1 February 201929 January 2019 UK-based Vegware expands composting collection service Composting Collective – a collective solution for Vegware on the go
Samsung Electronics to Replace Plastic Packaging with Sustainable Materials Under the company’s sustainability policy, Samsung plans to minimize and replace packaging with environmentally sustainable materials
31 January 201928 January 2019 Nestlé and Danimer Scientific to Develop Biodegradable Water Bottle Nestlé and Danimer Scientific will collaborate to design and manufacture bio-based resins for Nestlé’s water business using Danimer Scientific’s PHA polymer Nodax™
30 January 201925 January 2019 Why 2019 may be a promising year for PHA A lot of Manufacturers and suppliers have already invested considerable resources in developing eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical plastics
28 January 201923 January 2019 Promising bioplastic derived from “poo molecule” A new, fossil-free bioplastic is emerging. According to lab experiments, it is more durable than both regular plastic and other bioplastics
23 January 201918 January 2019 Eco-friendly phone cases to channel your inner Attenborough GQ searches for the most stylish eco-friendly phone cases, which are gentle on the earth but tough enough to keep your handset safe
21 January 201916 January 2019 Bioplastics: the solution to India’s plastic pollution woes? For ensuring greater adoption of the biodegradable variant, manufacturers say a major policy push is needed from government to help make it more affordable
18 January 201915 January 2019 TheCircularLab creates a plastic from plant waste that can be recycled, composted and can biodegrade in a marine environment New sustainable plastic is just one example of how packaging will be in the future
17 January 201914 January 2019 Bio-on and Rivoira give life to Zeropack the new sustainable and biodegradable products for the packaging of the fruit and vegetable New technology involves the use of agricultural wastes as a carbon source for the production of bioplastic, fully organic and 100% biodegradable
NFU magazine goes potty for peels in a bid to go green National Farmers’ Union is now using waste potatoes for offering readers of its monthly membership magazine a starch-based postal sleeve for their next edition
Xiamen Marathon runs towards plastic-free future in line with UN Environment Clean Seas campaign First international marathon around the world to officially join forces with the United Nations Environment Clean Seas campaign
15 January 201910 January 2019 VTT becomes an R&D partner in the Think Beyond Plastic innovation ecosystem Collaboration was announced at the New Plastics Economy Investor Forum on 7th December
9 January 201921 December 2018 TBM Announces the Concept Model of Alternatives to Single-use Plastic Bags at COP 24 Products made from a limestone-based material is close to launching LIMEX and Plax bags as alternatives to single-use plastic bags
8 January 201920 December 2018 Sulapac, the multi-awarded Finnish start-up, welcomes Chanel as an investor Company has developed an innovative material which responds to consumers’ growing desire to find environmentally friendly products or packaging
7 January 201919 December 2018 Global Biodegradable Packaging Market Size & Share Segmented by Material Type, Application and Region - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)
UK to launch call for evidence on development of standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics Government has acknowledged the bio-based industry as a growing sector and that new packaging types could help reduce the environmental impact of plastics
21 December 201818 December 2018 Biodegradable, edible film kills pathogens on seafood Antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood, according to PennState researchers
20 December 201817 December 2018 Move over, single-use plastics: Gilbert company makes Earth-friendly replacements Arizona company is on a mission to replace all single-use plastics packaging by products made from corrugated paper
19 December 201814 December 2018 AGRANA presents new bioplastic developed from thermoplastic starch Thermoplastic starch is 100% home-compostable without leaving microplastic residues
18 December 201814 December 2018 Build a PLAnet™ for sustainable bioplastics Strategic collaboration will support manufacturers interested in entering the bioplastic market by delivering integrated PLA technology packages
A loudspeaker for treehuggers with golden ears – the first speaker ever built using holocellulose Newly researched pure white material with unique properties is easy to recycle to become something completely different
13 December 201810 December 2018 AMT Coffee unveils ‘let’s make the change’ bio-compostable cups for Christmas season "It has taken years of research and development to source a fully bio-compostable coffee cup and lid."
10 December 20187 December 2018 New market data: The positive trend for the bioplastics industry remains stable Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 2.1 million tonnes in 2018 to 2.6 million tonnes in 2023
7 December 201817 December 2018 Total Corbion PLA starts-up its 75,000 tons per year bioplastics plant Rayong plant will produce a broad range of Luminy® PLA resins from renewable, non-GMO sugarcane sourced locally in Thailand
6 December 20183 December 2018 New report global bio-based polyethylene terephthalate market The global bio-PET market is expected to grow at the CAGR of 20.8% from 2018 to 2026
5 December 201830 November 2018 What can you make from the world’s strongest thread? TechMark Arena is a transdisciplinary academy that brings together master’s students from various backgrounds in order to work on a common theme
4 December 201829 November 2018 Floreon Outperforms HDPE in Latest Trials Plant-based Floreon is an advanced bioplastic formulation that is four times tougher than standard PLA, 100% compostable within 90 days and is completely recyclable
Corona Launches Plastic-Free Six-Pack Rings Rings being tested are made from plant-based biodegradable fibers, with a mix of by-product waste and compostable materials
Lenzing AG and Partners Win Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging Wood-based fiber bags were developed together with VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH and are utilized by Coop and REWE for fruits and vegetables
3 December 201828 November 2018 Green and edible cling film and food packaging made from plants Nottingham research team is working on plastic films derived from konjac flour and starch, cellulose or proteins that are fully edible and harmless if accidentally eaten
30 November 201828 November 2018 The new plastic free solution which replaces the PVA is on the shelves You are looking for a new alternative for dishwasher tabs or powder unidoses ? Lactips has it!
28 November 201824 November 2018 A bioplastic solution to food waste Plasticor bioplastic, developed by students of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, changes color if it is no longer fit for consumption
27 November 201827 November 2018 New method enables large-scale production of bio-based plastic bottles Hokkaido and Eindhoven researchers succeeded in suppressing the side reactions in producing FDCA with high yields from concentrated HMF solutions
26 November 201821 November 2018 EcoCortec®, Manufacturer of VpCI® Anticorrosion Packaging Opened Second Plant in Croatia New production hall will boost plant’s manufacturing capabilities
23 November 201821 November 2018 Announcing the finalists for the Bioplastics Award 2018 The prize will be awarded to the winner on December 4th, 2018 during the 13. European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin / Germany
19 November 201814 November 2018 Stora Enso introduces sustainable RFID tag technology ECO for intelligent packaging Company's ECO technology enables the RFID tags to be produced on a 100% fibre-based paper label
Kellogg Announces New Global Sustainable Packaging Goal Company Aims for 100 Percent Reusable, Recyclable, or Compostable Packaging by the End of 2025
Ahlstrom expands its production capacity of siliconized genuine vegetable parchment 1 Million Euro investment will increase its production capacity by 6,000 tons
Seaweed coffee cups could help ditch single-use plastics Skipping Rocks Lab aims to use natural materials extracted from plants and seaweed to produce sustainable takeaway cups
16 November 201813 November 2018 MetGen receives John Sime Award and Plantics becomes PitchFest winner at #EFIB2018 Wealth of innovation on display at annual showcase event demonstrates Europe’s strong response to SDG challenges and potential of the circular bioeconomy
15 November 201812 November 2018 Bags more to feel good about from Clipper Tea bags now completely renewably-sourced
13 November 20188 November 2018 Braskem plans initiatives to promote the Circular Economy The world's leading biopolymer producer is committed to the goal of having all plastic packaging reused, recycled or recovered by 2040
12 November 20187 November 2018 ‘A line in the sand’ – Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic waste at source Global Commitment aims to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging
How to give new life to poultry and wine industry waste Chicken feathers and solid remains of grapes are being used to develop eco-friendly materials, thanks to two EU-backed initiatives
8 November 20185 November 2018 Study Shows Value Of Natural-Looking Packaging For Organic, Premium Brands Sonoco's EcoTect-packaged products captured consumers’ visual attention faster, longer and more frequently than the control products
Danone accelerates the transition towards a circular economy of packaging 100% of packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
2 November 201829 October 2018 Cortec® Packages EcoAir® Biobased CLP in Environmentally Friendly Spray Cans EcoAir® Biobased CLP contains 89% USDA certified biobased content and provides excellent penetrating, lubricating, and rust preventing action
23 October 201818 October 2018 First coffee capsule compostable at home Organically based synthetic material with sunflower seed shells protects fossil resources
22 October 201821 October 2018 10 bioplastic projects made from algae, corn starch and other natural materials Numerous designers are experimenting with bioplastics made from environmentally friendly materials - from corn starch to beetle shells
17 October 201812 October 2018 UK Parliament to dramatically reduce plastic use through new compostable products In-vessel composting method will use a combination of heat and microbes to turn the waste into compost fit for any garden
