Technology
UPM, Michelman and BOBST develop bio-based packaging
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have developed paper packaging using bio-based coatings to help brands comply with EU single-use plastics regulations. The renewable materials provide barrier protection while supporting recyclability. The collaboration centers on Michelman's bio-based coating technology. These…
Oellers develops bio-based anticorrosive coatings from pig manure
A German paint manufacturer is working with researchers to extract functional coating ingredients from pig manure, aiming to match the performance of conventional fossil-based products. Oellers, based in Aldenhoven, has partnered with Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and machinery builder…
Innovative water process promises biodegradable packaging
Researchers at Virginia Tech are working on a new way to make biodegradable packaging more affordable and easier to produce on a large scale. Their goal is to replace traditional plastics with environmentally friendly options that can be made quickly…
Researchers turn forest debris into high-performance bioplastics
Korean researchers have developed an innovative, low-energy process to transform common forest debris into a vital ingredient for high-performance bioplastics. This breakthrough could dramatically cut the environmental impact of industries such as packaging and automotive manufacturing. Scientists at the National…
Seed Health explores microbial responses to chemical contamination
Seed Health and The Two Frontiers Project launched The Resilient Soils Project, a community science initiative investigating how soil microbes adapt to chemical contamination. The project invites individuals and communities to collect soil samples from contaminated or suspected contamination sites,…
Clean Food Group launches CLEANOil™
Clean Food Group (CFG) announced the launch of CLEANOil™, its biotechnology-derived ingredient platform for the beauty industry. This marks the transition of CLEANOil™ from concept to market-ready product. The company achieved this through a connected innovation ecosystem with THG LABS.…