18 February 202115 February 2021 Dow and Henkel bring sustainability to hot melt adhesives Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals
15 February 202116 March 2021 deSter enters Strategic Partnership with PulPac Together they will focus on the development and manufacturing of fiber-based, single-use food packaging products for the airline and food service industries
9 February 20214 February 2021 In one cycle: ecopaper, energy and fertiliser made from Silphium perfoliatum German compay Silphie-Paper together with partners developed a decentral concept to produce naturalfibres for an innovative gras paper
Benvic helps film packaging move to natural solutions Company’s biopolymer grades are available in compostable and durable versions and can be deployed across a very wide variety of packaging applications
8 February 20219 September 2021 EEA Report: Plastics, the circular economy and Europe′s environment – A priority for action Reducing impacts while retaining the usefulness of plastics requires a shift towards a more circular and sustainable plastics system
Vihreäkeiju is the first food producer to bring herbs packed in carbon-neutral Woodly material to K-Market stores Finnish innovation called Woodly® is a new type of wood-based, carbon-neutral material and can be used to reduce the use of fossil raw materials
Axilone is first manufacturer of sustainable cosmetics packaging made with Eastman Cristal Renew to obtain ISCC PLUS certification in multiple regions Axilone begins producing luxury packaging with 50% certified recycled content in the U.S., Europe and China
3 February 202129 January 2021 New project aims to develop a sustainable, bioplastic bait bag alternative Sea Trust Wales, together with Macduff Shellfish and the BioComposites Centre seek to find a sustainable alternative to plastic bait bags that are used by shellfish fishermen and in seafood processing factories
Ingevity polymer aids bioplastics breakdown The US firm said its Capa polycaprolactone (PCL) thermoplastics technology helps bioplastics break down into carbon dioxide and water within 40 days
2 February 202128 January 2021 These new McDonald’s trays are made from food waste At franchises throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, you’ll now get your food served on an innovative new material
First roll out of Absolut’s paper bottle launches in the UK Pernod Ricard’s flagship vodka brand, Absolut, will be rolling out its prototype “paper” bottle from today (25 January), initially in both the UK and Sweden
1 February 202127 January 2021 Eco Wrap®: World’s First Compostable Industrial Strength Machine Grade Stretch Film, Patent Pending! Breakthrough for the industrial packaging and warehousing industries to prepare pallets of goods for storage, inventory, or shipment
29 January 20219 September 2021 nova Session: “Renewable Polymers: Production and Trends 2020-2025” – Final Programme available! Renewable Polymers and Building Blocks: Technologies, Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2020-2025
For the first time: Growth rate for bio-based polymers with 8 % CAGR far above overall polymer market growth Report on the global bio-based polymer market 2020 – A deep and comprehensive insight into this dynamic market
28 January 202125 January 2021 Biodegradable electronic display designed to help minimize e-waste Scientists at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology created a type of electrochromic display which is biodegradable and compostable
27 January 20219 September 2021 SABIC and Plastic Energy set to start construction of pioneering advanced recycling unit to increase production of certified circular polymers Project demonstrates Plastic Energy and SABIC’s ongoing commitment to drive towards a circular economy for plastics by increasing the availability of more sustainable products
BIO-FED’s contribution to the EU Green Deal 2030 Company is developing and supplying now a wide range of sustainable PLA-based compounds
New Biocomp® Grades for Sirmax Group Innovative formulations with a content of renewable biobased source up to 100%
26 January 202121 January 2021 Novamont erwirbt BioBag und stärkt Führungsposition und weltweite Präsenz Die Übernahme wird Novamont erlauben, auch in dünner besiedelten Gebieten von BioBags hochspezialisierter unabhängiger Distribution zu profitieren
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: 3 sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic, EPS foam, paper packaging Consumer Brands Association encouraged 25 of the largest CPG companies to commit to increased recycling content, minimize packaging and reusing material
21 January 202118 January 2021 Cool packaging: Scientists at TU Dresden develop sustainable insulating material for shipping temperature-sensitive products As part of a research and development project, the fundamentals were for an alternative to environmentally harmful Styrofoam and plastic packaging
20 January 202116 January 2021 Jabil Bolsters Sustainable Packaging Capabilities with Acquisition of Ecologic Brands™ Company strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and paper-based packaging capabilities
Inspired by kombucha tea, engineers create “living materials” A symbiotic culture of specialized yeast and bacteria can generate tough materials able to perform a variety of functions
The battle over biodegradable plastics A British company promotes its vision for plastics that break down into harmless substances
19 January 202115 January 2021 Novamont acquires BioBag, strengthens global presence The acquisition will allow Novamont to benefit from BioBag’s highly specialised independent distribution in areas where the buyer is less present
Chemical Recycling Poised to Take Off Investments in chemical-recycling facilities abound as the industry moves closer to the Circular Economy model, accompanied by plenty of new rollouts of packaging made from chemical recycling
18 January 20219 September 2021 Major banks are funding plastics pollution, finds new report The Bankrolling Plastics report was written by research network portfolio.earth, based on raw data for the loan and finance analysis commissioned from Profundo
Partnership-based development of integrated process flows in film and pouch production Development of recyclable stand-up pouch packaging made of bio-based plastics (made from renewable raw materials) and their efficient production
15 January 202112 January 2021 Nexe Innovations edges closer to commercial-scale production of biodegradable coffee capsules Canadian manufacturer has developed and is now seeking to further commercialize its fully compostable coffee capsules
13 January 20218 January 2021 European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable, active packaging food systems Research on packaging solutions could positively impact the reduction of food waste
12 January 20217 January 2021 SABIC Collaborates With Beiersdorf To Implement Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging Using Certified Renewable Polypropylene The new packaging products will be introduced in the market in 2021 and replace fossil-based virgin PP
Recorded Webinar: TWatch™ Greener Plastics: the high value Multi-Partner Technology Intelligence Program you must consider Watch the video about the webinar on Greener Plastics, held at 12 November 2020
Neste successfully completed its first industrial-scale processing run with liquefied waste plastic in Finland Company successfully processed 400 tons of liquefied plastic waste at its refinery in Finland this fall
Green Materials Box: The European Green Deal This means: becoming the first „climate-neutral“ continent!
7 January 20214 January 2021 WACKER Launches Renewables-Based Silicone Sealants First-mover supplier to bring a sustainable silicone sealant in the market
6 January 202118 December 2020 Opportunities in fiber-based food packaging Production capacity of paper food packaging in Europe has been trending higher annually since 2013
5 January 20219 September 2021 Braskem America and Encina Announce Intent to Develop Circular Feedstock Agreement for Production of Recycled Polypropylene Company is considering three locations in the northeast, and it should complete site selection in the first quarter of 2021
4 January 202116 December 2020 Kemira announces exclusive partnership with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable coating for paper and board industry The companies aim to manufacture coatings for limited commercial applications in 2021 before exploring broader production options
16 December 202014 December 2020 Total Corbion PLA appoints Thomas Philipon, new CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, new CFO to drive next phase of growth Significant next step in the company’s growth and another demonstration of the commitment to driving the growth of the bioplastics industry
Amazon Bans Certain Chemicals and Plastics in Food Packaging Company said "we are committed to developing high-quality and affordable private-brand products that customers love"
15 December 202011 December 2020 Plant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material Carbon footprint of plastic bottles can be lowered by 50% when replacing their raw material of PET with PEF polymers
14 December 20209 December 2020 BASF and BillerudKorsnäs cooperate to develop unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging As all parts of the multi-layer laminate are food-contact approved, it can be used to produce wraps with individually adjusted barrier properties
Unique virtual gathering of bioplastics industry at 15th EUBP Conference Bio-based and compostable plastics playing a big role in the European Union’s efforts to achieve a green circular economy
11 December 20208 December 2020 Toraphene to launch world’s first graphene-reinforced bioplastic New material is stronger, thinner, and less permeable than alternatives, and improves food safety and shelf-life
9 December 20205 December 2020 Development of new bio-based coating materials – ECOAT Aim is, to develop new bio-based coating materials from highly available, low valorized biomass such as tomatoes, legumes, and sunflowers
An environmentally-friendly alternative to the plastic bag made from trees could hit the shops in January The material mixes corn and trees with graphene, the layer of carbon atoms that is super strong
8 December 20208 December 2020 Market update 2020: Bioplastics continue to become mainstream as the global bioplastics market is set to grow by 36 percent over the next 5 years Bioplastics will play an important role in achieving a circular economy
Start-up Carbiolice launches Evanesto®, the first additive that allows plastics with a high PLA content to achieve certification “OK compost HOME” by TÜV AUSTRIA Group A solution that allows plastic of vegetable origin to be compostable, even from home, in a maximum of 180 days