23 October 201818 October 2018 First coffee capsule compostable at home Organically based synthetic material with sunflower seed shells protects fossil resources
22 October 201817 October 2018 Frost & Sullivan gives award for best innovation in the cosmetics sector to Bio-on Bioplastic microspheres patented by Bio-on are "incredibly versatile" and are "a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for use in not only cosmetics"
17 October 201812 October 2018 Parkdale Mills and Intrinsic Textiles Team Up To Reduce Synthetic Microfiber Pollution and Textile Waste CiCLO textile technology allows polyester and other synthetic materials to biodegrade like natural materials
15 October 201810 October 2018 Nuatan is the bioplastic that could answer the plastic pollution crisis Novel material has the possibility to “replace all the packaging we know,” because it is so safe that even fish can eat it
12 October 201810 October 2018 Homegrown zero waste co. Bella Bamboo uses biodegradable, compostable bamboo as a replacement for single-use plastics and styrofoam containers
Danimer Announced Plans for Fermentation Plant to Produce its Proprietary PHA Bioplastic A major milestone for Danimer Scientific as this facility aims to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2019
11 October 20189 October 2018 With Novamont’s technology no need for microplastics in new cosmetic line Novamont technology, when used in cosmetics allow readily biodegradable ingredients can be produced with performance comparable to traditional microplastics
10 October 20188 October 2018 U of L partnership with Flexahopper, WD, leads to new Green Polymer and Technology Centre Federal investment of $1-million supports biodegradable plastic research
4 October 20182 October 2018 Danimer Scientific to acquire Fermentation Facility in Winchester, KY The company will use the fermentation plant to produce its proprietary Nodax™ polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material
2 October 201828 September 2018 Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo Win Annual Innovation in Bioplastics Award PLASTICS Recognizes Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo’s Contribution to Bioplastics during Bioplastics Week
1 October 201826 September 2018 Recycling temple waste along the Ganges with Help Us Green Ankit Agarwal is recycling temple waste along the Ganges, and he just invented the world’s first biodegradable thermocol and leather from blooms
27 September 201825 September 2018 Circularity penetrates the events industry with launch of Ecobooth Completely novel production process making unique things from waste materials
26 September 201824 September 2018 Seaweed and Lucozade team-up to tackle plastic waste at mass participation events Lucozade Sport announcing plans to trial plastic-free drinks and gels encased in an edible seaweed outer layer
10 September 20185 September 2018 VTT is developing microbes that degrade plastic as a solution to marine plastic waste problem Aim is to design a mobile container where microbes degrade plastic waste to valuable products like fuels or chemicals
6 September 20183 September 2018 Fashion Development Materials is born, the new Bio-on business unit dedicated to bioplastic materials for fashion and the luxury sector A dedicated team will develop new materials based on Minerv PHA bioplastics, 100% natural and biodegradable, targeting the fashion and luxury industry
3 September 201829 August 2018 This alternative film for fields actually biodegrades Biodegradable films could be a more eco-friendly alternative to the thin polyethylene films common in agriculture in many countries
29 August 201824 August 2018 Microbes fully metabolize biodegradable plastics With this study, two concerns that are constantly being raised about biodegradable plastics have been rebutted
27 August 201822 August 2018 UGA to test first fully biodegradable plastic straw Researchers, working with RWDC Foundation funding, synthesized a food contact polymer that they will now develop into a commercially viable straw
23 August 201822 August 2018 Innovative Report on Bioplastics and Biodegradable Plastics Market Forecast to 2023 With Trends, Analysis by Regions, Type, Application, Market Drivers and Top Companies
22 August 201817 August 2018 New BioLogiQ blend with PBAT demonstrates marine biodegradable properties Results show 97% biodegradation of a GP/PBAT film in ocean water within a one-year period, according to ASTM-D6691 standards for marine biodegradability
17 August 201814 August 2018 Icrisat scientists exploring bioplastics from sorghum Indian researchers are working with the humble drylands crop plant sorghum (jowar) and a bunch of microbial minions to help shape a bio-based plastic future
15 August 201810 August 2018 Study: Danimer PHA Verified as Reliable Biodegradable Alternative to Traditional Plastic Packaging University of Georgia researchers find biodegradation of Danimer Scientific's polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material similar to cellulose powder and food waste
Plastics proliferation transitioning to bioplastics boost Current market value of biodegradable plastics exceeding $1.1 billion in 2018, and potentially reaching $1.7 billion by 2023, according to IHS Markit’s report
10 August 20188 August 2018 Cortec’s EcoLine® Biodegradable Drilling Rod Grease to Replace Petroleum-Based Counterpart Biobased, biodegradable grease is recommended for use in environmentally sensitive areas near waterways
9 August 20187 August 2018 Soil bugs munch on plastics ETH Zurich and Eawag researchers identified films made of the polymer PBAT biodegrade in soils
7 August 20182 August 2018 From an electrical engineer to an entrepreneur for biodegradable cutlery Indian entrepreneur is producing bagasse tableware to replace the single-use plastics
1 August 201830 July 2018 As Plastic Regulations and Bans Increase, Market Value for Biodegradable Polymers Exceeds $1 Billion and Will Rise Sharply by 2023, IHS Markit Says Western Europe largest market for biodegradable plastics as region tightens restrictions on plastic shopping bags; regulation is most significant demand driver
Kelheim Fibres’ Viscose Speciality Fibre VILOFT® receives Lighthouse Award from the Bavarian Environmental Cluster The wet toilet tissues made with VILOFT® short cut fibres disintegrates rapidly in the sewage system consisting 100% cellulose, which is completely biodegradable
30 July 201825 July 2018 BIO-FED compound certified as biodegradable in soil M·VERA® products are already well-established in a number of applications and can be used with various processing methods
The First Ever Instant, Portable, Biodegradable, One-Time-Use, Award-Winning CasusGrill, Officially Launches in U.S. Market CasusGrill’s first ever disposable biodegradable grill U.S. launch is making national headlines
25 July 201823 July 2018 Lactips raises EUR 3.7 million in a new funding round New funding round participants including existing backer Demeter, BASF Venture Capital, BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole Loire Haute-Loire
19 July 201817 July 2018 Convenient and Compostable: New RKW Waste Bags Hit German Retail Stores RKW Launches Starseal Tie Handle, Biodegradable Waste Bags
29 June 201827 June 2018 Finland’s Fazer joins eco start-up to further development of wood-based packaging Collaboration's aim is to make Sulapac material available for all consumers around the world
27 June 201825 June 2018 From jeans to fibres to garment tags: novel recycling for more sustainable fashion A new recycling method turns garments into biodegradable materials, paving the way for a more eco-friendly fashion industry
22 June 201820 June 2018 An alternative to plastic straws: this product is made from avocado pits Michoacán company Biofase uses 15,000 tonnes of seeds a day for its bioplastics
19 June 201815 June 2018 Spaghetti straws a big hit at Malak Markets MALAK Markets are fighting for a plastic-free lifestyle and have introduced pasta straws to help cut back on plastic use
18 June 201814 June 2018 All that glitters is not gold: Mighty Hoopla promotes eco-friendly alternative AIF launched ‘Drastic On Plastic’ campaign and any glitter will be banned from 61 independent music festivals
15 June 201813 June 2018 This humble Australian bee is helping to disrupt the plastics industry Biotech start-up found the solitary masked bee's cellophane-like nesting material is not only water-repellent, but also resistant to flames, high temperatures and strong chemicals
11 June 20187 June 2018 Fazer beginning cooperation with Sulapac The aim is to develop new responsible packaging solutions for foodstuffs
8 June 20186 June 2018 AGRIMAX: from Agricultural and Food-processing Waste to Bioproducts How can we use agricultural and food-processing waste to create useful products for a sustainable Europe?
7 June 20185 June 2018 DIN CERTCO: Biodegradable mulch films for use in agriculture and horticulture Release of the standard EN 17033:2018 Plastics - Requirements and test methods
1 June 201829 May 2018 Could combining recyclability and biodegradability be the answer to plastic waste? According to a new NNFCC report, the British agricultural industry produces enough biomass to supply a UK bioplastics industry
23 May 201817 May 2018 Overview of Silk Fibroin Use in Wound Dressings This review describes recent advances in the development of SF-based wound dressings for skin regeneration
9 May 20188 May 2018 Edinburgh inventor creates biodegradable water bottle to fight plastic problem Crowd-funding looking for backers to help get this vision off the ground
27 April 201825 April 2018 Ecovia Renewables Announces Major Partnership; Raises $1 Million in Seed Financing Aim of collaboration is to develop a suite of high-performing, biobased and biodegradable polymers for topical applications
17 April 201816 April 2018 The Netherlands looking to ban oxo-degradable plastics Country supports a full ban, rather than the restricted use proposed by the European Commission
Bioplastics industry risks disappointing consumers Organic - or 'bio' in German does not mean that the packaging material is bioplastic
Simplifying hospital waste with bio-based disposables Disposable hospital cellulose products containing lots of benefits waiting to be used
3 April 201828 March 2018 Packaging made from renewable raw materials turn cosmetic brands into innovation leaders Company to present its portfolio of biobased and biodegradable plastics
29 March 201828 March 2018 GCA 2018 Winner: Making bio-textiles from food crop harvest waste Five winning innovations from 5 different countries shared a 1 million euro grant from the H&M Foundation