12 May 20267 May 2026 Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging New Virginia Tech research brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use
11 May 20266 May 2026 Futamura and BIOPAP Advance Compostable Food Service Solutions Together, the companies have developed functional compostable packaging, derived from renewable raw materials with the most practical end-of-life
6 May 202630 April 2026 Bio-based foam replaces petroleum-based materials – without changing production processes Together with several Fraunhofer institutes the Fraunhofer Cluster CCPE has successfully developed a “PBS Extrusion Foam (xPBS)”
5 May 20265 May 2026 nova-Institute Provides Scientific Basis for EU Policy on Bio-based Plastic Packaging under PPWR New analysis for the European Commission confirms no technical barriers to bio-based packaging, highlights average GHG emission savings, and recommends binding targets to drive defossilisation
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
4 May 202629 April 2026 Sustainability meets product protection: Why conventional blister packaging is no longer enough for nutraceuticals The innovative pp-based NutriGuard® blister solution by SÜDPACK Medica already meets the PPWR requirements for recyclability
Innovation as the answer: Techtextil and Texprocess honour solutions to global challenges with the 2026 Innovation Awards The textile industry and many of its application sectors face unprecedented challenges – the winners of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 provide solutions
30 April 202624 April 2026 Avantium’s Releaf and Hoogvliet Jongerius debut “From Plants to Plastic” at Milan Design Week 2026 releaf® allows designers and brands to explore new material expressions while reducing dependence on fossil‑based plastics
Third generation steps into leadership: Carlo Remmele to head SÜDPACK’s Business Unit Food Carlo Remmele knows the food and packaging industry very well and he will help shape the unit’s next phase of growth and further strengthen SÜDPACK’s presence in international markets
24 April 202620 April 2026 CRE.ACTIVE Design by ROMIRA – New disruptive solutions for aesthetic parts: Mold In Color Bio sourced compounds Bio-PEB matrixes will allow companies and brands to have endless solid, metallic and speckle Mold In Color options with a reduced carbon footprint
20 April 202614 April 2026 Fibu Receives SEK 4.26 Million from Klimatklivet to Scale Bio-Based Foam Fibu develops a renewable foam material based on wood fibers designed to replace fossil-based plastic foams used in various applications such as packaging, insulation, and acoustics
17 April 202613 April 2026 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
Biodegradable barrier coating developed for paper packaging In a research project, scientists investigated how speciality paper could be equipped with a water vapour barrier without compromising its already excellent oxygen barrier properties
15 April 20269 April 2026 From innovation to impact: key takeaways from the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026 Europe’s biomass availability and strong industrial base offer a chance to reduce fossil dependency and advance the circular economy
14 April 20269 April 2026 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
13 April 20268 April 2026 BALK™ earns BPI’s Commercial and Home Certification in Adhesive Category Conventional adhesives in tapes, labels, and stickers persist as environmental contaminants - BALK™ addresses this critical gap with an adhesive engineered to decompose completely
9 April 20261 April 2026 Bio-based films and coatings made from chitin-containing waste materials Biorefinery for chitin processing and high-quality chitosan production
7 April 20262 April 2026 Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2026 March Highlights: Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability Meeting with Recycling Focus, Ambassador Activities, Roundtable of Braskem (NL), Member Interview futerro, New RCI Member Viridi (UK)
2 April 20261 April 2026 NEXTCHEM 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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
19 March 202613 March 2026 The bioeconomy in a world at war Scaled biobased supply chains offer resilience under uncertainty
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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