Algenesis reports significant carbon reduction for bio-polymers
Californian materials company Algenesis Labs released carbon footprint data showing its bio-based polyurethanes reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-65% compared to petroleum-based equivalents. The Product Carbon Footprint study, conducted with…
GS Biomats signs major commercial partnership with packaging giant
Chinese bio-based materials company GS Biomats signed a kiloton-level supply agreement with Henan Yinjinda Group on March 26, marking one of the largest commercial deals for bio-derived plastic ingredients in…
Is your garden addicted to plastic?
Our garden sheds are swimming in petroleum: plastic pots, trays, and more are some of the most common tools that use fossil feedstocks.
ZymoChem claims its bio-material solves diaper industry’s plastic problem
A California chemicals company says it's solved a problem that's stumped the hygiene industry for years: making a plant-based diaper absorbent that works as well as the plastic version. ZymoChem…
UPM and Paramelt collaborate on bio-based food packaging solution
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have announced a joint development of a new bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept. Designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions, this packaging offers…
Researchers develop biodegradable packaging from milk protein
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have turned milk protein into a biodegradable packaging film that completely breaks down in soil in about 13 weeks. The team combined calcium caseinate,…
UNICO2RN project aims transforms biogenic CO2 into bioplastics
A new European project is working to turn carbon dioxide waste into biodegradable plastics, offering industries a way to replace fossil-based materials while reducing emissions. The UNICO2RN project, which launched…
Ecovia Bio secures Series B funding to expand biopolymer production capacity
Ecovia Bio, an advanced biotechnology company specializing in sustainable biopolymer ingredients, has closed a Series B funding round led by Pointe Angels, a Detroit-area angel investor group. The capital will…
Live Puri adopts renewable fiber bottle caps
Dutch nutraceutical brand Live Puri is replacing metal closures across its entire vitamin product range with fiber-based caps in a move to reduce environmental impact. The company has adopted NutraCap,…