Category: R&D and Technology
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College student invents revolutionary solution to major crisis after discovering unusual material: ‘I … started noticing they’re actually fairly strong’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/college-student-invents-revolutionary-solution-235500990.html
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Sustainable and Viral Innovation: Tilcara Students Create a Surprising “Edible Bioplastic”
Sustainable and Viral Innovation: Tilcara Students Create a Surprising “Edible Bioplastic”
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Researchers Develop Biobased Film That Could Replace Traditional Plastic Packaging
https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-develop-biobased-film-that-could-replace-traditional-plastic-packaging
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MIT Senior Transforms Fishing Waste Into Bioplastic
https://www.miragenews.com/mit-senior-transforms-fishing-waste-into-1569351
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AIMPLAS reinforces the safety of bio-based materials with in vitro bioassays
https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/aimplas-reinforces-the-safety-of-bio-based-materials-with-in-vitro-bioassays
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Waste-2-Plastic: Turning wastewater into bioplastic
https://www.umu.se/en/events/waste-2-plastic-turning-wastewater-into-bioplastic_12146910
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Berkeley company says it is creating a new kind of plastic
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/futurebio-berkeley-company-create-new-plastic/6382017
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Scientists convert glycerol into bio-derived solvent
https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/scientists-convert-glycerol-into-bio-derived-solvent
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IFF and BASF partner to boost sustainable enzyme and polymer innovation
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/iff-basf-innovation-partnership.html
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Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing filament
https://www.voxelmatters.com/researchers-turn-spoiled-milk-into-3d-printing-filament
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EcoPHA develops process to produce bioplastics and biofuels from pongamia oil
https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/ecopha-develops-process-to-produce-bioplastics-and-biofuels-from-pongamia-oil
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Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/october/electrochemical-transform-biodiesel-solketal
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New Method Uses Collisions to Break Down Plastic for Sustainable Recycling
https://news.gatech.edu/news/2025/10/10/new-method-uses-collisions-break-down-plastic-sustainable-recycling
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Efficient and scalable upcycling of oceanic carbon sources into bioplastic monomers
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41929-025-01416-4
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Monash scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging
https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/monash-scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging
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Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging (Monash University)
https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging
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Scientists make stunning discovery after testing new material in first-of-its-kind deep sea experiment: ‘Provides safer alternatives’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunning-discovery-testing-material-053000488.html
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Lingnan University scholars co-develop novel eco-friendly, biodegradable, self-healing bioplastic
https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/lingnan-university-scholars-co-develop-novel-eco-friendly-biodegradable-self-healing
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UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic
https://www.uwplatt.edu/news/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic
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Scientists Use Bacteria to Produce Stronger and Eco-Friendly Plastic Without Any Byproducts
https://www.zmescience.com/research/materials/scientists-use-bacteria-to-produce-stronger-and-eco-friendly-plastic-without-any-byproducts
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Compostable Field Testing Program earns funding for research initiative
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/compostable-field-testing-program-earns-funding-for-research-initiative
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Researchers in Japan advance in a biodegradable compound to replace petroleum-derived PET plastics.
Researchers in Japan advance in a biodegradable compound to replace petroleum-derived PET plastics.
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Students showcase renewable replacement for plastic packaging
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/students-showcase-renewable-replacement-for-plastic-packaging
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Kobe University Engineers Bacteria to Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative
https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21506
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Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO₂ capture materials (University of Copenhagen)
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-scientists-plastic-efficient-capture-materials.html
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Scientists made plastic that eats carbon
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905180736.htm
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Scientists Create a Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PET
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/scientists-create-a-biodegradable-plastic-stronger-than-pet-404375
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WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions
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Konoshima Chemical Advances Sustainable Material Solutions
https://www.theworldfolio.com/news/konoshima-chemical-advances-sustainable-material-solutions/5250
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US researchers engineer enzymes to create recyclable bioplastics from crops, farm waste
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/u-s-crops-recyclable-bioplastics
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Eggshell processing technology can cut bioplastic emissions
https://www.wattagnet.com/egg/article/15753706/eggshell-processing-technology-can-cut-bioplastic-emissions
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Australian researchers develop seafood-based biofoam amid national EPS phase-out
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biofoam-seafood-packaging-australia-eps-ban.html
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Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
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Submit Your Packaging Solution for the 2025 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Awards
https://airtable.com/apphytgXBMlOtwTYd/shrd9xG9eTQlGRcox
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Eco-friendly plastic invented: opportunities for utilizing the new method (Uzbekistan)
https://zamin.uz/en/technology/157511-eco-friendly-plastic-invented-opportunities-for-utilizing-the-new-method.html
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BIH’s biodegradable seafood packaging to impact WA’s seafood industry
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/bih-biodegradable-seafood-packaging-wa/?cf-view&cf-closed https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/biofoam-boxes-greening-wa-s-lucrative-seafood-industry
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Packaging in Indonesia: Researchers explore reuse options as circularity barriers prevail
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/circular-packaging-barriers-indonesia.html
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New process turns food waste into biodegradable plastic
https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/new-process-turns-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastic
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Scientists create cellulose bioplastic that outperforms polyethylene
https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/scientists-create-cellulose-bioplastic-that-outperforms-polyethylene
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Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil
https://www.ndtv.com/feature/scientists-develop-biodegradable-plastics-that-can-dissolve-in-seawater-or-soil-8919329
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Leaf-Inspired Design Brings Bioplastics to the Big Leagues
https://www.newswise.com/articles/leaf-inspired-design-brings-bioplastics-to-the-big-leagues
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German researchers described new selective biocatalyst to produce epoxides from styrene
https://news.rub.de/english/press-releases/2025-07-08-biotechnology-producing-desired-epoxides-pollutants
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Portuguese researchers develop fully bio-based cosmetic packaging material
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biobased-cosmetic-packaging-portugal.html
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Scientists find bioplastic that vanishes 80% even in extreme deep-sea conditions
Read https://interestingengineering.com/science/bioplastic-vanishes-80-in-deep-sea
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Researchers turn food waste into biodegradable plastic in breakthrough study
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Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
Read https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5671/binghamton-university-researchers-develop-process-to-turn-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastic
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This New Bioplastic Is Clear Flexible and Stronger Than Oil-Based Plastic
Read https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/this-new-bioplastic-is-clear-flexible-and-stronger-than-oil-based-plastic-and-its-made-by-microbes
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Scientists Create Edible Plastic That Grows and Repairs Itself
Read https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/scientists-create-edible-plastic-that-grows-and-repairs-itself/ar-AA1FWdrE?ocid=arwlchr
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Development of functional degradable materials by precise crosslinking design of biobased polymers
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41428-025-01051-7
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A possible replacement for plastic: Spinning bacteria create improved cellulose
Read https://phys.org/news/2025-07-plastic-bacteria-cellulose.html
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Harvard Scientists Grow Algae in Mars-Like Conditions, Paving Way for Space Habitats
Read https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-grow-algae-in-mars-like-conditions-paving-way-for-space-habitats
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University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic
Read https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2025/july/07082025-rahman-bacterial-cellulose-plastic.php
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Krill Design’s compostable biopolymer made from citrus peel (FREE)
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Forest Biomaterials Researchers Developing Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Foam Packaging (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Catalytic process can transform natural polymer into customizable biodegradable plastics (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models (FREE)
Read Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models
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Young entrepreneur develops innovative material intended to entirely replace plastic: ‘A really unique product’ (FREE)
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Researchers turn plastic into paracetamol (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Researchers make mind-blowing breakthrough using shrimp shells: ‘Significantly improved the shelf life’ (FREE)
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Programmable plastic (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Compostable breakthrough for hard-to-recycle sachets (FREE)
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Goodbye to polluting plastic – how a plastic that is “alive” could be the ultimate solution to pollution – regenerates itself (FREE)
Read Goodbye to polluting plastic – how a plastic that is “alive” could be the ultimate solution to pollution – regenerates itself
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Scientists develop game-changing product that could compete with Ziploc: ‘Significant advancement’ (FREE)
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Sulzer opens Swiss hub to boost biopolymer innovation (FREE)
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Sumitomo Chemical Establishes Mass Production Technology for Super Engineering Plastic Using Biomass Materials (FREE)
Read umitomo Chemical Establishes Mass Production Technology for Super Engineering Plastic Using Biomass Materials: Launching New Product Leveraging Biomanufacturing Technology to Expand Its LCP Business
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Leveraging lignin as mussel-bioinspired adhesives and fillers for sustainable food-packaging applications: A review
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New Iridium Raises $2.65M in Seed Funding to Accelerate Sustainable Chemical Platform (FREE)
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Biodegradable plastic made from waste seeks to help reduce environmental impact (FREE)
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McMaster scientists breed mushrooms as a natural substitute for plastic, fabric and other materials (FREE)
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Neste and Chevron Lummus Global are developing a novel technology for processing lignocellulosic waste and residues into renewable fuels (FREE)
Read Neste and Chevron Lummus Global are developing a novel technology for processing lignocellulosic waste and residues into renewable fuels
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Polymaker launches two high-performance PLA filaments for extrusion 3D printing technologies (FREE)
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Improving the oxygen and water vapour barrier properties of PLA via a novel interface engineering (FREE)
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Army Lab Partners with the University of Hawaii to Enhance Bioprinting and Advanced Manufacturing (FREE)
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Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative That’s Literally Alive (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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CBE JU launches 30 new projects
There are valid projects within CBE JU but there are a few ‘fake projects’ too. The fake projects are so obvious that the EU Commission should have noticed it. The EU Commission doesn’t manage EU funds wisely.
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