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
27 August 201822 August 2018 Global Bioplastics for Packaging Market: Revenue Share Expected to Cross US$ 12,700 Mn by the End of 2027 New study highlights the major growth factors that are likely to motivate the bioplastics for packaging market in the coming years
22 August 201817 August 2018 4 emerging paperboard packaging trends Luxury goods know the value of leveraging the upscale printing and finishing effects of paperboard packaging
21 August 201816 August 2018 SECOS Group: Malaysian Resin Plant Goes Live SECOS plans to ramp up production at the new facility over the coming months to meet growing demand for the company’s proprietary resins
Researcher profile: Paper and cardboard made of grass Creapack CEO Uwe D'Agnone is committed to a sustainable and resource-efficient industry and is breaking new ground with his grass-based paper and packaging
17 August 201814 August 2018 UK garden waste composters accepting Vegware’s cups and lids Company expect, that soon UK householders and businesses in many regions will be able to put their compostable cups and lids even in their garden waste bins
16 August 201813 August 2018 Kuraray and Sealed Air Team Up to Offer Plantic™ Bio-Based Food Packaging Accelerating commitment to renewable solutions, recyclability and sustainability
Top 10 Biobased Summer Products It's set to be a long summer, so here's our guide to enjoying it in a biobased way
15 August 201810 August 2018 Study: Danimer PHA Verified as Reliable Biodegradable Alternative to Traditional Plastic Packaging University of Georgia researchers find biodegradation of Danimer Scientific's polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material similar to cellulose powder and food waste
13 August 20188 August 2018 Sulapac won Scanstar packaging competition Kohinoor jewellery packaging is made of FSC-certified wood and natural binders
10 August 20187 August 2018 Braskem launches new renewable resin in Allbirds shoes New product is the first with its characteristics to be made from sugarcane, and should supply the footwear, automotive, flexible packaging industries, as well as others
8 August 20186 August 2018 Bio composites lend wings to sustainability trend “Bio-Based Composites Pavilion” will be showcasing innovative materials and application examples in cooperation with the nova-Institute
3 August 201831 July 2018 Level of packaging consumption in Germany remains very high An average of 220.5 kg of packaging waste per capita in 2016
31 July 201815 October 2018 Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) – The Rising Star Amongst Today’s Bioplastics Next-gen polymer is renewable, non-toxic and a recyclable alternate with similar properties
30 July 201826 July 2018 Material Formed from Crab Shells and Trees Could Replace Flexible Plastic Packaging Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a material derived from crab shells and tree fibers with potential to replace usual flexible plastic packaging
The First Ever Instant, Portable, Biodegradable, One-Time-Use, Award-Winning CasusGrill, Officially Launches in U.S. Market CasusGrill’s first ever disposable biodegradable grill U.S. launch is making national headlines
24 July 201820 July 2018 Newly developed transparent bio-plastic as an alternative to aluminium for aerosols and to heat-set PET for hot-fill applications VELOX and SK Chemicals present ECOZEN HF®, a bio-copolyester range especially suitable for the aerosol and food packaging industries
18 July 201818 July 2018 Developments at Anellotech Plant Bring 100% Bio-based Plastic Bottle Closer to Reality Breakthroughs at Anellotech’s TCat-8® pilot plant advance work on 100% bio-based plastic bottle prototypes, affirming the company’s commitment to innovative production of cost-competitive renewable chemicals
3 July 20182 July 2018 Novel packaging extends shelf-life of chicken Peels from four different mango varieties were used for the study
29 June 201827 June 2018 Finland’s Fazer joins eco start-up to further development of wood-based packaging Collaboration's aim is to make Sulapac material available for all consumers around the world
28 June 201826 June 2018 Domsjö releases Cellulose Ultra, a cleaner cellulose product that can be used in high quality segments Advantage of Ultra is that it can be used without interference from other products which otherwise is usual
21 June 201820 June 2018 Goodbye petroleum, hello bio Bio-based multilayer transparent barrier films are now reality
14 June 201812 June 2018 Elephant grass is new ‘local feedstock’ for bioplastics Netherlands Start-Up NNRG developed a biodegradable, compostable bioplastic called Vibers that is made from cellulose
12 June 20186 June 2018 Bio-on and GIMA TT create a new company for the development and production of innovative materials for the tobacco world The new company AMT Labs S.p.A. (Advanced Materials Tobacco Labs) has been created by Bio-on S.p.A. and is 20% owned by Gima TT
11 June 20187 June 2018 Sustainable skin care products in sustainable packaging Company opted to Braskem’s ‘I’m Green’ sugar-based polyethylene for all its packaging
Fazer beginning cooperation with Sulapac The aim is to develop new responsible packaging solutions for foodstuffs
7 June 20185 June 2018 Trialling a new fibre-based ready meal packaging New material Durapulp is a bio-composite, a mixture of cellulose and GMO-free polylactic acid (PLA), feels like cardboard and is made of fiber
This plastic bag is 100% biodegradable Businesses, policy makers, and investors too, need to make clear commitments and collaborate towards a circular economy for plastics
Scotts® Turf Builder® with Root-TrientsT Raises the Bar in Lawn and Garden Sustainability with Braskem’s Bio-Based I’m greenTM Polyethylene Packaging Integration of bioplastic packaging material derived from renewable sugarcane directly supports Scotts' commitments to environmental sustainability
6 June 20184 June 2018 Sustainable superfood in sustainable and safe packaging Sustainable folding carton made of Metsä Board’s fresh fibre board – for a natural, sustainable and consistent product presentation
Turning rice straws into packaging materials avoids environmental hazards Philippine project intends to develop packaging materials for specialty rice and food commodities following an environment-friendly process protocol
5 June 20181 June 2018 PPCB and EcoSikh Join Hands to Promote Compostable Bags Pan Punjab Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Takes the Lead
4 June 201830 May 2018 Directive on the reduction of single-use plastic products remains vague on sustainable alternatives EUBP to closely working together with institutions and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that bio-based plastics are recognised as sustainable and available alternatives
Turning grape skin into greener plastic? It’s possible Apart from winemaking, grape skins are now used in manufacturing plastics, another eco-friendly approach to the go green movement in the industry
1 June 201829 May 2018 Could combining recyclability and biodegradability be the answer to plastic waste? According to a new NNFCC report, the British agricultural industry produces enough biomass to supply a UK bioplastics industry
30 May 201828 May 2018 The LEGO Group aims for 100% sustainable packaging by 2025 Ambitions include replacing single-use disposable plastics and finding recycled or sustainably sourced bio-based materials for all plastic based packaging
