How EU circularity policies influence China’s plastics industry
ICIS, a leading source of commodity intelligence, and CPCIF, China's foremost organization for the petroleum and chemical industry, have released a study analyzing how the European Union's new circularity regulations…
Nexam and Verdofoam develop bio-based foam for packaging
Nexam Chemicals has expanded its lightweight product segment thanks to new advances in bioplastic production. This breakthrough opens doors for eco-friendly packaging and insulation materials made from renewable raw materials. …
Avantium’s Releaf receives key approval in Japan’s PET industry
Avantium, a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced that its plant-based plastic PEF, releaf®, received official approval for recycling within Japan’s PET bottle stream. The approval was…
Uluu secures $16 M to scale seaweed-based plastic alternative
Uluu has raised AUD $16 million in Series A funding to develop a demonstration plant and expand its innovative seaweed-based material technology. The funding round was led by Burda Principal…
Braskem and Balsam Hill launch first Christmas trees made with bioplastic
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, has teamed up with Balsam Hill, a leader in holiday décor, to introduce the world’s first Christmas trees made from bioplastic. This…
Blue Ocean Closures unveils cost-competitive fiber caps surpassing plastic
Blue Ocean Closures (BOC), based in Sweden, announced a significant breakthrough in sustainable packaging. The company’s latest fiber screw caps can now match or outperform fossil plastic in material costs.…
Seaweed solutions for the hardest plastics to recycle
Three major seaweed plastic startups have the IP we need to stem the tide of thin film waste. Their biobased, biodegradable films are designed to melt away naturally in the…
New LCA studies highlight sustainability of Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-polymers
Braskem, a global leader and pioneer in bio-polymer production, announced the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I’m green™ product line. The studies cover HDPE, EVA,…
Researchers improve plant-based polymers to better replace plastics
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed an innovative method to make plant-based plastics stronger and less prone to breaking. These natural polymers, which include soy proteins and…