A573-Italian Competition Authority: fines totalling over €32 million imposed on Novamont and its parent company Eni for abuse of dominant position
The company abused its dominant position in the national markets for raw materials used in the production of bags (lightweight and ultra-lightweight for fruit and vegetables) by engaging in exclusionary practices targeting competitors
Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging
Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry. Packaging manufacturers can now replace conventional oil-based plastic in their thermoforming processes with an eco-friendly alternative – while continuing ‘business as usual’
Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives
The sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034 - growing demand is occuring in the high-performance and eco-friendly adhesives is particularly occurring in the construction sector, the field of paper and packaging, and the woodworking industry
Sulzer inaugurates state-of-the-art biopolymer engineering and scale-up center
Innovation Technology Hub is equipped with film, molding, foam and extrusion lines, enabling biopolymers to be shaped with precision to meet specific customer requirements such as durability, flexibility and biodegradability
The 3-CO Consumer APP – a digital tool that enables sustainable shopping by providing information about labels and certificatesTransparent paper-based material can hold boiling water and degrade in deep ocean in under a year
A Japanese research team has developed a paper-based, clear, biodegradable material that can stand up to liquids for several hours, even those that have been heated, allowing them to replace plastic cups, straws, and other everyday objects
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