bioplastics
Neste reveals new bio-based feedstock
Neste has announced Neste RE - a new recycled, bio-based feedstock that is compatible with existing polymer and chemical production
AIMPLAS and OLIPE develop bioplastic material for oil packaging from olive waste
A new collaborative project is using waste from the olive industry to create a bioplastic which is reportedly both biodegradable
Novamont launches compostable, biodegradable bioplastic for extrusion coating
Novamont has announced a new compostable MATER-BI grade for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on paper, board and other
Primitives uses nature as the inspiration for its sensing, compostable thin film material
A San-Francisco start-up, Primitives Biodesign, claims to have developed the first compostable bioplastic product with inbuilt sensing functionality.
Scientists develop biodegradable tub for the beauty market
Toxicologists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have developed a new biodegradable packaging solution for the organic beauty market. The
Kompuestos unveils potato-based bioplastic
Kompuestos, a producer of sustainable plastic compounds, has developed a bioplastic made entirely from potato starch which reportedly biodegrades in
Researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable material made from banana waste
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into recyclable,
Introducing CuanSave: a flexible film made from crustacean shells
Amidst increased demand from consumers and brands alike for sustainable solutions to plastic pollution, bioplastics have become a frontrunner. This
New studies demonstrate "rapid biodegradability" of Walki films
A series of new studies has reportedly shown that Walki’s Bioska films completely biodegrade within 6 months. The studies,
A look back at the 14th European Bioplastics Conference
The 14th European Bioplastics Conference, which took place on the 3rd and 4th of December, saw a strong focus on
Smurfit Kappa creates award-winning disaster relief packaging solution
Smurfit Kappa and Wings For Aid have created an innovative solution that facilitates the delivery of emergency supplies into hard-
Sanner introduces bio-based effervescent tablet packaging
The company will present its new Sanner BioBase® effervescent tablet packaging for the first time at Pharmapack 2020 Sanner says