21 April 202318 April 2023 Three ways to solve the plastics pollution crisis Researchers are studying how more-sophisticated policies, smarter recycling and new materials could stem the tide of waste
19 April 202314 April 2023 A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers The scientists produced bioplastics from CO2 by developing a hybrid system that interlinked the electrochemical CO2 conversion and microbial bio conversion methods together
17 April 202313 April 2023 The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO₂-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030 New report on the use of CO₂ for chemicals, advanced fuels, polymers, proteins and minerals by nova-Institute – A deep and comprehensive insight into the evolving technologies, trends and the dynamically growing market of CO2 transformation and utilisation
Der Aufstieg von Kohlendioxid (CO₂) als erneuerbare Kohlenstoffquelle – Kapazitäten von mehr als 1,3 Millionen Tonnen für Produkte auf CO₂-Basis sind bereits vorhanden und werden sich bis 2030 voraussichtlich vervierfachen Neuer Bericht des nova-Instituts zur Nutzung von CO₂ für Chemikalien, synthetische Kraftstoffe, Polymere, Proteine und Mineralien – Ein tiefer und umfassender Einblick in sich entwickelnde Technologien, Trends und den dynamisch wachsenden Markt der CO2-Capture and Utilisation (CCU)
IDTechEx Discusses Which Sustainable Packaging Solutions Are Advancing the Circular Economy Latest market report explores the sustainable materials, leading players, and technology trends driving the field and presents a forecast for the sustainable packaging market segmented into 21 different materials
24 March 202322 March 2023 An Astronomical Milestone: phade® Has Replaced 1 Billion Plastic Straws with a Sustainable Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable Alternative Eliminating enough plastic straws from the planet to reach halfway to the moon, phade® manufacturer WinCup, Inc. aims to get all the way there and beyond in its battle against plastic pollution
21 March 202316 March 2023 BIO-ON is back: The court approves the composition of bankruptcy proposed by Gruppo Maip A financial and industrial plan for the relaunch of Bio-On, worth over 20 million euros, has been submitted
8 March 20238 March 2023 Producing bioplastics from wastewater Wastewater treatment plants can do more than just wastewater treatment. In the future, they should also recover resources. One approach that researchers at Eawag are pursuing is the conversion of the organic carbon contained in wastewater into bioplastics with the help of bacteria
Bioplastik aus Abwasser gewinnen Kläranlagen können mehr als Abwasser reinigen. In Zukunft sollen sie auch Ressourcen zurückgewinnen. Ein Ansatz, den Forschende der Eawag verfolgen, ist die Umwandlung des im Abwasser enthaltenen organischen Kohlenstoffs in Bioplastik mit Hilfe von Bakterien
24 February 202321 February 2023 PHA – Let the feasting begin The PHAtiCuS project unites the skills of Fraunhofer UMSICHT, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY, UnaveraChemLab, and Fritzmeier Environmental Technology
PHA – Das große Schlemmen hat begonnen Im hoch innovativen Projekt PHAtiCuS ergänzen sich die Anwendungsexpertise von FUCHS Lubricants Germany, UnaveraChemLab und Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik mit dem Forschungs-Know-how des Fraunhofer UMSICHT-Instituts hervorragend
6 February 20231 February 2023 Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics Researchers in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a $2.4 million USDA grant to create affordable bioplastics and reduce plastic waste remaining both on land and in the sea
10 January 20235 January 2023 USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities The program’s exploration into bioproducts accelerates USDA’s efforts to develop circular bioeconomies, where agricultural resources are harvested, consumed, and regenerated in a sustainable manner
9 January 20234 January 2023 CJ Biomaterials Partners with South Korean Industry-University Research Council to Promote Eco-Friendly Material and Accelerate Adoption of PHA Technology Companies help address the challenge of plastic waste, which is capable of all modes of biodegradability and compostability, including marine, soil, home and industrial
6 January 20233 January 2023 Tandem chemocatalysis and biological funneling to valorize lignin Lignocellulose-derived monomers can be converted to a single product, polyhydroxyalkanoates, by Pseudomonas putida
5 January 20233 January 2023 Formerra, Danimer Scientific Announce Sustainable Materials Distribution Relationship Danimer is committed to achieving 100% biodegradable plastics that return to nature instead of polluting lands and waters
Synthetic biology of extremophiles: a new wave of biomanufacturing Extremophiles are becoming a popular chassis for industrial bioproduction and are becoming competitive with current industrial biotechnology
3 January 202322 December 2022 The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioplastics: A Crucial Pillar for Circular Bioeconomy As society moves towards sustainable development and a circular economy, one aspect that needs urgent attention is the use of plastic and plastic-based products
19 December 202214 December 2022 Global bioplastics production defies challenges by showing significant increase After a stagnation of the overall plastics production in 2020, mainly due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is now a new momentum for global bioplastics production
Produktion von Biokunststoffen legt deutlich zu Trotz der vielen Herausforderungen rechnet European Bioplastics mit einer deutlichen Steigerung der globalen Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe
2 December 202230 November 2022 Eco-Products Launches New Line of Compostable Straws Made from Plant-Based Plastic New straws are compostable in commercial facilities and home compost piles
29 November 202228 November 2022 CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks Sign Master Collaboration Agreement, Solidifying Relationship to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions The two companies will develop sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials' PHACT™ PHA and NatureWorks' Ingeo™ PLA technologies
14 November 20229 November 2022 Oregon State, U.S. Dept. of Energy researchers take key step toward big gains in plastics recycling A collaboration led by NREL combined chemical and biological processes in a proof of concept and used chemical oxidation to break down a variety of plastic types
11 November 20229 November 2022 Biodegradability of bioplastics in the marine environment The conditions of the marine environment affect the kinetics of biodegradation, these are divided into abiotic factors such as the salinity of water, the depth, and the temperature, among others
31 October 202226 October 2022 Putting microbes to work and turning carbon from plastic waste into biodegradable material Kari Koivuranta and Jukka Niskanen share how the VTT iBEX innovation programme is developing the process of breaking down plastic waste with microbes
13 October 202213 October 2022 Biopolymers Are Flourishing: Ceresana Examines the Global Market for Bioplastics Biggest increase in polylactid acids and starch
14 September 202212 September 2022 LG Chem, ADM form JV’s for US-based Lactic Acid, Polylactic Acid From Chicago and Seoul comes news that LG Chem and ADM have launchedtwo joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid
31 August 202224 August 2022 CJ BIO Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) demonstrates excellent biodegradability in natural marine environment in tests conducted by the national Korean testing agency (KCL) Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) Tested Biodegradable Plastic Decomposition in Korea's West Sea. After 11 weeks in seawater, amorphous PHA film weight decreased 57%, semi crystalline PHA film declined 28%, and polylactic acid (PLA) 1.2%
23 August 202216 August 2022 Genecis Raises US$10 Million in Funding to Commercialize Biodegradable Plastic Products Genecis Bioindustries Inc. ("Genecis") announced that it has raised US$7 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures and BDC Capital's Cleantech Practice
3 August 202229 July 2022 Angel Yeast Partners with PhaBuilder to Open PHA Factory The partnership is expected to forge a new venture in bioeconomy, fuel innovation in synthetic biology, and drive the expansion of the global market
13 July 20229 July 2022 Sustainability accelerates with promising profit: Concept to reality bio-PET Logistics chaos, reliable production and the need to ensure enough feedstocks to operate remains the main concern for products in the polyester chain in Europe and the US
7 July 20224 July 2022 Von der Bioabfallverwertungsanlage zur Bioraffinerie Neues Projekt "Biowaste to products" (BW2Pro) will bestehende Bioabfallverwertungs-Anlage modifizieren und aus den vorhandenen Rohstoffen Biomaterialien fertigen
7 June 202230 May 2022 CJ BIO and NatureWorks Working Towards a Master Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions Companies signed letter of intent to collaborate on creating advanced products based on Ingeo™ PLA and PHACT® PHA technologies to meet growing demand for sustainable materials across wide array of markets
2 June 202225 May 2022 PHA and PLA partnerships PLA’s market size is expected to almost double to 800 ktpa by 2026 with 4-7 new PLA plants being built
18 May 202212 May 2022 CJ BIO launches PHA product line: PHACT® Advanced amorphous PHA technology will provide plastics manufacturers and consumer products companies with marine, soil, and home biodegradable options
17 May 202211 May 2022 PHAXTEC Awarded National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Grant The grant was awarded to conduct R&D on novel PHA biopolymers for foodservice barrier paper coatings
16 May 202211 May 2022 Bakterien produzieren Bioplastik: ressourcenschonend und sehr umweltfreundlich Forscher der Universität Tübingen haben einen neuen Stamm geschaffen, der bis zu 81 Prozent PHB enthält
Bacteria produce bioplastics: resource-saving and very environmentally friendly Researchers from the University of Tübingen created a new cyanobacterium strain that contains up to 81 percent PHB
10 May 20229 May 2022 CJ BIO inaugurates 5,000 tonne PHA facility CJ BIO, a division of South Korea (Seoul) based CJ CheilJedang, announced that it has begun manufacturing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) at a newly commissioned facility located in Pasuruan, Indonesia
Plastic packaging material that is both sustainable and biodegrades GO!PHA and partner Netherlands-based biotech firm Helian Polymers provides PHA samples for academic, research and development purposes at its PHA Sample Shop
9 May 20224 May 2022 Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Biopolyesters – Emerging and Major Products of Industrial Biotechnology While there have been major successes in manufacturing products from Industrial Biotechnology, challenges exist, although its promise is real
21 April 202219 April 2022 Yankee Stadium Introduces Biodegradable, Compostable Straws A biodegradable and compostable drinking straw will be available for baseball fans in New York at Yankee Stadium this season
4 April 202229 March 2022 BioWRAP – Bioplastics with regenerative agricultural properties New collaboration project created an all-in-one bioplastic system that can better manage weeds, add nutrients to soils, improve soil and plant health, and save water
31 March 202231 March 2022 Converting wastewater into bio-based polymer, essential oils, phenolic extracts and clean water: The AFTERLIFE project presents its results. AFTERLIFE demonstrates a new way of wastewater treatment that simultaneously recovers compounds of interest while converting remaining organic matter into a high-volume added value bio-based polymer.
15 March 20229 March 2022 How NovoNutrients upcycles CO2 into alternative proteins for human and animal food The company mixes CO2, hydrogen and a naturally occurring microbe, then ferments it to create high-grade protein with several potential uses
11 March 20227 March 2022 EFRE-Förderprogramm »Bioökonomie Bio-Ab-Cycling«: Fünf modulare Bioraffinerien erhalten Fördermittel der EU und des Landes Umweltministerin Thekla Walker: „Mit über 19 Millionen Euro fördern wir innovative Bioökonomie-Projekte im Land, mit denen wir wichtige Rohstoffe aus Abfall und Abwasser zurückgewinnen können“