6 October 20201 October 2020 Sustainable Plastics Inspired by Nature Plant-based plastics offer a sustainable alternative to traditional petrochemical plastics. Scientists and engineers are making the shift easier by fine-tuning the structure and function of these biomaterials while also developing better processing techniques
5 October 202030 September 2020 Sugarcane waste upcycled into plastic-free packaging ‘Dispose SupraPulp the same way you would your salad’
1 October 202028 September 2020 Wide range of biodegradable injection moulding compounds The shares of renewable content range from 50 to almost 100% and as a result, petroleum-based raw materials are largely dispensed
30 September 202025 September 2020 Chemicals in bioplastics not safer than those in conventional plastics Laboratory study analyzes the toxicity of bioplastics and plant-based materials
The 6 Most Exciting Packaging Startups Helping Solve The Plastic Waste Crisis Several companies are now pioneering innovative solutions to traditional packaging with clever and planet-friendly solutions
29 September 202024 September 2020 Borealis launches the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular, premium polyolefins EverMinds™ in action: circular polyolefins produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams
thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China New plant with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of PLA set to go into operation in China in 2021
Innovia: New Carbon Neutral Label Film – Encore C45cn Encore 45cn is carbon neutral on a mass balance and cradle to gate basis as certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus) programme
28 September 202023 September 2020 LEGO to invest $400m over next three years in its sustainability and social responsibility drive The planned investments include both costs associated with the development of new sustainable materials and the investments in manufacturing equipment
24 September 202022 September 2020 Nestlé Invests USD 30 Million in Closed Loop Leadership Fund This first investment from the company’s sustainable packaging venture fund will help upgrade U.S. recycling infrastructure and secure access to food-grade recycled plastics
23 September 202018 September 2020 Maxwell House Launches New Zero Waste Single-Serve Coffee Pods Great aid for Canadians to reduce their waste without missing their single-serve-pods
Mater designs stools made with leftover grain from beer and plastic insulin pens Spent grain leftovers from Carlsberg's beer production process combined with a granulate of plastic waste were used to create new furniture
Hong Kong startup launches water-soluble ‘Invisible Bag’ Invisible Bag is made of Polyvinyl Alcohol (known as PVA) together with plant-based starch, glycerin and water and dissolves in hot water
21 September 202017 September 2020 German Packaging Award in the category “Sustainability” for development from the Fraunhofer ISC Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab developed sustainable multifunctional barrier coatings for easily recyclable, biobased or compostable packaging
Omya presents extended portfolio of high-performance and bio-based barrier coatings for food packaging Omya set recyclability of the coated paper and board material as a top priority for its barrier coatings
18 September 202016 September 2020 The Start-Up Carbiolice reveals its purpose and launches its revolutionary solution that makes the plastic disappear into the compostin less than 200 days! Company has developed a solution to make polylactic acid plastic fully compostable, even in domestic conditions
Cradle to Cradle: Going circular All dopper bottles are now tried and tested to fit in a circular economy
17 September 202016 September 2020 Henkel pioneers digital watermark technology with new Vernel product range “HolyGrail 2.0” pilot project to foster high-quality packaging recycling
UBQ Materials confirms plans to build conversion plant in the Netherlands World’s first bio-based material made of unsorted organic, paper and plastic is qualified as ‘The most climate positive thermoplastic material on the planet.”
HEINEKEN UK eliminates plastic from millions of cans as it rolls out innovative sustainable packaging across thousands of UK retailers, despite COVID-19 challenges New innovative cardboard topper replacing plastic rings on Heineken®, Foster’s and Kronenbourg 1664 launches in UK retailers this summer, eliminating plastic from supermarket shelves
14 September 20209 September 2021 Essential Requirements for Packaging should consider benefits of bioplastics Currently, EU legislation defines a ‘hierarchy’ in waste management, where waste prevention and re-use are the most preferred options, followed by recycling
10 September 20208 September 2020 New minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging now available – plastics debate makes implementation more difficult Current debate about plastics brings new challenges: hard-to-recycle composite packaging made from paper and plastics is seeing a disproportionate rise
Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive Newly developed product is suitable for materials for several industries where the use of biodegradable materials are preferred
9 September 20204 September 2020 Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam Bio-based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used in packaging, for example, to replace oil-based polymer foams
7 September 20209 September 2021 Chemical recycling: the missing link in a closed and integrated value chain Braskem is investing in research and production capabilities for feedstock recycling in order to remain at the forefront of technological development in this area
3 September 202031 August 2020 Sulapac’s Nordic Collection: biodegradable and compostable cosmetics packaging The creation of the new range builds on Quadpack's experience in fibre injection and bi-injection technologies
2 September 20209 September 2021 Spotlight on chemical recycling: Closing the loop in plastics recycling To feed recycled plastic materials back into the same product cycle, will help to reduce feedstock demand for plastic goods
Mixed market reaction to EU plastics charge New charge of €800/tonne for all non-recycled packaging waste will be paid by EU nations from 1 January 2021
1 September 202027 August 2020 Biome Technologies plc’s bioplastics division receives order for compostable bioplastic for coffee pods Largest single order to date for Biome’s heat-stable and compostable bioplastic for coffee pod applications
31 August 202026 August 2020 Origin Materials develops furan platform based on Chloromethyl Furfural Because of the company’s unique process technology, the carbon footprint of the CMF produced is highly negative
26 August 202021 August 2020 DS Smith to target hard-to-recycle plastic packaging reduction with Hydropol Thanks to the water-soluble properties of Aquapak’s polymer, Hydropol will result in less contamination in the paper making process
25 August 202024 August 2020 SECOS Secures Significant Supply Contract The contract is for the supply of compostable pet waste bags made from Cardia™ proprietary biopolymer resins
Evaluation tool for recyclable packaging Fraunhofer UMSICHT tests Henkel's extended evaluation tool for recyclable packaging
24 August 202018 August 2020 Taghleef Industries introduces new brand reLIFE™ A New Range of Recycled Polypropylene Solutions
20 August 202017 August 2020 This New, Plastic-Free Cling Wrap Breaks Down Quicker Than Orange Peel Great Wrap is a plant-based alternative to the handy kitchen staple – and it can go straight into your home compost system or green-waste bin when you’re done with it
PEF as a multilayer barrier technology: a sustainable way to enable long shelf life in PET bottles Performance of PET/PEF/PET multilayer bottles
19 August 202015 August 2020 Towards a future with bioplastics Plastic products manufacturer Rompa Group to show the world how it can contribute to a cleaner environment by reusing the own waste
Germany bans range of single-use plastics including straws and cotton buds Germany is stepping up measures to get in line with European Union guidelines to ban single-use plastics by 2021
18 August 202015 August 2020 Mondi introduces NextLiner – the world’s first sustainable PCK release liner Group is continually conducting research and development into more sustainable release liner alternatives
13 August 20209 September 2021 “New markets are actually old markets” Dr. Partanen describes how she assesses the market development for biocomposites and how the competition between glass fibres and natural fibres is shaping up
11 August 20205 August 2020 BIOnTop obtains promising results in the development of new recyclable and compostable packaging European project conducted by AIMPLAS defining the specifications for PLA-based products with customized end of life and properties
10 August 20204 August 2020 Finally! A Recyclable Moisture Barrier Coating for the Food Packaging Industry Cortec® Corporation has pioneered EcoShield® Barrier Coating, an environmentally friendly alternative to polyethylene and wax paper coatings
7 August 20203 August 2020 14 MSEK to produce forest based materials that will replace fossil-based plastics Swedish firm receives funding boost to develop lignin-to-plastic technology
Bottle Up to launch in WHSmith stores across the UK Brand aims to aid the widespread international single-use plastic crisis by stocking Bottle Up in popular destinations across Europe
6 August 20203 August 2020 “B-Corp” certification for Novamont, making it also a “Benefit Corporation” With a score of 104, Novamont has become part of a global movement that is rewriting the way of doing business in the world
A new ‘OK Compost’ certified label material for thermal applications from Avery Dennison Innovative material uses a new facestock/adhesive combination to ensure a robust and practical material that needs no special storage conditions
5 August 20201 August 2020 Breakthrough packaging partnership puts women in rural Africa at the forefront of materials innovation Ethical packaging for ethical skincare
4 August 202031 July 2020 Mondi supports youth start-up that turns food waste into compostable plastic Big Player is partnering with One Young World for a second consecutive year as a sponsor of Lead2030
3 August 20209 September 2021 Kimberly-Clark Joins WWF’s Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance Industry collaboration to explore and communicate the sustainability risks and opportunities associated with bioplastic production
Bio-waste generation in the EU: Current capture levels and future potential Examples of best practices for sustainably valorising bio-waste to provide new bio-based compounds for the chemicals, food-packaging and agricultural sectors