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1 April 202626 March 2026

Citroniq and Premier Product Marketing, a Vinmar company, Announce 15-Year Binding Offtake Agreement for Carbon-Negative Polypropylene

Under the agreement, Premier Product Marketing will support the global marketing and distribution of OrganiqPP®, leveraging its extensive international network and expertise

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31 March 202625 March 2026

Industry reaction to the Commission’s Delegated Act under Article 29 PPWR

Call on the Commission to prioritise the swift adoption of a delegated act exempting pallet wrappings and straps

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26 March 202623 March 2026

Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy Partner to Develop One of Africa’s Largest rPET Production Facilities 

By converting post‑consumer PET bottles into high‑quality recycled material for packaging applications, the initiative aims to meet fast‑rising demand for recycled content

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25 March 202620 March 2026

Neste commissions the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic and scales up chemical recycling

The company's EUR 111 million investment marks a major milestone in the scale-up of chemical recycling, enabling the production of high-quality feedstock for the plastics and chemicals industry

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23 March 202617 March 2026

BEAM Circular Accelerator Powered by gener8tor Announces Second Cohort of Startups Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Innovation

Program selects five companies from 200 applications to receive $100K in funding and strategic support

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Emirates Biotech Joins European CIRCLE Consortium to Produce PLA from Food Waste

The four-year project will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind industrial biorefinery that converts organic food waste into high-value bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA)

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20 March 202616 March 2026

Sulayr and TOMRA partner to scale tray-to-tray recycling in Europe 

With its innovative sorting infrastructure, Sulayr is establishing a stable and scalable model for circular PET packaging in Europe

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19 March 202613 March 2026

The bioeconomy in a world at war

Scaled biobased supply chains offer resilience under uncertainty

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16 March 202610 March 2026

There’s no such thing as a free polymer. The tradeoff at the heart of bioplastics

A new life-cycle analysis reveals that bio-based plastics are better for the climate but worse for biodiversity. The greenest option is reducing demand

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11 March 20266 March 2026

PureCycle and TOPPAN Establish Partnership to Deliver Sustainable Packaging Solutions with Recycled Content

PureCycle and TOPPAN are partnering to address growing brand owner demand for sustainable packaging that includes recycled content

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10 March 20264 March 2026

MULTIPLY: 10 algae-based products for 5 key sectors

AIMPLAS is developing in a consortium sustainable solutions and materials from compounds and polymers extracted from microalgae for different packaging applications

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5 March 20262 March 2026

Researchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging

New, water- and oil-proof food packaging material made of mycelium from mushrooms and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from wood that easily decomposes

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4 March 202627 February 2026

EU mass balance accounting rules under SUPD revealed

Under a fuel-use excluded approach, material that is processed into fuel or process losses cannot contribute to recycled content targets

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27 February 202623 February 2026

JRC technical proposal on EU harmonised waste sorting labels under the packaging and packaging waste regulation

New report outlines a comprehensive conceptual and visual proposal consistent and makes evidence-based recommendations for a harmonised approach ensuring consumer understanding

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24 February 202618 February 2026

Metsä Group’s demo plant for a new lignin product starts up in Äänekoski

The lignin from the bioproduct mill’s production process as raw material has a nameplate capacity of two tons of a new type of lignin product per day

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23 February 202617 February 2026

Plantsea Raises £350k In Crowdfunding Round To Scale Seaweed-Based Polymer Film

The Welsh startup surpasses its crowdfunding target and moves from lab-scale testing to industrial-scale trials, aiming to replace PVOH with sustainable alternatives

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20 February 202616 February 2026

Single-serve coffee capsules enter separate collection

Plastic, aluminum and bioplastics ready to ensure recycling and sustainability as the European packaging regulation comes into effect

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Aptar Pharma launches bio-based nasal spray pump

The company highlights this development as a significant step toward reducing fossil-based plastics in healthcare packaging

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17 February 202612 February 2026

Alder BioInsights News Review: Biobased Products, February 2026

Industry players like Arkema, Cortec®, BioBond, and Braskem continue to prove that biobased polymers have reached industrial maturity, delivering high-performance, low-carbon solutions across the aerospace, defense, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors

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16 February 202612 February 2026

Live Puri replaces metal closures with fiber-based NutraCap

“Choosing the right path in sustainability is complex – this choice was simple” Maaike Godts, Live Puri

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China clears path for Leaf Bio’s bio-based plastic in food packaging

The company announced that its PEF (polyethylene furanoate) material has completed China’s national food-contact safety evaluation

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12 February 20269 February 2026

Eco-Products to Launch Environmentally Responsible Packaging Products in the UK

Reusable, recyclable, and compostable products will be available through UK-based Vegware, a sister company of Eco-Products

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9 February 20264 February 2026

JRC technical proposal on EU harmonised waste sorting labels under the packaging and packaging waste regulation

The report proposes a level of granularity specifying the distinct labels required based on theoretical and practical considerations

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3 February 20264 February 2026

Several roadblocks identified on the way to a net-zero chemical industry 

New RCI report outlines barriers and points to solutions

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26 January 202622 January 2026

Sappi introduces the market’s widest portfolio of heat-sealable papers for recyclable packaging

Sappi has expanded its range of functional packaging papers with a full set of heat-sealable solutions designed for converters, printers, and brand owners who want fibre-based alternatives to plastic

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21 January 202620 January 2026

Recycling Becomes Feedstock for Europe – Encouraging Greater Autonomy

New position paper by BZL and nova-Institute outlines ten policy building blocks for a defossilised and resilient European chemical industry

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16 January 202615 January 2026

Amcor collaborates with industry leaders for Danish food packaging recycling project

Besides Amcor, the project will involve major food manufacturers and waste management specialists

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Amcor: Beteiligung am dänischen Projekt „CRISP“ – Recycling von PE- und PP-Lebensmittelverpackungen im Kreislauf etablieren

Neben Amcor sind weitere Industriepartner aus der Lebensmittelproduktion sowie Unternehmen der Abfall- und Recyclingwirtschaft beteiligt

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14 January 20268 January 2026

Muoto punnet for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables

The new product is part of Metsä Spring's Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series, which includes uncoated fibre packaging

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13 January 20267 January 2026

The world of natural biopolymers

AIMPLAS has been working for many years on the processing and functionalisation of natural polymers, using a wide range of technologies and different coatings

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UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product

Consumer brands are interested in renewable materials that offer significant CO2saving potential

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19 December 202519 December 2025

And the winner is …

The first prize of the European Bioplastics Innovation Award 2025 was awarded to Celanese (in cooperation with Bio4Life). The runner ups were Futamura (UK) and Repaq (Germany) (2nd) and arweco (Germany) (3rd)

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17 December 202523 February 2026

Borealis and Borouge launch Recleo™, a global brand for cost-effective, mechanically recycled solutions

Recleo is backed by Borealis and Borouge’s global network and decades of expertise, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply. Recleo complements the Borcycle™ M portfolio of premium mechanically recycled polyolefins

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15 December 202510 December 2025

Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe

The EU will move forward towards a more circular and decarbonised economy and can decrease dependence on fossil imports

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10 December 20255 December 2025

Sustainable Chemistry Start-Ups Shine at Impact Festival

Breakthrough Start-Ups Honored at the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2025 – Power2Polymers from Germany wins top prize

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2 December 202526 November 2025

Bio-based plastics for infusion bags

Frankfurt research team develops sustainable alternative to medical products made from crude oil in cooperation with bioplastics start-up BIOVOX

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1 December 202525 November 2025

GreenDot urges eco-modulation as the solution to help plastics recyclers in Germany and Europe

The closure of plastic recycling plants in Europe is accelerating dramatically

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Case: Henkel – Piloting new bio-based foam packaging material 

VTT helped Henkel take the next step and ultimately deliveredan innovation that opens up possibilities to replace conventional plastics with renewable solutions in packaging and beyond

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28 November 202525 November 2025

UPCYCLE Project Launches to Transform Non-Recyclable Plastics into Circular and Non-Persistent Packaging Solutions

The project brings together 19 partners from 12 countries to develop novel circular value chains that convert non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable and non-persistent packaging materials

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27 November 202521 November 2025

Renaissance BioScience and Biome Bioplastics Partner to Develop Next-Generation Sustainable, Renewable Bioplastics

C$1.5 million (£814,000) Canada-UK project will harness yeast and bacterial fermentation to produce renewable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics for packaging, personal care, health, and consumer goods

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25 November 202519 November 2025

SMX and Bio-Packaging make green packaging more trustworthy

SMX and Bio-Packaging aim to help local converters access data that can speed Singapore’s shift toward a zero-waste circular economy

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24 November 202519 November 2025

Braskem unveiled bio-based product innovations at K 2025

Under its sustainable portfolio, Braskem launched products and partnerships that bring sustainability and innovation to life across packaging, healthcare, hygiene, and consumer goods

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19 November 202514 November 2025

Promoting the Circular Economy Together: Companies of Schwarz Group Reaffirm Partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Reaffirming the continuing commitment to the partnership, which has been in place since 2018, until 2030 - resource sovereignty by advancing a systematic circular economy

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18 November 202513 November 2025

ICIS and CPCIF Unveil New Study Revealing Wide-Ranging Impacts of EU Circularity Regulation on Global Recycled Plastics Demand

The study forecasts a sharp increase in demand for recycled content, particularly for polyethylene (rPE), polypropylene (rPP), and polyethylene terephthalate (rPET)

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17 November 202512 November 2025

TripleW launches world’s first food waste-based PLA bioplastic with support of Sulzer Chemtech

The new PLA is produced from food industry side streams, such as bakery processing rejects and expired logistic returns, significantly reducing the sector’s ecological footprint

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14 November 202510 November 2025

Avantium’s Releaf® Receives CPBR Approval for Recycling in Japan

This approval represents an important condition for the adoption of PEF in Japan’s beverage packaging industry

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13 November 20257 November 2025

Compostable by Design Platform launches new industry guidelines to support Europe’s circular economy

The Guidelines provide a science-based framework for designing, testing and introducing compostable packaging and products that support bio-waste recycling

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12 November 20256 November 2025

Nexam Chemical and Verdofoam collaborate on lightweight materials in biobased plastics 

Through close collaboration between Nexam Chemical and Verdofoam®, a breakthrough has been achieved that makes it possible to replace fossil-based polystyrene in the type of foam, used for example in e-commerce packaging

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10 November 20254 November 2025

New global market study about the bioplastics sector by Ceresana

The bioplastics market report primarily analyzes the global market for thermoplastics made from renewable raw materials that are biodegradable

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5 November 202530 October 2025

Taghleef Industries Reimagines NATIVIA®: A New Era for Biobased and Biodegradable Films 

Through the incorporation of groundbreaking materials such as PHAs, the introduction of home compostability features and the functionalization with advanced barrier technologies, NATIVIA® continues to lead industry transformation