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…
New breakthrough: innovative foam offers hope in microplastics removal
A group of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Hongbing Deng from Wuhan University has developed a groundbreaking biodegradable foam that could significantly reduce microplastic pollution, addressing one of the most…
Lignin Industries partners with Hellyar Plastics to advance biobased plastics
Lignin Industries AB, a Swedish greentech company, has partnered with UK-based Hellyar Plastics to expand the market for its bio-based plastic, Renol. This collaboration aims to commercialize Lignin's patented technology,…
Ukhi lands $1.2 M in pre-seed funding for bio-packaging solutions
Ukhi, a startup focused on biodegradable packaging, has successfully raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by 100Unicorns, with participation from Venture Catalysts, angel…
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce sustainable biopolymer coated packaging
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have teamed up to create a new biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution aimed at enhancing food product preservation. This innovative packaging leverages Eastman’s bio-based Solus additives…
Study highlights rapid biodegradation of new bioplastics in marine environments
A study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering reveals that cellulose diacetate (CDA)-based foams, created from Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials, biodegrade quickly in ocean environments. Conducted by researchers at…
Canada invests $1 M in compostable bioplastics
Canada's government has invested $1 million in compostable bioplastics through the Jobs and Growth Fund program. This financial assistance has been granted to SME BOSK Bioproducts under the Canada Economic…