3 July 201928 June 2019 Mimicking wood’s ultrastructure with 3D printing 3D-printing breakthrough paves the way for printed "wooden" products
2 July 201927 June 2019 Ahead of K 2019, Clariant reveals the theme ‘Symphony of Collaboration’ to tackle plastics waste challenge To be unveiled at K 2019: collaborative sustainability projects and the products behind them; taking EcoTain® to the next level
1 July 201927 June 2019 Scale of the problem: How fish skins and algae could help solve the plastic pollution crisis A University of Sussex student has taken inspiration from the seas to find a solution to the man-made plastic pollution contaminating the world’s oceans
28 June 201924 June 2019 Bioplastics use to be expanded: Seven-Eleven Japan to wrap rice balls in bioplastics Initiative will slash convenience store operator's CO2 emissions by 400 tons a year
26 June 201921 June 2019 Deakin scientists turn plant waste into biodegradable plastic Cotton waste finds new life as eco-friendly plastic
Lamipak Introduces its first sustainable packaging solution: LamiNatural New product offers the lowest carbon footprint in Lamipak’s product range
Beverage giant Suntory aims to make all plastic bottles bio-based by 2030 Suntory sells water, tea and other drinks in plastic bottles in about 50 countries, using an estimated 10 billion bottles a year
25 June 201920 June 2019 Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale
24 June 201924 June 2019 Webinar on cascading conversion of ligno-cellulosic recalcitrant residues: screening for efficient biocatalysts Broadcast date: July 4, 2019 - Time: 2:00 pm, CET
Global brands open up about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable products Christophe Schilling from Genomatica reports about a private roundtable discussion with brands at the recent World Bio Markets conference
21 June 201920 June 2019 Stora Enso will convert the Oulu paper mill into a packaging board mill Production on the converted machine is estimated to start by the end of 2020
18 June 201913 June 2019 The Solution for a Better Tomorrow in Flexible Packaging and on Paper Flint Group aiming to become the innovation leader in flexographic plates, sleeves and ink solutions
17 June 201912 June 2019 VIDEO: Anellotech explains Bio-TCat technology Company achieved commercially-targeted yields ints its TCat-8 pilot plant in Silsbee, Texas, during six months of continuous process operations
12 June 20195 June 2019 Physically challenged script success with seed pens Biodegradable pens filled with seeds provide a viable livelihood to Kerala’s physically challenged people
7 June 20194 June 2019 Boulder Clean teams up with Braskem for more sustainable packaging The new, more sustainable Boulder Clean laundry container is made from Braskem's plant-based I'm green Polyethylene bioplastic
6 June 20193 June 2019 Biomass-based 3D printing, renewable solvents, fermentation-based CBD, coffee waste upcycling, algae-based ink, limestone paper and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 31st
5 June 201931 May 2019 Lithuanian scientists created bioplastic for food packaging which degrades in a couple of years KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology researchers have developed a fully-compostable packaging for food products, which disintegrates with the help of microorganisms
4 June 201929 May 2019 A new flexible packaging material based on wood fibres Paptic launched the first full-scale commercial product, Paptic® Tringa for shopping or e-commerce bags
This Mumbai-based startup has rolled out eco-friendly bamboo substitutes in its fight against plastic Started by four engineers in 2017, Beco manufactures products such as kitchen towels and trash bags made from bamboo pulp and corn starch-derived polymers
3 June 201929 May 2019 Walki Group Oy acquires Plastiroll Oy and broadens its offering of sustainable packaging solutions With Walki, Plastiroll becomes part of a significant international packaging materials company. This will enable further international growth
28 May 201923 May 2019 New fiber-based ready meal trays from Huhtamaki to replace black plastic New trays, called 'Fresh', can be recycled, and they are also certified for home composting
27 May 201922 May 2019 Latest Global Bioplastics Packaging Market Report 2019 About Historical Development (2014-2018) and Estimated Forecast (2019-2025)
24 May 201921 May 2019 COEXPAN, NatureWorks and AMUT Group showcase PLA sheets for barrier packaging applications Companies will be running together live thermoforming demos of COEXPAN PLA sheets during both Chinaplas and K-show international exhibitions
23 May 201918 May 2019 The reinvention of bio-plastics: New kids on the block Bio-plastics industry is looking into the use of non-food crops (2nd and 3rd-generation feedstock), such as cellulose, with a view to develop new materials
22 May 201921 May 2019 Biome Bioplastics applauds findings of Plastics in the Bioeconomy report There are approximately 10,000 tonnes of compostable packaging on the UK market at present, which is less than 1% of all consumer plastic packaging
21 May 201916 May 2019 DIN CERTCO increases its international network of laboratory partners New cooperation with Scion from New Zealand
Stora Enso launches wood-fibre-based biocomposite solutions for cosmetics, food and luxury packaging DuraSense is a cost- and resource-efficient alternative for reducing the environmental impact of products
Compostable packaging start-up tackles the ‘flexible plastic problem’ Tipa has created a bio-based film that will compost fully in six months in an industrial composter
20 May 201915 May 2019 BASF signs exclusive contract with Lactips to market bio-based and biodegradable films for home care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning applications Collaboration focusing development of film material technology based on technical casein obtained from excess of milk protein production
Shiseido teams up with Kaneka to develop biodegradable cosmetic packaging Awareness of the problem of plastic pollution and the impact on the environment has encouraged many other well-known brands to bio-based materials for their products
17 May 201913 May 2019 Cosmetic tubes from biobased polyethylene – saving resources, recyclable and promoting sales FKuR at CosmeticBusiness 2019
UK compostable packaging market poised for tenfold increase by 2025, new report finds Study showed an abundance of renewable bioresources that could supply the biochemicals needed to produce low-carbon biopolymers for the compostable packaging market
14 May 20199 May 2019 UK chemistry graduate unveils biodegradable water bottle Every bottle chosen over a plastic alternative helps the environment and still keeps our water fresh
10 May 20197 May 2019 Massive use in creams, shampoos, body care products to drive growth Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026
3 May 201929 April 2019 Shiseido and Kaneka Launch Joint Development of Biodegradable Cosmetic Containers In future, the two companies will continue discussions and verifications regarding the possibility of further applications
25 April 201919 April 2019 Irish companies come together in Plastic Action Alliance for sustainable packaging All participants will use their collective food production experience and expertise to significantly reduce problematic single-use packaging from the supply chain
24 April 201918 April 2019 Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible
Lost Sheep Coffee founder Stuart Wilson launches world’s first fully compostable Nespresso-compatible capsule First Nespresso-compatible airtight compostable capsule made from lignin - a woody waste product from the paper industry which can rot to nothing in few weeks
23 April 201918 April 2019 Eco-Products introduces sugarcane compostable Vanguard serviceware Made from sugarcane, microwave friendly, and effective in both hot and cold applications, the Vanguard line is also water and grease resistant
18 April 201915 April 2019 Chilean Startup Makes Plastic from Walnuts New company Valnux creates bioplastic chopping boards and fruit bowls from wasted walnut shells
17 April 201914 April 2019 Govt approves Tk 100m to produce biodegradable bags from jute Under the project of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), environment-friendly bags and packages will be produced
15 April 201910 April 2019 Ben & Jerry’s Joins Major Global Brands Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Plastics Company replacing plastic spoons and straws in its 600+ Scoop Shops worldwide with wooden spoons and paper straws by April 2019 as a first step
10 April 20195 April 2019 Swedish outdoor brand Light My Fire switches to biobased plastic for its products Products like ReStraw, Pack-up-Cup and Spork are durable, reusable replacements of many single-use items
8 April 20193 April 2019 The Top 9 Sustainable Packaging Trends in 2019 Some personal views on current trends to draw attention to the potential shortcomings of each and suggestions for tackling them
5 April 20192 April 2019 Bio-based beverage cartons Tetra Pak, Elopak and SIG Combibloc have developed cartons that are 100% bio-based, just like the milk carton a century ago
4 April 20191 April 2019 Reducing Animal Waste, Bioplastic Skin: Valdís Steinarsdóttir’s Art Of Sustainability New invention, which will be presented at this year’s DesignMarch, uses animal hides to create a plastic-like material which can then be used to package meat products
2 April 201928 March 2019 E6PR Eco Six Pack Rings Are Being Adopted By Craft Breweries The innovation behind the can ring is the redesign of packaging, manufactured with natural fibers which are biodegradable and compostable
CoolBest brand in SIG’s innovative SIGNATURE PACK emphasizes Riedel’s commitment to sustainability The aseptic carton pack made with polymers linked to plant-based renewable materials will help to strengthen Riedel’s ongoing sustainability pledge
Switch to bioplastics is the first step towards a greener planet Biodegradability does not mean that a bioplastic will simply break down if thrown into landfills
Webinar on cascading conversion of ligno-cellulosic recalcitrant residues: screening for efficient biocatalysts
