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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

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