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…
How to lay a plastic-free Christmas table
A greener, less wasteful Christmas is possible with biobased, biodegradable alternatives. Here is how to lay a plastic-free Christmas table for guests that cuts landfill waste.
LAM’ON secures investment to expand biobased packaging
LAM'ON, a company specializing in biobased and compostable laminating and packaging films, has announced an investment from Eleven Ventures and Grigoriy Ananiev, Managing Director at Citibank. The company focuses on…
Starbucks Japan to transition to biodegradable plastic straws in 2025
Starbucks Coffee Japan has announced plans to replace its paper straws with biodegradable plastic straws starting in 2025. This marks a significant shift in the company’s approach to sustainable packaging. The…
CSIRO Report highlights bioplastics opportunities and challenges in Australia
A new report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) focuses on bioplastics in Australia, revealing their potential and significant challenges. The "State of Bioplastics in Australia" underscores…