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6 May 20201 May 2020

PLA advances are changing the plastics industry

PLA with a high molecular weight is one of the main drivers for the economical production and consequent expanded use of this polymer

Varden Raises $2.2 million To Replace Single-Use Plastic Packaging

Varden develops deep-tech plastic alternative to curb waste, improve sustainability of consumer packaging industry

SABIC releases sustainability report outlining progress on key drivers, moving toward a more circular future

The critical part played by plastics in modern life has never been clearer

Be Part of the ‘Circular Economy’ by Opting for Cortec® Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard!

Cortec^® Corporation has developed non-hazardous, environmentally friendly options for packaging and/or corrosion protection

5 May 202030 April 2020

Andaltec will develop sustainable packaging with enhanced properties from agricultural waste

Inititative will reuse vegetal biomass waste derived from the agricultural activity to produce biobased packaging manufactured with cellulose

30 April 202029 April 2020

VTT and 52 companies to cooperate to reduce need for plastics by using natural fibres

In the future, natural fibres may replace plastics in, for example, packaging, hygiene products, building materials and textiles

28 April 202023 April 2020

Bioplastics Innovations Lagging Behind Public Sentiment for Sustainable Plastics Alternatives, Says New Clarivate Report

The report entitled ‘From the Plastics Present to a Sustainable Future’ reveals an immature innovation landscape for bioplastics that is ripe for change

27 April 202026 April 2020

TÜV AUSTRIA comments on the judgment of the Düsseldorf Regional Court

Using the OK compost HOME label is in line with the jurisdiction of the German Federal Court of Justice

24 April 202021 April 2020

Plastic-like packaging material made from completely renewable raw materials by VTT

New bio-based plastic developed from cellulose and fatty acids

Compostable Coffee Capsules Deliver Espresso

Own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based coffee capsules, engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines

23 April 202023 April 2020

Five years of PaperWise: the ongoing revolution in the paper industry

Since five years ago, the company has converted more than nine million kilos of agricultural waste into paper and board for packaging

21 April 20204 May 2020

Only one established event on bio-based economy was neither cancelled nor postponed: The “13th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” will be held ONLINE this year on 12–14 May 2020 – final programme available online

44 speakers from leading companies have confirmed their presentations. Topics of the online conference are circular economy, renewable carbon, chemical recycling and latest investments in biorefineries. Information on technologies, markets and policy will be provided for bio-based building blocks and polymers. One special focus is on lignin utilisation, another on fine chemicals for pharma, cosmetics, body care & specialities.

17 April 20209 September 2021

The chemical recycling start-up: OBBOTEC interview

Victoria Hattersley spoke to Netherlands-based startup's OBBOTEC’s Wouter van Neerbos about his company’s unique approach to chemical recycling

15 April 20208 April 2020

Olive stones to develop a new sustainable plastic material for oil packaging items

AIMPLAS and OLIPE have implemented the GO-OLIVA project to find a high value-added application for olive-waste

9 April 20208 April 2020

Not just biofuels: Algae’s next wave

A growing number of materials scientists and manufacturers are turning from land to sea in search of more sustainable biomass feedstocks

8 April 20203 April 2020

MATER-BI, the New Grade for Extrusion Coating Now Available

In comparison with previous versions, the new grade offers an appreciable improvement in process stability, coating thicknesses and processing speed

3 April 20209 September 2021

Global Survey Reveals Two Thirds of Adults Not Recycling All Plastic Waste

Hi-Cone’s first annual report on The State of Plastic Recycling reveals consumer attitudes towards recycling and the circular economy

1 April 202027 March 2020

Hurdles of hemp plastic

Hemp-based bioplastics present disposal challenges

31 March 202027 March 2020

The Bioplastics Industry 2020-2024

Focus on Biodegradable Plastics, Featuring Detailed Profiles of Corbion, BASF, Mitsubishi Chemical, Biome Technologies, Solvay & Arkema

30 March 202025 March 2020

Huhtamaki’s ambition is to be the first choice in sustainable food packaging

Company will focus on growth, competitiveness, talent and sustainability

27 March 202024 March 2020

Henkel will reduce fossil-based virgin plastic by 50 percent

Company has set further ambitious packaging targets for 2025 to promote a circular economy

26 March 202023 March 2020

AR Packaging drives sustainable innovation and targets a major shift to dry molded fibre packaging together with PulPac

Group has joined the PulPac Technology Pool and thereby gets unique access to optimised processes for putting fully fibre based and renewable single-use products on the market

Clariant and Floreon announce collaboration to expand high-performance biopolymer applications to additional markets

Enhanced material performance of biopolymers based on Floreon’s proprietary know-how to meet demanding material requirements

25 March 202020 March 2020

Clover Sonoma Advances Social and Environmental Impact with B Corporation Recertification and New Fully Renewable Milk Carton

Company's new packaging will be available on shelves this summer in its organic half gallon and quart milk cartons

24 March 20209 September 2021

Inline Plastics – First USA Manufacturer to Infuse All Products with Post Consumer Content Derived from Chemical Recycling

rDPET™ is the latest innovative solution from the leading manufacturer of high quality, crystal clear, food packaging containers

20 March 202017 March 2020

New Circular Economy Action Plan: no circular economy without bioeconomy

EUBP would prefer a more differentiated approach from the Commission and claim artificial separation of the circular economy and the bio-based economy

19 March 202016 March 2020

Update on Starbucks Journey to Find a More Sustainable Cup

In March of 2019, Starbucks announced a commitment to conduct market tests with the cup technologies in select stores in five cities

17 March 202012 March 2020

Borealis producing certified renewable polypropylene at own facilities in Belgium

Company takes its commitment commonly with Neste and Henkel to the next level for advancing the circular economy, once again furthers its EverMinds™ ambitions

Clariant Masterbatches earn ‘OK’ certification for home and industrial composting

Certification means that the masterbatch ingredients, including the polymer carrier, will not compromise the biodegradability of the plastic products and packaging

16 March 20208 December 2020

BBIA responds to Tesco’s packaging strategy

According to a recent study published by University College London, 84% of consumers prefer to purchase products in compostable packaging

13 March 20209 September 2021

Singapore Parliament: S’pore looks to create Newoil by transforming waste plastic into alternative fuel

With successful ambitions will this move bring the Singaporean society closer to both their goals of being a zero-waste nation and a low-carbon economy

Smart, compostable thin film packaging material

New biobased films from the start-up Primitives provide an oxygen barrier that outperforms petroleum-based LDPE by over 4 times, as well as bioplastic films

12 March 20209 March 2020

good natured Products Inc. Announces Acquisition of Shepherd Thermoforming & Packaging Inc.

Acquisition enables company to increase their production capacity and expand their plant-based packaging assortment

11 March 20206 March 2020

PepsiCo tests recyclable rings made from molded pulp

Molded pulp rings and secondary paperboard packaging will be tested in Sacramento, California on the company's 7.5-ounce six-packs of Pepsi and Sierra Mist

10 March 20205 March 2020

BASF showcases solutions for the entire packaging life cycle at interpack 2020

Increasing resource efficiency and the use of alternative feedstocks in production

New online platform connects crop and food producers to biorefineries

Waste as feedstock for two biorefineries: one in Spain and one in Italy providing new biobased compounds for the chemicals, food-packaging and agricultural sectors

6 March 20203 March 2020

Anellotech’s Technology Converts Lay’s Potato Chip Bag into Key Chemical Required for New Plastic Bottles

Converting multilayer food packaging and other non-PET waste plastics into chemicals could help brand owners meet their recycled PET content targets

5 March 20209 September 2021

How The Circular Economy Is Revolutionising The Plastics Packaging Industry

NEO Group and RETAL Industries are actively involved in the implementation of the circular economy

3 March 202027 February 2020

Bicycle bottle from VAUDE runs on Dryflex Green TPE

With the ‘Bike Bottle Organic’, VAUDE has produced their first bicycle bottle developed entirely from biobased plastics

28 February 202026 February 2020

Compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in real life industrial composting

New study shows that the tested objects have the same disintegration and degradation rate as regular biowaste or are even faster

Praxistest: Kompostierbare Kunststoffe zersetzen sich bei der industriellen Kompostierung in weniger als 22 Tagen

Neue Studie zeigt auf, dass die getesteten Produkte die gleiche oder sogar schnellere Zersetzungs- und Abbaurate wie normaler Bioabfall aufweisen

Al Ain water to produce plant-based compostable bottle

New bottle to be available in hotels and airports by May

25 February 202020 February 2020

Meet the Israeli innovation that can put an end to plastic packaging

Rather than producing single-use trays from plastic and aluminum, W-Cycle’s patented ‘SupraPulp’ packaging is based on sugarcane pulp, known as bagasse

Dairy is First in South Africa to Use Bio-Based Closure

New package for Woodland Dairy’s extended shelf-life milk is made from 80% renewable materials, closure partly is made from bio-based material, making it 100% recyclable

21 February 202018 February 2020

Fake biodegradable products flood market after India bans single-use plastics

State government issued yet another order clarifying the banned products include branded and non-branded biodegradable carry bags

Biodegradable packaging developed for organic beauty market

New packaging solves a conundrum for cosmetics firms that currently sell organic, ‘clean’ products

19 February 202014 February 2020

Packaging of Fresh Produce: Novamont’s New MATER-BI Cling Film Is Now Available

MATER-BI bioplastic cling film for the packaging of fresh produce can now be used with most packaging machines

18 February 202017 February 2020

INEOS and UPM Biofuels announce supply agreement for renewable raw materials to make plastic

INEOS plans to use UPM BioVerno, a sustainable raw material from a renewable residue of wood pulp processing, to produce bio-attributed polyolefins

17 February 202012 February 2020

BASF and Fabbri Group develop certified compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging

Innovation contributes to reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promotes organic recycling

14 February 202012 February 2020

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