Swiss Startup Oxyle secures $16M to combat PFAS pollution
Swiss startup Oxyle announced a $16 million funding round to enhance its technology for destroying PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in wastewater. This follows a $3 million pre-seed round in…
Nissha invests in Blue Ocean Closures
Nissha, a global tech company within the medical, mobility and sustainable materials markets, has partnered with Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish sustainability start-up, to invest and co-own the business. Blue…
Seda launches EcoFit Lid made from 100% biomaterials
Seda International has introduced the EcoFit Lid, a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic lids, crafted entirely from 100% renewable and recyclable materials. This new product is designed to significantly reduce…
Amazon launches pilot for biobased grocery delivery bags in Spain
Amazon has begun a pilot program in Valencia, Spain, to deliver groceries using new biobased bags. These bags, developed in collaboration with Italian company Novamont and supported by Amazon’s materials…
Great Earth debuts new fibre caps for nutritional supplements
Great Earth has launched a new range of nutritional supplements featuring innovative fibre-based caps, developed in collaboration with Blue Ocean Closures. This initiative is designed to replace conventional plastic caps…
Panasonic develops ocean-degradable bioplastic for automotive use
Panasonic Holdings has developed a new plastic material designed to degrade in seawater while providing sufficient strength for automotive interiors and home appliances. The company plans to market this innovative…
Bournemouth University researchers create self-repairing plastic
Researchers at Bournemouth University have announced a breakthrough in creating a self-repairing plastic designed to reduce plastic waste. The team has combined nanosheets of MXene, a two-dimensional material known for…
KIIDC to replace plastic bottles with bioplastic alternatives
The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) of India has announced plans to transition from plastic bottles to bioplastic bottles, marking a significant initiative in the government sector. This initiative,…
B’ZEOS secures funding to advance seaweed-based packaging solutions
B’ZEOS, a European company focused on innovative blue-tech solutions, has successfully closed its seed funding round led by Faber, with additional contributions from ICIG Ventures, the venture capital arm of…
