25 February 201919 February 2019 What’s the Difference between Biodegradable and Compostable? With knowledge on your side, you can make more informed decisions, and you can make compost!
19 February 201914 February 2019 AIMPLAS maintains its leading position in plastic materials testing by obtaining TÜV AUSTRIA certification Technology centre at the forefront of accredited tests for plastic materials in Europe
18 February 201913 February 2019 Andaltec and Biobullet launch a joint project to develop bullets made of biodegradable metal-additised plastic Innovative sustainable ammunition decomposes in the ground, is safer and completely fit for use in regular weapons
15 February 201912 February 2019 Igloo’s Patent Pending Recool Cooler Takes Home Gear Junkie’s “Best in Show Award” "Recool" is comprised of 100% biodegradable materials and is made in the USA from molded pulp
Starch from Lotus Stem, Whey & Isabgol: Researchers Develop Biodegradable Film There has been an increase in the research to develop biodegradable packaging materials using natural agro-based polymers
14 February 201911 February 2019 Scientist Makes Bioplastic Out of Discarded Olive Pits Thanks to Her Dad’s Strange Eating Habits Young Turkish woman has received several awards and grants for her groundbreaking work, hopes that her Start-up Biolive will continue
12 February 20196 February 2019 Castor oil ski boots, biohybrid car, Neutrogena 3D printed hydrogel mask, biosolvents, biobowls and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 25th
11 February 20196 February 2019 Unilever and Bio-on present My Kai the new line of ultra-green sun creams World’s first product made from renewable plant sources and 100% biodegradable
8 February 20195 February 2019 Skin art goes green Green House Tattoo Supplies is the world’s first company to offer a plant-based range of tattoo supplies
7 February 20194 February 2019 RIO Ammunition Introduces New Breakthrough Innovation: The first dissolvable and biodegradable wad to be presented at SHOT Show Company to incorporate new component to its BlueSteel product line, towards reducing the impact of shotshells in the environment
6 February 20194 February 2019 Delhi smog: Entrepreneurs offer hope with technologies to reuse crop biomass Three Startups are helping North India’s farmers to dispose of crop residue cleanly (and reduce pollution)
31 January 201928 January 2019 Nestlé and Danimer Scientific to Develop Biodegradable Water Bottle Nestlé and Danimer Scientific will collaborate to design and manufacture bio-based resins for Nestlé’s water business using Danimer Scientific’s PHA polymer Nodax™
30 January 201930 January 2019 Innovative businessman drinks from a cup of success South African company uses 3D printing technology to manufacture drinking cups with biodegradable aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources
28 January 201923 January 2019 Covestro at Cosmetagora: Sustainable formulations for cosmetic products Baycusan® eco E 1000: a new biobased film former
Mexico: National University Experts Create Biodegradable Lenses Mexico's UNAM experts have developed contact lenses to treat inflammatory diseases
25 January 201922 January 2019 Iranian researchers invent nano-mulch to cope with dust storms Nano-mulch improves soil resistance to erosion, increases its fertility and is biodegradable
22 January 201917 January 2019 Increased preference of Bio-based Products to Augment Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) Market Rise in unrefined petroleum costs, trailed by the rise in petrochemicals costs paving the way for Methyl ester sulfonates (MES) extracted from coconut oil and palm oil
18 January 201915 January 2019 Rowan Minkley and Robert Nicoll recycle potato peelings into MDF substitute New composite material is made from potato skins, bamboo, recycled wood or beer hops and a biodegradable binding agent
17 January 201914 January 2019 Bio-on and Rivoira give life to Zeropack the new sustainable and biodegradable products for the packaging of the fruit and vegetable New technology involves the use of agricultural wastes as a carbon source for the production of bioplastic, fully organic and 100% biodegradable
NFU magazine goes potty for peels in a bid to go green National Farmers’ Union is now using waste potatoes for offering readers of its monthly membership magazine a starch-based postal sleeve for their next edition
Xiamen Marathon runs towards plastic-free future in line with UN Environment Clean Seas campaign First international marathon around the world to officially join forces with the United Nations Environment Clean Seas campaign
16 January 201911 January 2019 Italy: Bye-bye to cotton buds Reportedly constitute about 9% of waste found on Italian beaches, authorities conducted an information campaign about the correct disposal of cotton buds
Oboya signs a cooperation agreement with Gaia regarding biomaterials Joint collaboration means that Oboya uses Gaias biomaterials for the development of environmentally friendly products for the cultivation industry
15 January 201910 January 2019 No more plastic in the ocean? New sustainable tech developed by TAU researchers could free the world of its worst pollutant
14 January 20199 January 2019 Should you put your food waste in a compostable plastic bag? Researchers estimating that compost from bio-waste plants in Germany add billions of microplastic particles to the environment every year
10 January 20197 January 2019 University lands £1.1m award to investigate plastics waste UK researchers work on developing a new range of biodegradable plastics
9 January 20197 January 2019 Single-use plastics directive fails to acknowledge potential of biodegradable plastics Member States should envisage the possibility to create limited, efficient exemptions for innovative compostable plastic products that facilitate organic recycling
TBM Announces the Concept Model of Alternatives to Single-use Plastic Bags at COP 24 Products made from a limestone-based material is close to launching LIMEX and Plax bags as alternatives to single-use plastic bags
8 January 201920 December 2018 Sulapac, the multi-awarded Finnish start-up, welcomes Chanel as an investor Company has developed an innovative material which responds to consumers’ growing desire to find environmentally friendly products or packaging
Biodegradable Lubricants – Selection, Application, and Maintenance Biodegradable lubricants have become extremely important to support the demands of environmental protection
7 January 201919 December 2018 Global Biodegradable Packaging Market Size & Share Segmented by Material Type, Application and Region - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)
UK to launch call for evidence on development of standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics Government has acknowledged the bio-based industry as a growing sector and that new packaging types could help reduce the environmental impact of plastics
21 December 201818 December 2018 Biodegradable, edible film kills pathogens on seafood Antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood, according to PennState researchers
7 December 20184 December 2018 Limerick running buddies pull the last straw with biodegradable products Irish company Ecostraws supply biodegradable drinking straws and cutlery
4 December 201829 November 2018 Corona Launches Plastic-Free Six-Pack Rings Rings being tested are made from plant-based biodegradable fibers, with a mix of by-product waste and compostable materials
3 December 201828 November 2018 Green and edible cling film and food packaging made from plants Nottingham research team is working on plastic films derived from konjac flour and starch, cellulose or proteins that are fully edible and harmless if accidentally eaten
28 November 201824 November 2018 A bioplastic solution to food waste Plasticor bioplastic, developed by students of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, changes color if it is no longer fit for consumption
21 November 201819 November 2018 Facts or Myth „Biodegradability“ AllThings.Bio is aiming to clear up some of the most popular errors about the biodegradability of bio-based plastics
Bio-based materials highlighted in Industrial Bioprocessing TOE Title: Innovations in Bio-based Materials, Algae Biomass Production, and Protein Extraction
16 November 201813 November 2018 MetGen receives John Sime Award and Plantics becomes PitchFest winner at #EFIB2018 Wealth of innovation on display at annual showcase event demonstrates Europe’s strong response to SDG challenges and potential of the circular bioeconomy
15 November 201812 November 2018 Updates to the USDA BioPreferred Program’s Guidelines The finalized and proposed changes, as well as their expected impacts on Program participants, are discussed on the BioPreferred website
14 November 20189 November 2018 UK judge finds the case for oxo-degradable plastic ‘compelling’ A commentary by bioplastics MAGAZINE
8 November 20185 November 2018 This Biotech Develops Biodegradable Antimicrobial Paint For Your Yacht Lisbon-based biotech BioMimetx is developing an environmentally friendly paint additive derived from bacteria that can kill microorganisms sticking to the boat
7 November 20182 November 2018 Teysha Technologies creates platform for tuneable bioplastics Matthew Stone, company's commercialisation director, explains how the latest breakthroughs in earth-friendly plastic substitutes may offer an answer
5 November 201830 October 2018 Keep warm with first ever biodegradable synthetic insulation PrimaLoft Bio fibers technology does not change the performance, nor look or feel of the garment and is expected to be available to consumers in fall 2020
Reduction of single-use plastics needs to tie in with circular economy actions and consumption realities in Europe European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy and emphasize bioplastics as more sustainable solutions for a range of products
31 October 201829 October 2018 New Partnership Aims to Make Payments More Sustainable Mastercard, Gemalto, Giesecke+Devrient and IDEMIA Commit to Develop Environmentally Friendly Cards
Plastic Oceans: MEPs back EU ban on throwaway plastics by 2021 MEPs added oxo-plastics and certain polystyrenes
29 October 201823 October 2018 Save The Environment And Your Company By Transporting Bioplastics Changing out petroplastics to bioplastics from a van is extremely easy and can even save you money
26 October 201823 October 2018 Plastic Oceans: MEPs back EU ban on polluting throwaway plastics by 2021 Single-use cutlery, cotton buds, straws and stirrers to be banned - MEPs added oxo-plastics, certain polystyrenes