Daily News

University of Bath spin-out company Naturbeads has been awarded funding to develop their biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could cut the use of microplastics in a range of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics.

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced the introduction of EcoPaXX AM4001 GF (G), a high performance material for fused granulate fabrication or 3D pellet printing.

Coca-Cola is partnering with Danish startup Paboco to develop a 100% paper bottle.

Australia-based biotechnology company Circa Group, established in 2006, produces versatile, bio-based platform chemical levoglucosenone (LGO) from waste cellulose.

B&F PLA has completed the construction of i China’s first fully-integrated sugar-to-PLA (polylactic acid) plant located in Bengbu, Anhui Province.

LanzaTech, Total and L’Oréal have partnered on the development and introduction of the world’s first sustainable packaging made from polyethylene derived from captured and recycled carbon emissions.

Origin Materials recently released a Life Cycle Assessment, performed by Deloitte, analyzing the environmental impact of sustainable coproducts 5-chloromethylfurfural, furfural, levulinic acid, and hydrothermal carbon.

Covestro's presence at the virtual trade fair Formnext Connect 2020 is entirely dedicated to the Circular Economy. The company will be presenting products made from alternative raw materials, such as recycled plastics and CO2-based cardyon brand products which will contribute to the development of the 3D printing industry to become more circular.

Lifoam Industries, a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products producing foam coolers and shipping containers for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and commercial packaging, has been awarded multiple patents for making and moulding an entirely new type of bio-based bead foam

ADM and Spiber Inc. have announced an agreement to expand the production of Spiber’s innovative Brewed Protein polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products.

As part of a strategic collaboration, Covestro received a first delivery of 1,000 tons of renewable phenol from Borealis, produced with renewable hydrocarbons from Neste. Neste produces these ISCC Plus certified hydrocarbons entirely from renewable raw materials.

FUTERRO, a subsidiary of the Belgian GALACTIC group, has started operating the first integrated PLA production unit in China in collaboration with its historical partner BBCA Biochemical.

Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, has unveiled plans to put the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle on the shelf by 2023.

LG Chem has successfully developed a new biodegradable material potentially with mechanical properties and transparency equivalent to synthetic resins such as PP, the company announced October 19.

Nordmann, the international chemical distributor, assumes responsibility for sales and marketing of the Biofibre product range in a large number of European countries*. The partnership will begin with immediate effect.

Fabbri Group has been awarded the honour of “Best Technological Innovation” for its new Nature Fresh cling film and wrapping machines Automac NF at the 2020 “Oscar dell’Imballaggio” in Italy. Nature Fresh is the world’s first bioplastic compostable cling film for automatic and manual applications.

ReSolute, the Flagship EU project focused on creating a new, sustainably-sourced, safer alternative to traditional, fossil-based solvents, launches today.

Marchon Eyewear, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear, has announced an industry-first partnership with Eastman, a global specialty materials company.

Inovyn, a leading producer of vinyls, is pleased to announce its partnership with Pipelife Sweden to provide sustainable PVC pipes made using Biovyn to ‘The Hope Project’.

Green materials ensure sustainable mobility: The automotive industry is increasingly working on aligning vehicle production with the principles of sustainability. The development of appropriate materials plays a decisive role in this process.

Lactips, a French company specialized in producing a soluble plastic with zero environmental trace, is moving into a new industrial development phase with the launch of its project to build its new plant in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, in the Loire region of France.

Perstorp is pioneering the Oxo-market by launching the first partly renewable carboxylic acids - 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Pro and Valeric Acid Pro. 2-EHA Pro is based on 25% renewable raw materials, and Valeric Acid Pro contains 20% renewable content.

Poland Spring Brand 100% Natural Spring Water has announced a collaboration with the University of Maine and its Forest Bioproducts Research Institute to evaluate and develop bio-based solutions that could serve as alternative packaging for Poland Spring products.

Two years ago, researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK and the NREL in the USA identified an enzyme capable of degrading PET, called PETase. Now, an enzyme found in the rubbish dwelling bacterium that lives on a diet of plastic bottles, has been combined with PETase to speed up the breakdown of plastic.

Conagra Brands, a leading branded food manufacturer, has used plant-based fiber packaging bowls for the past 3 years. The company has now introduced to its portfolio new Hungry-Man Double Meat Bowls and P.F. Chang's Ramen single-serve meals.

Scientists at NREL - the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy – have come up with what they claim is a ‘groundbreaking method for producing renewable polyurethane without toxic precursors’.

The LEGO Group has announced it plans to invest up to US$400 million – covering ongoing costs and long-term investments – across three years to accelerate sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.

Newlight Technologies, Inc., a California biotechnology company that manufactures PHB, a type of PHA, has announced the opening of a new commercial-scale AirCarbon production facility in Southern California, called Eagle 3.

Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion, announces its intention to build its second PLA plant with a capacity ramping up to 100,000 tons per annum.

Evonik and Siemens Energy have started up a pilot plant sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that uses carbon dioxide and water to produce chemicals.