23 October 201918 October 2019 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
30 August 201929 August 2019 Glitter that won’t hurt the environment Futamura's NatureFlex offers outstanding technical performance in transparent, coloured, metallised and matt films, made from responsibly sourced wood pulp
Sulapac: the startup making biodegradable, plastic-free beauty packaging a reality Company announced this year, that its Universal Recipe material can be used with existing injection molding infrastructure
29 August 201926 August 2019 Sustainable Compounding: Blown film manufacturer from Benin switches to biodegradable products with help from Coperion New law forced the company Asahel Benin Sarl. to completely convert its production
28 August 201926 August 2019 AMR says global bioplastics market will reach $68.57 billion by 2024 While Europe is expected to maintain its lead status, AsiaPacific is expected to register the largest growth rate with a CAGR of 20.4% through 2024
Can Plastic Go Green? Researchers at TalTech in Estonia push to produce biodegradable packaging from cellulose
27 August 201922 August 2019 Scientist Creates Bioplastic from Mango Peels and Seaweed Recent graduate of the University of San Carlos developed a mango-seaweed blend that is as robust as flexible, with the mechanical strength of conventional plastic
Bottled water brand mixes RPET and bioplastic Coca-Cola is aiming to mix their plant-based plastic with recycled PET in a 1-to-1 ratio to create a “HybridBottle”
26 August 201922 August 2019 Coloring the “Circular Economy” No doubt that color will continue to play a key role in the packaging world. But the selection of the right colorants will be crucial
23 August 201920 August 2019 Reduce, Recycle, Replace: SÜDPACK takes 3-pronged approach to sustainability German Company SÜDPACK Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG will unveil a range of solutions tailored to today’s packaging concerns
22 August 201920 August 2019 Lavazza launches compostable coffee capsules New design of the capsules features two layers of compostable material and a coating layer which forms the barrier against oxygen
21 August 201920 August 2019 Natural cosmetics company spruces up its packaging German company biana switches from a PE tube to one made from spruce wood and sugarcane for its line of four natural skin cream products made with grape seed oil
Plant-based packaging pairs perfectly with frozen dessert Coconut Bliss’s redesigned, sustainable paperboard-cup packaging is a category-first material protected by a biopolymer made from sugarcane husks
13 August 20198 August 2019 ‘Keep your hands off’ bamboo coffee cups, German consumer group warns Makers of bamboo cups claim their products are reusable and ecologically friendly. German consumer group Stiftung Warentest tested 12 brands of bamboo-based containers and argues that it's best to avoid them
12 August 20196 August 2019 The EU needs rules on chemicals in coffee cups, straws and other paper food packaging, consumer test shows 76 samples of printed paper or board food packaging, such as coffee cups, paper straws, printed napkins and grocery products were tested
18 July 201914 July 2019 Nestlé launches YES! snack bars in recyclable paper wrapper This launch has unlocked the potential for recyclable paper packaging to be widely used in the confectionery industry
15 July 201910 July 2019 IMCD and Lactips enter into distribution agreement Collaborating companies are going to start with two pilot countries with a potential extension the rest of Europe
