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16 April 202510 April 2025

What does ‘biodegradable’ packaging really mean? 

We explain the term and how it differs from ‘compostability’


14 April 20258 April 2025

Fiberdom secures €3.5M in funding to drive plastic-free, circular material innovations

Fiberdom is advancing applications across multiple high-growth markets, including food contact materials, durable packaging and storage, and furniture


Researchers convert captured biogenic CO2 into raw materials for plastics

The Forest CUMP research project with VTT and LUT University sought to find out how different technologies could create renewable plastic raw materials using carbon dioxide and green hydrogen


Transforming Cocoa Husks into Sustainable Bioplastics

Helvetas Vietnam, in partnership with AirXCarbon, is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to transform cocoa husks into bioplastic materials, merging sustainability with innovation


11 April 20257 April 2025

TotalEnergies Corbion and Benvic team up to expand low-carbon Luminy® PLA compounds for automotive and electronics

These solutions provide sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics such as ABS, PS and PP compounds


In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand

We round up the progress that six Asian governments have made in regulating plastic waste and building a market for biobased alternatives


10 April 20259 April 2025

The story of EcoBean: Brewing sustainable innovation from coffee grounds

Reducing the environmental impact of the coffee industry


FLO Group and NatureWorks Present KEYGEA: The Ingeo-Based Compostable Coffee Pod Set to Revolutionize the North American Market 

KEYGEA is a sustainable innovation for the future of coffee and a true revolution in the pod industry and it is certified industrially compostable by BPI and DIN CERTCO


7 April 20251 April 2025

IFF and Kemira Form Joint Venture To Produce Sustainable Biobased Materials at Scale

Joint venture Alpha Bio will use IFF’s proprietary Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology to provide high-performance, sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients


3 April 202528 March 2025

Scaling up chemical recycling: OMV successfully starts-up new ReOil® plant

Here’s everything you need to know about our new ReOil® plant


Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle’s Compostable Food Packaging

Brazilian green company brings fresh capital and cooperation in production of earth-friendly, plastic-free food containers


2 April 202527 March 2025

Agilyx Launches Plastyx Ltd. to Source and Supply Feedstock for the European Advanced Plastic Recycling Industry

Plastyx is designed to develop partnerships and material processing capabilities to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality polymers for food-grade and other high-performance packaging applications


Golden Compound at KUTENO 2025 – Our debut as an exhibitor!

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at KUTENO - Kunststofftechnik Nord for the first time this year! From May 13 to 15, 2025, we will be presenting our sustainable biomaterials in Hall 20, Stand K3


Borealis Once Again Tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria

Borealis is proud to announce that it has once again been ranked as the top innovator in Austria according to the European Patent Index 2024


1 April 202528 March 2025

Bio-based Products – Examples, Facts and the Role of Concise Labelling and Certification

In its latest factsheet, the Horizon Europe project 3-CO introduces the characteristics of bio-based products and critically debunks prevalent misconceptions and offers evidence-based insights into the environmental benefits of, and facts on BBPs


Gaia Biomaterials takes aim at Brazilian market: “Huge demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic”

Dr. Mercia Fernandes from MFI Polymers who holds a PhD in Polymer Science, has been appointed as commercial representative in Brazil to introduce Biodolomer into the Brazilian markets


31 March 202525 March 2025

ExpandFibre stimulated Metsä Group’s R&D investment

The development of Kuura textile fibre, Muoto fibre-based packaging products, and paperboard and other fibre products has progressed significantly during the project


28 March 202520 March 2025

The new bio-polymers taking green chemistry by storm

What makes biobased vitrimers so special and how could they become commercialised?


27 March 202520 March 2025

Ingeo™ Extend: An exceptional solution offering unprecedented manufacturing efficiency and faster biodegradability of BOPLA films

Using a new platform of Ingeo™ PLA polymers, biaxial film manufacturers can produce BOPLA with transverse direction stretch up to 7x, and reduce production costs significantly on machinery originally designed for other polymers like polypropylene


26 March 202520 March 2025

Danimer Scientific Faces Shutdown as Financial Crisis Deepens

The downfall of Danimer Scientific is a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by innovative companies attempting to revolutionize the plastics industry with sustainable solutions


21 March 202520 March 2025

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Dynamic Development in the Sustainable Fibres Market

The two-day hybrid event attracted around 200 participants from 22 countries, reflecting the growing global interest in sustainable textile solutions


Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025: Innovation und Dynamische Entwicklung im Markt für Nachhaltige Fasern

Die zweitägige Hybrid-Veranstaltung zog rund 200 Teilnehmer aus 22 Ländern an. Globales Interesse an nachhaltigen Textillösungen weiter steigend


Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the Best Practice Book

A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities


19 March 202517 March 2025

ReSource Raises $15M to Develop Safer and More Sustainable Plastics

Backed by Khosla Ventures and Fathom Fund, the company’s novel manufacturing technology aims to unlock scalable alternatives to traditional plastics and petrochemicals


Cracking Innovation: UCL Eastman biomaterials team win sustainability business pitch prize

Dr David Chau and his team won the award for pitching their business idea, ReOvum - transforming waste eggshells into sustainable wound dressings and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging


Research reveals potential alternatives to ‘forever chemicals’ 

Previous research on PFAS replacements has been fragmented because forever chemicals do such a good job at what they’re meant to do


18 March 202517 March 2025

Dow boosts access to circular feedstocks with strategic investment in Rotterdam-based advanced recycler Xycle

As part of an ongoing commitment to transform waste and advance a circular economy for plastics, Dow has invested in advanced recycling startup Xycle alongside ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital and Vopak


17 March 202513 March 2025

Global Fiber Packaging Business Plants Roots in Renville, Minn.

Plant-Based Packaging Firm, CelluComp, Sees Growth Potential with Minnesota Sugar Beets as PFAS and Plastics Alternative


14 March 202510 March 2025

Parkside hits sustainable sweet spot with compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari date launch

The cradle-to-cradle packaging design, which is guaranteed to break down in several weeks, synergises with Lama’s sustainability messaging, complementing the all-natural dates with a pack that breaks down naturally


13 March 202511 March 2025

Trinseo Introduces Recycled Polystyrene for Direct Food Contact Applications

Starting February 2025 Trinseo can sell food contact approved rPS compliant with the EU Regulation 2022/1616


Sinclair simplifies compostable produce stickers as global momentum rises

The launch of the Sinclair T55 label at Fruit Attraction last year is a culminated effort in high-performance compostable labels suitable for high-speed applications in packinghouses


12 March 202511 March 2025

CelluComp proposes sustainable packaging using Minnesota’s sugar beet pulp waste

Global fiber packaging manufacturer will open its very first commercial-scale facility in the U.S., in Renville, Minnesota


10 March 20257 March 2025

From ocean to table, without plastic attached: Dundrun switches to sustainable Sulapac seafood tags

This marks an important step towards cutting plastic waste in the seafood supply chain


5 March 202526 February 2025

Lactips responds to a need from packaging manufacturers and expands its range on its paper coating platform

The new CareTips® PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products


Wildsmith Launches 100% Home Compostable Packaging

Together with Shellworks, Wildsmith Skin developed 'Vivomer', a biopolymer derived from natural microbes and plant-based sources, offering the durability of plastic without its environmental harm


4 March 20251 March 2025

The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution

For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled


3 March 202527 February 2025

Compostable packaging: boosting profitability and simplifying waste management 

Gary Tee, VP Global Converting at TIPA, explores the advantages that compostable packaging offers to brands and waste management facilities, from reduced contamination rates and simplified sorting processes to new revenue streams


28 February 202526 February 2025

TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film

TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability


27 February 202521 February 2025

Coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores can be 3D printed into a compostable alternative to plastics 

The fungal mycelium could find its applications in compostable alternatives to Styrofoam


Guyenne Papier and LFI Emballages launch a cardboard yogurt pot

Carton packaging for yoghurts: a breakthrough for the food industry The yogurt pot An alternative to plastic packaging


26 February 202520 February 2025

LG Chem Accelerates Commercial Production of 100% Plant-Based Acrylic Acid

The cosmetics industry, which increasingly demands plant-based and naturally derived ingredients without compromising functionality, is expected to be a key market for bio-acrylic acid


25 February 202519 February 2025

The Bioeconomy of Modesty

Bioeconomic innovation once appeared to be without limit. But many conflicts of interest such as the competition for land give rise to doubts - as does the goal of further growth


24 February 202518 February 2025

Conserving Beauty uses compostable NatureFlex™ films

The high-performance sachet material includes a layer of NatureFlex from Futamura, laminated to paper and another biofilm for hermeticity


AIMPLAS develops a demonstrator for the Digital Passport for plastic products

This solution officially demonstrates that plastic products comply with all European regulations


21 February 202517 February 2025

Avantium and Amcor Rigid Packaging Partner to Advance More Sustainable Packaging with Plant-Based Polymer Releaf®

Releaf® is a 100% plant-based, high-performance polymer that can be recycled in existing PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling streams


19 February 202514 February 2025

Harnessing wood for sustainable food packaging

An EU-backed project is creating fresh meat packaging using wood-based materials and smart sensors that does not harm the environment


14 February 202512 February 2025

10 Years of PaperWise, Hurray!

E-Brochure for Download - Milestones and Prizes - Marketleader for Paperproducts made from Agricultural Waste


Avantium and EPC Engineering & Technologies Collaborate to Commercialize Continuous PEF Production Technology

The collaboration will combine the expertise of both companies to commercialize continuous polymerization of PEF (“PEF cPol Technology”)


13 February 202512 February 2025

EU Enforces Ambitious Packaging and Recycling Rules as New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today

Everything you need to know about the binding targets for reusable packaging, recycled content, and bio-based materials set to reshape the packaging industry by 2028


11 February 20256 February 2025

APP Group Showcases Biodegradable Products at EcoPro 2024: Advancing Sustainable Packaging and Forest Restoration in Japan

The event serves as a platform to highlight APP Group's commitment to environmental management and innovative solutions

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