
Month: October 2019


Corbion Makes Pledge to Cut Carbon Emissions

Are Global Food Packaging Brands Committed to Ditching Single-Use Plastic?

White House Asks Input on the US Bioeconomy

Manufacturers Call for Curbing Smuggling of Non-Biodegradable Bags in Pakistan

John Lewis Launches Biodegradable Vegan Duvet

Colorfabb Launches Laser-Markable PLA

PLA Composite May Be an Eco-Friendlier Alternative to Carbon Fiber

Top 5 Plastic Polluters in Canada

Sustainability and Efficiency: The New Trends Driving the Plastics Industry

Recycling, Bioplastics Also Harm Planet, Campaigners warn

Bioplastic, Compostable Bags: Future of Pet Food Packaging?

Avantium Provides Inner Layer of Paper Bottle

Paper Bottle Company Created, Coke and l’Oreal Join

Lactips CEO in the Press

Improved 3D Printing with Lignin Biocomposites

Nestle To Push Research in Biopolymers

Summary of All PFAS Policies in the US

Neste Opens Global Hub for Renewable Polymers in Germany

Canadian Government Asked to Create a Plan for Single-Use Plastics Management

India’s First Private Train Serves Water in Biodegradable Bottles

US is a Big Threat in the War Against Plastic

What About Cutlery Made From Grains?

Swedish Algae Startup Wins the Jackpot

Finland Did Not Reach BioEconomic Goals

PepsiCo Issues $1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Sustainability Initiatives

Which Are Natural Polymers in the Sense of the Single-Use Plastic Ban?

Are Biodegradable Plastics Environment-Friendly? Think Again, Warns Group

TIPA CEO in the Press

Are Ships the Source of Plastic Waste in the Oceans?

Unilever Commits to Reduce Plastics by 50%

Plastic Has a Problem; Is Chemical Recycling the Solution?

BASF Invests in Quantafuel to Lead The Chemical Recycling Industry

New Edible Whiskey Pods Made from Seaweed

French Government Proposes Deposit System for Recycling Instead of Re-use

Research Reveals Damaging Impact of Microplastics on Human Health

Los Angeles Is Looking Into Paving Its Roads with Recycled Plastic

Biodegradable Natural Beauty Brands

Risks From Bio-Based Food Contact Materials Need Monitoring According to UK Study

Lignin Feedstock for Bioplastics Discussed on Australian Radio Show

BASF Enters Natural Flavours and Fragrances Market

What We Learned From Berlin Plastic-Free McDonald’s Experiment

Coca-Cola Bottle Made from Ocean Plastics

Swapping Plastics for Paper in the Cosmetics Industry

Mitsui Chemicals Begins Project Aimed at Commercializing Bio-based Polypropylene

Paper and Biodegradable Alternatives as Bad as Plastic Says Greenpeace

Hemp Hardwoods and Bioplastics Expand Crop Use Beyond CBD

Charging for SUP Coffee Cups Increases Use of Reusable Cups

Don’t Miss The Bioplastics Business Breakfast at K’2019!

The Largest Biocomposites Conference Will be in Germany

Confusion over Compostability of Cartons and SUP Directive on Coated Cartonboard

Bioplastics Ranking September 2019

From Crop to Cream

Is That Design Biodegradable? It’s Complicated

Can Bioplastics Be Used for SUP Medical Applications?

Can Bioplastics Save Us From Drowning In Our Own Waste?

Braskem and Tramontina Launch Chairs Made From Post-Consumer Resin
