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Finnish partnership develops eco-friendly ink from coffee waste for fibre-based packaging

Paptic Ltd is involved in innovation projects promoting circular packaging solutions. One recent project is a Finnish collaboration. The project developed a natural biocolorant from roasted coffee production side streams.…

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Gelatin can replace plastic in fashion and cool buildings sustainably 
Features

The power of sustainable jelly

Gelatin is best known as the main ingredient in jellies. Yet this humble store-cupboard staple has many applications in consumer goods and industry. 

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Eco-Products joins San Francisco Giants as Zero Waste Partner

Eco-Products has become an official Zero Waste Partner of the San Francisco Giants. It involves supplying compostable foodservice packaging to Oracle Park. The goal is to support the ballpark’s waste…

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Intec Bioplastics debuts certified sustainable packaging solution
Technology

Intec Bioplastics debuts certified sustainable packaging solution

Intec Bioplastics announced the launch of its new EarthPlus® Hercules Bioflex™ Stretch Wrap. It is designed for pallet and food wrapping. The product is marketed as the most economical and…

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Avantium signs PEF deal with BIOVOX for sustainable pharmaceutical
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Avantium signs PEF deal with BIOVOX for sustainable pharmaceutical

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymers, has announced a new partnership with BIOVOX, a pioneer in sustainable healthcare plastics. Under a capacity reservation agreement, BIOVOX will use…

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Avantium partners with Bottle Collective to develop plant-based fiber bottles
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Avantium partners with Bottle Collective to develop plant-based fiber bottles

Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, announced a partnership with the Bottle Collective. The collaboration aims to develop fiber bottles using Dry Molded Fiber (DMF)…

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Alterra, a leader in advanced plastic recycling, announced a successful trial of its pyrolysis oil in Australia. This marks a key step toward a circular plastics economy. In the trial, 9.5 tons of plastic pyrolysis oil (PPO) were processed at Viva Energy's Geelong Refinery. The oil was produced by Alterra at its Ohio facility from end-of-life plastics. The process demonstrated the compatibility of Alterra's recycled product with existing refining infrastructure. The results show Alterra's technology can produce high-quality PPO at scale. This supports Viva Energy's plan to establish a permanent soft plastics recycling facility in Australia. The trial confirms that Alterra's process can seamlessly integrate with conventional refineries and deliver pure outputs from difficult plastic waste streams. Valerio Coppini, Alterra's Chief Commercial Officer, said the trial was an important milestone. "Our technology can be integrated with existing systems, enabling scalable recycling," he said. "This partnership with Viva Energy aims to redefine the lifecycle of plastic and promote sustainability." Alterra's proprietary process breaks down plastics into their chemical building blocks. This creates sustainable feedstocks for new plastics and chemicals. The PPO used in the trial is representative of what would be produced at a full-scale recycling plant. Bill Patterson, Viva Energy's Executive General Manager of Refining, expressed enthusiasm. "Our Geelong Refinery has a long history of producing essential fuels," Patterson said. "This initiative shows how the refinery can play a role in the energy transition and help address Australia's plastic waste problem." The trial highlights the potential for large-scale plastic recycling solutions in Australia. Both companies see this as a step toward more sustainable plastics management and a circular economy.
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Alterra and Viva Energy refinery demonstrate scalable circular plastic solution in Australia

Alterra, a leader in advanced plastic recycling, announced a successful trial of its pyrolysis oil in Australia. This marks a key step toward a circular plastics economy. In the trial,…

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Lignin Industries raises M to accelerate biobased thermoplastic
Investment

Lignin Industries raises €3.9 M for biobased thermoplastic

Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries AB has secured €3.9 million in new funding to fast-track its commercial scaling efforts, including a patented biobased thermoplastic. The funding round attracted over two…

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COM4PHA project explores bioplastics alternatives for packaging and agriculture
Technology

COM4PHA project explores bioplastic alternatives for packaging and agriculture

A new project called COM4PHA is developing bioplastics based on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). These materials offer a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics currently in use. PHAs are produced by various microorganisms…

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