Vary Tech launches new plastic waste solutions
Vary Tech, a global leader in turning waste into valuable resources, announced a major step forward in plastic recycling. Working alongside Evonik and SupeZET, they introduced a new, full-process solution…
UPM, Michelman and BOBST develop bio-based packaging
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have developed paper packaging using bio-based coatings to help brands comply with EU single-use plastics regulations. The renewable materials provide barrier protection while supporting…
Biesterfeld partners with traceless to scale bio-based polymer
Hamburg-based distribution company Biesterfeld has entered a strategic partnership with materials innovator traceless to bring a compostable injection moulding material to the European market. Under the agreement announced on 6…
Innovative water process promises biodegradable packaging
Researchers at Virginia Tech are working on a new way to make biodegradable packaging more affordable and easier to produce on a large scale. Their goal is to replace traditional…
AIMPLAS gains biodegradation recognition in Australia and Japan
AIMPLAS has recently received official recognition from Australian ABA and Japanese JBPA to perform biodegradation and compostability tests. This is great news for companies looking to get eco-labels for their…
Researchers turn forest debris into high-performance bioplastics
Korean researchers have developed an innovative, low-energy process to transform common forest debris into a vital ingredient for high-performance bioplastics. This breakthrough could dramatically cut the environmental impact of industries…
UIC researchers develop bioplastic as alternative to traditional bags
A team at the University of Illinois Chicago has created a new plant-based bioplastic. It’s designed to replace conventional plastic bags. Unlike low-density polyethylene bags, which can take hundreds of…
Fibu secures funding from Swedish climate program to scale bio-based foam
Fibu has announced it received SEK 4.26 million (around € 390,000) in funding from Klimatklivet, a program managed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. The investment aims to support the…
Uluu secures $2.1 M to scale seaweed-based plastic alternative
Uluu has announced it has received $2.1 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program. The grant aims to support the commercialisation of Uluu’s innovative plastic alternative made…