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Michelin and Axens in talks to scale bio-based molecule 5-HMF globally
Michelin ResiCare and Axens have entered exclusive negotiations toward a strategic partnership to industrialise and commercialise 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). It's a bio-based platform molecule with broad applications in green chemistry. 5-HMF is a building block for resins, adhesives and bio-based polymers…
TotalEnergies Corbion launches PLA foam to replace polystyrene packaging
TotalEnergies Corbion has launched Luminy Foam 50F, a high melt strength polylactic acid (PLA) material for foamed food packaging, positioned as a drop-in replacement for extruded polystyrene (XPS). The material targets trays for fresh fish and meat, as well as…
PCX Solutions launches certificate to close the price gap on fossil-free materials
Not-for-profit organisation PCX Solutions has launched the Alternative Materials Certificate (AMC), a third-party verified financing mechanism designed to make fossil-free materials commercially competitive with conventional plastic. The certificate works by closing the price gap between alternative materials and fossil-based plastics.…
Sulapac bio-based material chosen for Yom Beauty lip mask packaging
Finnish materials company Sulapac has supplied its Solid bio-based material for Yom Beauty's new lip mask packaging, supporting the UK cosmetics brand's launch of what it describes as the world's first lip mask made entirely with food-grade ingredients. The packaging,…
Aesop debuts algae-based bioplastic signage
Skincare and fragrance brand Aesop has unveiled an algae-based bioplastic material as an alternative to conventional retail signage, presenting it across two Copenhagen stores during the 3daysofdesign festival. The material was developed by Jessie French, founder of Melbourne-based research practice…
AMSilk and Ajinomoto expand partnership for industrial silk protein production
Biotech silk producer AMSilk has signed a long-term manufacturing and supply agreement with Ajinomoto Foods Europe (AFE), enabling the transition from industrial validation to dedicated large-scale production of its silk proteins. Under the agreement, AFE will establish a dedicated production…