25 September 202419 September 2024 Opportunities for Biobased Specialty Chemicals Specialty Chemicals Markets Are Challenged by Increasing Sustainability Requirements
24 September 202427 November 2024 Preparation and characterization of face masks made of bagasse, starch and chitosan obtained from agricultural and food wastes Researchers developed a biodegradable face mask from biowastes and chitosan and it can be deposed into the environment
23 September 202417 September 2024 Building for the climate age: the uses of fungi in construction One of the most promising uses of fungi is as a green construction material, ranging from spongy fungal blocks that are wholly biobased to composites that fuse concrete or other conventional construction materials
Leading the Charge: Indian Brands Crafting Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable & Compostable Bags India faces a severe plastic waste crisis, with approximately 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated annually
20 September 202419 September 2024 Interview with the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine on PEF, Avantium’s FDCA flagship plant and the PEF World Congress The editors of the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine answer questions about Avantium and its FCDA-flagship plant, the PEF World Congress and more
Antalis offers ‘recyclable and compostable’ barrier board for fresh food packaging The MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB is biodegradable and can be composted industrially and at home
19 September 202416 September 2024 Power Adhesives launches first-to-market biodegradable hot melt for carton and corrugated packaging industry The solution promises strong performance and is made from biobased materials, leaving no harmful byproducts or microplastics
Chevron Introduces Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW to Improve Sustainability and Performance of Hydraulic Fluids The new formula represents the next generation of biodegradable hydraulic fluids for marine, construction and other environmentally sensitive applications
18 September 202417 September 2024 Pierre Fabre partners with Sorbonne University to develop biodegradable bioplastics Produced by microalgae, the innovative material captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a bioplastic
16 September 202411 September 2024 Calyxia raises $35 million to help global manufacturers advance product performance, and fight plastic pollution and GHG emissions Investment led by Lombard Odier Investment Managers’ Plastic Circularity Fund and Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, bringing cumulative funding to $70M
Plastic Fantastic: Green, Strong and Edible Weizmann Institute researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis
13 September 202410 September 2024 There is a more sustainable way! With bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals Indian startup SCHUTZEN revolutionizes the fashion industry – Nominated for the ISC3 Innovation Award 2024
11 September 20246 September 2024 Plant-based Protein Powder Gets Plant-based Pouch Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a new stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable
3 September 20242 September 2024 Sustainable Materials Conference & Expo 2024: Advancing The Material Transition Cologne, Germany – 13-14 November 2024
29 August 202422 August 2024 Sustainable construction: the use of cork material in the building industry The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the imperative to adopt sustainable practices within the construction industry has spurred an exploration and implementation of a variety of bio-based materials
26 August 202420 August 2024 The world’s first scalable biodegradable SAP? – Green Chemicals Blog Researchers have begun to focus on various natural and biodegradable SAPs that achieve superabsorbent properties
22 August 202422 August 2024 Comprehensive poster on biodegradable polymers in various environments in a new version The world's leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings
9 August 20247 August 2024 Microbes, Microwaves, and Mixes: Eco-friendly Plastics Solutions Amanda Jasi speaks to innovators striving to improve plastics sustainability and reduce their environmental impact
31 July 202425 July 2024 Biodegradable plastic exists – but it’s not cheap Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics
26 July 202423 July 2024 Kurita America and Solugen to Develop New Carbon-Negative Products for Industrial Water Treatment One of the recently developed product lines is the Tower NG series of cooling products, which replaces most of the traditional water treatment chemistries and Solugen’s proprietary biodegradable corrosion inhibitor
25 July 202419 July 2024 The world of bioplastics and their extensive potential in design applications Bioplastic materials are more than just a sustainable choice; they can represent a shift in the paradigm of material usage in design
23 July 202423 July 2024 Essentra accelerates trials of bioplastic alternatives An exciting innovation is the ongoing trials utilising seaweed, in collaboration with business start-up FlexSea, to create flexible, seaweed-derived bioplastics
22 July 202416 July 2024 ZymoChem Unveils World’s First Scalable, 100% Bio-Based, and Biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer: BAYSE™ Groundbreaking innovation is set to revolutionize the $145 billion global hygiene industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future
16 July 202415 July 2024 Uncaged Innovations raises $5.6 Million to advance grain-free leather alternative The company has developed a process that integrates structural proteins derived from grains into fibrous networks, creating a new material that replicates the feel and functionality of conventional leather
10 July 20249 July 2024 Melanin from Cuttlefish Ink as a Sustainable Biomass Resource Researchers investigate the potential of naturally sourced melanin in the sustainable synthesis of biopolymers
3 July 20242 July 2024 New Meta-Study Highlights That Hydrolysis Prevents the Formation of Persistent PLA Microplastics in the Environment A systematic review of published scientific literature conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences finds that in the presence of water or humidity, the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) will fully hydrolyze, and no persistent nano- or microplastics will remain or accumulate in the environment
Natural Material Studio turns wood offcuts into biomaterials to “utilise the whole tree” Natural Material Studio used three methods to combine the sawdust with the natural binders
2 July 202425 June 2024 Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable “barley plastic” University of Copenhagen scientists invented a new material made from modified barley starch that can completely decompose in nature
Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions Opens Headquarters in Houston; BIOLab Scientific Research Facility Planned
28 June 202424 June 2024 Female-founded bioeconomy start-up traceless partners with Mondi toscale natural, regenerative solutions in paper coating The application of the traceless® natural plastic alternative aims to be implemented with help of Mondi across the paper industry on a large scale
The future of the chemical industry, plastics and recycling at the Renewable Materials Conference Many initiatives are underway but there is a perceived difficulty at bringing products to market and an awareness around the urgency of the current situation
27 June 202421 June 2024 A project converts biodegradable plastic waste into green energy The main objective of VALPLAST seeks to implement an alternative to current management of biodegradable plastic packaging waste that is aligned with circular economy principles
25 June 202418 June 2024 Insect wings, bodies, and brains in bio-inspired design Researchers are building materials inspired by natural innovations to solve a wide set of problems like antibiotic resistance and unsustainable packaging
21 June 202414 June 2024 Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator Generally food containers are made from polyethylene (PE) or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), and other plastics, to line packaging - but about three years ago, Thomas and Ryan Scheel, the founders of RETRN Bio, imagined a better source: biological components
19 June 202418 June 2024 Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS In an AiF project carried out in close cooperation between the DITF and the Freiberg Institute gGmbH (FILK), it has been possible to develop a synthetic leather in which both the fiber material and the coating polymer are identical
17 June 202411 June 2024 Fungus breaks down ocean plastic A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, NIOZ published their results in the scientific journal Science of the Total Environment. They expect that many more plastic degrading fungi are living in deeper parts of the ocean
12 June 20245 June 2024 8th PLA World Congress again a great success All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29
Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings Alesta® BioCoreTM provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins
7 June 20243 June 2024 Polish Company Chespa Partners with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to Introduce High-Quality Compostable Packaging for Food Products, on Display at drupa Plastic-free biodegradable/compostable packaging printed with specialized Chespa plant-based inks for a high level of sustainability. Print samples available for visitors on Asahi’s drupa stand
5 June 202431 May 2024 How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable Understanding the function of a specific bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological degradation of styrene
4 June 202431 May 2024 Danish industrial biotechnology startup Cellugy raises €4,9M to replace petrochemicals in personal care products The company will scale up production of its EcoFLEXY dry cellulose product to industrial volumes
Plants instead of petroleum – making new bio-based material solutions tangible on a pilot scale In the INN PRESSME project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC took on the challenging task of preparing the products made from plant-based raw materials with special bio-based functional coatings for their respective requirements in use
31 May 202429 May 2024 New Market Analysis: Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China Policy framework, market trends, technologies and outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT
Reusable Sulapac® cups introduced in selected Burger King restaurants in Finland Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, accelerates on its journey to cut down waste and emissions; kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets
24 May 202417 May 2024 Insempra completes $20 million financing to advance the development of next-generation bio-based ingredients Series A investment round will accelerate Insempra’s market-first approach to developing superior, intrinsically sustainable ingredients for the beauty & food industries
Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Develops Spunbond Nonwoven Suitable for Home Composting The newly developed biodegradable plastic’s key feature is its capacity to decompose in a home composting environment at a temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius
23 May 202417 May 2024 Stahl joins GO!PHA alliance to advance the use of naturally occurring PHAs in formulated coatings As a member of the network, Stahl to help move PHAs beyond the testing phase and accelerate the potential application of the technology in the coatings market
A573 – Italian Competition Authority: investigation opened against Novamont for alleged abuse of dominant position The company's exclusivity agreements could limit the use of alternative materials to Mater-Bi in the manufacture of lightweight and very lightweight plastic carrier bags, with anti-competitive effects, both against bioplastics manufacturers and plastic bag manufacturers that use raw materials other than Mater-Bi
Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes The bio-based material completely breaks down after seven months
22 May 202421 May 2024 Formerra and AFC Ecoplastics Forge New Path in Compostable Materials Certified compostable materials will help packaging meet growing eco-demands