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24 November 202317 November 2023

VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic

In a pilot-scale study, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications


22 November 202317 November 2023

Partnership with AIPMA leads to German-Indian company cooperation

The partnership founded in 2020 between the All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) and the support association for polymer development and plastics technology POLYKUM


Bioplastics 101: what is truth and what is lore?

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is the talk of town in Brussels these days giving rise to studies, deep debate, and controversy, especially in the bioplastics sector


21 November 202321 November 2023

The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 – Your Ultimate Guide to Cutting-Edge Recycling Solutions

With the upcoming recycling quotas set by the EU, as well as quotas for mandatory recycled content for specific products, advanced recycling reaches far beyond the plastic packaging sector In consequence, estimations foresee 55% of renewable carbon to come from recycling until 2050. Join more than 250 other participants to discuss effective solutions to handle these capacities


The bio-based foams to keep Christmas orders safe more sustainably

For commercial entities considering renewable versions, the selection of biobased options is wider than ever


Joint Statement on High-Quality Recycling and Recyclability in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal

Several European organizations have collaborated to provide recommendations concerning the ENVI Committee Report on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation


Bottled drink firms attacked over misleading green claims

Bottled water producers such as Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestlé are making misleading claims about the green credentials of their plastic packaging, 13 European consumer groups and umbrella federation BEUC said


20 November 202317 November 2023

Novel coalition Natural Polymers Group launched

A global coalition of packaging and material companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic pollution


CATCO2NVERS, CO2SMOS and VIVALDI to support the green transition towards a low-carbon circular economy by turning CO2 emissions into essential products

The use of carbon dioxide to produce essential carbon-containing products like chemicals, but also fuels and building materials can allow various processes to reach net zero or even negative CO2 emissions


17 November 202315 November 2023

Emerging Molecules Produced Through Industrial Biomanufacturing

White biotechnology not only reduces society's dependence on fossil fuels, but also consumes less energy, generates minimal waste, and produces more environmentally friendly products


14 November 20238 November 2023

Wonderfeel Announces Innovative Bio-Assimilative Packaging Technology for its Refill Program

The Wonderfeel Youngr™ refill pouch is one of the first-ever packaging solutions that's both 100% recyclable and biodegradable in the nutraceutical industry


13 November 20238 November 2023

Gerresheimer partners with Rezemo for bio-based closures 

Innovative bio-based closures to fit glass packaging solutions for cosmetics, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals 


AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project

34 partners from 7 different countries participate in this initiative which aims to promote a demonstrable and replicable cluster for eco-efficient valorization of fishing and fish industries side-streams


9 November 20239 November 2023

HICCUPS: Turning CO2 gained from wastewater sludge into bio-based polymers for packaging materials by using electrochemical conversion

Twelve partners of seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 gained from wastewater to polymer end-use in the 4-year Horizon Europe project


Lightweight and sustainable: Fraunhofer LBF presents innovations for the technical supply industry

At Fraunhofer LBF, applications are being developed using vibroacoustic metamaterials for optimized structural dynamic behavior


Our view on the “Zero Draft” for a Global Plastics Treaty

The ‘Zero Draft’ is a comprehensive document that contains various options for potential treaty provisions that could support progress on all three global outcomes we call for in our Vision Statement


Plastics industry players clarify vision of Global Plastics Treaty legislation in response to UNEP draft

Plastic waste should be managed safely and without causing negative environmental impacts - from its initial handling to its final disposal


6 November 20232 November 2023

Versalis: acquisition of Novamont completed

Eni's chemical company Versalis has the acquisition of bioplastics manufacturer Novamont completed


2 November 202331 October 2023

Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling

20 associations call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling


NatureWorks Announces Next Phase of Construction on New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

The leading manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers is on track to complete construction on their newest manufacturing facility with full production anticipated in 2025


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms

Company packages organic carrots in bio-compostable bags


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


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


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


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


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


PPWR food & beverage packaging bans: are they sustainable?

A critical review on the most controversial measures


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


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


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


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


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


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


EDGGY: edible packaging film made from eggshell waste

Preventing waste from instant meals


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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