12 February 202427 May 2024 Seastex develops acoustic tiles made of mussel filaments Founded in June 2021 by Belgian designer Sander Nevejans, Seastex has developed a method to turn mussel beard (byssus) waste into lightweight acoustic tiles and insulation
9 February 20245 February 2024 Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and others conducted experiments using real seawater to investigate the environmental lifetimes of different straws
8 February 20241 February 2024 Marchi & Fildi: blending tradition with innovation Sustainability is said to remain a cornerstone for Marchi & Fildi, with natural, certified fibers and biodegradable blends dominating the collection
Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Several dominant microorganisms are carrying genes potentially encoding plastic-degrading enzymes such as polyhydroxyalkanoate depolymerases and cutinases/polyesterases
5 February 202429 January 2024 Teaching Nature to Break Man-made Chemical Bonds Caltech researchers developed an enzyme to break man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones
1 February 202424 January 2024 Lignin: Natural filler brings functionality Together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA
Melitta® Launches New Packaging for Cone Coffee Filters, Featuring Forest Stewardship Council® and Biodegradable Products Institute® Product Certifications The certifications demonstrate the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability in its operations
31 January 202423 January 2024 Evonik manufactures first product from world’s first industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia
30 January 202422 January 2024 AMSilk and 21st.BIO announce partnership to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from spider silk-based proteins 21st.BIO has developed a new protein production strain created from highly specialized precision fermented microorganisms, ensuring that AMSilk can meet demand as it increases production to industrial scale
29 January 202419 January 2024 Plymouth Marine Laboratory: What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks
Xampla & 2M Group of Companies awarded Innovate UK Smart Grant By 2031, Morro materials from Xampla could replace up to 10,000 tonnes of single-use plastic coatings and one million kilometres of plastic coated paperboard
What Role Could Biodegradable Materials Play in Building and Construction? This article discusses the role of biodegradable materials in building and construction and how building design can be made more circular using these materials
22 January 202415 January 2024 Towards zero plastic waste in 2050 Wageningen University highlighted global plastics production, but our goal is to arrive at a circular economy, which means to recycling all plastic waste
The Fab Finns, the Top 20 Bioproducts from the bioeconomy’s forest heartland In Finland, although it's known as the "Quiet Country", there have come several innovative products without any spectacular performances
18 January 202411 January 2024 Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light The project ULTRADREAM is using agricultural side streams and residues for developing novel modified bio-based, renewable polymers, with inherent biodegradation capabilities
17 January 202418 January 2024 GreenLight Biosciences Announces EPA Registration of Calantha GreenLight Biosciences Secures EPA Registration for new bioinsecticide, Calantha - Historic Step Towards A Safer and More Sustainable Food System
16 January 20249 January 2024 Glitter has a microplastics problem. One company says it has the solution Like the Ronald Britton team decided Germany’s Sigmund Lindner to replace plastic with regenerated cellulose and reconstitute it into a clear film, which is then coated with a thin layer of aluminum and color
15 January 202416 January 2024 Printing inks made from plants On the path to a circular economy, Judith Deriu is developing natural color pigments from plants and uses them to make sustainable printing inks for industry in the laboratory at the Research Institute of Textile Chemistry and Textile Physics in Dornbirn
No More Crying Over Spilled Milk Research chemist at the ARS has spent much of his career researching ways to convert agricultural waste products into bioplastics
12 January 20249 January 2024 Insights Into the Metabolism of Plastic-Eating Bacteria Researchers have shown for the first time how bacteria break down common plastic coatings
5 January 202421 December 2023 Improving product sustainability: tesa and BASF join forces for certified renewable raw materials First more sustainable products with biomass balance BMB will be launched in early 2024
Surge in bioplastic textile market expected Bioplastic textiles, which are derived from eco-friendly materials like maize, algae, or soy, offer a viable alternative towards reducing fashion industry's carbon emissions and waste production
4 January 202420 December 2023 Paving the way to a circular economy of plastics How can we turn fossil fuel-based plastic packaging waste into raw material for biodegradable bioplastics? An EU-backed project shows us the way
Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery New alliance is goint to introduce three remarkable PHA-based product categories: straws, coatings, and injection-molded items into the consumer market
2 January 202418 December 2023 thyssenkrupp Uhde won contract for biopolymer plant from Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd. An integral aspect of this project is the plant's ability to sustainably produce a range of PLA grades, addressing the diverse requirements of various industries such as packaging, textiles, and hygiene supplies
SDSU researcher turning switchgrass into bioplastics A new study from Janaswamy's lab has demonstrated how a transparent and strong biodegradable film can be derived from switchgrass (Pancium virgatum), a perennial prairie tallgrass native to North America
14 December 20238 December 2023 Sustainable, plant-based menstrual pads could improve access to hygiene products Researchers at Stanford have designed a process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need
13 December 20238 December 2023 Clariant and Conser further strengthen partnership in the Maleic Anhydride Industry The partnership comes at an opportune time as the demand for maleic anhydride continues to grow worldwide, particularly in China
Plenary vote on PPWR shows us the way forward As EU Member States prepare to adopt their common position on 18th December, EPPA urges them to acknowledge the European Parliament’s strong majority in favour of this constructive compromise text
DumoLab’s biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials for eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods
Combating oil spills – biosurfactants can stimulate microbial oil degradation An interdisciplinary team of researchers has investigated the potential of biosurfactants as an alternative to chemical dispersants using seawater from the North Sea
12 December 20235 December 2023 TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric The company's biodegradable material has been divided into two series depending on its origin, Series WS made from shell seafood waste and the new Series M made from mushrooms
11 December 20235 December 2023 Europe Mycelium Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028 According to a recent report by BIS the Europe Mycelium Market is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period
7 December 202323 May 2024 SOFi Products Unveils New Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Cup for Hot Beverages The SOFi Hot Cup eliminates need for separate plastic lid
5 December 202329 November 2023 The Swedish bioeconomy startups branching out beyond forestry Encouraging other forms of feedstock use than wood would be one way to alleviate social conflicts over Sweden’s forestry sector and foster more balanced development in the bioeconomy
4 December 202329 November 2023 Clariant’s SynDane® catalyst chosen for Shenghong’s new world-scale biodegradable plastics project One of the largest production plants for MA worldwide will have production capacity of 200,000 tons per year and is slated for start in 2025
29 November 202329 November 2023 Program for the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 Now Available: Cellulose Fibre Production – From Recycling Agricultural Waste, Banknotes and Textiles to Replacing Plastics in Hygiene, Packaging and Textiles The Conference will Showcase the Most Successful Solutions Based on Cellulose Fibres That are Currently Available on the Market
G’day Australia and hello Biyo Roberts Mart has invested significantly in developing the home compostable packaging mono material, which is of particular interest to the Australian packaging sector
28 November 202328 November 2023 ZymoChem Awarded $4MM from U.S. Department of Energy to Advance Production of Affordable and Effective Bio-Based Polymers As just 1 of 5 programs nationwide to be selected, ZymoChem will advance bioprocessing research and scale-up
27 November 202323 November 2023 Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery With PhaBuilder's expertise and Hengxin Life's position the collaboration seeks to maximize the potential of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
24 November 202317 November 2023 VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic In a pilot-scale study, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications
23 November 202317 November 2023 Sustainable gliding surfaces for skis & co.: through the winter sports season without microplastics Hof University of Applied Sciences experts are currently researching sustainable gliding surfaces made from biodegradable bioplastics to replace the existing components on snowboards, skis and water sports equipment
21 November 202315 November 2023 The bio-based foams to keep Christmas orders safe more sustainably For commercial entities considering renewable versions, the selection of biobased options is wider than ever
20 November 202315 November 2023 Bioplastics Plant Startup to Invest $83M in Knox County Turning waste into profit: AgroRenew announces $83M investment in Knox County for a processing facility that will repurpose food waste from the thriving watermelon, cantaloupe, and pumpkin industry into bioplastics
17 November 202316 November 2023 Lignin coating makes geotextiles made from environmentally friendly natural fibers durable The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a bio-based protective coating that extends their service life
14 November 20238 November 2023 Wonderfeel Announces Innovative Bio-Assimilative Packaging Technology for its Refill Program The Wonderfeel Youngr™ refill pouch is one of the first-ever packaging solutions that's both 100% recyclable and biodegradable in the nutraceutical industry
10 November 20237 November 2023 Eco-friendly artificial turf: a sports pitch that’s good for people and the environment Researchers at the University of Stuttgart along with TECNARO are now developing an artificial turf with an infill that biodegrades as soon as it leaves the pitch
8 November 202315 November 2023 Recycling organic waste: biodegradable bags not currently recommended The BabbA project group initial evaluation is that we should avoid introducing biodegradable bags into real, large-scale biowaste recycling plants until it can be guaranteed that the bags will break down completely
7 November 20237 November 2023 Naia™ Renew Fibers And The Game-Changing Potential Of Molecular Recycling Take Center At The 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, London Eastman is pleased to be among the sponsors of the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference and present their molecular recycling technology
31 October 20237 November 2023 First peeks into the program of the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 available Cellulose Fibres Response to the Growing Demand for Eco-fibres as a substitute for plastics in various applications; 13-14 March, 2024 in Cologne, Germany and online