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
Henkel announces ambitious targets for sustainable packaging Expanded strategic framework promoting a circular economy
16 October 201811 October 2018 Co-op UK and Novamont partner on replacement plastic shopping bags with compostable alternatives The new compostable bioplastic shopping bags are suitable for waste collection and domestic composting
15 October 201810 October 2018 Nuatan is the bioplastic that could answer the plastic pollution crisis Novel material has the possibility to “replace all the packaging we know,” because it is so safe that even fish can eat it
12 October 20189 October 2018 DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Opens a New Warehouse and Distribution Center New facility to servicing global customers who require various packaging sizes and bolster service around the world to consumers looking for bio-based solutions
5 October 20182 October 2018 Silvergate, Floreon collaborate on new, versatile biocompound JV using polylactic acid and a combination of additives to create an innovative material with environmental benefit of being renewable and compostable
2 October 201828 September 2018 Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo Win Annual Innovation in Bioplastics Award PLASTICS Recognizes Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo’s Contribution to Bioplastics during Bioplastics Week
Danish Company To Use Local Materials To Produce Bottles Business initiative in Ghana to use coconut husks and pineapple wastes to produce bottles and food packs to substitute the use of plastics
1 October 201828 September 2018 Good market developments for bio-based composites Interview with Dr. Asta Partanen, nova-Institut
Recycling temple waste along the Ganges with Help Us Green Ankit Agarwal is recycling temple waste along the Ganges, and he just invented the world’s first biodegradable thermocol and leather from blooms
26 September 201824 September 2018 Seaweed and Lucozade team-up to tackle plastic waste at mass participation events Lucozade Sport announcing plans to trial plastic-free drinks and gels encased in an edible seaweed outer layer
25 September 201824 September 2018 Bio-Based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Fueled by Rising Environmental Concern Global Bio-Based PET Market Information: By Raw Material Source, Application And Region - Forecast Till 2023
11 September 20187 September 2018 Storopack supplying Bio based EN 13432 certified products since 2009 100% renewable, biodegradable and compostable products can be disposed of by industrial composting or garden waste recycling bins
10 September 20185 September 2018 Japan to subsidize bioplastics development Commodity manufacturers and groups that are making efforts to replace petroleum-based plastic products with plant-based ones will be supported next fiscal year
7 September 20184 September 2018 Only Natural Pet Advances Sustainable Packaging Initiative with Braskem’s Sugarcane Based I’m greenTM Biopolymer Integration of bioplastic packaging derived from renewable sugarcane directly supports Only Natural Pet's commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction
4 September 201830 August 2018 good natured Products continues growth streak Released figures showing that revenues increased, compared to the comparative periods in the previous year
30 August 201827 August 2018 UNITED CAPS and Braskem Embrace Bio-sourced Plastics for GREENER Closures Made from sugar cane, bio-sourced plastics offer a new level of sustainability
