28 March 201925 March 2019 Biodegradable coffee cups being ‘grown’ in bid to cut down on plastic waste Reusable cups are made from gourds, which are grown inside 3D printed moulds
26 March 201922 March 2019 Seaweed-Based Packaging for Food is Now Available for Purchase! Indonesian company EvoWare uses seaweed to produce edible and nutritious food wrappers
21 March 201918 March 2019 The RepescaPlas project to continue to seek a new life for litter collected from the sea in its second year About 8,000 items were characterised by typologies, counted and classified according to categories
19 March 201914 March 2019 Cove launches biodegradable alternative to plastic water bottles Spring water in Cove biodegradable PHA bottles will be available to Californians from May, 2019
14 March 20198 March 2019 Plastic free baby wipes Innovative material 'Hydrofine' was developed from cellulose and viscose fibres as a water-soluble and completely biodegradable raw material
11 March 20196 March 2019 Tiny fibers create unseen plastic pollution Penn State researcher developed a biosynthetic and biodegradable fiber composed of proteins similar to silk
Nelson fisherman making a difference with beer-related plastic alternative Biodegradable plastic cup alternative has been given $30,000 development kickstart and $10,000 cash prize as part of DB Export's marketing campaign
8 March 20195 March 2019 IIFPT develops biodegradable plates from coconut trees fallen in cyclone Gaia Coconut tree powder plates will decompose easily and would help farmers dispose of the fallen trees in a profitable way
7 March 20196 March 2019 Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Update Louisiana State University molecular biologist is confronting plastic pollution one necklace and doubloon at a time
Squid teeth could help make bioplastics and self-repairing clothes Pennsylvania State researchers are finding that a protein in SRTs can be turned into fibres and films for making tough, flexible and biodegradable plastics
5 March 201928 February 2019 Smart biobased packaging to become tool in the fight against food waste BIOSMART project is investigating approaches for integrating into fully bio-based flexible and rigid plastic packaging novel types of materials, surface treatments and more
Gdańsk University of Technology Scientists Create Biodegradable Disposable Products Invention could be used to replace disposable items, such as single-use cutlery
26 February 201926 February 2019 Innova Imagen licenses Bio-on technology for PHA production in Mexico First step will involve assessing the various types of feedstock available in Mexico, including wastes from the agave processing industry
Stäger commissioned a report from NNFCC to assess suitability of biobased polymers Report studied nine potential biobased and/or biodegradable plastics, of which four were identified as potential replacements for PET for use in clear plastic packaging
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
