28 November 201927 November 2019 Sappi joins Cepi in the 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Aims of the new alliance are to increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials and call for the development of optimised collection systems
This Bioplastic Made From Fish Scales Just Won the James Dyson Award British product designer Lucy Hughes has invented a biodegradable plastic made from fish offcuts
26 November 201921 November 2019 Tetra Pak becomes the first company in the food and beverage industry to offer packaging made with fully traceable plant-based polymers Using as first the Bonsucro standards for sustainable sugar cane shows another reinforcement of the company’s commitment to drive ethical and responsible business
22 November 201919 November 2019 Danimer Scientific and Genpak Partner to Launch New Line of Biodegradable Food Packaging Danimer Scientific to be exclusive provider of biodegradable resin for Genpak's GenZero™ line of takeout food containers
21 November 201918 November 2019 Braskem partners with Colgate-Palmolive in initiative to drive the circular economy in the packaging segment In the 7th Edition of Braskem's Design Challenge, college students are challenged to create more sustainable toothpaste packaging
20 November 201921 November 2019 AR Packaging to launch fibre-based cutlery in cooperation with Bionatic Companies aim to meet the increasing need for replacement of plastic-based cutlery
15 November 201913 November 2019 Avantium advances its plant-based MEG technology with the opening of its demonstration plant Company additionally announces the naming of this innovative technology to produce plant-based MEG: Ray TechnologyTM
Lavazza officially launches compostable coffee pods Company also announced that it will be partnering with recycling specialist TerraCycle to launch a coffee capsule drop off initiative
13 November 20198 November 2019 MonoSol announces expansions to serve growing global customer base Need for environmentally friendly solutions is growing at a rapid rate as companies across the globe take on the challenge to make everyday products safer and more sustainable
12 November 20197 November 2019 This Biotech Turns Seafood Waste into Packaging Using Microbes Start-up CuanTec processes chitin into chitosan, a biodegradable material that could replace plastic in applications such as food packaging
11 November 20196 November 2019 Avantium partners with R&F Chemical to market high-value PEF applications in Korea Under this collaboration, Avantium expects to enter this market for high-value applications such as electronics and smart packaging
4 November 201929 October 2019 Bringing the humble potato into the new plastics economy Liz Gyekye spoke with Brad LaPray, CEO of BioLogiQ, about the company’s roots, its products and the challenges of certification
31 October 201928 October 2019 First annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment progress report published New Ellen MacArthur Foundation report provides an unprecedented level of transparency on how almost 200 businesses and governments are reshaping the plastics system
28 October 201923 October 2019 Novamont Bioplastics and Bio-based Produkts at K 2019 Among this year's innovations are new MATER-BI grades for fruit and vegetable bags with increased renewable material content and for compostable 5-layer barrier film
24 October 201921 October 2019 Carlsberg presses ahead with bio-based beer bottle development Company is continuing to innovate across all their packaging formats to a biobased line
23 October 201918 October 2019 Avantium joins the Paper Bottle Project Announcement at the Paboco Pioneer Community Event in Copenhagen
Novamont and Saes Group Announce a Technological Partnership for Highly Innovative Solutions Companies unveil a range of compostable packaging solutions using raw materials of plant origin
21 October 201916 October 2019 Carlsberg issues latest Green Fibre Bottle update Two new research prototypes of the Green Fibre Bottle unveiled - Several big players joined the Pacobo® paper bottle community for advanced development
18 October 201915 October 2019 SECOS launches New Certified Home Compostable Biopolymer Resin This new grade of Compostable Biopolymer will complement the Company’s existing compostable resin range and opens significant new opportunities
Stora Enso introduces a renewable paperboard tube for cosmetics packaging to replace plastic Company is also developing biocomposite materials to replace the plastic cap and shoulder of the tube in the future
17 October 201915 October 2019 Biodegradable whisky pods cause ‘a bit of a stir’ A capsule-packaged whisky cocktail from The Glenlivet, concocted as part of London Cocktail Week, is making a splash
16 October 201916 October 2019 Sirmax moving into bioplastics Synergies between Sirmax and Microtec will promote the development of biobased materials for the traditional automotive and home appliance sectors of Sirmax
FKuR at K2019: Sustainable reusable cups made from biobased plastics Company merchandise practical and attractive give-away for K2019 that impressively shows how single use products can be replaced by reusable products
Italy’s Bio-on slashes 2019 sales forecast, blames U.S. hedge fund Company have to cut its full-year sales forecast from external customers to 20 million euros, compared with previous guidance for overall revenue of 78 million
14 October 20199 October 2019 Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. produces first biodegradable, biocomposite bottle Because its raw material is an abundant natural resource, nanocellulose is an excellent choice for use as a green, next-generation biomaterial
10 October 20197 October 2019 Fraunhofer IWKS at K 2019: From Waste to Biodegradable Food Packaging Research Institution offers a new polymer raw material that increases the protective effect of plastic packaging without impairing its recycling or compost properties
Dow teams up with UPM to produce bio-based plastics Agreement with UPM is the latest example of Dow’s strategy to enable a shift to a circular economy for plastics by integrating renewable feedstocks into its production processes
9 October 20196 October 2019 Greenpeace report exposes how multinationals are pretending to solve the plastic crisis New findings show that companies are investing in risky emerging chemical conversion “recycling” technologies, which offer false hope and lock in demand for plastic packaging
7 October 20192 October 2019 K 2019 news: Palsgaard’s biobased additives offer safety, sustainability and superior performance With its Einar additive line, Palsgaard offer a food-grade and food-approved family of additives sourced from sustainably produced vegetable oils
EUBP proposes criteria and product examples for preferable use of compostable plastics Compostable plastics can deliver the optimal contribution to a circular economy in Europe, they are not a general solution but a specific technology for selected products
Producers should promote bio-based plastics that can be recycled and not compostables, FEAD states European waste industry trade body signs & reacts to Circular Plastics Alliance’s Declaration
2 October 201927 September 2019 FSA: study green food contact materials Review found that there was little information available on BBFCM materials, for example the potential risk of allergens present in these bio-based materials transferring to food
27 September 201924 September 2019 Polystyrene can be replaced with fibre materials Light fibres are an ideal packaging material even for the most demanding brands
Strong interest in Kotkamills’ barrier boards for plastic-free food service packaging solutions Experts explore and develop the possibilities that wood fibre brings to sustainable packaging solutions for a plastic-free world
Asda trialling new solution to fight food waste Initial trial will test how Apeel performs throughout the entire supply chain and what impact it has on shelf life
25 September 201923 September 2019 Processed banana leaves, an eco-friendly packaging solution Innovative processed biomaterial is totally chemical-free, animal fodder, cost-effective, 100% bio-degradable and goes back into nature when discarded in 28 days
Stora Enso and Fiskeby show the way to circular bioeconomy: recycling trials prove that paper cups made from renewable fibre can be recycled Cupforma Natura Solo™ by Stora Enso breaks down in the recycling process, ensuring that all fibres can be fully recovered
24 September 201919 September 2019 Recycling is not really an answer; packaging must be biodegradable: Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, founder Ecoware Ecoware, a young Indish biodegradable food packaging company makes plates, cups and bowls from agricultural waste such as sugarcane bagasse
17 September 201912 September 2019 Expert view: Going around in circles with compostables Almost one year after the UK Parliament switched to new compostable packaging, a Footprint investigation found, that none of it had actually been composted
Sun Chemical SunPak FSP inks set new standard in eco-friendly food packaging The new SunPak® FSP, which is based on renewable bio-based materials, has been independently tested to prove the high level of its environmental sustainability
16 September 201911 September 2019 TIPA closes $25M growth financing round A leader in compostable packaging solutions offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic is expanding sales and operations globally
13 September 201910 September 2019 Total Corbion PLA at K: showcasing biobased innovations Company will be showcasing a number of partner applications based on PLA to illustrate the range of possibilities offered by this versatile biopolymer
12 September 201910 September 2019 FKuR at FachPack 2019: Bioplastic packaging compatible with the environment Terralene® rPP compounds containing recycled material expand product portfolio
10 September 20195 September 2019 DASANI® Takes Steps to Reduce Plastic Waste Through Increased Use of Recycled Materials, Expanded Package Innovation Company debuts HybridBottle, made partly from plants and recycled material
Labeling Compostable Products and Packaging The threat of contamination is often cited as a major factor by composters for not accepting certified products and packaging
9 September 20195 September 2019 PET bottle consumption on the rise, new research finds New Wood Mackenzie report on the EU’s single use plastics directive shows increasing PET bottle consumption in Europe of around 140 units per person, per year
Pakistani Scientist Claims To Generate Bio-plastic With Mango Kernel With some more advancement the plastic could be used to make carrier bags, could be melted in the ground and could be liquified under hot water
4 September 20192 September 2019 UPM Raflatac responds to the growing need for renewable packaging materials by unveiling industry’s first wood-based film material A 100 percent wood-based solution originating from sustainably managed forests
3 September 20192 September 2019 Growing application areas for biocomposites Dr. Asta Partanen from the nova-Institute explains, why usual plastics getting more and more replaced by biocomposites with wood or natural fibres
Edible seaweed-based packaging gets boost from Innovate UK Innovative capsules, called Oohos, are made from a material called Notpla™ based on seaweed extract and offer a way to deliver drinks under 100ml in a plastic-free form
