13 February 202313 February 2023 Gaining momentum – Bio-based polymers grow at a CAGR of 14% between 2022 and 2027 Report on the global bio-based polymer market 2022 – A deep and comprehensive insight into this dynamically growing market
8 February 20236 February 2023 Could natural decay be a solution to plastic pollution after all? The worm saliva contains enzymes that can dissolve plastic bags and packaging, and NIOZ researchers even proved that plastics can be broken down by sunlight
7 February 20232 February 2023 Making a materials leap – using biologically inspired protein building blocks to rival plastics Novel protein-based materials of the future using synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology, surpass most of their man-made counterparts
26 January 202323 January 2023 Braskem Announces Project to Evaluate Production of Bio-Based Polypropylene The company is exploring partnership opportunities for this project with several clients, brand owners, and suppliers.
18 January 202312 January 2023 Bio-based Polyolefin Market Set for Stellar Growth Over Next Decade The European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive in its current form is a potential inhibitor to the bio-polyolefin market growth
Sustainable lignin-PLA composites for food packaging Future research will include additional testing antioxidants and degradation studies. A new study with comprehensive results has been submitted for peer-review publication
17 January 202311 January 2023 Devan launches Purissimo® NTL, a full biobased, biodegradable allergen control technology New biobased finish to reduce allergens
5 January 20233 January 2023 Formerra, Danimer Scientific Announce Sustainable Materials Distribution Relationship Danimer is committed to achieving 100% biodegradable plastics that return to nature instead of polluting lands and waters
4 January 202327 December 2022 Futerro aims to set-up a new fully integrated PLA biorefinery in Normandy, France Futerro plans to set up Europe's first vertically integrated biorefinery in Normandy to produce PLA and recycle it
2 January 202322 December 2022 AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials
21 December 202219 December 2022 Avantium and Monosuisse sign offtake agreement on PEF for industrial fibres Avantium’s PEF is a 100% plant-based and fully recyclable polymer with a wide range of applications such as packaging, film and textiles
19 December 202214 December 2022 Global bioplastics production defies challenges by showing significant increase After a stagnation of the overall plastics production in 2020, mainly due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is now a new momentum for global bioplastics production
Produktion von Biokunststoffen legt deutlich zu Trotz der vielen Herausforderungen rechnet European Bioplastics mit einer deutlichen Steigerung der globalen Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe
Bio is not necessarily bio Bio-based, biodegradable and sometimes fossil: biopolymers are a patchwork family
9 December 20226 December 2022 Modified enzyme brings value to lignin monomers The chemical industry faces the challenge of replacing fossil-based building blocks with green alternatives. Biomass is an interesting source of carbon-based molecules
29 November 202228 November 2022 CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks Sign Master Collaboration Agreement, Solidifying Relationship to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions The two companies will develop sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials' PHACT™ PHA and NatureWorks' Ingeo™ PLA technologies
23 November 202221 November 2022 TotalEnergies Corbion and BGF officialize their long-term collaboration Be Good Friends (BGF) and TotalEnergies Corbion, have entered a long-term collaborative arrangement for application development and the supply of Luminy® PLA. Both leading bioplastic companies are focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials and products
18 November 202216 November 2022 Algae, Nanocomposites, And The World’s Most Hard-To-Recycle Plastic Innovation and scaling in flexible bio-packaging are badly needed
16 November 202214 November 2022 Helian Polymers and Arctic Biomaterials collaborate Seeing it clearly: Now is the future of glass fiber reinforced biopolymer compounds
9 November 20224 November 2022 UBC scientist discovers way to make strong plastic alternative from grass crops Grasstic is made from the stalks of grass crops such as wheat or corn and can be used for dry goods packaging
3 November 202231 October 2022 Biorefineries – the engine of the bio-based economy The European Union is investing billions of euros in biorefineries that can develop products based on organic materials and help decrease the bloc’s reliance on oil and gas
2 November 202231 October 2022 Bioplastics made of bacteria can reduce plastic waste in oceans A team of scientists of the Nereid Biomaterials team, including Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer, is developing bioplastics to degrade in oceans
Braskem invests in capacity expansion and partnerships for the production of biobased plastics Around 200,000 tons of biopolymers per year are produced in Brazil but will expand to 260,000 tons and in 2030, this amount is expected to increase to one million tons
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27 October 202224 October 2022 How are Bioplastics Made? The IUPAC actually discourages the use of the term “bioplastic,” instead recommending scientists use the expression “biobased polymer”
26 October 202215 February 2024 Sustainable thermoplastic co-polyester elastomers Sipol presents its new range of biobased high-performance thermoplastic co-polyester elastomers named Sipolprene S
25 October 202220 October 2022 Braskem promotes plastic circularity and disruptive innovation at the K 2022 Fair Launch of the Wenew circularity ecosystem, initiatives to combat climate change and sustainable innovations are some of the company's highlights at the event
12 October 20227 October 2022 Tiny swimming robots treat deadly pneumonia in mice These microrobots are made of algae cells which are speckled with antibiotic-filled nanoparticles. The algae provide movement, which allows the microrobots to swim around and deliver antibiotics directly to the lungs
4 October 202228 September 2022 Wind turbine blades could someday be recycled into sweet treats A new resin can hold fiberglass wind turbines together for years and then be recycled into valuable products, making green energy even greener
30 September 202227 September 2022 traceless wins Deutscher Gründerpreis 2022! The two founders Anne Lamp and Johanna Baare were live on stage in the ZDF Hauptstadtstudio, receiving this amazing recognition on behalf of their whole team
23 September 202222 September 2022 Promising alternative to packaging lowers plastic industry’s carbon footprint A new bio-based polymer could be good news for the environment. A recent assessment of its industrial production and use in bottles points to potentially major reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
22 September 202220 September 2022 The market for bioplastics used in packaging is anticipated to reach USD 16.6 billion by 2027 According to the market study of bioplastics for packaging by FMI, the total amount of bioplastics used for packaging worldwide is expected to rise by 10.3 percent YoY in 2022. By 2027, the films segment of the worldwide bioplastics for packaging market is anticipated to retain a 40.8 percent market share
16 September 202213 September 2022 New joint project “Biopolymers – Materials, Properties, Sustainability” With the help of this project, the participants should be able to decide for themselves which materials can be used for their own products and whether they increase the sustainability of the product
15 September 202212 September 2022 Sulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer The partnership is part of the company's strategy to continue its grow path in renewables and enable its customers’ sustainable manufacturing practices
12 September 20227 September 2022 Lignin processing – challenges and limits Lignin has a very interesting structure, inviting us to try and develop better applications from this feedstock
8 September 20225 September 2022 UPM and Dongsung Chemical announce strategic partnership to develop renewable products using bio-based raw materials UPM and Dongsung Chemical will accelerate the introduction of renewable, sustainable forest-sourced materials into the Asian market and reduce fossil resource consumption
1 September 202222 August 2022 Plentyful receives Government investment New Zealand Bio-Innovation company Plentyful has broken ground on a world-leading facility that will transform organic waste into compostable, environmentally friendly plastic alternatives
18 July 202213 July 2022 NTU Singapore and poultry firm Leong Hup Singapore collaborate to create Singapore’s first ‘zero waste’ poultry processing facility Innovations include egg trays made from feathers and repurposing nutrients in blood for media to cultivate cell-based meat
6 July 20221 July 2022 The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry
17 June 20226 October 2022 SCALITE, a marble like material made from fish scales Fish waste like bones, heads, fins, and scales often end up in landfills. Erik de Laurens wants to change that, one gorgeous tile at a time
13 June 20228 June 2022 BIOPOLYMER-Award: Winners come from Belgium, Brazil and Germany The abundance of international high-quality applications was an exciting and demanding task for the jury of the BIOPOLYMER Innovation Awards this year again
8 June 20227 June 2022 Burgers’ Zoo unterstützt die Wiederherstellung von Korallenriffen in der Natur Das innovative Start-up-Unternehmen Reefy aus Delft kombiniert Wissen aus dem Wasserbau und der Meeresbiologie, um neue Lösungen für die Regeneration von Korallenriffen und Seegraswiesen zu entwickeln
Burgers’ Zoo supports coral reef restoration in the wild Innovative Delft-based start-up Reefy combines knowledge of hydraulic engineering and marine biology to develop solutions that aid in the recovery of coral reefs and seagrass
7 April 20226 April 2022 Native Shoes Launches The Robbie with Braskem’s I’m green™ Bio-Based EVA Polymer The Robbie breaks new ground with environmentally minded footwear created from Braskem's sustainably sourced sugarcane biopolymer
31 March 202228 March 2022 ABB to automate bioplastics plant to help meet the growing global demand for sustainable materials ABB technology to automate NatureWorks’ new bioplastics plant in Thailand helping to meet the increasing global market demand for sustainable materials
30 March 202225 March 2022 Avantium Announces 2021 Results: Significant business progress with green light to construct the world’s first FDCA Flagship Plant Avantium Renewable Chemistries recorded a number of promising developments in 2021, including the construction of a bioasphalt test road using lignin from Dawn Technology™
24 February 202223 November 2022 HUGO BOSS geht strategische Partnerschaft mit HeiQ Aeoniq ein Innovatives Zellulose-Filamentgarn als Ersatz für Kunstfasern
21 February 202216 February 2022 HeiQ AeoniQ “game-changing” decarbonizing yarn endorsed by HUGO BOSS and The LYCRA Company HeiQ AeoniQ yarns are made from cellulosic biopolymers that during growth bind carbon from the atmosphere - to substitute existing oil-based filament yarns like polyester and nylon
12 January 20226 January 2022 Biobased materials ‘super important’ for LEGO That is why the company is experimenting with bioplastics as well as with recycling and reuse, to get the best opportunities for the circular value chain
8 November 20213 November 2021 SABIC Announces World’s First Bio-Based, Certified Renewable High-Performance Amorphous Polymer To Support Customer Sustainability Goals For every 100 kg of ULTEM resin produced, SABIC replaces 25.5 kg of fossil-based feedstocks with bio-based materials derived from waste or residue