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19 December 20199 September 2021

Cooperation through transparency: ReciChain project promotes waste value chain in Brazil

New BASF project aims to bring together the various players in the value chain, promote recycling and improve the living conditions of waste collectors

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18 December 201917 December 2019

Banning single-use plastics in France by 2040 is far too late, environmentalists say

The French National Assembly has voted to ban all disposable plastics by 2040, which would be far too late for many environmental advocates

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17 December 201919 December 2019

Bio-based plastic packaging on display at Pharmapack

Sanners used biopolymers consist of various renewable raw materials such as corn, sugar cane or cellulose, which are converted into "green" ethanol  

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16 December 201913 December 2019

Stora Enso invests in pilot plant for bio-based plastic packaging material

Design and engineering of the pilot facility have started, and construction will begin in the second half of 2020

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13 December 201910 December 2019

Paper project using pineapple seen cutting plastics use

DTI’s Design Center of the Philippines calls the initiative the Pinyapel Project, using waste material from the pineapple-growing progress to make specialty paper

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Air New Zealand trials edible coffee cups as it explores innovative waste reduction measures

Air New Zealand has begun trialling edible coffee cups with customers in the air and on the ground as it explores new and innovative ways to meet its sustainability challenges

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11 December 20196 December 2019

Packaging made from banana plants an a-peeling alternative

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable

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10 December 20195 December 2019

New market data 2019: Bioplastics industry shows dynamic growth

Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 2.1 million tonnes in 2019 to 2.4 million tonnes in 2024

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Kotkamills participates in 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy

Common goal is to deliver a holistic approach to optimise the sustainability and circularity of the fibre-based packaging’s life cycle

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9 December 20194 December 2019

A piece of history wrapped up in the future – Fazer brings pralines in a compostable box to Christmas sales

New collaboration project with Sulapac aims to research, develop and test microplastics-free, compostable packaging solutions for foodstuffs

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NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2019

Time to boost the bioeconomy

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5 December 20192 December 2019

Danimer Scientific Opens First Nodax PHA Commercial Plant

The Nodax PHA biopolymer will be used to manufacture drinking straws, food packaging, cups, bottles, shopping bags, plates, trash bags, labels and more

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4 December 20193 December 2019

Great response to announcement of first conference on Cellulose Fibres

Market leaders as sponsors and partners, 50 submitted abstracts and on everyone's lips. Market response is outstanding. Managing Director Michael Carus: “We have found a gap in the market and are looking forward to bringing together players along the entire cellulose fibres value chain – from dissolving pulp to textiles”.

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2 December 201927 November 2019

Metsä Board joins 4evergreen – a new alliance promoting fibre-based packaging in circular economy

4evergreen was created as a forum to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Technology^TM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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23 October 201918 October 2019

Avantium joins the Paper Bottle Project

Announcement at the Paboco Pioneer Community Event in Copenhagen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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