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17 January 201914 January 2019

The top ten bio-economy stories of 2018… revealed!

Some major breakthroughs and announcements and a glut of brands have been turned to bio-based and seek to make their products more sustainable

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13 November 20188 November 2018

Braskem: Biopolymer-Hersteller mit Initiativen zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft

Unternehmen verpflichtet sich dem Ziel, bis 2040 sämtliche Plastikverpackungen als Mehrweg, Recycling oder wieder aufbereitet anzubieten

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16 October 20189 September 2021

Carbon Trust Endorses Braskem’s Carbon-Negative Claims for Bio-based Plastic

New report comparing I’m green™ with fossil-based equivalents

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25 September 201824 September 2018

Bio-Based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Fueled by Rising Environmental Concern

Global Bio-Based PET Market Information: By Raw Material Source, Application And Region - Forecast Till 2023

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7 September 20184 September 2018

Only Natural Pet Advances Sustainable Packaging Initiative with Braskem’s Sugarcane Based I’m greenTM Biopolymer

Integration of bioplastic packaging derived from renewable sugarcane directly supports Only Natural Pet's commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction

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30 August 201827 August 2018

UNITED CAPS and Braskem Embrace Bio-sourced Plastics for GREENER Closures

Made from sugar cane, bio-sourced plastics offer a new level of sustainability

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10 August 20187 August 2018

Braskem launches new renewable resin in Allbirds shoes

New product is the first with its characteristics to be made from sugarcane, and should supply the footwear, automotive, flexible packaging industries, as well as others

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11 June 20187 June 2018

Sustainable skin care products in sustainable packaging

Company opted to Braskem’s ‘I’m Green’ sugar-based polyethylene for all its packaging

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7 June 20185 June 2018

Scotts® Turf Builder® with Root-TrientsT Raises the Bar in Lawn and Garden Sustainability with Braskem’s Bio-Based I’m greenTM Polyethylene Packaging

Integration of bioplastic packaging material derived from renewable sugarcane directly supports Scotts' commitments to environmental sustainability

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25 May 201823 May 2018

Focus on Renewable Chemicals Expands for Braskem

After 'green PE', Braskem's next major use of a renewable chemical is 'green' MEG - a key component of PET resins

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16 May 201814 May 2018

Bio-Based Chemicals Market Research Report – Forecast to 2023

Industrial chemicals segment is likely to dominate the market due to extensive demand from various end uses like engineered polymers, composites, additives, and others

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15 May 20184 May 2018

Braskem begins operation in Boston to strengthen its Renewable Chemicals strategy

Braskem expands strategy for the future of renewable chemicals

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30 April 201826 April 2018

The tricky task of marketing biomass-balanced plastics

A new approach to reducing fossil-fuel inputs is a tough sell

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26 April 201824 April 2018

Global Bioplastics Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023

New market research report on “Bioplastics Market 2018 Global Analysis By Key Players – Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, BASF, Corbion, DuPont”

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29 March 201827 March 2018

20 Expert Insights from Day One of World Bio Markets

Central question posed by Luke Upton, founder and editor of Bio-Based World News: "What role does bio-based plays within the circular economy?"

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15 March 201813 March 2018

Braskem to supply green plastic to the LEGO Group

Made from sugarcane, the green polyethylene will be used in the Danish company's 'botanical' elements range in 2018

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8 March 20188 September 2018

Auf der Suche nach dem biobasierten heiligen Gral – ist das Ergebnis in Europa das gleiche wie in den USA?

Die US-Regierung und die EU versuchen vorherzusagen, welches die vielversprechendste biobasierte Chemikalie ist

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6 March 201813 March 2018

2018 kommen die ersten nachhaltigen LEGO® Steine auf den Markt

Neue, nachhaltige „botanische“ LEGO Elemente werden in verschiedenen Varianten erhältlich sein, darunter Blätter, Sträucher und Bäume

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First sustainable LEGO® bricks will be launched in 2018

New sustainable LEGO ‘botanical’ elements will come in varieties including leaves, bushes and trees

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6 February 20181 February 2018

LanzaTech, Novozymes, Amyris, DSM, Enerkem, POET, BASF, Genomatica and Braskem Hot 50 voting lead as voting nears final week

This week’s summary includes photo and other bonus votes which are just now beginning to come in

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16 January 201811 January 2018

EU producers press for lower bioethanol duties / Competition from the Americas

The topic has gained currency during the ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and the “Mercosur” bloc that represents South American producers

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12 January 201810 January 2018

Sustainable Packaging Coalition elects representatives from McDonald’s, Nestlé USA, and Braskem to Executive Committee

SPC Executive Committee offers big opportunity for big companies to work together, making real progress in advancing sustainable packaging

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21 December 201719 December 2017

Braskem’s I’m greenTM PE and ProAmpac’s Trinity Packaging Division Bring Carbon Reduction Packaging to Montgomery County DEP and Maryland Environmental Service

Braskem's sugarcane based bioplastic to be used to package over 500,000 bags of Leafgro^®, a soil conditioner for sale in lawn and garden retail locations along the U.S. East Coast

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14 December 201712 December 2017

Braskem Strikes Up New Partnerships to Take Sustainable Packaging to the Next Level

Series of new partnerships paving the way to make bio-based packaging the mainstream choice for the personal care and consumer goods industries

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4 December 201730 November 2017

Braskem’s sugarcane based bioplastic to be used to package Leafgro bags

Trinity Packaging awarded by Maryland's Montgomery County DEP compost facility contractor MES to convert Leafgro packaging to bioplastic

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30 November 201729 November 2017

World Bio Markets returns in 2018 to focus on recent developments in the bio-based sector

Bio-based chemicals, bio-fuels and sustainable products

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16 November 201714 November 2017

Bio-based chemicals one step closer to commercial breakthrough

Braskem and Haldor Topsoe partner to validate the MOSAIK™ sugar-to-biochemicals solution for production of MEG (monoethylene glycol) in a demonstration plant

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MEG(a)VENTURE: Braskem, Haldor Topsoe chase down biobased MEG in new commercial deal

New partnership accelerates the development of the MOSAIK solution that forms the basis for a growing portfolio of bio-based chemicals

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15 November 201713 November 2017

Caravelas Sugar presents new Green Plastic packaging

Braskem's renewable raw material is used for the first time in this segment

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7 November 201715 February 2018

Bio-Based event looks at a range of sustainable products

London-based Bio-Based World Ltd. organized the Sept. 26-27 Bio-Based Live Americas event in San Diego

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11 October 20179 October 2017

Braskem renews contract with Sojitz Pla-Net for the supply Green Plastic

Partnership will increase the availability of renewable products in the region, serving more than 100 customers and different markets

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4 October 201728 September 2017

Braskem and A. Schulman Enter Into Partnership to Use Green Polyethylene in Rotomolding Processes

A. Schulman will bring this solution to the market by featuring the "I'm green^TM" seal

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26 September 201722 September 2017

Braskem, Buhbli Organics and Peel Plastics bring sustainable packaging innovation to the natural retail market

Buhbli Organics to reduce the footprint of their Himalayan Bath Salts pouch by using I'm Green Polyethylene^TM from Braskem

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14 September 201712 September 2017

Midwestern Pet Foods launches new Earthborn Holistic® VentureTM brand pet food line offering sustainable packaging utilizing Braskem’s I’m Green Polyethylene

Expanding its portfolio of pet food lines, Midwestern Pet foods adds sustainable packaging to its story to further increase its presence in the growing pet nutrition market

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28 August 201724 August 2017

GMI Research: Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market – Global Forecast to 2021

Bio-based and bio-degradable packaging are the major factors boosting the growth prospects of the bioplastics and biopolymers market

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18 August 201717 August 2017

Genomatica goes big with Bio-BG

Why GENO BG is BIG news

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14 August 201714 August 2017

Biobased building blocks: an update

Biobased specialties fit the requirements of a developing industry, but require more people with know how to formulate and understand what their end market needs

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7 August 20177 August 2017

Braskem Green Plastic comes to organic coffee packaging

Collaboration in Minas Gerais to supply the Green Plastic entitled I'm green^TM for the production of organic coffee packaging

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#BIOWC17 – A Revolution in Biobased Products

Programming on the new developments in biobased products and packaging was a highlight

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4 August 20172 August 2017

Global Bio-Based Chemicals Market Forecast 2017-2025

Key findings, market, regional and competitive insights by Inkwood Research

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17 July 201713 July 2017

Global Bioplastic Packaging Market is Projected to be Valued at USD 34.24 Billion By 2024

New report from Hexa Research shows that growth is mainly being driven by rising consumer demand for resource efficient and eco-friendly products

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4 July 201710 July 2017

Commercialisation Updates On Bio-Based Building Blocks

Commercialisation and development of novel bio-based building blocks are discussed in detail in nova-Institute's new trend report

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Aktuellste Marktdaten zu bio-basierten Building-Blocks

Die Entwicklung und Vermarktung neuer bio-basierter Building-Blocks werden in einem neuen Trendreport des nova-Instituts umfassend diskutiert

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30 June 201728 June 2017

European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman

Clear vote of confidence affirmed the strategic direction set by the previous Board

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European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt

Klares Votum zum dritten Mal in Folge bekräftigte die strategische Ausrichtung des Verbandes

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16 June 201713 June 2017

The Sexy 7: The bio markets and apps in PET, PX, PEF, PLA, PHA, PBS, and PE

200,200 downloads for the DOE’s classic report on value-added chemicals — but some hot molecules are missing!

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6 June 20171 June 2017

Braskem, Sealed Air and Naturepedic partner to bring renewable foam polyethylene to the market

Partnership to create a new-to-world formula for renewable polyethylene foam

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New biocomposite made from 90 percent renewable feedstock delivers on strength and durability

Green Dot's new line of biocomposites combining natural fibres and Braskem’s I’m Green Polyethylene

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9 May 20174 May 2017

Braskem presents intelligent packaging solutions at Interpack 2017

The Company showcases innovations and reaffirms its commitment to an intelligent packaging future

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3 May 201727 April 2017

Ethanol’s Opportunity in the Chemical Market

Greenyug the startup, and Braskem the global player, show the range of approaches and viable pathways for ethanol to fuel processes other than engine combustion