23 June 202516 June 2025 Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific to Further Diversify Sustainable Materials Portfolio Acquisition underscores Teknor's continued commitment to building sustainable solutions through material science innovation
14 May 20258 May 2025 Multilayer biocomposite vegan leather materials derived from vegetable-tanned fungal biomass cultivated on food waste In this study, the researchers used the filamentous fungus Rhizopus delemar cultivated on bread waste, which produces multilayer fungal biocomposites as a promising vegan alternative leather
30 April 202524 April 2025 COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging The project is committed to developing new formulations of bioplastics based on the PHAs group to promote new lines of product development based on these biodegradable materials
16 April 202510 April 2025 Improved flowability and melt flow rate for PHA This is already the second project within the get started 2gether funding programme that Polytives has successfully completed with the business-oriented research institute TITK
15 April 20259 April 2025 Wood-K-Plus: All-Wood Panels Based on Wood Dust Novel 100% bio-based wood dust board, produced without the addition of water and using conventional manufacturing processes
10 April 20254 April 2025 NEW Biodegradable Resin: Leading the Future of Sustainable Plastics Canplex Profiles is one of the first companies to successfully integrate durable PHA biodegradable materials into plastic extrusion
19 March 202518 March 2025 Global Bio-Based Polymer Market to Grow 13% Annually Through 2029, Led by Asia and North America New report reveals: Capacity expansions in Asia and North America drive growth – Europe continues to lag behind
Globaler Markt für bio-basierte Polymere wird bis 2029 jährlich um 13% wachsen, angeführt von Asien und Nordamerika Neuer Report zeigt: Kapazitätserweiterungen in Asien und Nordamerika treiben das Wachstum an - Europa hinkt weiterhin hinterher
4 March 20251 March 2025 The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled
13 February 202510 February 2025 TOUS les JOURS begins US introduction of plant-based straws produced with PHACT™ PHA, a low carbon, biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials In 2024, CJ BMS successfully launched PHACT™ CB0400A, a PHA compound made from CJ BMS’ unique grades of amorphous and semi-crystalline PHA biopolymers
New additives increase the market potential of biopolymers The aim of the research project was to optimize the processing possibilities and thus significantly improve the usability of PHA for industrial applications
Neue Additive vergrößern Marktpotenzial von Biopolymeren Das Forschungsprojekt hatte zum Ziel, die Verarbeitungsmöglichkeiten zu optimieren und damit die Nutzbarkeit von PHA für eine industrielle Anwendung deutlich zu verbessern
10 February 20255 February 2025 Biokunststoffe für den breiteren Einsatz fit gemacht PHBV und sein chemischer „Verwandter“, Polyhydroxybutyrat (PHB), gelten als besonders interessante Biokunststoffe - diese und weitere aktuelle Themen aus dem Bereich der praxisrelevanten Kunststofftechnik stehen im Mittelpunkt des 29. Stuttgarter Kunststoffkolloquiums
New project designs biobased plastics value chain The ANIPH project will replace single-use fossil-based plastics with biobased and biodegradable PHA materials in disaster and conflict zones
8 January 20257 January 2025 Global Bioplastics Update at EBC24 Despite their large capacity shares, biopolymers such as PLA, polyethylene (PE), and PTT recorded some of the lowest utilization rates this year
19 December 202413 December 2024 EUBP Reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of ever more sophisticated applications and products
EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe weiter auf Wachstumskurs European Bioplastics präsentierte seinen Bericht zur Marktentwicklung 2024. Dieser bestätigt: Die Produktionskapazitäten von Biokunststoffen wachsen weiter
4 December 20242 December 2024 CO2 utilisation as an alternative to permanent sequestration According to the International Energy Agency, plans are already underway for over 20 commercial-scale CO2 capturing facilities
28 November 202425 November 2024 Are biodegradable bioplastics meeting their promise? As the world grapples with plastic waste, which is set to double by 2050, recycling alone cannot meet the growing demand for plastic feedstocks
20 November 202415 November 2024 Presenting INGA: the next generation of sustainable plastics made from CO₂ emissions Fortum proudly presents INGA: the world’s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO₂
13 November 202413 November 2024 OXMAN Unveils the O° Shoe – a 100% Biodegradable Shoe made without Petrochemicals, producing Zero Microplastics The O° collection is made using patent pending OXMAN technology that integrates digital, material, biological, and robotic innovations and uses a single organic material to create 100% biobased consumer products
12 November 20248 November 2024 Biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere aus Prozesswasser ESKA, Mitglied der RDM-Gruppe, und Paques Biomaterials wollen biobasierte, biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere aus Prozesswasser der Papierherstellung entwickeln. Die Unternehmen haben eine Vereinbarung über die Entwicklung der weltweit ersten PHA -Biomasseanlage im großen Maßstab unterzeichnet
1 October 202425 September 2024 Bioplastics in the medical industry: Is a green future a reality? Aastha Mahanta, associate consultant, polymers & specialty chemicals, ChemBizR, discusses the role of bioplastics in the medical industry
25 September 202419 September 2024 Opportunities for Biobased Specialty Chemicals Specialty Chemicals Markets Are Challenged by Increasing Sustainability Requirements
23 September 202418 September 2024 Maui Hotel Industry Leads with Zero Plastic Foodware Your Green 2 Go, ensures their guests use a completely compostable cup that does not leave contaminants or toxins behind and breaks down without special commercial composting facilities
20 September 202417 September 2024 China ist führend bei neuen Vorschriften: Wie China den Markt für Biokunststoffe beeinflusst China setzt neue Maßstäbe im Bereich Biokunststoffe: Mit strikten Vorschriften und der Förderung biologisch abbaubarer Materialien treibt das Land den globalen Wandel voran. Einblick in Markttrends und Entwicklungen
6 September 20246 September 2024 Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories Scientists discovered some purple bacteria that can produce bioplastics without adding CO2 to the atmosphere and which are completely biodegradable
Bakterien werden zu Biokunststofffabriken Biologen finden neue Wege, um die plastikproduzierende Kraft violetter Mikroben zu fördern
Polylactic acid doesn’t discharge microplastics to the environment We need to choose more responsible materials for the products we rely on, and to develop a better plastic collection and waste processing infrastructure
31 July 202425 July 2024 Biodegradable plastic exists – but it’s not cheap Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics
29 July 202423 July 2024 Lignocellulosisch in die Zukunft: Wirtschaftliche Verarbeitungslösungen für Biopolymere Laut European Bioplastics wird der Anteil an Biokunststoffen in zahlreichen Märkten für mehr und anspruchsvollere Produkte verwendet
17 July 202415 July 2024 Helian Polymers: First PHA online shop Helian Polymers (Belfeld, the Netherlands) has launched the first online store for PHAs, a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, in beta
Abbaubares Bioplastik aus Lebensmittelmüll Virginia-Tech-Forscher wollen Verschmutzung an Land und in den Meeren weltweit verringern
21 June 202414 June 2024 Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator Generally food containers are made from polyethylene (PE) or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), and other plastics, to line packaging - but about three years ago, Thomas and Ryan Scheel, the founders of RETRN Bio, imagined a better source: biological components
19 June 202418 June 2024 RMC2024 Day 2 Coverage Coverage of the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg, Germany
23 May 202417 May 2024 Stahl joins GO!PHA alliance to advance the use of naturally occurring PHAs in formulated coatings As a member of the network, Stahl to help move PHAs beyond the testing phase and accelerate the potential application of the technology in the coatings market
14 May 20247 May 2024 PHAs: why does it take so long? PHAs are attractive biologically downgradable plastics – but why does their development take so long?
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