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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

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

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