UB study produces a biodegradable bioplastic with a low environmental impact using a modified bacterium
Genetic modification of the bacterium Bacillus subtilis opens up a route of great industrial interest for producing a sustainable and cost-effective plastic — PHB — from potato starch in a single step
The Updated Poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments has been Released
As part of the PerPlacsBio project, nova-Institute has updated its popular poster on the biodegradability of polymers in different environments. The updated version reflects current standards, certifications and the latest scientific findings. The poster can be used to assess biodegradable alternatives for use in agriculture and forestry, and it is now available in German for the first time
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Deploys Over 700,000 BAM-1 Alpha Production Hybrids, Achieving Key Milestone in its Aggressive Scale-Up Plan
The Company seeks to increase output to metric ton levels and is continuing the execution of its previously announced plan for rapid production expansion of recombinant spider silk
ZymoChem’s BAYSE™ Becomes First Bio-Based Superabsorbent to Match and Outperform Petroleum-Based Materials
New research paper reveals breakthrough performance data for a biodegradable alternative to the plastics at the heart of billions of diapers, period products, and incontinence pads produced each year
VTT spinout Elea & Lili raises EUR 2.5 million to commercialise microplastic-free superabsorbent material for hygiene and agriculture
Backed by over a decade of biomaterials research at VTT, Elea & Lili is commercialising a cellulose-based alternative designed to replace common materials at an industrial scale
Environmental performance of bioplastics: degradation pathways, chemical leaching, and life-cycle implications
We outline priorities, improving end-of-life infrastructure, recyclable design, and harmonized, global assessments, to transition bioplastics from aspirational substitutes to demonstrably sustainable material
Defossilisation through innovation: Deadline for Submitting Abstracts for the Renewable Materials Conference is 15 March 2026
Renewable Materials Conference from 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany): 80 presentations, 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking with 400-500 participants
Mizuno’s Artificial Turf Made with KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ Adopted for the First Time at Vantelin Dome Nagoya
This product offers a texture similar to that of conventional artificial turf while maintaining high durability. More than 90% of the resin used in the turf blades is derived from biomass, enabling a reduction in CO₂ emissions compared with petroleum-based artificial turf
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