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2 November 202330 October 2023

Sway Awarded Competitive Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to Advance Seaweed Packaging Technology

R&D funding accelerates the development of the next generation of Sway's commercially viable, home compostable polymeric materials predominantly derived from seaweed

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31 October 20237 November 2023

First peeks into the program of the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 available

Cellulose Fibres Response to the Growing Demand for Eco-fibres as a substitute for plastics in various applications; 13-14 March, 2024 in Cologne, Germany and online

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Protection for snow and ice: Cellulosic LENZING™ fibers offer solution for preservation of glacier mass 

Glacier protection rethought: Geotextiles are already widely used to protect snow and ice on glaciers from melting. The use of nonwovens made from cellulosic LENZING™ fibers is now achieving a sustainable turnaround

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27 October 202329 October 2023

Free PEFerence webinar on 22 November: The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – new insights from recent research

Is there a farmland competition between food and non-food? How can we achieve food security? These and more questions will be answered in the free PEFerence webinar by Lara Dammer on 22 November at 10:00 CET

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Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for Fresh Produce with Meijer Stores

Commercialization of home compostable retail packaging for vegetables and fruit, which Danimer developed in partnership with biodegradable packaging manufacturer BIOLO and carrot producer Bolthouse Farms

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26 October 202323 October 2023

Cutting CO2 emissions in healthcare with a clinical waste container from biocomposites

FrostPharma, together with Mälarplast and in collaboration with Stora Enso, developed a range of new biocomposites containers for hazardous waste

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25 October 202323 October 2023

FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment

Using bioplastics derived from seaweed means that packaging and other products breakdown in the environment in a matter of weeks

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24 October 202317 October 2023

Definition of ‘high-quality’ recycling takes centre stage in EU packaging law

Environmental groups warn against downcycling high-quality materials into lower-quality products, saying paper risks becoming the largest source of packaging waste in the EU

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23 October 202316 October 2023

Think that your plastic is being recycled? Think again

Plastic is cheap to make and shockingly profitable. It’s everywhere. And we’re all paying the price

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Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms

Company packages organic carrots in bio-compostable bags

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20 October 202317 October 2023

UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals

Sustainable packaging derived from corn will be used for all PerfectCLEAN products by early 2024

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19 October 202315 October 2023

BASF celebrates 25th birthday of ecoflex®,the world’s first PBAT biopolymer

Several Studies show the advantages of ecovio® for production, packaging and shelf life of food as well as for the collection of food waste

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ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER realise reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material

When the reusable bottle reaches the end of its lifespan as determined by the number of cycles it goes through, it can now be turned into rPET at the ALPLArecycling plants and recycled into new bottles

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17 October 202329 October 2023

nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data 

The data is based on nova-Institute’s annually published bio-based polymers capacity and production data and adapted to the scope of the historical Plastics Europe data on plastics production as well as the scope of European Bioplastics

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CJ CheilJedang Signs Sustainable Business Partnership Agreement with TÜV SÜD

Expectations for mutual collaboration in biodegradable plastics, food packaging, supply chain management, chemical management, and sustainable business practices

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PPWR food & beverage packaging bans: are they sustainable?

A critical review on the most controversial measures

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16 October 202310 October 2023

Cove secures funding to revolutionize sustainable packaging

Following the launch, the company was inundated by requests from retailers and brands that wanted to use the packaging technology and materials for their own products

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Key Customer Arçelik Launches New Bio-fridge Line Using Trinseo’s BIO PS Grades at IFA Berlin 2023

The company started a Recycled Content Project in their production facilities around the world

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European Bioplastics debunks scientifically questionable study on compostable plastics

European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacts to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic

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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

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13 October 202312 October 2023

Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America, and ExxonMobil, a leader in advanced recycling technology, are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers

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12 October 202310 October 2023

A major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging

The new SURLYN™ grades will enable beauty brands and manufacturers to create sustainable and high-quality cosmetic packaging that stands out on the shelves

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EDGGY: edible packaging film made from eggshell waste

Preventing waste from instant meals

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6 October 20232 October 2023

Turning pulp mill residues and sugars from biorefineries into high-value products

By-products from pulp mills contain organic compounds that have so far been largely unprocessed. An EU-funded project is repurposing this leftover material from the manufacturing process into valuable materials and chemicals

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Could spent coffee grounds provide an alternative to plastic packaging? 

A new study from a South Dakota State University's scientist has revealed how spent coffee grounds can be made into biodegradable films—material that could one day replace plastics

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4 October 202327 September 2023

Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Expand Collaboration to Include Application Development for Rinnovo™ Polymers

Both companies to explore development and commercialization of cast - or blown extrusion films, injection - and rotational molded parts using Rinnovo™ polymers

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2 October 202328 September 2023

traceless materials secures €36.6 Million Series A to build first industry plant for bio-circular alternative to plastic

The financing round was led by UB FIGG and SWEN CP’s Blue Ocean fund. traceless materials secures the funding to expand the production capabilities for its innovative biomaterial technology to industrial scale

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27 September 202321 September 2023

Bolstering the US compostable packaging market

TIPA launched a new compostable, specialty packaging film exclusive to North America which will be manufactured by CNG

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25 September 202320 September 2023

5 major benefits of joining the circular economy model

A circular economy highlights the importance of repairing and reusing what we consume, implementing recycling and organic recycling

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Efficiently coloring a wide variety of bioplastics using ROWASOL liquid colors

Liquid colors can offer several advantages in this area and all common thermoplastics can be colored with the liquid universal carriers

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22 September 202323 October 2023

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces second partnership to explore CO₂ upcycling technology 

The research together with Swansea University aims to develop technology capable of using CO₂ captured from the atmosphere as an alternative to fossil fuels used during the ethylene production process

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Recycling plastic waste into high-value materials: Plastics2Olefins is closing the loop

The Plastics2Olefins project is paving the way for the industrialisation of high-temperature pyrolysis for circular olefins production

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21 September 202321 September 2023

A Broad Range of Advanced Recycling Technologies Keeps Carbon in the Loop 

Register now: The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023, November 28-29, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and online

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20 September 202318 September 2023

Lummus and RWDC Announce Agreement to Accelerate and Scale PHA Production 

Next phase of partnership will increase global availability and adoption of natural alternative to petroleum-based plastics

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Cortec® Awarded Patent for Industrially Compostable Stretch Wrap Technology!

Eco Wrap® is a specialty wrapping film that meets the EN 13432/ASTM D6400 standards for commercial composting and was certified industrially compostable by TÜV Austria

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19 September 202314 September 2023

Promoting Food Safety and Sustainability through Organic Food Packaging

When it comes to packaging for organic foods, strict adherence to USDA requirements is non-negotiable and the packaging facility itself must be USDA inspected and certified to handle organic foods

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14 September 202312 September 2023

AI-based sorting technologies from STEINERT create new cycles at RE Plano

Steinert and RE Plano, a subsidiary of the Remondis Group, have joined forces to establish a state-of-the-art sorting facility in Bochum

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8 September 20238 September 2023

Plastic eating microorganisms

Scientists found plastic eating microorganisms in waste and any environments - but can they tackle a pollution that is fired by an increasing production?

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Israeli biotech startup lands $2M for fungi packaging

Company MadeRight is harnessing the way fungi function as natural recyclers to replace harmful materials in plastic packaging and reduce their environmental impact

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Woodacity® Collection – now a complete monomaterial range in wood!

Sustainable and versatile, Quadpack’s full-wood family adapts to every brand and every application

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7 September 20234 September 2023

bioplastics Magazine: 100. Ausgabe erscheint unter neuen Namen “Renewable Carbon Plastics” – Alex Thielen neuer Chefredakteur

Die Macher des „bioplastics Magazine“ wollen nun berücksichtigen, dass Pflanzen oder biogene Abfallströme nicht ohne Alternativen sind

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CJ Biomaterials and RIMAN to Expand Use of PHA in Cosmetic Packing

RIMAN to blend CJ Biomaterials’ patented PHA technology with PLA in packaging for premium skincare INCELLDERM products

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6 September 202331 August 2023

From old plastic to new adhesive – a chemical recycling project

Chemical recycling is seen as an important step towards a circular economy

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Plant-Based Plastics Gain Favor as Companies Pursue Sustainability Goals

Bioplastics production is now growing 14% a year, putting them on track to reach up to 3% of the plastics market in the next five years

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5 September 202330 August 2023

Bio-based packaging films could revolutionize global markets – LUT and VTT are developing a new solution from cellulose

The goal is an easily recyclable, cellulose-based material that reduces waste and replaces unsustainable fossil-based materials such as plastic in packaging applications

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4 September 202329 August 2023

New bio-based materials from non-biodegradable plastic waste for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries

The role of AIMPLAS in the project involved the pretreatment of plastics using microwave-assisted thermochemical degradation

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1 September 202329 August 2023

Amcor, Mondelēz International and Licella partner to promote circular economy

Collaboration supports construction of one of Australia’s first advanced recycling facilities – an important step toward net-zero packaging waste

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31 August 202328 August 2023

Citizens of LIPOR eight Municipalities continue to actively participate in Multi-material and Bio-waste Recycling

Actively participate in recycling and be part of the circular economy! This is the contribution of LIPOR 8 Associated Municipalities citizens

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Our plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents, thanks to an improved catalytic method

With this method, your empty detergent bottle can be turned into more detergent

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29 August 202323 August 2023

Exciting Careers in the Bioplastics Industry

The increased adoption and production of bioplastics can create jobs across various sectors - from research and development to manufacturing and production, there are attractive careers that are interesting to pursue