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…
How EU circularity policies influence China’s plastics industry
ICIS, a leading source of commodity intelligence, and CPCIF, China's foremost organization for the petroleum and chemical industry, have released a study analyzing how the European Union's new circularity regulations…
Nexam and Verdofoam develop bio-based foam for packaging
Nexam Chemicals has expanded its lightweight product segment thanks to new advances in bioplastic production. This breakthrough opens doors for eco-friendly packaging and insulation materials made from renewable raw materials. …
Avantium’s Releaf receives key approval in Japan’s PET industry
Avantium, a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced that its plant-based plastic PEF, releaf®, received official approval for recycling within Japan’s PET bottle stream. The approval was…
Uluu secures $16 M to scale seaweed-based plastic alternative
Uluu has raised AUD $16 million in Series A funding to develop a demonstration plant and expand its innovative seaweed-based material technology. The funding round was led by Burda Principal…