11 February 20266 February 2026 Nouryon launches industry’s first 100% biobased, biodegradable carboxymethylcellulose for laundry detergents FinnFix® PB MAX replaces conventional synthetic ingredients with a fully biobased, biodegradable alternative that delivers comparable or superior performance
Chewing gum containing PHA A test panel will evaluate chewing gum containing PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) produced using Bioextrax technology
15 January 202612 January 2026 Microorganisms and viruses to accelerate the biodegradation of bioplastics The project not only has a positive environmental impact but also great practical value for businesses and waste management plants
14 January 20268 January 2026 Muoto punnet for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables The new product is part of Metsä Spring's Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series, which includes uncoated fibre packaging
13 January 202613 January 2026 PerPlacsBio Launched: Biodegradable Plastics Transform Agriculture and Forestry University of Münster, Rottenburg University of Applied Forest Sciences and the nova-Institute launch PerPlacsBio project – Exploring bio-based and biodegradable plastics for agriculture and forestry
The world of natural biopolymers AIMPLAS has been working for many years on the processing and functionalisation of natural polymers, using a wide range of technologies and different coatings
12 January 20269 January 2026 The perfect plastic? Plant-based, fully saltwater degradable, zero microplastics RIKEN-researchers in Japan report a new type of plastic made from plant cellulose, the world’s most abundant organic compound
Mycelium-Based Biomaterials Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) have emerged as a novel and disruptive class of biomaterials and mycelium transforms low-value organic byproducts into biodegradable, structurally robust materials with foam-like properties
8 January 202627 December 2025 Breakthrough in bio-composite recycling: from post-consumer waste into lactic acid – at scale The closed-loop pilot from TripleW and Sulapac also shows that the transition from single-use to reusable cups can be achieved in a circular manner without relying on fossil-based plastics
19 December 202518 December 2025 Green electronics: Smart sensor tag protects sensitive goods Commonly, researchers from Empa, EPFL and CSEM have developed in a four-year project a biodegradable, smart sensor tag from cellulose that measures the temperature and relative humidity
18 December 202516 December 2025 Andreas Künkel Receives The Meyer-Galow Award For Business Chemistry 2025 Biodegradable polymers play a crucial role in the production of sustainable products and thus in a functioning circular economy
16 December 202515 December 2025 New EU Bioeconomy Strategy. Catia Bastioli talks to Il Bioeconomista: “The contribution of bio-based products should be acknowledged in legislative acts” Compared to the 2012 strategy and the revisions carried out in 2018 and 2022, the focus has shifted toward industrial implementation, market expansion, competitiveness, and resilience
10 December 20255 December 2025 European Bioplastics Celebrates 20 Years of EBC and Calls for Unity in the Sector to Accelerate the Bioeconomy Transition European Bioplastics concludes its 20th edition of the European Bioplastics Conference – two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions, networking, and market data analysis
8 December 20255 December 2025 Rutgers researchers use a principle in nature to create plastics that self-destruct at programmed speeds, offering a solution to global plastic waste Yuwei Gu was hiking through Bear Mountain State Park in New York when inspiration struck
5 December 20252 December 2025 Improved oxygen barrier in biodegradable plastic for coffee capsules With M·VERA® GP1065, BIO-FED, a branch of AKRO-PLASTIC, has developed a specialised biocompound for coffee capsules
4 December 20252 December 2025 BASF inaugurates the expansion of production capacity for Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) in Bangpakong, Thailand The enhancement complements BASF’s global APG production network - including sites in Germany, China, and a new facility scheduled for start-up in 2026 in the U.S.
3 December 202528 November 2025 Governor Hochul Announces Round Seven Winners of the Grow-NY International Food and Agriculture Business Competition $1 million Grand Prize for Brekland of Brooklyn, New York, for building a novel, biodegradable foam coating that brings new, in-field functionality to crop protection products
New bamboo bioplastic offers strong alternative to traditional plastics Northeast Forestry University-researchers used a special molecular engineering approach to turn bamboo into a durable, eco-friendly plastic
28 November 202525 November 2025 UPCYCLE Project Launches to Transform Non-Recyclable Plastics into Circular and Non-Persistent Packaging Solutions The project brings together 19 partners from 12 countries to develop novel circular value chains that convert non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable and non-persistent packaging materials
Plastic definitions in UK regulation Establishing a consistent and shared definition across stakeholder groups is essential for effective communication, policy development, environmental regulation, and public understanding
25 November 202519 November 2025 SMX and Bio-Packaging make green packaging more trustworthy SMX and Bio-Packaging aim to help local converters access data that can speed Singapore’s shift toward a zero-waste circular economy
24 November 202520 November 2025 Unique 50% discount on all nova reports during the winter season Decisions of a strategic nature depend on reliable market information
21 November 202517 November 2025 P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethanes Innovative collaboration combines P2’s proprietary green chemistry PIOz™ process with Algenesis’ Bio-Iso™ innovation
17 November 202512 November 2025 Smart cultivation on marginal lands for the development of sustainable materials from forest biomass This report aims to deliver an overview of the current state and future trajectory of PLA, detailing its production technologies, industrial players, feedstock sources, market evolution, sustainability profile and some of the innovatives that are currently on going
13 November 20257 November 2025 Sustainable batteries made from wood industry by-products Fraunhofer researchers and their project partners are working on a sodium-ion battery system based on lignin, a by-product of the wood and pulp industry
12 November 20257 November 2025 Patented technology against plastic waste: aevoloop secures €8.25 million Seed financing of around €3.25 million and just under €5 million in grants from the EU and the State of Saxony pave the way to market launch
11 November 20255 November 2025 Soy protein fuels the future of eco-friendly solid-state batteries The world's most grown legume could be used to make the batteries of the future
4 November 202530 October 2025 A computer mouse made of wood: Green electronics thanks to biodegradable circuit boards Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable version - their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices
AIMPLAS continues to expand the scope of its accredited biodegradation and compostability testing with new recognitions from DIN CERTCO and BPI Thanks to these certifications or eco-labels, companies can highlight that their products are environmentally sustainable in major global markets
31 October 202527 October 2025 Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicals A Chinese researchers collaboration has developed an artificial ocean carbon recycling system that captures CO2 from seawater and directly converts it into succinic acid
P2 Science Launches CitroComplex® Nourish for high performance skin care Innovative and globally compliant green chemistry blend delivers natural performance for skin care and personal care applications
29 October 202523 October 2025 Algenesis Labs Partners with Safic-Alcan to Bring Soleic® Sustainable Materials to Europe The collaboration will bring Algenesis's Soleic® technology to Europe, giving brands and processors access to high-performance, circular materials for footwear, consumer products, and more
28 October 202522 October 2025 Palsgaard introduces Einar® 987 anti-fouling additive for the PE and PP polymerisation process as a safer alternative to ethoxylated amines Made completely from renewable raw materials, the food-grade additive Einar® 987 has been developed to address concerns about the ethoxylated amine (EA) chemistry
27 October 202521 October 2025 Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech UofG engineers are teaming up with industry to develop environmentally-friendly, biodegradable circuit boards for use in wireless communication technologies
Seaweed solutions for the hardest plastics to recycle Biobased versions of thin film plastics are safer for health and the planet
24 October 202525 October 2025 Dutch living coffin makes it into TIME’s best inventions list Loop's biodegradable, moss-lined coffin made from mushrooms and hemp fibers has been recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025
23 October 202517 October 2025 Pangaia’s biobased circular design collection Each piece is crafted entirely from AeoniQ™, a biodegradable cellulosic filament yarn developed by HeiQ
22 October 202516 October 2025 Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) – Bio-based Plastic with a Future New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applications
20 October 202525 February 2026 Danish startup creates the world’s first cultivated outdoor paver – a natural alternative to cement The Danish startup Visibuilt has developed a completely new type of paver bound together by the fungal root network – mycelium – which is a natural binder with great potential
17 October 202513 October 2025 Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging The study, led by two researchers of the Monash University, provides a framework for designing bioplastics for temperature-sensitive packaging, addressing the global challenge of single-use plastic waste
Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic System is first to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean and convert it to valuable product
16 October 202510 October 2025 Bio-Based Fabric with Integrated Sensors Continuously Monitors Asphalt Road Conditions A new monitoring system from Fraunhofer researchers and partners detects damage early on and continuously monitors the condition of the underlying asphalt layer, comprehensively and without causing any damage
Navigating standards for biobased and biodegradable materials New report provides an accessible overview of the key standards, certifications, and testing methods that underpin claims of bio-based content, biodegradability, and compostability
ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework ECOFUNC will drive market adoption and mainstream new bio-based materials
15 October 20259 October 2025 Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food
Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management
14 October 20258 October 2025 Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium, With the Biodegradable Products Institute and US Composting Council, Awards Grants to Composting Facilities & Municipalities Across the U.S. Eight municipal and composter-led projects received funding for organics and compostable packaging recovery from the new, collaborative grant program to expand access, infrastructure and regional capacity. That Are Advancing Recovery of Compostable Packaging
13 October 20257 October 2025 Under Armour and UNLESS introduce three regenerative footwear styles Planet-conscious innovation and design meet the fashion of tomorrow
8 October 20257 October 2025 Borealis’ new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets - without sacrificing performance and reliability
Beer goes green The surprising links between beer and sustainability, from Oktoberfest to circular leathers