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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


17 May 202416 May 2024

Bioeconomy needs circularity

We need circularity because it reduces the need for mining (and its energy use); and because it cuts the amount of products going to landfill


16 May 202413 May 2024

Toward a global treaty on plastic pollution

Since two years, delegates gather with the goal of concluding the world’s first plastic pollution treaty, but agreement is still far away - and there is the question of how ambitious the new treaty should be


15 May 202413 May 2024

ANDRITZ production line for biodegradable wipes starts up at Teknomelt, Türkiye

The new neXline wetlace CCP (carded-carded-pulp) line produces nonwoven roll goods for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes


14 May 20248 May 2024

What innovations for affordable biodegradable materials?

In this article, we will address the financial issues that condition the widespread adoption of biodegradable materials


13 May 20246 May 2024

Industrial compostable biopolymer for greenhouse twines

This means that after harvesting the twines can be collected together with the plant residues and transported to industrial composting facilities (depending on local regulations) where they biodegrade


Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down

Extra-strong spore-loaded plastic eats itself when it hits landfill


3 May 202426 April 2024

Earth Day 2024: Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions

EA Earth Action has published an annual report which stated that by 2024, each person on the planet would produce 28 kilos of plastic waste


2 May 202424 April 2024

Japan’s Spiber Raises $65M to Scale Up Production of Eco Materials Made from Fermented ‘Brewed Protein’

Japanese eco materials startup Spiber has secured ¥10B ($65M) in funding to accelerate mass production of its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein for use in the fashion, automotive and personal care industries


30 April 202429 April 2024

Blooming business: the circular flower waste bioeconomy

Across the world, startups are tapping into large sources of unwanted petals – from Hindu templates to florist shops – and putting them to work in making a huge range of biobased chemicals


25 April 202426 April 2024

Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May

11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online


24 April 202419 April 2024

Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures

Nearly a third of plastic waste in Europe is recycled. Find out more facts and figures on plastic waste and its recycling in the EU with our infographic


Sustainable construction materials using industrial CO2 emissions and citrus peels

The BUILD-LIMONENE initiative to develop new additives and biodegradable materials that can be used in the construction industry and become viable alternatives to the materials currently available in the market


22 April 202417 April 2024

Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items

The Finnish startup has formed an MOU with one of the world’s leading bioplastic producers. This strategic collaboration aims to advance the performance and compostability of bioplastics, facilitating their use across a wide range of single-use products, such as coffee capsules, while displacing traditional plastics


Papira® supports art by Baiba Glass – with sustainable packaging and design excellence 

Papira® is working on scaling from pilot to industrial production and aiming to be on the market in few years, meanwhile there are selected projects and companies in order to test and prepare for implementation


19 April 202416 April 2024

Biodegradable aerogel: Airy cellulose from a 3D printer

Empa researchers have succeeded in developing a Cellulose-based aerogel for 3d-printing


18 April 202415 April 2024

Avocado tree waste used to make sustainable food packaging

A material derived from avocado pruning waste and bio-polyethylene combines high strength with biodegradability


15 April 202414 April 2024

PMC invests in Evovinyl™ to help bring a sustainable future to vinyl records

The new material that has been developed is manufactured from sugar cane, a compostable product with no environmental impact upon disposal with a sustainable ethos throughout the production process


9 April 20244 April 2024

CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World’s First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap

New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps


8 April 20243 April 2024

Borealis and AKVA group launch groundbreaking Polarcirkel™ workboat hull crafted from renewable feedstock-based plastic

EverMinds™ in action: Borealis’ Bornewables™ range of renewable polyolefins enables the Polarcirkel series to maintain exceptional performance standards while driving progress towards a circular economy


Bio-based circuit boards could cut down electronic eco-toxicity

The ingredients list for the most commonly used material for PCB are known as ‘FR-4’ - a mixture of woven glass fibre, epoxy resin and copper foil


5 April 202425 March 2024

Bpacks Launches World’s First Bark-Based Packaging Technology to Replace Seamlessly Plastic Materials 

The firm’s new technology is fully compatible with existing production streams and targets the $384 billion global plastic packaging market


4 April 202428 March 2024

Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics

Research shows plant-based polymers can disappear within seven months


2 April 202425 March 2024

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps

Ideal for supermarkets, restaurants and bakeries, the new products include a variety of BPI-Certified bags and wraps with no-added PFAS


When 3D-printed mushrooms make music: Mushroom mycelium as a sustainable high-tech material in speaker construction

A team of researchers at Fraunhofer IWU is exploring another application for mushroom mycelium material: for components in high-quality transmission line speakers, with the aim to enhance their sound even further


22 March 202421 March 2024

Bright Future of Cellulose Fibres in Textiles, Hygiene, Construction and Packaging – Conference Shows Top-Innovations

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” award: DITF & VRETENA win with “The straw flexi-dress: design meets sustainability” against strong competition


Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste

Research project "Integrated material, process and product development methodology for product life-cycle optimized mycelium-based packaging products as part of circular economy" (MycelCycle) launches - 1.3 Million Euro Funding from VolkswagenStiftung


21 March 202415 March 2024

CARBIOS Active, the enzymatic solution for 100% compostable PLA, added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances

PLA packaging integrating CARBIOS Active is 100% compostable even at ambient temperatures, supporting Food & Beverage brands in achieving their sustainability commitments


15 March 202411 March 2024

Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials

Both companies pursue a common strategic goal: of building a more sustainable future through bio-based solutions in the textile industry


Cosmetic industry sustainability driven by Total Energies Corbion and Sulapac

Today, recycled biodegradable biopolymers, such as rPLA, stand as a commercially viable option, boasting a quality on par with virgin material


13 March 20248 March 2024

Bioplastic value chain partnership delivers new sustainable textiles

TotalEnergies Corbion collaborates with Bluepha to create sustainable fibers using Luminy® PLA and Bluepha® PHA


On its journey to make clothing that leaves no trace, The North Face taps the BOTTLE Consortium to scale biodegradable polyester alternative

BOTTLE researchers to determine whether novel PHA fibers are fit for outdoor apparel that is easy to recycle and limits long-term microplastic pollution


12 March 20247 March 2024

Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity

Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing


NENU2PHAR project: end of project after 42 months

After 42 months of dedicated effort and collaboration among 17 partners, we are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the project


Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics?

The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching


8 March 20244 March 2024

Eunomia finds bioplastic shortcomings

Consulting firm’s report lists lack of recycling infrastructure as one problematic aspect of polylactic acid bioresin


7 March 20247 March 2024

Biodegradable materials: Packaged in beer 

Empa researchers have extracted nanocellulose from a waste product of beer brewing and processed it into an aerogel. The high-quality biodegradable material could be used in food packaging


1 March 20241 March 2024

New PLA manufacturer in India

Balrampur Chini Mills (Kolkata, India) is set to venture into poly lactic acid (PLA) manufacturing with a new fully integrated facility


29 February 202426 February 2024

CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service


19 February 20247 February 2024

Food-waste dyes bring colour to mycelium leather in Sages and Osmose project

World's first collaboration combining two emerging areas of sustainable material development to colour mycelium, thereby keeping the product non-toxic and able to biodegrade safely in soil


16 February 20246 February 2024

Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable

Some 11 million pounds of underwear ends up in landfills every day. Lingerie brand Uwila Warrior designed its product to be totally biodegradable


15 February 20245 February 2024

Dressed to Impress: McDonald’s Debuts New, More Sustainable Uniforms in the U.S.

These new aprons, jeans and graphic T-shirts are made with innovative CiCLO® technology, which enables polyester fibers to biodegrade like wool


Wild Republic launches biodegradable toy line 

New eco-friendly products available in five themes: Rainforest Tracker, Safari Ranger, Jungle Guide, Ocean Diver, or Arctic Explorer


13 February 20244 February 2024

Paques Biomaterials: New funding round closed today, raising €14 million 

We closed a new funding round today, raising €14 million to produce a biopolymer with the advantages of plastic but not the disadvantages. Among the investors are impact investor Invest-NL and the NOM


Lucent Bio Introduces Nutreos: A Biodegradable Seed Coating to Meet Impending Microplastic Bans

This environmentally responsible solution aligns with impending regulatory changes, particularly in anticipation of upcoming EU microplastic ban regulations


12 February 20243 February 2024

Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) added to FDA’s inventory of Food Contact Substances

Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHA


Products made from oxo-degradable plastic: the General Court endorses the prohibition on the placing on the market

The European legislature did not make a manifest error when it adopted a prohibition in line with the objective of protecting the environment and human health

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