Author: Axel Barrett

Founder & Editor of BioplasticsNews.com

Plastic Battle US

US is a Big Threat in the War Against Plastic

Straws and Cutlery

What About Cutlery Made From Grains?

Seaweed and Algae

Swedish Algae Startup Wins the Jackpot

Politics & Legislation

Finland Did Not Reach BioEconomic Goals

Self-Regulation

PepsiCo Issues $1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Sustainability Initiatives

Plastic Bans Reports & Studies

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

Reports & Studies

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

People and Leaders

TIPA CEO in the Press

Are Ships the Source of Plastic Waste in the Oceans?

Self-Regulation

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

Seaweed and Algae

New Edible Whiskey Pods Made from Seaweed

Bottles Recycling

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

Microplastics Reports & Studies

Research Reveals Damaging Impact of Microplastics on Human Health

Construction, Building and Insulation Recycling

Los Angeles Is Looking Into Paving Its Roads with Recycled Plastic

Cosmetics Packaging

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

M&A, Corporate and Financial News

BASF Enters Natural Flavours and Fragrances Market

Self-Regulation

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

Bottles Recycling

Coca-Cola Bottle Made from Ocean Plastics

Cosmetics Packaging

Swapping Plastics for Paper in the Cosmetics Industry

Bio-PP Joint Venture & Partnerships

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

Biodegradation & Compostation Waste Management

Confusion over Compostability of Cartons and SUP Directive on Coated Cartonboard

Companies and Brands Ranking September 2019

From Crop to Cream

Design & Architecture

Is That Design Biodegradable? It’s Complicated

Can Bioplastics Be Used for SUP Medical Applications?

Biodegradation & Compostation Consumer Trends

Can Bioplastics Save Us From Drowning In Our Own Waste?

Furniture, Appliances & Consumer Goods PCR

Braskem and Tramontina Launch Chairs Made From Post-Consumer Resin

M&A, Corporate and Financial News R&D and Innovations

Invest in the European Bio-Economy!

Australia & New Zealand Retail Waste Management

Australian Retailer Moves To Eliminate All Waste Going to Landfill

Waste Management

India Divided on How to Deal with Biodegradable Waste

Events R&D and Innovations

Seminar on Designing With Nanoscale Building Blocks

Biodegradation & Compostation PFAS US

New Hanover, Biodegradable Packaging and PFAS

Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear

Delicate Wash Important Source of Microplastics

Finke to Show FIBAPLAST for Colouring Bio-Plastics at K 2019

Bio-BDO Production Capacity

Michelin, IFP Energies Nouvelles and Axens Construct Bio-Butadiene Protoype Plant

Certification & Labels Straws and Cutlery

Bioplastics Are No Substitute For Reusable Utensils

Australia & New Zealand People and Leaders Politics & Legislation

Australian PM Calls For Global Plastic Policy at UN

MEP Event Underlines Importance of Bioplastics to Achieve Circular Economy

EU Plastic Battle

Criteria and Examples for Preferable Use of Compostable Plastics

EU LCA Plastic Battle

Open Letter to the European Commission on Comparability of Bio-based and Petrochemical Polymers

Packaging Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear

Fashion Designer Gabriela Hearst Goes Bioplastics