Live Puri adopts renewable fiber bottle caps
Dutch nutraceutical brand Live Puri is replacing metal closures across its entire vitamin product range with fiber-based caps in a move to reduce environmental impact. The company has adopted NutraCap,…
China clears path for Leaf Bio’s bio-based plastic in food packaging
Leaf Bio has achieved a significant regulatory breakthrough in China for its plant-based plastic alternative, marking progress in the commercialization of sustainable packaging materials. The company announced that its PEF…
Singapore’s N&E Innovations awarded $1 M for bio-based food packaging
Singapore-based N&E Innovations has been awarded the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category. This recognition highlights the company's efforts to reduce food waste and improve food safety through…
Japanese researchers develop strong, biodegradable plastic from plant cellulose
Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in addressing microplastic pollution. Their recent study, published in the…
The growth of soy-based innovations in the plastics industry
Consumer demand for sustainable and safe products is accelerating the development of soy-based plastics. These bio-based materials are designed to reduce our reliance on petrochemicals and traditional additives, offering more…
DURABIO bio-based plastic chosen for Honda’s N-ONE e:
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced that its bio-based plastic, DURABIO™, will be used for the instrument panels of Honda’s latest mini electric vehicle, the N-ONE e:, which was launched on September…
AIMPLAS to speed up bioplastics degradation in waste treatment
AIMPLAS is leading the MICROFAGO project to accelerate the decomposition of compostable bioplastics in waste treatment processes. This innovative approach combines microorganisms and natural viruses called phages to promote faster…
Shaw Industries’ new test to detect PFAS in manufacturing materials
Shaw Industries, a global flooring provider and leader in sustainability, has developed a new testing method to detect PFAS chemicals. The company created this innovative approach to prevent PFAS from…
Solinatra and Paques Biomaterials partner to develop fully biodegradable plastics
Solinatra Europe and Paques Biomaterials are set to collaborate on creating next-gen, biodegradable materials as alternatives to single-use plastics. They will sign a Joint Development Plan and Conditional Offtake Agreement…