4 May 20234 May 2023 The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-Zero The upcoming Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for showcasing the impressive achievements in the field of renewable materials. The conference will bring together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss latest developments and share their visions and strategies for the future
Die Chemie- und Kunststoffindustrie müssen 1 Gt fossilen Kohlenstoff pro Jahr durch erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff aus Biomasse, CO₂ und Recycling ersetzen, um eine Netto-Null-Emission zu erreichen Die bevorstehende Renewable Materials Conference, die vom 23. bis 25. Mai in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland) stattfinden wird, verspricht eine einzigartige Veranstaltung zu werden und eine Plattform für die Präsentation der beeindruckenden Errungenschaften auf dem Gebiet erneuerbarer Materialien. Die Konferenz bringt Experten, Interessenvertreter und Branchenführer zusammen, um neueste Entwicklungen zu diskutieren und Visionen und Strategien für die Zukunft auszutauschen
2 May 20232 May 2023 Danimer Scientific + TotalEnergies Corbion: Neues, EU-konformes und kompostierbares Biopolymer für Kaffeekapseln Neue Formulierungen haben bereits Tests zur biologischen Abbaubarkeit bestanden und wurden vom TÜV als heimkompostierbar zertifiziert
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
30 March 202327 March 2023 Helian distributes CJ Biomaterials’ aPHA A 5,000-ton-per-year dedicated PHA plant in Indonesia was commissioned in 2022 and has been shipping its first production of amorphous aPHA since Q1 of 2022
24 March 202321 March 2023 What is the difference between ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’? Any product is 'biodegradable' in compost under aerobic conditions when it can be broken down by the action of microorganisms in the presence of oxygen
15 February 202314 February 2023 The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Recycling, Biomass and CO₂ From 23 to 25 May 2023, the brightest stars of renewable materials will meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). More than 500 participants are expected to attend the "Renewable Materials Conference 2023" (www.renewable-materials.eu) – the meeting point for global leaders in industry, science, and politics
Die nachhaltige Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie der Zukunft wird vollständig auf Recycling, Biomasse und CO₂ basieren Vom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich die größten Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland). Mehr als 500 Teilnehmer werden zur „Renewable Materials Conference 2023“ (www.renewable-materials.eu) erwartet – dem Treffpunkt für weltweit führende Vertreter aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und Politik
7 February 20236 February 2023 Only three weeks left – submit your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023 For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
10 January 20236 February 2023 Submit Your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023 For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
30 November 202230 November 2022 Countdown for abstracts: Only two weeks left to submit your abstract for the Renewable Materials Conference 2023 (RMC) The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 23-25 May 2023. The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials www.renewable-materials.eu
Countdown für Abstracts: Nur noch zwei Wochen Zeit, um Ihr Abstract für die Renewable Materials Conference 2023 (RMC) einzureichen Vom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich in Siegburg bei Köln die Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien. Das einzigartige Konzept, alle erneuerbaren Lösungen auf einer Veranstaltung zu präsentieren, trifft ins Schwarze: Bio-basiert, CO2-basiert und recycelt sind die einzigen Alternativen zu fossil-basierten Chemikalien und Materialien www.renewable-materials.eu
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
6 October 20225 October 2022 Bluepha receives TUV certification for ‘OK Biodegradable Water’ OK biodegradable water are guaranteed by TÜV to biodegrade in natural, freshwater environments and thus substantially contribute to the reduction of waste in rivers, lakes or any natural freshwater
22 September 202221 September 2022 CABAMIX exhibits at K 2022 in Düsseldorf! French feedstock supplier will launch a new recylable masterbatch beside proven other products
CABAMIX stellt auf der K 2022 in Düsseldorf aus! Rohstofflieferant aus Frankreich wartet neben bewährten Produkten mit einem neuen recycelbaren Masterbatch auf
29 August 202222 August 2022 FKuR auf der FachPack 2022 Biokunststoff-Spezialist präsentiert breites Produktportfolio auf der Europäische Fachmesse für Verpackung, Technik und Prozesse "FachPack 2022"
2 August 20226 August 2022 Green Dot Bioplastics launches expanded line of compostable resins The new compostable resins build on the company’s existing portfolio of biocomposites, elastomers, and natural fibre-reinforced resins produced at its manufacturing facility in Onaga, Kansas
29 July 202225 July 2022 KX Food launches new compostable packaging line Sugar cane waste decomposes within 90 days
6 July 20221 July 2022 100% Biodegradable, Compostable Alternative to Polyethylene Films: Eco Film® Receives Industrial Compostability Certification! Since microorganisms are the means of biodegradation, Eco Film® is ideally suited for organic waste collection and community composting programs
22 June 202215 June 2022 Ingevity’s Capa® grades obtain OK MARINE certificate The certification by TÜV Austria confirms that Capa thermoplastics fully biodegrade in a marine environment within four weeks, prohibiting formation of persistent microplastics
10 May 202225 July 2022 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
5 April 202230 March 2022 Enmat Y1000P PHBV certified OK Biodegradable Marine After 12 weeks a part with a thickness of 52 micron was 100% disintegrated - tests were carried out by OWS Belgium
13 December 20218 December 2021 European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals New European Bioplastics market data, based on research from the nova-institute, gave a very positive outlook for bioplastics production
2 December 202129 November 2021 New updated version of the poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes In this new version of the poster, a further biodegradable polyester "polycaprolactone (PCL)" has been added, which can be compounded with a large variety of biodegradable polymers
3 August 202129 July 2021 Clariant expands its contribution to sustainability with pigments certified OK compost INDUSTRIAL Nine selected products in Clariant’s PV Fast® and Graphtol™ ranges now feature the label OK compost INDUSTRIAL
6 May 202118 June 2021 Poster update: Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes The biodegradation of materials is a complex process that depends mainly on the environmental conditions in which the materials end up after their use. Additionally, only a handful of polymers will be able to biodegrade in different environments.
23 March 20217 June 2021 Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific Help Environmentally Conscious Consumers to Compost at Home by Developing Biodegradable Packaging from Natural Ingredients Innovative partnership puts Mars Wrigley at forefront of sustainable packaging movement with eco-friendly technology made from nature that biodegrades in soil and oceans
2 February 202128 January 2021 You Donut Need A Single-Use Plastic Straw: The Biodegradable Phade Is Available At Dunkin’ And Other Locations The phade is dubbed as a “breakthrough marine biodegradable drinking straw” made with a substrate derived from canola oil, aka PHA - and compostable
27 January 202122 January 2021 New Biocomp® Grades for Sirmax Group Innovative formulations with a content of renewable biobased source up to 100%
14 December 20209 December 2020 BASF and BillerudKorsnäs cooperate to develop unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging As all parts of the multi-layer laminate are food-contact approved, it can be used to produce wraps with individually adjusted barrier properties
Gemeinsame Entwicklung von BASF und BillerudKorsnäs: einzigartiges, heim-kompostierbares Papierlaminat für flexible Verpackungen Da alle Bestandteile des Mehrschichtlaminats für den Lebensmittelkontakt zugelassen sind, kann es zur Herstellung von Verpackungen mit individuell angepaßten Barriereeigenschaften verwendet werden
Unique virtual gathering of bioplastics industry at 15th EUBP Conference Bio-based and compostable plastics playing a big role in the European Union’s efforts to achieve a green circular economy
11 December 20209 December 2020 Kaffeekapseln: Was Verbraucher sich künftig erwarten Aktuelle Studien zeigen: Die meisten Kapsel-User würden heimkompostierbare Kapseln bevorzugen. Eine Riesenchance für die deutsche Innovation SUNCIRCLE HOMEcap
Danimer Scientific/PSI-Sidaplax: Bio-basierte Folien für heimkompostierbare Folien Neue Folien sollen für eine breite Palette von Anwendungen in den Bereichen Einzelhandel, Verpflegung und anderen Segmenten entwickelt werden
8 December 20209 September 2021 Carbiolice: Enzymbasiertes Additiv verbessert PLA-Kompostierbarkeit Eine innovative Lösung, wie bio-basierte Kunststoffe innerhalb von maximal 180 Tagen zu Hause kompostiert werden können
Start-up Carbiolice launches Evanesto®, the first additive that allows plastics with a high PLA content to achieve certification “OK compost HOME” by TÜV AUSTRIA Group A solution that allows plastic of vegetable origin to be compostable, even from home, in a maximum of 180 days
6 November 20206 November 2020 Danimer Scientific and PSI to Create Bio-Based, Home Compostable Film Packaging New packaging films will reliably degrade without leaving behind harmful microplastics
1 October 202028 September 2020 Wide range of biodegradable injection moulding compounds The shares of renewable content range from 50 to almost 100% and as a result, petroleum-based raw materials are largely dispensed
9 September 20204 September 2020 Clariant: Bio-Farb- und Additivmasterbatches zertifiziert Fünf Clariant Werke in Europa und Asien haben Zertifizierungen zur Bio-Abbaubarkeit der Werkstoffe erhalten
25 August 202020 August 2020 Bio-Fed: Bioabbaubare Feuchtigkeits-Absorptionskissen Die biologisch abbaubaren PADECO-Absorber der polnischen Pomona Company sorgen dafür, dass Flüssigkeiten gleich in der Verpackung aufgefangen werden
19 August 202015 August 2020 Danimer Scientific Receives U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Support Bioplastic Production Nearly $5.7 million in support to conduct research and development projects within the biomanufacturing industry
6 August 20203 August 2020 A new ‘OK Compost’ certified label material for thermal applications from Avery Dennison Innovative material uses a new facestock/adhesive combination to ensure a robust and practical material that needs no special storage conditions
22 July 202021 July 2020 Clariant’s bio-based additives for biopolymers awarded OK compost INDUSTRIAL & OK biodegradable SOIL certification Supporting development of industrially compostable plastics and biodegradable coatings for agriculture
4 June 202029 May 2020 The packaging research center ITENE, recognized by TÜV Austria for Home compostability testing In 2015 ITENE became the first Spanish laboratory certified to carry out industrial compostability testing by TÜV AUSTRIA and DIN CERTCO
27 April 202026 April 2020 TÜV AUSTRIA comments on the judgment of the Düsseldorf Regional Court Using the OK compost HOME label is in line with the jurisdiction of the German Federal Court of Justice
24 April 202021 April 2020 Compostable Coffee Capsules Deliver Espresso Own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based coffee capsules, engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines
31 March 202026 March 2020 Erfolg für UniCaps: Düsseldorfer Richter halten Werbung mit Heimkompostzertifikat für irreführend Konkurrenz-Anbieter darf bis auf Weiteres keine Kaffeekapseln mehr mit dem "OK compost HOME-Zertifikat" des TÜV AUSTRIA anbieten oder bewerben
17 March 202012 March 2020 Clariant Masterbatches earn ‘OK’ certification for home and industrial composting Certification means that the masterbatch ingredients, including the polymer carrier, will not compromise the biodegradability of the plastic products and packaging