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12 July 202110 July 2021

Tom Brady’s Latest Win? Chic, Biodegradable Sunglasses

Sunglass company Christopher Cloos has added new styles to the biodegradable sunglass line it launched late last year with Greatest Of All Time quarterback Tom Brady under center as spokesman


6 July 202130 June 2021

Biodegradable or not biodegradable, that is the question

The EU-definition in the Single-use Plastics Directive (SUPD) does not refer to what has been presented on the market as oxo-degradable, sometimes even mistakenly been promoted as oxo-biodegradable


2 July 202129 June 2021

Danimer Scientific Completes Debottlenecking of Kentucky Facility to Upscale Production of Biodegradable Materials

Optimized processes and equipment will enable output of 20 million pounds of finished product annually to meet global demand for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable alternative to petrochemical plastic


Controlled degradation with 3D-printed enzyme-embedded plastics

Printed films made by the research team broke down in aqueous conditions with the rate of degradation dependent on the amount of enzyme added to the plastic


21 June 202116 June 2021

Could a natural material replace plastic?

Overcoming obstacles for the bioplastics industry


15 June 202116 June 2021

Carbios buys out SPI Fund’s stake in Carbiolice capital

This acquisition demonstrates Carbios’ confidence in Carbiolice’s development capability and reinforces its ambition as the world leader in biological technologies to rethink the end of life of plastics and synthetic fibres


Kimberly-Clark Partners with Biotech Innovator RWDC to Design Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastics

The partnership will provide Kimberly-Clark with RWDC's polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) source material, SolonTM, to develop additional products that are marine degradable


14 June 202116 June 2021

The biodegradable battery

Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable mini-capacitor, which consists of carbon, cellulose, glycerin and table salt. And it works reliably


8 June 202116 June 2021

If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity

New SAPEA report includes a number of unfounded general assumptions that need to be rectified, especially with regards to the general understanding of biodegradability


7 June 20219 September 2021

For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

The final report including comprehensive fact sheets of 25 applications is now available online in German and English.


4 June 202116 June 2021

Circular economy: Commission provides guidance for harmonised application of Single-Use Plastic rules and advances on monitoring of fishing gear

New rules aim to reduce marine litter from single-use plastic products and fishing gear and promote the transition to a circular economy


1 June 202116 June 2021

A kind of magic – Cosmetics packaging without microplastic pollution

World's first jars for water-based cosmetics that biodegrade without leaving permanent microplastics


31 May 202116 June 2021

Monitoring the bioeconomy: an introduction to the Biomonitor project

In celebration of the EU Green Week, the BioMonitor project will be hosting a webinar on 10 June about the latest results it has by far as they build a toolbox that will let stakeholders understand the European bieconomy’s influence in society and the planet


Half-Life of Biodegradable Plastics in the Marine Environment Depends on Material, Habitat, and Climate Zone

Researchers from Germany and Indonesia investigated the behavior of biodegradable plastics in different coastal scenarios in two different climate zones


27 May 202116 June 2021

Danimer Scientific Receives Innovation Research Grant to Support Biodegradable Plastic Solutions

Project to be conducted with University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative to investigate pennycress oil in production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable plastic alternative


26 May 202116 June 2021

Next level biodegradable functional fabrics with kapok fibers

Innovative double-layer knit made of 100% cellulosic fibers consisting kapok fibers on the inside and Tencel Modal fibers with Eco Color technology on the outside


Using bacteria to produce plastic from waste

Researchers consortium have developed a biotechnological process to produce a biodegradable plastic from animal waste - in just a few months


21 May 202116 June 2021

TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc. releases new bioplastic product line for blown/cast films, injection moulding and thermoforming

Major milestone in TerraVerdae’s extensive development effort to produce plastic resins that are not just biobased and biodegradable


Vietnam to need 80,000 tonnes of biodegradable plastics annually by 2025

Several shopping chains have cut already their use of single-use plastic bags and replaced them with other environmentally-friendly packaging


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.


29 April 202118 June 2021

Teknos and Brightplus cooperate to develop bio-based and biodegradable solutions for food packaging

Replacing the traditional plastic film with this new bio-based barrier coating can also enable wider use of fibre-based material in food packaging


22 April 20219 September 2021

Bei welchen Kunststoffprodukten ist der biologische Abbau eine sinnvolle End-of-Life-Option?

Das Projekt BioSinn fand Produkte und Anwendungen, für die biologischer Abbau am Lebensende eine echte Option darstellt. 25 Steckbriefe beantworten für jede Anwendung technische und regulatorische Fragen. Auch das Marktvolumen dieser Anwendungen wurde geschätzt: Es sind in Deutschland etwa 170.000 Tonnen*, in der Europäischen Union etwa 1 Million Tonnen pro Jahr!


20 April 202118 June 2021

Biodegradable plastic made from fisheries waste

Even when soaked in plain water, the plastic still quickly began showing signs of microbial growth which should lead to degradation


26 March 202118 June 2021

How will the Bioeconomy of the Future look like?

The BioMonitor project released two policy briefs that focused on future-oriented scenarios developed for the analysis with the BioMonitor Model Toolbox. These scenarios present possible future development pathways for the European Bioeconomy by 2030 and by 2050


23 March 20217 June 2021

UK start-up The Magical Mushroom Company moves to large-scale production plastic-free packaging

The packaging is made possible through mycelium composite technology, pioneered and patented by US firm Ecovative Design LLC


12 March 202111 March 2021

PHA: As green as it get

The versatility of the PHA family accommodates a wide range of market applications, due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and green credentials


26 February 202123 February 2021

BioSinn – products for which biodegradation makes sense

Final conference (online event), 28 April (German) & 30 April (English)


24 February 202119 February 2021

Milliken joins GO!PHA, aims to drive adoption PHAs in single-use packaging applications

Company will bring to GO!PHA its expertise in polymer chemistry to help improve the processing, performance, aesthetics and other important attributes of PHA


Helian Polymers cooperates with CheilJedang BIO to bring biodegradable PHA based 3D printing filament to the market

Joint goal of this cooperation is to develop high added value PHA based and customer specific biopolymer solutions


China aims to go as big in bioplastics as it did in solar panels

One supplier's 700,000 ton capacity buildup dwarfs global demand


3 February 202129 January 2021

Ingevity polymer aids bioplastics breakdown

The US firm said its Capa polycaprolactone (PCL) thermoplastics technology helps bioplastics  break down into carbon dioxide and water within 40 days


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


28 January 202125 January 2021

Biodegradable electronic display designed to help minimize e-waste

Scientists at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology created a type of electrochromic display which is biodegradable 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%


25 January 202120 January 2021

Biodegradable fastening solutions helping to reduce agricultural plastic waste

ARaymond developed a new line of biodegradable fastening solutions for agriculture


Yield10 Bioscience Announces Achievement of Proof-of-Concept Milestone for Producing PHA Bioplastic in Field Grown Camelina Plants

PHA in seed as a co-product with oil and protein meal has the potential to enable production of PHA bioplastics on an agricultural scale


22 January 202121 January 2021

Biodegradability of plastics in the open environment

Biodegradable plastics are not a 'silver bullet' to solve the problem of plastic pollution - it would be better to reduce the amount of plastic we use, or to promote reuse and recycling


20 January 202116 January 2021

Jabil Bolsters Sustainable Packaging Capabilities with Acquisition of Ecologic Brands™

Company strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and paper-based packaging capabilities


The battle over biodegradable plastics

A British company promotes its vision for plastics that break down into harmless substances


19 January 202115 January 2021

Kelheim Fibres first viscose manufacturer worldwide with environmental management system validated to EMAS

EMAS stands for “Eco Management and Audit Scheme” and is a standardised eco management certification system developed by the European Union


13 January 20218 January 2021

Danimer Scientific Completes Business Combination with Live Oak Acquisition Corp.

Danimer Scientific to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange Under “DNMR”


European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable, active packaging food systems

Research on packaging solutions could positively impact the reduction of food waste


11 January 20216 January 2021

GO!PHA response to draft delegated act on technical screening criteria qualifying substantial contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation Directive 2020/852

Organization recommend accepting food and feed crops as a feedstock for plastic in primary form


8 January 20215 January 2021

This sustainable helmet is a DIY design made from mushrooms and grows on its own!

NOS design partnered with Polybion company, who developed Fungicel which grows like foam and therefore can provide cushioning at the time of impact


5 January 20219 September 2021

German Sustainability Award Design 2021: OceanSafe wins

The Krefeld-based start-up OceanSafe received the German Sustainability Award Design 2021 as a “pioneer”


4 January 202116 December 2020

Kemira announces exclusive partnership with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable coating for paper and board industry

The companies aim to manufacture coatings for limited commercial applications in 2021 before exploring broader production options


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


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


11 December 20208 December 2020

Compostability and biodegradability of products under the microscope

WESSLING France inaugurates new laboratory with innovative services


Toraphene to launch world’s first graphene-reinforced bioplastic

New material is stronger, thinner, and less permeable than alternatives, and improves food safety and shelf-life

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