20 September 202318 September 2023 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
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
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
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?
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
Woodacity® Collection – now a complete monomaterial range in wood! Sustainable and versatile, Quadpack’s full-wood family adapts to every brand and every application
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
28 August 202323 August 2023 Eco-Friendly Solutions For Sustainable Packaging In LOKYO In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is on the rise, it’s crucial for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices
Boosting innovation in European bioeconomy New projects to drive innovation within the European bioeconomy being funded by the CBE JU are outlined here
25 August 202322 August 2023 Neste to enable PET bottles produced with bio-based materials with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil
Research tests whether bioplastics break down in Moreton Bay Australian Research Council Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites at The University of Queensland is responding to unprecedented growth in demand for bioderived and biodegradable products with more than 10 million tonnes of plastic waste accumulating in oceans each year
Biodegradability of plastics: discussion paper This paper was produced in collaboration with The University of Queensland and is available on their website here
Bayreuth researchers turn potato chip bags into energy-saving cooling films Researchers led by Bayreuth-based physical chemist Prof. Dr. Markus Retsch have now developed an upcycling process that gives such films an innovative second use
24 August 202321 August 2023 Braskem and SCG Chemicals join forces to advance in the bio-based Ethylene project in Thailand The project in Thailand is planned to produce 200kt of I'm greenTM bio-based Polyethylene
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Principle No. 1 for building a circular economy Eastman takes a principled approach to developing solutions for the circular economy
23 August 202321 August 2023 MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable Researchers led by Rafael Auras in the Michigan State University School of Packaging have shown how to make a bio-based polymer compostable in both home and industrial settings
17 August 202314 August 2023 Origin Materials and Sustainea Launch Strategic Partnership to Develop 100% Bio-Based Materials Sustainea and Origin Materials signed a partnership agreement to develop 100% bio-based PET and polyesters, leveraging Sustainea’s bioMEG and Origin Materials’ bio-based PTA and FDCA
16 August 202310 August 2023 Origin Materials Creates Sustainable PET Bottle Caps, Enabling “All PET Mono-Material” Bottle and Cap Solutions, a Breakthrough in Recycling and Circularity PET caps are more sustainable than common alternatives because they may be produced with any type of PET, from recycled PET to Origin’s 100% bio-based, carbon-negative virgin PET
15 August 202310 August 2023 ADBioplastics develops together with Borges International Group compostable single-use packaging for extra virgin olive oil The TecnoBi product line is OK Compost certified by TÜV Austria, which guarantees that, under industrial conditions, the material reaches the disintegration stage within a maximum of 3 months
Valorization of Honduran Agro-Food Waste to Produce Bioplastics Yucca, taro, and banana fruit agro-waste share upcycling potential for bioplastic cosmetic packaging
14 August 20238 August 2023 CJ Biomaterials Launches New Website to Showcase its Revolutionary PHA Technology Site visitors can learn about CJ Biomaterials’ patented PHA-technology, its market applications and reach out to partner on new product development
Eggshell derived biomaterial reduces plastic content by half Products made with GEX are recyclable, and employing the resin with other plastic materials can aid companies meet upcoming plastic reduction mandates with its eco-certification for waste, plastic, and carbon reduction
11 August 20238 August 2023 Origin Materials and Terphane Form Strategic Partnership to Produce Sustainable, High-Performance Packaging Terphane signed a capacity reservation agreement to purchase bio-based PEF polymer from Origin Materials for use in industrial and film packaging applications
9 August 20234 August 2023 BASF publishes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyamides from chemically recycled or renewable raw materials in mozzarella packaging The results demonstrate that significantly lower environmental impacts can be achieved by using flexible multi-layer packaging with a large share of chemically recycled or renewable raw materials
8 August 20233 August 2023 Origin Materials and Husky Achieve Commercialization Milestone for Advanced Packaging Recyclable PET polymer incorporating FDCA successfully processed into preforms using Husky’s commercial-scale injection molding equipment and subsequently bottles
Stockholm University leads Bio-LUSH for development of new sustainable bio-based fibers for a circular bioeconomy The four-year Bio-LUSH project, launched in May 2023, supports the establishment of a sustainable bio-fibrous economy and manufacturing sector in Europe
4 August 20232 August 2023 Maximising the recyclability of paper sacks EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft have published Paper Sacks - Design for Recyclability Guidelines, which provide recommendations for the materials used and for the physical construction of paper sacks
Contaminated Plastic Waste Finds New Life via Dissolution Recycling In April of this year, Trinseo inaugurated its dissolution recycling pilot plant for polycarbonate in the Netherlands. In this article, Trinseo’s Ben Porter explains how the technology works and the role it can play in furthering the circularity of plastics
3 August 202331 July 2023 Braskem expands its biopolymer production by 30% following an investment of US$ 87 million The Brazilian bio-based ethylene facility is now operating at a capacity of 260 thousand tons per year
2 August 202327 July 2023 Packaging Specialist ALPLA Launches New Alplarecycling Brand The globally active ALPLA Group has been investing in building up its own recycling capacities since 2005
JDE Peet’s accelerates its sustainability agenda with a breakthrough paper pack for soluble coffee New paper pack solution as the first of its kind in the coffee market, will be recyclable and is designed to create a more sustainable ecosystem in the soluble coffee market
Creating a canola-based plastic alternative New research turns canola protein into strong, flexible films meant for food packaging
LyondellBasell Acquires 50% Share in Dutch Recycling Company LyondellBasell announced it has acquired a 50% stake in Stiphout Industries B.V. ("Stiphout")
31 July 202327 October 2023 Biobased and biodegradable plastics for safer, more sustainable products As part of the EU project BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE, 22 scientific and industrial project partners from 13 countries are working on sustainable solutions for the production of biobased and biodegradable plastics to bring sustainable and safe products to market – from reusable cutlery and toys to packaging and agricultural products
29 July 202329 May 2024 Exclusive interview with Beiersdorf: Sustainability in the cosmetics industry – bio-based, CO2-based and recycling innovations at Beiersdorf Dr. Manuela Köhler and Eva-Maria Bredehorst explain how Beiersdorf is using bio-based, chemically recycled and CO2-based raw materials to achieve these goals without compromising product quality and safety
28 July 202325 July 2023 Phasing out hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics New Zealand’s government is phasing out certain hard-to-recycle plastics and six single-use items in three tranches
27 July 202324 July 2023 Melodea’s Sustainable Barrier Coating Boosts Food Packaging Recyclability Green-Tech company's high-performance barrier coating is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging including EVOH
25 July 202320 July 2023 Flexible packaging leader Parkside laser-focused on sustainable lidding film solutions with ParkScribe® technology UK-based flexible packaging specialist Parkside has launched a revolutionary range of sustainable lidding films as a next-generation solution for brands seeking to solve their packaging sustainability challenges, as part of its Sustainable 7 product strategy
24 July 202319 July 2023 Compostable Plastics Unlocking the Potential in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
19 July 202313 July 2023 Can Cellulose Fibers Fill the Cotton Gap? Cellulose as a Raw Material Could Be the Answer to Future Textile Demand