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5 January 202421 December 2023

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

27 October 202324 October 2023

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for Fresh Produce with Meijer Stores

Commercialization of home compostable retail packaging for vegetables and fruit, which Danimer developed in partnership with biodegradable packaging manufacturer BIOLO and carrot producer Bolthouse Farms

25 October 202323 October 2023

FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment

Using bioplastics derived from seaweed means that packaging and other products breakdown in the environment in a matter of weeks

24 October 202326 October 2023

Environmentally friendly microcapsules made from biopolymers

The Fraunhofer technology platform was established in 2009 and is the only network addressing this topic in the German-speaking area

20 October 202316 October 2023

Information for a broad audience – New handbook summarises the impact of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management systems

This handbook plays a crucial role in raising awareness, providing knowledge, and promoting sustainable practices related to bio-based and biodegradable plastics

Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging

Full Cycle Bioplastics and Polymateria stand out in the bioplastics and circular packaging industry for offering materials that are recyclable whilst also degrading harmlessly in the environment

AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams suitable for hydroponic crop systems

AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme

19 October 202315 October 2023

BASF celebrates 25th birthday of ecoflex®,the world’s first PBAT biopolymer

Several Studies show the advantages of ecovio® for production, packaging and shelf life of food as well as for the collection of food waste

18 October 202312 October 2023

Dutch project BIOTTEK aims to develop new biopolyester with 6.6 million EUR investment

The focus of the project is to find a solution for the enormous microplastic pollution caused by apparel textiles

17 October 202311 October 2023

CJ CheilJedang Signs Sustainable Business Partnership Agreement with TÜV SÜD

Expectations for mutual collaboration in biodegradable plastics, food packaging, supply chain management, chemical management, and sustainable business practices

New tech makes bio-based leather from leather waste

The research project reProLeather has resulted in a new technology to separate the chromium VI from the shredded leather fibres and create a bio-based alternative to PU and PVC binders

16 October 202310 October 2023

Cove secures funding to revolutionize sustainable packaging

Following the launch, the company was inundated by requests from retailers and brands that wanted to use the packaging technology and materials for their own products

10 October 202310 October 2023

Spinning a sustainable fashion revolution: meet the physicists turning wood into clothes

How Spinnova today transforms cellulose from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood into textile fibre without using any chemicals

9 October 20234 October 2023

Studies on the mechanical and thermal stability of Calotropis gigantea fibre-reinforced bran nano particulates epoxy composite

The results show that when the weight ratio of madar fibre increased, the superior mechanical properties were observed in the composite laminate sample

4 October 202327 September 2023

Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Expand Collaboration to Include Application Development for Rinnovo™ Polymers

Both companies to explore development and commercialization of cast - or blown extrusion films, injection - and rotational molded parts using Rinnovo™ polymers

2 October 202329 September 2023

3D printing with coffee: Turning used grounds into caffeinated creations

Coffee can do a lot of things: Wake you up, warm you up and lessen that existential dread. According to a new study, it could also help reduce the waste from 3D printing

SKC invests in world’s biggest biodegradable material production facility in Vietnam

SKC and Ecovance plan to commence construction of a polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) production facility with the goal of beginning operations by 2025

26 September 202321 September 2023

CITROFOL® – Citrate Esters as bio-based plasticisers for biodegradable mulch films

Enhanced crop protection and moisture conservation as well as efficient use of soil nutrients have all contributed to the increased usage of mulch films over the last decade

25 September 202329 September 2023

Be Part of the Chemistry and Materials Industry’s Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon!

Abstract Submission is Now Open for the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC)

Efficiently coloring a wide variety of bioplastics using ROWASOL liquid colors

Liquid colors can offer several advantages in this area and all common thermoplastics can be colored with the liquid universal carriers

20 September 202315 September 2023

INEOS Styrolution launches new U.S. produced, NAS® ECO grade of bio-attributed polymers for the Americas region

The addition of NAS ECO into the company’s ECO product portfolio, provides their customers with a growing selection of drop-in solutions for domestically produced, bio-attributed styrenic polymers

18 September 202315 September 2023

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