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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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18 September 202315 September 2023

The Greener Manufacturing Show Europe 2023: Accelerating Renewable Chemicals & Material Solutions

Participating in the show will create a powerful message to potential customers and stakeholders that a company is committed to sustainable practices

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15 September 202312 September 2023

Plant-based plastics are about to change the world

PlantSwitch manufactures the most advanced, high-performance, cost-effective and easily compostable plant-based plastic alternative ever brought to market

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14 September 20238 September 2023

Plant-based frames and lenses take on oil-based eyewear

Bio-based acetate has started to enter the eyewear frame industry at all price points and bio-based lens production has made progress on recyclable alternatives

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13 September 20238 September 2023

Futamura Celebrates the Opening of New Cutting-Edge Production Line at Wigton

Strategic investment to underscore the company's commitment to meeting the growing demand for its flagship range of renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ films

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11 September 20236 September 2023

Biobased and Biodegradable Eyewear Applications from BioAcetate S70

BioAcetate S70 has its primary applications within the eyewear industry (alternative applications include: house hold appliances, e-cigarette parts, and smart phone accessories) and is made into 3 types of frames

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8 September 20238 September 2023

Plastic eating microorganisms

Scientists found plastic eating microorganisms in waste and any environments - but can they tackle a pollution that is fired by an increasing production?

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Israeli biotech startup lands $2M for fungi packaging

Company MadeRight is harnessing the way fungi function as natural recyclers to replace harmful materials in plastic packaging and reduce their environmental impact

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7 September 20235 September 2023

CJ Biomaterials and RIMAN to Expand Use of PHA in Cosmetic Packing

RIMAN to blend CJ Biomaterials’ patented PHA technology with PLA in packaging for premium skincare INCELLDERM products

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5 September 202330 August 2023

Bio-based packaging films could revolutionize global markets – LUT and VTT are developing a new solution from cellulose

The goal is an easily recyclable, cellulose-based material that reduces waste and replaces unsustainable fossil-based materials such as plastic in packaging applications

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Paper Drinking Straws may be Harmful and may not be Better for the Environment Than Plastic Versions, Researchers Warn

Long-lasting 'forever chemicals', which can cause damaging health issues, found in 18/20 brands of paper straws

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4 September 202329 August 2023

New bio-based materials from non-biodegradable plastic waste for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries

The role of AIMPLAS in the project involved the pretreatment of plastics using microwave-assisted thermochemical degradation

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30 August 202324 August 2023

China Invests $140 Million in Biodegradable Rubber

A Chinese project aims to develop biodegradable rubber to address the persistence of rubber in the environment

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Surfboards from invasive trees offer a habitat-restoring plastic alternative

Architect Joey Valenti and master woodmaker Eric Bell are producing 'Bizia surfboards', which are sustainable at three levels and aim to displace demand for the highly toxic petrochemical boards

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28 August 202323 August 2023

Eco-Friendly Solutions For Sustainable Packaging In LOKYO

In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is on the rise, it’s crucial for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices

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Do biodegradable bioplastics provide a safe answer to plastic pollution?

Biodegradability is not something to be taken for granted

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25 August 202322 August 2023

Research tests whether bioplastics break down in Moreton Bay

Australian Research Council Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites at The University of Queensland is responding to unprecedented growth in demand for bioderived and biodegradable products with more than 10 million tonnes of plastic waste accumulating in oceans each year

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Biodegradability of plastics: discussion paper

This paper was produced in collaboration with The University of Queensland and is available on their website here

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22 August 202317 August 2023

AstroTurf Joins Cyclyx consortium to Strengthen Leadership in its Field

Company can progress their mission of enhancing the environment by delivering sustainable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective alternatives to natural grass

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17 August 202314 August 2023

Bioplastics and circular material specialist FKuR celebrates 20th anniversary

From an associated institute of the University of Applied Sciences to a pioneer of the circular economy for a sustainable plastics industry. Stories like this one are not only written in Silicon Valley, but also in the Lower Rhine region in Germany