
Axel Barrett
Founder & Editor of BioplasticsNews.com


Using Lignin Waste in Cosmetics

Degradation and Upcycling of Polystyrene

Constructive Bio Launched to Develop Biomaterials

Why Biodegradable Packaging Might Not be Biodegradable

Swana and USAID Partner on Ocean Plastics

LG Chem and ADM Partner on Bioplastics

Canada Consultation on Plastics Recyclability and Compostability

Ambev Signs Offtake Agreement with Avantium

LVMH Sign Offtake Agreement with Avantium

Vegware Sustainability Report

New California Bill Targets Online Retailers

Using Shipwrecks as Benchmark for Marine Litter

MIB Develops New Enzyme for Plastic Degradation

Adidas Launches Ocean Plastic NMD V3

Suzuki Boat Engine to Collect Microplastics

Lavazza Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules

ISC3 Innovation Challenge Finalists

Tipa and Atlapac Partner on Compostable Mailers

Coke Goes PaperBoard Multi Packaging in NY

Worlds Most Expensive Plastic Waste Bag

Microbes Can Ferment CO2 To Make Fuel

McKinsey Report on Climate Impact of Plastics

Parkside Joins HiBarFilm2 Consortium for Mono Materials Packaging

McKinsey on the Next Growth Engine for Chemical Companies

Goldman Sachs on Food, Fuel and the Cost of Living Crisis

Argentina Biodiesel Report

The Inconvenient Truth About Biobased Plastics and Fuels (FREE)

Reusable Ocean Plastic Bags

Interactive Metabolic Map of Biobased Chemicals

Eco-Glue to Replace Harmful Adhesives in Wood Construction

Yunhong Launches Yunhong Biotechnology for Compostable

Setting up Curbside Compost Pickup in US Towns

Great Wrap Develops Potato Waste Cling Wrap

Teysha Technologies AggiePol Receives Biodegradability Certification

Reflections on the NBC, CBS and Time Article (FREE)

Time on Bioplastics

Bluestem Biosciences Raises $5 Millions

CBS News on Bioplastics

NBC News on Bioplastics

UK Funding for Biomass Projects

Continental Goes Bio PVC for Automotive Sector

Greenall Gin Goes Frugalpac Paper Bottle

Tipa and Aquapak Partner on Circular Packaging Solutions

Bluepha and Chori Partner for Japanese Market

China Soil Survey

PBPC Consumer Trends

NatureWorks CEO Promotes Bioplastics on Golf Courses

Canada Invests $1.8 million in Green Economy

Reliance Industries Develops PBAT

Searching for Sustainable Wine Closure

Biocomposites in the Construction Industry

CJ Bio and Accor Partner on PHA Hotel Amenities

Playmobil Goes Bioplastics

Genecis Raises $10 Millions

Carbios Joins WhiteCycle

Cyclyx Invests in New Recycling Lab

Samsung Galaxy Made from Ocean Plastic

New Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Watch

WMU Welcomes New Compostability Testing Center

How Does Compatibilizer Affect Biofuel Co-Product/Plastic Composites?

UK Plastic Bag Usage Evolution Since 2015

Unilever Lauches Biodegradable Detergent Capsules

Greenpeace Links Colonialism to Waste Export

Biobased Thermoset Composites Tested for Space

Can Food Crops Grow in the Dark?

Should I Buy Biodegradable Materials If Trash Goes to Landfill?

Biome CEO on Q2 2022

Future Canada Agricultural Policy Framework

GreenBiz Article on Chemical Recycling

Impact Plastic Pollution on Marine Mammals

Advanced Biochemical Thailand (ABT) Launches New Epinity Brand

New Compostable Pods for Nespresso Machines

New PBS Food Packaging

The Gentleman Fairy Tale (FREE)

Huue Receives Funding for Biobased Dyes

Sasol Chemicals Obtains ISCC Certification

Insempra Invests in Solena Materials

Bacteria to Be Tested in Space to Solve Plastic Dilemma

Polymers Trends Report by Shell

Peruvian President Hit by Biofuel Corruption Scandal

Neste Buys Animal Fat Business in Ireland

Legal Actions Against Ineos Plant in Antwerp

MGC and Tokuyama Corporation Partner on Carbon Capture Methanol

New US Lobby Group Called Ag Bioeconomy Coalition

LyondellBasell Joins Nextloopp

ENI Builds First Agri Hub in Kenya

H&M Beeing Sued for Greenwashing

How France Will Implement Composting Obligation

Bloomberg Article on Mycelium

Bacteria Can Remove Plastic Pollution from Lakes

NBC News on Plastic Straws Alternatives

Textile Waste is the New Pollution Plague in Ghana

Coke Eliminates Green PET

Biocomposites in the Aerospace Industry

Bloomberg Article on Chemical Recycling

ISRI Position on Chemical Recycling

US Announces Partnership to Reduce Ocean Plastic Pollution in Indonesia

Just Eat and UEFA Launch Seaweed Biodegradable Packaging at EURO final

Plastics Recent Legal and Technological Progress

Borealis Looked Away from Human Rights Abuses Since May (FREE)

Braskem Develops Chemical Recycling Technology

Dow and BSB Partner on Biobased for Personal Care

Project Air Update
