
Category: Universities, Institutes & Labs


Researchers develop biodegradable polymers that are traceable without toxic contrast agents

Putting an End to Plastic Separation Anxiety

Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones

NCRM article on Chemical Recycling

Compostable capsules most sustainable option for single serve coffee units (WUR)

Project to convert PE(T) waste into PHA and PHBV

Cassava: Colombia’s hidden treasure on the path to bioplastic revolution

ORNL scientists close the cycle on recycling mixed plastics

Chemist Unlocks Plastic Alternatives Using Proteins and Clothing Scraps

Bioplastics from manure

Belgian University develops new technique to convert CO2 into plastics

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative

Algae-Based Manufacturing System Uses Co2 To Create Eco-Friendly Plastic

Bioplastics creates microplastics and contaminate farmlands (WUR study)

Braskem Announces Partnership With Northwestern University for the Development of CO2Â Conversion Technology

Aimplas to develop PHA packaging from beer waste

Saudi Arabia and China partner on biodegradable plastics

Lignin & Cellulose Painting & Coating Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear Universities, Institutes & Labs
Lignin Coating for Geotextiles

AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into foams

From sludge to fuel: Researchers are getting ready to produce green oil in Denmark

Dutch project BIOTTEK aims to develop new biopolyester with 6.6 million EUR investment

UW–Madison project combines art, policy and science to plant-based plastics

Purdue team examines bio-impact of forever chemicals

Marine bacteria take a bite at plastic pollution

University of Alberta Researcher develops better ways to convert CO2 and biofuel byproducts into valuable chemicals

New biobased recyclable polyesters exhibiting excellent tensile properties beyond polyethylene and polypropylene

CU Boulder Says no to compostable plastics

UConn student develops mycelium surfboards

CU Boulder uses coffee for 3D printing

Qatar University researchers develop innovative nanomaterial from date palm waste

The role of switchgrass in the bioeconomy

Bursting bubbles move microplastics from the ocean to the atmosphere

New Pipeline Makes Valuable Organic Acid from Plants — Saving Money and Emissions

Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

Wood waste transformed into transparent, anti-fog coating

Investigating the role of greener plastics for Japan’s carbon neutral goals

Researchers develops biodegradable plastic alternative using discarded coffee grounds

New deep-sea enzyme breaks down PET plastic

Scientists reveal the date Earth will face a mass extinction that wipes out all humans

Transforming plastic waste into detergents with dirty process

London Design Students Showcase Renewable, Circular Products

UK’s first pilot plant for recycling plastic lab waste

New bio-based glues from Purdue form adhesive bonds that grow stronger in water

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans

The green power of fungi

University of Waterloo Bioplastic Startup

Miami University uses AI for composting

University of Florida Breakthrough on Chemical Recycling

URI researchers’ paper adds to understanding around ethanol production (FREE)

Cheaper, Greener Bio-Plastic Research Succeeds (Video) (Free)

Polyurethane is widely used in daily life, so eco-friendly synthesis boosts utilization

New recycling process could find markets for ‘junk’ plastic waste

Biodegradability of plastics: Discussion paper

Manitoba researchers develop environmentally-friendly plastic substitute

Bio- and chemocatalysis combined for green chemistry

Making bioplastics that are easier to compost

Electrochemical device captures carbon dioxide at the flick of a switch

Lignin separation method could make renewable material profitable

Self-healing plastic becomes biodegradable

Tufts University Research on Bioplastics

Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastic

Creating a canola-based plastic alternative

Physicists Discover an Exotic Material Made of Bosons

Biodegradable & Compostable Marine Degradable Marketing & Communications PLA Universities, Institutes & Labs
Compostability Claims of PLA at risk (FREE)

Harnessing synthetic biology to make sustainable alternatives to petroleum products

Australia & New Zealand Biodegradable & Compostable Marine Degradable Reports & Studies Universities, Institutes & Labs
University of Queensland tests whether bioplastics breaks down in Moreton Bay

New US biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard

Opportunity for Chemicals and Fuels From Carbon Dioxide: Researchers Assess Roadblocks for Industrial Deployment of CO2 Electrolysis

The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity

Enviro collaborating with Chalmers on next generation recycling technology

Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon

Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste

The Making of BioHome3D – The World’s First 100% Biobased 3D Printed Home (Video)

Reductive catalytic fractionation: state of the art of the lignin-first biorefinery

New living lab Biobased Boulevard to encourage use of natural building materials

Indian Government Launches Bioplastic Bag

New Bioplastics Centre of Excellence in India

Virginia Tech to demonstrate modular bioprocess system for manufacturing consumer bioplastic products from food wastes
