Paramelt launches Aquavate Bio, a biodegradable coating platform
Specialty coatings company Paramelt has launched Aquavate Bio, a water-based, biodegradable coating platform designed to give fiber-based packaging the barrier performance it needs to replace plastic, without sacrificing recyclability or…
Shillong researchers turn banana peels into biodegradable plastic
Researchers at St. Edmund’s College in Shillong have made a promising discovery. They developed a biodegradable plastic film using banana peels. This biomaterial naturally decomposes in soil within weeks. Plastic…
KAIST develops method to make nylon ingredients from bio-based glycerol
A team at KAIST has found a way to produce key materials for nylon using microorganisms. This method could replace traditional processes that rely on fossil fuels. The research was…
Clariant’s bio-based Licocare RBW gains FDA approval
Clariant has announced that its bio-based Licocare RBW wax additives have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications involving…
Closing the Plastics Loop: Can Chemical Recycling Deliver on the Promise?
Plastic has become indispensable to modern life, yet the way we manage it tells a different story. Despite a growing focus on circularity, only 9% of plastic waste is ultimately…
Algenesis Labs earns ISO 14001 certification
Algenesis Labs, a San Diego-based sustainable materials company, has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Environmental Management System. The international standard recognizes organizations that demonstrate effective environmental impact management through…
Orange-scented algae could help remove microplastics from water
Orange-scented algae might become an unexpected tool to fight the growing problem of microplastic pollution in water sources. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have developed a special type of…
GAIA BioMaterials secures European patent for PLA-free bioplastic films
GAIA BioMaterials, a leader in biodegradable and compostable bioplastics, has received final approval for a European patent on its PLA-free film extrusion materials. The patent, filed in 2020, protects a…
Low-carbon ski gear hits the powder
Extreme sports demand high-performance materials. Strength, comfort, and durability are must-haves and plant-based options are no exception.