Technology
Study highlights rapid biodegradation of new bioplastics in marine environments
A study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering reveals that cellulose diacetate (CDA)-based foams, created from Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials, biodegrade quickly in ocean environments. Conducted by researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the findings suggest these…
Inscripta launches advanced biomanufacturing for eco-friendly skincare ingredients
Inscripta, Inc. has introduced its cutting-edge biomanufacturing capabilities designed to produce sustainable and high-quality anti-aging skincare ingredients. Utilizing its innovative GenoScaler™ whole-genome engineering platform, the company aims to enhance the speed and reliability of ingredient production. The shift from traditional…
Breakthrough in plant oil yield could revolutionize biofuels
Australian researchers are making strides in enhancing oil production from plants, which may transform the landscape of biofuel production worldwide. A team at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has directed its efforts toward extracting oil not just…
UPM, Selenis, and Bormioli Pharma collaborate on wood-based pharmaceutical bottles
A partnership among UPM, Selenis, and Bormioli Pharma aims to develop sustainable pharmaceutical packaging through the production of wood-based bottles. These innovative containers will be made from Selenis' partial BioPET resins and UPM's carbon-negative BioMEG. The collaboration seeks to address…
Indorama Ventures and partners launch world’s first bio-PET bottle
In a major advancement for sustainable packaging, Indorama Ventures, Suntory, Neste, ENEOS, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Iwatani have announced the launch of the world’s first bio-PET bottle made from used cooking oil, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Starting this month, Suntory…
WHOI research team discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has discovered a groundbreaking bioplastic that degrades significantly faster in seawater than traditional plastics. This finding has the potential to transform the fight against plastic pollution in our oceans,…