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25 September 202022 September 2020

New bioplastic blend offers on demand biodegradation under water

NSWC-scientists developed a 3D printable material made of a marine-biodegradable base polymer which is easy to build from and would break down over time

18 September 20209 December 2020

Cradle to Cradle: Going circular

All dopper bottles are now tried and tested to fit in a circular economy

16 September 202011 September 2020

DIN CERTCO cutting the edge: DINplus Biowaste Bags

In order to get shorter rotting times, DIN CERTCO has developed a certification system that requires a maximum rotting time of 6 weeks for the complete composting

14 September 202010 September 2020

EU publication: Biodegradable and compostable plastics

Challenges and opportunities

Essential Requirements for Packaging should consider benefits of bioplastics

Currently, EU legislation defines a ‘hierarchy’ in waste management, where waste prevention and re-use are the most preferred options, followed by recycling

10 September 20207 September 2020

Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive

Newly developed product is suitable for materials for several industries where the use of biodegradable materials are preferred

3 September 202031 August 2020

Sulapac’s Nordic Collection: biodegradable and compostable cosmetics packaging

The creation of the new range builds on Quadpack's experience in fibre injection and bi-injection technologies

28 August 202025 August 2020

All-New Soleic™ Biodegradable Polyurethane Foams Pass a Critical Test

New study shows algae-based polyurethane foam biodegrades in the environment

25 August 202027 August 2020

BioSinn – products for which biodegradation makes sense

3^rd expert workshop (online event), 22 October 2020, 1 pm–4 pm

21 August 202017 August 2020

New Science Behind Algae-based Flip-flops

Biodegradable shoes meet commercial standards for products needed to help eradicate tons of plastic waste

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

11 August 20205 August 2020

Carbiolice links up with Barbier to launch new PLA-based biodegradable mulch film

New additive called Evanesto enables PLA to biodegrade at ambient temperatures, considerably speeding up the biodegradation process of the PLA at the end of life

28 July 202023 July 2020

Coffee capsules: wood instead of aluminium

rezemo produces sustainable coffee capsules from woodfibre-composites with a cellulose lid

23 July 202021 July 2020

Conclusions of a study on compostable plastics and microplastics unsupported by data

A new, heavenly cited study suggests that thin compostable plastic bags show very limited degradation and are a source of microplastics

22 July 202021 July 2020

Using Existing Injection Blow Moulding Machinery For Bioplastics

As the consumer demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly products increases, the subsequent need for bioplastic packaging will as well

Senbis expands pilot facilities for sustainable plastics

Multi-million investment in R&D infrastructure

13 July 202021 December 2020

PrimaLoft, Inc. and Fiberpartner Announce New Partnership

Partnership expands application of PrimaLoft^® Bio™ to new markets

8 July 202015 December 2020

BBI-JU Funguschain agrofilms from mushroom waste: a strategic tool for sustainable development

16 EU Partners of the new Project promote a model of sustainable agriculture based on the cascading use of vegetable raw materials

15 June 202015 November 2020

Marine microfibres: less plastic than predicted

South African researchers group analysed 2000 microfibres drawn from several oceans, and found that only 8 per cent were plastic fibres like polyester or nylon

UBC researchers develop biodegradable medical mask for COVID-19

Made in Canada design uses local wood fibres and can be produced in B.C.

12 June 202012 June 2020

Nouryon launches sustainable dispersant for agricultural formulations

Agricultural customers in Asia provided positive feedback on Agrilan 1015 following a limited introduction of the product there, paving the way for a global launch

5 June 202013 October 2020

Lactips, producer of the first soluble bioplastic, raises 13 million euros

Lactips is being supported by the Bpifrance SPI (Société de Projet Industriel) fund and Diamond Edge Ventures (DEV), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation’s strategic investment fund, to accelerate its growth

4 June 2020

nova Session: EU Circular Economy and Plastic Policy

13 October 2020, ONLINE

Colorado-based startup Living Ink thinks we shouldn’t settle for ink that harms our environment, so it made a ‘greener’ alternative out of a material that might shock you

Young Start-up company develops a renewable bio-based carbon-negative pigment

2 June 202028 May 2020

EU-funded YPACK’s bio-paper discoveries reveal “bright future” for food waste prevention

For the past three years, the YPACK partners have been developing a bio-based plastic alternative from upcycled cheese whey and cellulose from almond shells

26 May 202020 May 2020

The end of plastic? New plant-based bottles will degrade in a year

Carlsberg and Coca-Cola back pioneering project to make ‘all-plant’ drinks bottles

25 May 20209 September 2021

Why The Lycra Company Prioritizes Recycling Over Biodegradability

Company came to this decision by taking a science-based approach to what types of fibers will have the best environmental impact

22 May 202018 May 2020

This eco-friendly and biodegradable toothbrush can be returned to its manufacturer after use

The new Reswirl comes manufactured from a cassava-based PHA that naturally biodegrades in land or water

20 May 202015 May 2020

“Biodegradable,” a magic word for environmentally-minded consumers, isn’t always a green panacea

Environmentally-conscious shoppers tend to be drawn to such labels, but might not be aware of a critical drawback

18 May 202018 May 2020

Crises need clever minds – The winner of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2020” is a wood fibre-based ready meal tray certified for home composting from Huhtamaki Lurgan (UK/Finland)!

The second place goes to a self-adhesive tape from monta Klebebandwerk (Germany), which consists of 90% renewable raw materials. Third place goes to a functional barrier coating from Fraunhofer ISC (Germany), which is a paper-based and compostable functional barrier coating for food packaging, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

13 May 20208 May 2020

Sustainable Structural Material for Plastic Substitute

Chinese researchers developed an amazing biodegradable alternative

8 May 20206 May 2020

Building a Better, Biobased Cat Litter

Scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service described their use of biochar in litter made of eastern red cedar flakes, whose fibers are highly absorbent

7 May 20204 May 2020

Guidance on single-use plastics directive: European Commission to stick to its timeline

Despite the current pandemic, the EC wants to present the final SUPD guidance by July 2020

5 May 202029 April 2020

BIO’s Plastics for Tomorrow Infographics

How we have to be vigilant on growing plastic pollution and we must invest in environmentally friendly alternatives like biodegradable or recyclable bioplastics

4 May 202029 April 2020

Circe: Biodegradable plastic without the plants

Engineered microbes can produce biodegradable plastics at lower cost and environmental impact than plant-based plastics

From Biobased Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) to Algae and Fermentation

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion’s Food, Health and Planet Solutions

17 April 202014 April 2020

Nouryon introduces natural polymer for sustainable sunscreen formulations

Bio-based and biodegradable SolAmaze is the latest in a series of natural products introduced by Nouryon for the personal care market

16 April 20209 April 2020

Scientists successfully produce PLA/protein electrospun mats for future biomedical applications

Electrospun mats can be used for filtering, cell culturing, drug delivery, as sorbents and catalytic matrices, in protective clothing, antibacterial wound dressing and tissue engineering

14 April 20208 April 2020

Coffee grounds show promise as wood substitute in producing cellulose nanofibers

Another possible use for coffee grounds: Biodegradable plastics

9 April 20206 April 2020

Icma San Giorgio designs, builds and instals compounding plant for bioplastics

New plant was designed and delivered as a "turn-key" project, from the loading systems of the different components to the packing of the final product

Not just biofuels: Algae’s next wave

A growing number of materials scientists and manufacturers are turning from land to sea in search of more sustainable biomass feedstocks

1 April 202027 March 2020

Climate Disrupted: Lignin, Cellulose, and Starch Bioplastics, TSPs

There exist a big variety of biodegradable bioplastics that could be used to replace petro-based materials in 3D-printing

Hurdles of hemp plastic

Hemp-based bioplastics present disposal challenges

31 March 202027 March 2020

The Bioplastics Industry 2020-2024

Focus on Biodegradable Plastics, Featuring Detailed Profiles of Corbion, BASF, Mitsubishi Chemical, Biome Technologies, Solvay & Arkema

In race for a sustainable alternative to plastic, Indonesia bets on seaweed

A big range of bioplastic alternatives being tried out in Indonesia, the world’s No. 2 producer of seaweed

27 March 202024 March 2020

Next Five Years Could be Pivotal for Bioplastics

Bioplastics industry is yet to take off and the sector is littered with bankruptcies - but the situation is beginning to change

Made to degrade (Eventually)

Osaka researchers developed a transparent plastic mainly from cellulose nanofibers and starch obtained from plants, that degrades in marine environments

26 March 202023 March 2020

AR Packaging drives sustainable innovation and targets a major shift to dry molded fibre packaging together with PulPac

Group has joined the PulPac Technology Pool and thereby gets unique access to optimised processes for putting fully fibre based and renewable single-use products on the market

25 March 202023 March 2020

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