Naturally sustainable – bio-based compounds and films for demanding applications
The market for bio-based plastics is set to nearly double over the next five years. While total production volume stood at 4.5 million metric tons in 2025, projections indicate that it will rise to more than 8.5 million metric tons by 2030
ZOOM-Interview with Alex Hogan (CEO of Vioneo) by Michael Carus (nova-Institut/RCI), 11 May 2026
The vision of Vioneo as 'fossil-free pioneers for the plastics industry, using green methanol to produce fossil-free polypropylene and polyethylene on a commercial scale' will be realised in China, not in Europe. Michael asks Alex why this is the case.
Food packaging trends 2026: Sustainability, digital innovation & consumer-centric solutions
As packaging manufacturers like Mondi and Coveris continue to innovate, they are setting the stage for a packaging revolution that addresses the challenges of food waste, environmental impact, and consumer expectations
Successful 2025 Results: ERDE Initiative Recycles Over 37,000 Tonnes of Agricultural Plastics
Recycling these materials resulted in savings of approximately 37,042 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, which corresponds to around 350 million kilometres driven by passenger cars, the annual mileage of approximately 28,400 vehicles, or the carbon sequestration capacity of around 2.7 million trees
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes Italy’s draft legislative proposal on certified industrial compostable packaging
The Italian initiative is an important step in recognising the role of certified industrial compostable packaging in specific applications and in providing a clearer regulatory framework
Commission publishes guidance to support the implementation of new packaging rules for a more sustainable and competitive EU packaging industry
Thanks to common rules, the full application of this regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging industry across the EU, as well as to strengthening the internal market for packaging
Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2026NEXTCHEM awarded a licensing and Process Design Package in China based on its proprietary NX CONSER™ MAN and NX CONSER™ Duetto technologies
The agreement covers the integrated BDO and DMS production, enabling downstream applications such as PolyButylene Succinate (PBS), supporting the transition toward bio-based and circular materials
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
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
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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