Covation Biomaterials launches sustainable biobased PTMEG
Covation Biomaterials has announced its latest innovation, CovationBio® bioPTMEG. This advanced polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) offers high performance with a reduced environmental impact. BioPTMEG serves as a biobased alternative to…
Eco-Products and DNO produce introduce biobased compostable packaging for K-12 schools in the US
Eco-Products and DNO Produce have launched a new compostable cup and lid for K-12 school nutrition programs, emphasizing sustainability through biobased materials. This packaging features a 4-ounce molded fiber cup…
Planet Smart launches biodegradable solution for hygiene products
This week marks the launch of Planet Smart, a company focused on reducing the plastic crisis related to disposable hygiene products. Planet Smart has introduced a scalable, patent-pending biodegradable super…
Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution
Companies have been developing new materials using eggshell - a renewable, circular feedstock with applications as diverse as car tyres and skincare.
Continental develops bioplastic vehicle key fob as part of sustainability initiative
Continental’s Automotive group has unveiled a new vehicle key fob made entirely from bioplastic. This innovative key fob replaces traditional fossil-based materials with PA11, a 100% biobased polyamide sourced from…
Buscar acquires stake in hemp-based bioplastics firm Terramer
Buscar Company, a diversified holding company focused on natural resources and sustainable energy, has announced a strategic acquisition. The company has obtained a 50% stake in Terramer, Inc., a leader…
Cocoa husks transformed into bioplastics through Helvetas Vietnam and AirXCarbon initiative
Helvetas Vietnam and AirXCarbon have joined forces in a new initiative to convert cocoa husks into bioplastic materials. This project, funded by the EU under the "Circular Economy Cocoa" initiative…
What does ‘biodegradable’ packaging really mean?
What does it really mean when a product is labelled as biodegradable? We explain the term and how it differs from ‘compostability’.
Fiberdom secures €3.5M funding for plastic-free material innovations
Finnish startup Fiberdom has raised €3.5 million in funding to advance its innovations in plastic-free materials. The company specializes in transforming market pulp and paperboard into a supermaterial that is…