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Kane Footwear, a new name in active recovery footwear, has launched a new, bio-based molded, EVA foam slip-on, which the company is marketing under the brand name Revive. Constructed from Kane’s sugarcane-derived BounceBack foam, the Revive utilizes thoughtful styling and an active recovery design to provide support for fatigued muscles and all-day comfort.

Reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill is an explicit goal of current EU legislation. In fact, the latest directive includes a binding landfill target to reduce landfill to a maximum of 10% of municipal waste by 2030.

Vancouver-based NEXE Innovations Inc., specialized in plant-based materials science and manufacturing technologies, has begun the development and prototyping of a compostable disposable face mask, which is called the "NEXE Mask”, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics announces the expansion of its high-performance AFFINITY GA polyolefin elastomers (POE) with the launch of bio-based AFFINITY RE. This solution has enabled Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals.

As part of its Environmentally Conscious Design (ECD) philosophy, gategroup company deSter has entered a strategic partnership with PulPac, a Swedish Research & Development and Intellectual Property company.

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, today announces that its DSM Engineering Materials business will launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel, a thermoplastic elastomer, together with Sympatex Technologies.

A unique partnership of marine conservation committed organisations, drawn from the education, NGO and private sectors, has launched a project to prevent a particular source of plastic from entering the marine environment.

Corrosion control and packaging expert Cortec today announced the launch of Eco Wrap, the world’s first compostable industrial strength machine grade stretch film.

Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH specialised in innovative and application-oriented biocompounds, produces and markets a portfolio of sustainable products under the trade name M·VERA.

Plastics play key roles in the farming and greenhouse business. A positive trend is the move toward more eco-friendly, biodegradable products — which are fully compostable and will leave behind no waste.

Jabil Packaging Solutions strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and paper-based packaging capabilities

NEXE Innovations Inc., a leader in plant-based materials science and advanced manufacturing technologies, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Government of Canada to support the commercialization of its NEXE Nespresso-Compatible Pods.

NEXE Innovations Inc., a leader in plant-based materials science and advanced manufacturing technologies headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, has developed and is now seeking to further commercialize its fully compostable coffee capsules designed for use in Keurig Brewing Systems.

Food wastage has become a worldwide problem. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), each European Union citizen throws away 179 kilos of food in good condition on average per year.

In Europe, Wacker has launched a new sustainable silicone sealant based on renewable raw materials.

Beiersdorf has selected a certified renewable polypropylene grade from SABIC’s Trucircle portfolio of “second generation” bio-based materials for use in its cosmetic packaging. The new packaging products will be introduced in the market in 2021 and replace fossil-based virgin PP.

A new multi-layer film developed by BASF and Swedish packaging manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs demonstrates that functional and sustainable can go together - in fact, very well.

A specialist in the development of biodegradable polymers from natural sources is calling on the cosmetics industry to reduce its use of conventional polymers, which contribute towards global plastic pollution.

VepaDrentea, a furniture manufacturer based in Drenthe, the Netherlands has launched a collection of chairs with seat shells made from an innovative renewably-sourced, recyclable biomaterial made of hemp and resin.

A new degradable bioplastic film that could help India manage its chronic food waste has been developed using tapioca starch previously destined for flushing into India’s rivers.

Global retail solutions provider Mainetti announced its partnership with UBQ Materials Ltd. to introduce the new standard for product innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry.

Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, and Eagle Beverage Products, a specialty beverage manufacturer, today announced they will produce biodegradable drinking straws for the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry

Eastman and Gruppo Maip, a leading international plastics formulator and compound producer based in Turin, Italy, have announced a partnership to formulate new sustainable polymer solutions for automotive interior applications.

Footprint, a sustainable technology firm specializing in materials science engineering, today announced the launch of its new, plant-based clam-shell food container available for order now.

Period-care brand Callaly is a B Corp, a profit-making company that’s committed to using business as a force for good

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.

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.

Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable resins, and Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI) parent company of Sidaplax Belgium, a global manufacturer of biopolymer EarthFirstÒ PLA barrier and non-barrier sealant films, today announced they will work together to create bio-based, home compostable films.

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