Revolutionizing recycling with bio-based adhesives for paper and packaging
Artimeltrepulpable is a hot melt adhesive designed for eco-friendly paper recycling. It can be filtered out from pulp during repulping, ensuring high-quality recycled paper. This adhesive solution benefits both the…
Sappi North America launches full production of sustainable packaging following $500 M expansion
Sappi North America announced it is now delivering commercial products after completing Project Elevate. This $500 million project expanded and converted Paper Machine No. 2 (PM2) at the Somerset Mill…
Australian scientists develop microbe-based bioplastics to combat plastic waste
Australian scientists are developing eco-friendly bioplastics using microbes from the country's unique environment. These bioplastics are designed to break down completely in land, soil, and water. The goal is to…
Itaconix launches plant-based BIO*Asterix for paints and coatings
Itaconix plc announced the commercial launch of BIO*Asterix, a new line of plant-based building blocks. These products are used in paints, coatings, and adhesives. The company aims to offer safer,…
INEOS Styrolution launches bio-attributed polystyrene food trays launch in Japan
Food trays made with Styrolution® PS 158K BC100, a fully bio-attributed polystyrene from INEOS Styrolution, are available at a leading Japanese retail chain. This new material is produced entirely from…
Avantium partners with PLIXXENT to supply FDCA for eco-friendly insulation foams
Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymers, has signed a conditional five-year offtake agreement with PLIXXENT. PLIXXENT is a major producer of polyurethane systems. Under this deal, PLIXXENT…
Elopak’s fiber cartons outperform plastic in carbon footprint and resource use
Elopak has published a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing fiber-based cartons with LDPE pouches for laundry detergent refills. The study, conducted by Anthesis and commissioned by Elopak, focused on…
Avantium’s PET/PEF multilayer bottle gains full recyclability recognition from RecyClass
Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable polymer materials, announced that its PET/PEF multilayer bottle is fully compatible with PET recycling. RecyClass, a European initiative for plastics circularity, evaluated the bottle…
Corn Next advances sustainable packaging with biodegradable Corn-17 and new U.S. facility
Corn Next, a California-based biobased material innovator, has announced two major milestones. The company secured its first equity investment and selected Los Angeles for its U.S. Integrated Demonstration Unit (IDU).…