29 April 201924 April 2019 Biobased Spring Cleaning Spring is in the air, so it's time for a spring clean. Here are ten of the foremost biobased cleaning products on the market
26 April 201920 April 2019 ASU researcher uses algae to make biodegradable plastic ASU professor Taylor Weiss works on developing bio-plastics in a lab on ASU's Polytechnic campus
24 April 201918 April 2019 Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible
These ‘eco-cigarettes’ pollute your body — but not the earth There’s no “butts” about it: These cigarettes are still bad for your body, but they’re A-OK for the planet
23 April 201918 April 2019 Canola-based plastic may hit market soon If bioplastics could garner a 10 percent share of the worldwide market for plastics, it would become a $110 billion industry
18 April 201915 April 2019 Degradable plastics Professor Stefan Mecking, Chair of Chemical Materials Science at the University of Konstanz, receives an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council to study degradable plastics
17 April 201914 April 2019 Govt approves Tk 100m to produce biodegradable bags from jute Under the project of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), environment-friendly bags and packages will be produced
12 April 201910 April 2019 D&L biodegradable plastics export gets boost from int’l certification Certification from DIN CERTCO paving the way for Philippine company to boost export and domestic sales of its biodegradable plastic products
10 April 20195 April 2019 Kaneka Belgium nominated for the essenscia Innovation Award 2019 Company developed a revolutionary sustainable packaging material, which is not only recyclable through composting, but as well biodegradable
9 April 20195 April 2019 OPA riled by EU threat of ban on oxo-degradable plastics EU accused of maladministration on plastics, with court action looking likely
5 April 20192 April 2019 Industry experts query whether bioplastics can solve the plastic pollution problem at sustainability conference Biodegradable plastic market in the UK is set to grow to 200,000 tonnes by 2030, out of a volume of 2.3 tonnes of plastic in circulation
2 April 201928 March 2019 E6PR Eco Six Pack Rings Are Being Adopted By Craft Breweries The innovation behind the can ring is the redesign of packaging, manufactured with natural fibers which are biodegradable and compostable
Switch to bioplastics is the first step towards a greener planet Biodegradability does not mean that a bioplastic will simply break down if thrown into landfills
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
