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NatureWorks, the world’s leading manufacturer of low-carbon PLA biomaterials, today announced a slate of manufacturing technology projects, including lactide monomer purification efficiency, that will increase the availability of the full Ingeo™️ (PLA) biomaterials portfolio by 10 percent.

As a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed is the specialist for innovative and application-oriented biocompounds.

Borealis’s new portfolio of circular products, called Bornewables, is produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams. The polyolefins offer the same material performance as virgin polyolefins, yet with a reduced carbon footprint.

thyssenkrupp’s plant engineering business recently won another order to build a bioplastics plant based on the patented PLAneo technology. It will be built in South China and will produce 30,000 tons of polylactide (PLA) annually.

Stora Enso is making an investment in dispersion barrier technology at its Forshaga site in Sweden, as a step forward in its innovation agenda.

A new European project called ELIOT project, in which, among other partners, Dutch research centre TNO is taking part, has been launched to study and develop at large scale the most promising recycling methods for biocomposites – especially the materials now being used in the aerospace industry.

While carbon fiberplays a pivotal role in Formula1 – accounting for around 70% of a modern-day F1 car’s structural weight, it is expensive. What if, in this age of economic uncertainty and environmental responsibility, there were a cheaper and more sustainable alternative?

Grimsholm Green, a leader in robot mower accessories, has collaborated with Trifilon, an innovative Swedish developer of sustainable biocomposites on the development of its latest robot mower accessory.

Emery Oleochemicals, a natural–based specialty chemicals manufacturer, has announced the release of its new EMEROX Ester Plasticizer product line.

Toyochem Co., Ltd., a member of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, has developed a new series of biodegradable pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).

A viscous biopaste that is easy to process, solidifies quickly and is suitable for producing even complex structures using the 3D printing process has been developed by a research team headed by Prof. Dr. Marie-Pierre Laborie from the Chair of Forest Biomaterials at the University of Freiburg.

Stora Enso will build a pilot facility for producing Cellufoam™ by Stora Enso, a lightweight, fiber-based foam material for protective packaging and cushioning. Bio-based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used in packaging, for example, to replace oil-based polymer foams which are widely used today. The pilot plant will be located at Stora Enso’s Fors Mill in Sweden.

Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company's sustainability vision.

Sulapac’s new cosmetics jar range from international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack is sustainable, using a special material that mimics nature and designs out waste.

UK-based Biome Technologies has announced that Biome Bioplastics, its bioplastics division has received an order worth US$550,000 from an existing major client operating in the United States packaging market.

Algenesis announced today that their Soleic 52F bio-foam has proven to biodegrade in the natural environment and the results have been published in a Peer-Reviewed Science Paper.

Origin Materials, a United States and Canada-based material development company founded in 2008, has committed to the commercial manufacture of the versatile, sustainable chemical 5-chloromethyl furfural (CMF).

Given the circumstances, the first half figures published yesterday by leading innovative chemical technology company Avantium were, all told, very reasonable.

The Global Plastics Alliance (GPA) released its 5th Progress Report announcing approximately 395 marine litter prevention projects have been planned, underway, or completed as of early 2020.

Aquapak Polymers, an innovative developer of biodegradable polymers and DS Smith, a leading sustainable packaging company have teamed up to develop the next generation of packaging solutions.

Mondi launches world’s first sustainable paper release liner based on recycled base paper and resins made from renewable resources

GranBio, a 100% Brazilian industrial biotechnology company, and NextChem, a subsidiary of Maire Tecnimont announced a strategic partnership to achieve global leadership in the licensing of patented GranBio 2G Ethanol technology to produce cellulosic ethanol.

Stora Enso and Helsinki Olympic Stadium have signed a partnership agreement to develop low-carbon, eco-friendly operations at the stadium by promoting the use of renewable materials and circular economy solutions

Carbiolice, a French start-up developing and producing biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastic solutions has joined forces with agricultural film manufacturer Barbier Group to develop a new PLA-based mulch film.

Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the company as one of eight organizations receiving a total of nearly $5.7 million in support to conduct research and development projects within the biomanufacturing industry. Of the eight recipients, Danimer Scientific is the sole organization focused on the manufacture of biodegradable plastics.

Rompa Group, a plastics processor with operations at sites on three continents, recently drafted a whitepaper on sustainability. Rompa uses recycled plastics in its production processes and is currently conducting tests with bioplastics for several major customers – a good reason to include a chapter on bioplastics in its whitepaper.

The BIOnTop project has come to the end of the first of the in total four years which this project will span.

More than three quarters of people say they are “very concerned” about the environment and feel companies should be doing more to address their impact on the planet. As consumers look for ways to help tackle climate change through their own positive actions, many are limiting their use of single-use plastics.

Joining the fight against the plastic tide, Dutch-based brand Bottle Up has launched in the UK with their pre-filled, reusable, BPA-free, plant-based water bottles.

A packaging deal with an ethical skincare manufacturer signals the start of an exciting new partnership for Teysha Technologies.