Shaw Industries’ new test to detect PFAS in manufacturing materials
Shaw Industries, a global flooring provider and leader in sustainability, has developed a new testing method to detect PFAS chemicals. The company created this innovative approach to prevent PFAS from…
Solinatra and Paques Biomaterials partner to develop fully biodegradable plastics
Solinatra Europe and Paques Biomaterials are set to collaborate on creating next-gen, biodegradable materials as alternatives to single-use plastics. They will sign a Joint Development Plan and Conditional Offtake Agreement…
Claros Technologies completes large-scale PFAS destruction at Daikin Alabama
Claros Technologies announced the successful completion of a large-scale commercial optimization of its ClarosTechUV™ system. The UV-photochemical PFAS destruction technology was tested at Daikin America's Decatur, Alabama plant. This milestone…
GS Biomats at EBC25: Accelerating FDCA Toward Industrial-Scale Bioeconomy Solutions
In a market crowded with “bio-based alternatives,” FDCA (and the polymer it enables, PEF) stands apart — not because it’s simply renewably sourced, but because its chemistry unlocks a step-change…
BioPak wins Outstanding Bull Award at Golden Bull 2025
BioPak has received the prestigious Outstanding Bull Award at the Golden Bull Award 2025. This recognition celebrates the company’s dedication to innovation, high performance, and sustainable packaging solutions worldwide. The Golden…
Researchers across the U.S. develop bioplastics from corn
Multiple research teams nationwide, including at Purdue University, are developing bioplastics made from biomaterials such as corn. The effort has been ongoing for the past six months, with the goal…
New bamboo bioplastic offers strong alternative to traditional plastics
Scientists have developed a new type of bioplastic made from bamboo that could help reduce plastic pollution. This high-performance material combines strength, heat resistance, and full biodegradability. It is also…
Renaissance BioScience partners with Biome on bioplastics project
Renaissance BioScience, a global leader in bioengineered yeast, announced a collaboration with UK-based Biome Bioplastics. The two-year project is valued at up to CAD $1.5 million (£814,000). It aims to…
BioBond publishes white paper on microplastics from bio-based and petroleum polymers
BioBond, a leader in sustainable materials, announced the release of a white paper titled "The Dichotomy of Plastic Pollution: 'Good' vs. 'Bad' Microplastics from Biobased and Petroleum-Derived Polymers." The paper…