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27 June 202523 June 2025

ChainCraft and Innovad Group enter long term exclusive supply agreement to enhance sustainability in animal health

Through this collaboration, ChainCraft will supply fatty acids of high purity to Innovad, enabling production of low carbon advanced feed additives

26 June 202523 June 2025

Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution

New study presents a coating system with intrinsic antibacterial properties and excellent fouling-release performance, achieved without relying on biocidal additives

2 May 202525 April 2025

Innovations with eggshells

Eggshells are a niche feedstock today, but ecological and geopolitical pressures could soon favour a faster adoption of this widely available byproduct

25 April 202517 April 2025

Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution

Biomaterials made from waste eggshell are circular, meaning they come from waste that has been cycled back into the economy as higher value goods

23 April 202515 April 2025

Arkema announces bio performance rheology additives production in Europe

These are the first products made with the recently announced bio-sourced ethyl acrylate produced at the Arkema acrylic monomer facility in Carling France

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

27 March 202521 March 2025

Sustainable wood preservation offers innovative solutions for longer-lasting, eco-friendly materials

Lili Cai’s work paves the way for greener building practices by turning waste into sustainable solutions for wood preservation

13 February 202510 February 2025

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

11 October 20247 October 2024

NOVUS Leverages Ginkgo Bioworks to Develop Innovative Feed Additives for Animal Agriculture

By utilizing Ginkgo Enzyme Services, NOVUS will work with Ginkgo to build more efficient enzymes that can be produced cost-effectively

8 October 202430 September 2024

Evonik launches new biosurfactants TEGO® Wet 570 Terra and TEGO® Wet 580 Terra for coatings and inks

These biosurfactants are produced by microorganisms in a unique fermentation process and they are they are 100% derived from natural resources

10 September 20245 September 2024

Arkema obtains mass balance ISCC PLUS certification for its specialty UV/LED/EB curing resins production facility in China

This will support the development of more sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in local markets

19 June 202413 June 2024

ARKEMA achieves mass balance ISCC Plus certification at its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear Lake, Texas (US)

These certifications support the introduction of a full range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives for lower VOC or carbon intensive technologies including high solid, waterborne and polyester powders

17 May 202413 May 2024

Chemovator invests in Detroit-based startup Heartland rethinking plastics using natural fiber reinforcements

Supported by a team of scientists, engineers, and technologists, Heartland has developed hemp-based materials that can be used as additives within BASF's plastic compounds

FunCell raises €4.8 Million

This fundraising includes a capital increase and support from FunCell’s financial partners

3 May 202426 April 2024

Earth Day 2024: Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions

EA Earth Action has published an annual report which stated that by 2024, each person on the planet would produce 28 kilos of plastic waste

30 April 202429 April 2024

Blooming business: the circular flower waste bioeconomy

Across the world, startups are tapping into large sources of unwanted petals – from Hindu templates to florist shops – and putting them to work in making a huge range of biobased chemicals

29 April 202424 April 2024

Should plastics be recycled?

Plastics are a well-established problem with respect to sustainability

22 February 202420 February 2024

RUDOLF introduces groundbreaking bio-based innovations for HYDROCOOL® technology

New durable bio-based products, RUCO®-PUR BIO SLB and FERAN® BIO ICR, represent a major turning point in textile chemistry

12 February 20243 February 2024

Products made from oxo-degradable plastic: the General Court endorses the prohibition on the placing on the market

The European legislature did not make a manifest error when it adopted a prohibition in line with the objective of protecting the environment and human health

15 January 202416 January 2024

Invitation to the Stakeholder Event “Bio-Based Innovations for Industrial Applications“

24 April 2024, 9:00-17:00 CET, Brussels, Belgium

30 November 202324 November 2023

Novozymes launches Quara® LowP for renewable diesel feedstock pre-treatment

Novozymes, a global leader in biosolutions, marks a significant milestone in the renewable diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry with the launch of Quara® LowP, an enzymatic solution designed to transform the feedstock pre-treatment process

27 September 202322 September 2023

BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

These industry-first solutions support the use of renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock and help BASF’s customers meet their sustainability targets

28 August 202323 August 2023

Do biodegradable bioplastics provide a safe answer to plastic pollution?

Biodegradability is not something to be taken for granted

27 March 202322 March 2023

Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World’s First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to End Plastic Pollution

Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World's First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to Stop the Destruction of Plastic Pollution

21 March 202316 March 2023

BASF starts Sovermol® production in Mangalore, India

First bio-based polyol production facility in Asia Pacific, serving the fast-growing demand of eco-friendly products for New Energy Vehicles

9 February 20236 February 2023

Researchers develop 100% biodegradable paper straws that do not become soggy

Korean scientists synthesized polybutylene succinate (PBS), by adding a small amount of cellulose nanocrystals to create a new compostable coating material

8 February 20236 February 2023

Want a stronger biodegradable plastic? Add a ‘pinch’ of cream of tartar

Several researchers from KRICT and KTH wanted to see if “seasoning” a biodegradable bioplastic like PBS with fruit-derived tartaric acid or citric acid could improve the plastic’s mechanical properties

17 November 202214 November 2022

First Industrial Hemp Fiber LCA For Carbon Negative Additives

Research of Heartland’s Imperium Filler as a replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics shows, how this can systematically help large manufacturers reduce the carbon footprint of everyday products

26 October 202221 October 2022

WACKER Presents Additive Master Batches for Biodegradable Polyesters at K 2022

Available as VINNEX® LA 2540, VINNEX® LA 2640 and VINNEX® LA 8040, these products are pelletized polymer blends consisting of vinyl acetate-based polymer resins and polylactic acid

14 October 202211 October 2022

Palsgaard and Korean PE film manufacturer collaborate to optimize the shelf-life, aesthetics, safety & sustainability of sensitive food packaging

Einar® 611 plant-based food-grade anti-fog additive prevents the condensation of moisture on the inside of film packaging at low concentration levels and improves the sustainability of PE film formulations

15 July 202212 July 2022

Palsgaard to showcase full range of plant-based polymer additives at K 2022

Expansions in plant-based product offering, carbon-neutral production capacity and global sales network to help customers grow and reduce their carbon footprint

5 July 202230 June 2022

Unique value chain collaboration “Design4Circularity” achieves first circular cosmetics packaging concept

Designed to be recycled again and again: colorless bottle with 100% Post-Consumer recyclate content (PCR), equipped with a printed deinkable full-body shrink sleeve

4 July 202229 June 2022

Evonik launches sustainable liquid polybutadienes with POLYVEST® eCO

With POLYVEST® eCO, Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has launched a new range of sustainable liquid polybutadienes

17 February 202211 February 2022

Bluepha and Helian Polymers announce cooperation

This addition will enable Helian Polymers to create and offer an even broader range of PHA based material formulations

14 February 20228 February 2022

Archroma launches EARTH SOFT system based on Siligen® EH1, a new vegan textile softener with one-third plant-based active content

The new range has been developed in line with the principles of “The Archroma Way to a sustainable world: safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”

15 October 202112 October 2021

Partnership set to tackle microplastics in additives

Biopolymer specialist to begin work with major manufacturer to develop sustainable alternative to microplastic additives for waxes, coatings, cosmetics and more

14 December 20209 December 2020

Biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies urges cosmetic companies to move to green polymers

Teysha Technologies to discuss the use of its biodegradable biopolymers as an additive to reduce environmentally damaging microplastics

22 October 20202 December 2020

Biobasierte Additive für Kunststoffe

Studie zeigt Stand, Potenziale und Forschungsbedarf auf

29 September 20209 September 2021

Unilever’s Persil switches to bio-based formula to fill its recycled plastic bottles

Persil’s eco re-launch is the first innovation in the UK as part of Unilever’s ‘Clean Future’ commitment and in its intent to embed the circular economy principles

15 September 202011 September 2020

Emery Oleochemicals Extends Eco-Friendly Polyols Product Line with Ester Plasticizers & Showcases at CTT 2020 Virtual Week Event

EMEROX Ester Plasticizers offer low viscosity, low water solubility, excellent low temperature performance, and have excellent thermal stability

14 August 202015 November 2020

Studie zum Einsatz biobasierter Zusatzstoffe in der Kunststoffindustrie erschienen

Mit einem Bio-Anteil von weniger als 2 Prozent spielen biobasierte Additive bislang am Gesamtmarkt nur eine untergeordnete Rolle

24 July 202022 July 2020

Mit der Zugabe von Gluten werden Biokunststoffe zäher

Wer hätte gedacht, dass der ernährungstechnisch teilweise in Verruf geratene Stoff Gluten in der Biokunststoffentwicklung ein „gefundenes Fressen“ abgibt? Lesen Sie hier warum...

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

26 March 202023 March 2020

Clariant: Kooperation mit Floreon bei Biopolymer-Anwendungen

Erweiterte Materialperformance bei Biopolymeren, basierend auf Floreon's hauseigenem Wissen um Verbraucherwünschen entgegenzukommen

Clariant and Floreon announce collaboration to expand high-performance biopolymer applications to additional markets

Enhanced material performance of biopolymers based on Floreon’s proprietary know-how to meet demanding material requirements

6 March 20203 March 2020

Lanxess: Veganes Additiv spart CO2 bei Reifenherstellung

Das auf nachwachsenden Rohstoffen basierte Aktiplast PP-veg eignet sich insbesondere für Polymermischungen auf Basis von Naturkautschuk

6 January 202019 December 2019

Nachhaltige Polyamidverarbeitung – Prozesshilfsmittel aus dem Bio-Regal

Clariants Licocare RBW-Lösungen sind marktführenden Montanwachsen in Bezug auf diverse technische Aspekte ebenbürtig, teilweise sogar überlegen

17 December 201912 December 2019

Agri-waste may find its way into better automotive materials

European scientists from Spain, Italy, Sweden and Belgium have used lemon, pomegranate, broccoli and almond shell waste to create composites

21 November 201918 November 2019

Clariant’s Licocare® RBW Vita bio-based additives for plastics receives award for sustainability excellence

Material Health Certificate GOLD certification awarded for selected rice bran wax-derived additives

29 October 201925 October 2019

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