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The Benvic Group is set to launch a range of biopolymers that have been designed to improve the environmental performance of the plastic films sector.

Finland-based Kyröntarhat Oy, which produce salads and herbs under the Vihreäkeiju brand, are the first food producers to sell coriander, packaged in carbon-neutral wood-based plastic and make it available to consumers.

Lorenz Kunststofftechnik GmbH and the Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (IVW) report the successful development of a lightweight thermoset based on renewable and regional raw materials.

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.

AFC EcoPlastics and MGI International, a joint venture between Marco Polo International, LLC, Global Plastics, LLC and ITOCHU International Inc., have announced the launch of a strategic partnership for the sale and distribution of bio-resins.

Avantium N.V, a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that the Netherlands Enterprise Agency RVO has awarded the company a €5.4 million grant as part of the Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) scheme, to be paid out in 16 tranches over a period of 4 years.

Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, and Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, today announced a partnership to develop biodegradable aqueous barrier coatings for more sustainable paper and board products.

The shift from fossil-based to renewable bio-plastics requires new efficient methods. New technology developed at VTT enables the use of pectin-containing agricultural waste, such as citrus peel and sugar beet pulp, as the raw material for producing bio-based PEF-plastics.

Total Corbion PLA is pleased to announce its new executive leadership team: Thomas Philipon, CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, CFO.

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.

Trinseo, a global materials solutions provider has inaugurated a new thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) pilot facility in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

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.

UK biotech company Toraphene is preparing to unveil the world's first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging.

Nurel is strengthening its commitment to sustainability with the addition of a third production line at its Inzea biopolymers site.

Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in the Americas and a world leader in the production of biopolymers, and Haldor Topsoe, a global leader in supply of catalysts, technology, and services for the chemical and refining industries, have announced that they achieved their first-ever demo-scale production of bio-based monoethylene glycol (MEG).

Demand for materials with renewable content and lower environmental impact is growing across customer segments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Products made from bio-based plastics must undergo the same testing procedures as conventional plastic products to access the market of the European Union (EU), in order to exclude any health risk for consumers.

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.

Holland Colours is proud to reveal its role in the development of The Ocean Cleanup’s first product to be made with certified ocean plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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.

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.

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

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.