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