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
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP Ventures) funding for CuRe Technology New recycling start-up seeks to provide a new lease of life for difficult to recycle plastic polyester waste
29 July 20209 September 2021 Evian Launches Label Free Bottle The label-free bottle, our latest innovation in packaging and sustainability as our first circular designed bottle
Digital supported production of medical cannabis A challenge whose success lies in efficient process management and digital development!
28 July 202023 July 2020 Coffee capsules: wood instead of aluminium rezemo produces sustainable coffee capsules from woodfibre-composites with a cellulose lid
27 July 202023 July 2020 Cortec’s BioPad earns USDA certification Company gained the unique USDA Certified Biobased Product label
24 July 202022 July 2020 Barrier-coated paperboard – the alternative to plastic for smart packaging Iggesund using a composite material consisting of renewable paperboard with a thin plastic layer that supplies the barrier properties against moisture, grease and aromas
Compostable moisture absorption pads keep food fresh PADECO moisture absorption pads from the Polish Pomona Company ensures that liquids are trapped in the packaging and do not get into fresh food
“The cost-performance-sustainability triangle needs to be considered” Interview with Frank Hezel from BASF about the current market and the effect of the Corona pandemic to bio-based coatings
23 July 202021 July 2020 European Bioplastics Research Network Gets Underway Network of Science, Companies and Politics for the Research and Development of Bio-based Plastics Gets Underway
Pulpac reveals world’s first pilot line of dry molded fiber to replace single-use plastics First industrial method that can convert cellulose fibers into packaging as affordable enough to replace single-use plastics at scale
Compostable materials market booms in Italy Country has recently invested in a new extended producer responsibility scheme for compostable packaging called Biorepack
22 July 202021 July 2020 Using Existing Injection Blow Moulding Machinery For Bioplastics As the consumer demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly products increases, the subsequent need for bioplastic packaging will as well
3 July 20207 December 2020 “Green brother” of PET – LIKAT Simplifies Procedure for the Building Blocks of the Biopolymer PEF Young chemists published their findings on an open-access platform
22 June 202021 December 2020 The K-Group is the first retailer to introduce Woodly packaging into its retail stores Pirkka rose begonias, wrapped in Woodly packaging material, are available now in selected K-food stores
19 June 202019 November 2020 nova experts introduced: Verena Bauchmüller (B.Sc. Social Sciences) Dissemination, Communication, Project Management
New recycling recommendations help climate efforts Iggesund Paperboard replacing common plastic trays with their own combination material Inverform, which is a paperboard tray with a thin plastic barrier
17 June 202012 June 2020 UK associations call on government to ban oxo degradable plastics As the UK is now in the process of revising legislation on the use of plastic packaging, now is the time to act
Egg-based coating preserves fresh produce Rice University lab’s protein coating extends shelf life of perishable fruits and vegetables
16 June 20209 September 2021 Woodly recycles its cellulose-based plastics with NGR recycling technology From the recycled Woodly granules, a clear, 20-micrometer thin cast film could be produced in the lab under typical polyolefin processing conditions
15 June 202012 June 2020 Berry Global Announces Innovative Advanced Recycling Technology Project with Mondelēz International The package contains plastic material recovered using advanced recycling technology from Berry’s partnership with SABIC
10 June 202012 June 2020 Lactips, producer of first soluble bioplastic, raises $14.4M to ramp up bioplastic production based on milk protein New production plant at a 2,500 sq.m site, making it possible to revitalize a former regional industrial hub
GO!PHA policy paper on SUP Directive PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a class of Natural Polymers that have not been chemically modified within the SUP Directive P8-TA- 2019_305.1
Upcycling of Post-Consumer PLA Waste: A Gateway to “Circular Bio-Economy” Six Fraunhofer institutes are exploring ways for sustainable transformation of the entire plastic value chain to a circular economy
nova experts introduced: Verena Bauchmüller (B.Sc. Social Sciences)
