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10 March 20215 March 2021

New H 2020 DEMO project in sustainable packaging based on PHA

NAFIGATE Corporation about to develop ecological packaging of the future

9 March 20214 March 2021

British start-up wins top prize Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge

Innovative packaging stops food from rotting by absorbing excess moisture so that packaged food gradually dries instead

4 March 20211 March 2021

New barrier film structure for compostable food packaging

The collaboration between SP Group and NUREL biopolymers enables the manufacture of flexible barrier packaging suitable for composting

Brightplus and Origin by Ocean join forces to utilise redefined seaweed in biomaterials

Both companies share the common vision of improving the climate emissions by creating sustainable materials from biosources

2 March 202125 February 2021

NEXE Developing Compostable Single-Use Facemasks

Company has developed initial prototypes and will create a fully compostable disposable facemask that meets international healthcare standards in the coming months

1 March 202125 February 2021

Braskem invests US$61 million to increase biopolymer production

Capacity of green ethylene will be increased from the current 200 kton/year to 260 kton/year

Tetra Pak introduces certified recycled polymers

First company in the food and beverage packaging industry to be awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Advanced Products certification

26 February 20219 September 2021

ALPLA Group: 50 million euros a year for recycling

Expansion and globalisation of recycling activities to be expedited between now and 2025

Betanzos HB is developing an ecological adhesive derived from Wood, which is a unique product on the market

The company is currently collaborating with leading companies in the adhesive sector, who have already shown a great interest in this innovative product

24 February 202119 February 2021

Milliken joins GO!PHA, aims to drive adoption PHAs in single-use packaging applications

Company will bring to GO!PHA its expertise in polymer chemistry to help improve the processing, performance, aesthetics and other important attributes of PHA

China aims to go as big in bioplastics as it did in solar panels

One supplier's 700,000 ton capacity buildup dwarfs global demand

22 February 202117 February 2021

Advances in cellulose-based food packaging material move to testing phase of industrial production

New Thermocell plastic material, which is made from renewable components, is to be used in the same way as fossil-based plastic

A milestone in the recyclability of plastics

SÜDPACK truck left the RECENSO pilot plant with the first recovered crude oil made from chemically recycling reusable materials

18 February 202116 February 2021

Coca-Cola to test market paper bottle prototype in limited trial

First-generation paper bottle prototype consists of a paper shell with a recycled plastic closure and -liner inside

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%

LANXESS acquires biocides specialist INTACE

Further consolidation in the area of consumer protection

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

8 January 202112 January 2021

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