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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

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