8 January 202422 December 2023 First biobased industrial coating demonstrated with partners Worlée Chemie and Baril Coatings First of a kind, high performance, waterborne alkyd coating turns out to be a renewable solution with lower emissions and improvement of the safety profile
4 January 202420 December 2023 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
8 December 20234 December 2023 Bio-based Coated Fertilizers for a Sustainable Agricultural Future With Bioweg's AgriWeg one can replace synthetic polymer-based coatings from seed and fertilizer industry to promote a more eco-friendly approach to farming
7 December 20232 December 2023 Circular Matters and StoneCycling launch CornWall®: Organic waste transformed into climate-positive design CornWall® is a tile or sheet material made from regional (Western Europe) corncob cores destined for fermentation, burning as biomass or simply to remain on the field
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)
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
13 November 20237 November 2023 AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project 34 partners from 7 different countries participate in this initiative which aims to promote a demonstrable and replicable cluster for eco-efficient valorization of fishing and fish industries side-streams
16 October 202310 October 2023 Single-Use Plastics Directive: Notpla identifies “huge loopholes” while gaining directive exemption Made from seaweed and plant extracts, Notpla provides an internal coating for food takeaway boxes to retain moisture and grease in food and maintain the packaging’s robustness
12 October 20237 October 2023 Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat start up world’s most efficient CO2-to-methanol plant This methanol will be used to produce chemical derivatives, including sustainable plastics and EVA coatings for solar panels
29 September 202326 September 2023 EU funds €4.5 million to bioeconomy project exploring sustainable adhesives and coatings from tree bark In a four-year project the partners will improve the sustainability and safety profiles of adhesive and coating products
21 August 202315 August 2023 Nature Coatings Secures $2.45 Million in Funding Led by Regeneration.VC and The 22 Fund Biochemicals Company to Accelerate Growth and Expansion of Bio-Based Solutions
10 August 20234 August 2023 Glaukos develops biobased textile fibres to tackle plastic pollution The EU-funded project is developing eco-designed fishing gear and clothing, and will scale up its production process
1 August 202327 July 2023 Pioneering the world’s first high-performance coatings containing phthalic anhydride made from plastic waste Beckers is collaborating with suppliers to incorporate raw materials, made from recycled plastic, into its paints. The ability to turn waste plastic into new raw materials will promote circularity and reduce emissions
27 July 202324 July 2023 Melodea’s Sustainable Barrier Coating Boosts Food Packaging Recyclability Green-Tech company's high-performance barrier coating is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging including EVOH
29 June 202322 June 2023 Henkel Adhesive Technologies is driving progress towards climate-positive operations Henkel has a longstanding track-record as a leader in sustainability for decades and constantly drives transformational change to create value for its stakeholders
14 June 20239 June 2023 Sustainability as a Success Factor: OQ Chemicals Launches Biobased Oxbalance TCD Alcohol DM The OxBalance product line uses the ISCC PLUS mass balance approach, which tracks renewable raw materials in chemical manufacturing processes and assigns them to the products
4 May 20233 May 2023 The world’s first bio-material toilet is made from wood Woodio Block, a 100% waterproof solid wood composite toilet seat, wins Design Plus Award powered by ISH at Frankfurt am Main in March 2023
5 April 20234 April 2023 Melodea’s New Solution for Plastic Pollution Recyclable barrier coating experts' new sealant and pilot coating plant help stop plastic waste
31 March 202328 March 2023 Sustainable natural-fiber reinforcement for textile-reinforced concrete components Fraunhofer WKI researchers in collaboration with Biberach University of Applied Sciences and the industrial partner FABRINO were able to verify that textile-reinforced components with natural-fiber reinforcement could replace conventionally reinforced concrete components
30 March 202327 March 2023 Amcor, Nfinite enter into joint research agreement to leverage nanotechnology in recyclable and compostable packaging In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite’s new coating technology will be applied to Amcor’s existing recyclable and compostable packaging material
22 March 202317 March 2023 Ingevity to highlight Capa® caprolactone high performance polyol technology and expanded vegetable oil-based offerings at the European Coatings Show 2023 The coatings application manager at Ingevity, Amanda Tosh, will present a study on the benefits achieved when using polycaprolactone-based polyols in 2K polyurethane coatings
21 March 202316 March 2023 BASF starts Sovermol® production in Mangalore, India First bio-based polyol production facility in Asia Pacific, serving the fast-growing demand of eco-friendly products for New Energy Vehicles
9 March 20236 March 2023 Cross-linked chitosan/tannin extract as a biodegradable and repulpable coating for paper with excellent oil-resistance, gas barrier and UV-shielding A new study shows chitosan-/tanninextract based epoxy as biodegradable and recyclable coating for paper - with excellent water, oil and UV-aging resistance
14 February 20239 February 2023 Stahl to strenghten and diversify specialty coatings activity with acquisition of ICP Industrial Solutions Group This transaction will strengthen Stahl’s position as the global leader in the field of specialty coatings for flexible materials
31 January 202326 January 2023 Wingram Introduces a Green & Sustainable Material: BioAcetate S70 BioAcetate S70’s primary usage is within the eyewear industry. Alternative applications include but are not limited to, household appliances, electronic cigarette parts, and smart phone accessories and covers
28 November 202223 November 2022 Melodea Enters U.S. with Plastic-Free Packaging Solution New U.S. plant to boost production of its paper sidestream-sourced barrier coating to serve the Americas
Southampton’s Biome Technologies secure Innovate UK grant Southampton Bioplastic firm, Biome Technologies, have secured a grant from Innovate UK in order to scale their range of natural plastic packaging and coatings
1 September 202229 August 2022 Continental Relies on Bio-Attributed PVC BIOVYN™ for Technical and Decorative Surface Materials The use of BIOVYN™ resins meets increasing customer demand for more sustainable raw materials
8 August 20224 August 2022 Tired of Plastic Packaging? Get Creative with Recyclable EcoShield® Heat Sealable Paper! New Cortec packaging material offers a recyclable, versatile option and allows the user to create countless customized packaging configurations
4 August 20221 August 2022 Advanced Biochemical Thailand (ABT) Launches New EPINITY™ Brand The bio-based, drop-in, and competitive Epichlorohydrin is a key milestone for ABT to represent the company’s long experience in the reliable supply of high quality bio-based ECH
1 August 202227 July 2022 Silk offers an alternative to some microplastics A team of scientists at MIT and elsewhere has developed a system based on silk that could provide an inexpensive and easily manufactured substitute
12 July 20227 July 2022 Eco Safety, Inc acquires Soy Technologies, LLC to expand its biobased coatings and methylene chloride alternatives Renewably Sourced Bio-based Intermediates for Safer Paints, Stains, Sealers and R&D Advancements to Create Non Toxic Paint Strippers With Better Efficacy
27 June 202220 June 2022 INTERVIEW: High energy prices to boost sustainability megatrend – Covestro CFO Like all chemicals producers in Europe, the company is experiencing higher energy and raw materials costs, but in Q1 it was able to pass on over 90% of these costs and sees demand momentum carrying into Q2
25 June 202221 July 2022 AIRCARBON x Paper: Newlight Launches the World’s First Plastic-Free AIRCARBON-Coated Paper Bowls and Plates Company has developed an innovative plastic-free PHB biomaterial using a nature-based carbon capture process, resulting in a paper product that is moisture-resistant and grease-resistant
8 June 20221 June 2022 Walki introduces a broad portfolio of recyclable materials for the growing frozen food segment Walki is answering to the growing demand for frozen food by expanding its portfolio of recyclable materials
23 May 202220 May 2022 Technip Energies Announces a License Agreement with OCIKUMHO for a 100 KTA EPICEROL® Plant in Malaysia OCIKUMHO will be the first to manufacture epichlorohydrin in Malaysia
20 May 202217 May 2022 BASF and BMW Group rely on renewable raw materials for automotive coatings The BMW Group is the first OEM to use BASF paints certified according to the biomass balance approach. Reducing fossil resources and using more sustainable raw materials minimizes the carbon footprint. Clearcoat and e-coat avoid around 40% of CO2 each
18 May 202213 May 2022 Research collaboration developing sustainable textile coating inspired by bees Re-designing materials for a circular economy
11 May 20226 May 2022 Danimer Scientific and Kemira Expand Exclusive Partnership to Commercialize Fully Biobased Barrier Coatings New multi-year license and supply agreement builds on successful joint development of biobased coatings for paper and board products using sustainable biopolymer
21 March 202215 March 2022 A unique green composite obtained from coconut fiber: Roads Can Be Built from Coconut New international study found, that coconut fibers - due to their lightness and strength, can be used to cover autobahns, create interiors for railway cars and airplanes, as well as for domestic needs
9 February 20223 February 2022 TerraVerdae Bioworks to acquire PolyFerm Canada TerraVerdae expands its PHA technology portfolio to create new biodegradable bioplastic products
14 December 20219 December 2021 A new Teflon® for a new world: Teflon® Reimagined The new Teflon EcoElite™ finish contains 60% renewably sourced raw materials and is also up to three times more durable than other non-fluorinated, water-repellent finishes
15 September 202110 September 2021 Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion, stain, and sunlight
27 May 202116 June 2021 Danimer Scientific Receives Innovation Research Grant to Support Biodegradable Plastic Solutions Project to be conducted with University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative to investigate pennycress oil in production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable plastic alternative
21 May 202116 June 2021 Paraexcel – Fighting post-harvest loss with edible coatings The start-up uses only organic raw materials and organic wastes for their innovation named “Phytorbit”
18 May 202113 September 2021 Bioactive paper coatings to replace plastic for packaging foods Fraunhofer-researchers have developed an eco-friendly coating for paper packaging that is either saving plastics, but also extends the coating of plant-based proteins and waxes as it extends the shelf life of food
29 April 202118 June 2021 Teknos and Brightplus cooperate to develop bio-based and biodegradable solutions for food packaging Replacing the traditional plastic film with this new bio-based barrier coating can also enable wider use of fibre-based material in food packaging
11 March 20218 March 2021 Brightplus and Natural Indigo Finland drive sustainable decorative colours Natural Indigo Finland provides Brightplus with natural vegetable peel-based side-streams for BrightBio® water-based coatings
24 February 202124 February 2021 Obst im Schutzmantel Avocados und Zitrusfrüchte sollen länger haltbar sein, wenn sie mit einer speziellen Schicht überzogen werden. Edeka und Rewe nutzen diese Coating-Technologie
16 February 202111 February 2021 Water-repellent and more: coating textiles sustainably with chitosan In the last few years Fraunhofer IGB and partners in the HydroFichi project have researched how this can be done