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It’s a material world, Part I: How alternative materials can address the plastics problem

on: May 15, 2019In: bioplastics
It’s a material world, Part I: How alternative materials can address the plastics problem

What do langoustine shells, nut shells, banana peels, and plastic waste have in common? They are all being trialed for use in packaging as an alternative to plastic. read more Read more

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Landfill reduction efforts drive growth for biodegradable films

on: April 08, 2019In: bioplastics
Landfill reduction efforts drive growth for biodegradable films

A new report forecasts the growth of biodegradable films through 2023 and provides a breakdown of those markets where is use will be most prevalent. read more Read more

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Dow and BioLogiQ announce joint evaluation of plant-based biopolymers and resins

on: April 02, 2019In: bioplastics
Dow and BioLogiQ announce joint evaluation of plant-based biopolymers and resins

Major Category:  Bioplastics Dow and BioLogiQ are collaborating to evaluate potential synergies between BioLogiQ’s NuPlastiQ® BioPolymer, a thermoplastic plant-based resin, and Dow’s p.... Read more

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Report: ‘2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers’

on: February 11, 2019In: bioplastics
Report: ‘2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers’

The most important market drivers in 2018 were brands that wanted to offer their customers environmentally-friendly solutions and critical consumers looking for alternatives to petrochemical... Read more

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Top 10 Greener Package stories of 2018

on: December 29, 2018In: bioplastics
Top 10 Greener Package stories of 2018

Efforts at home and abroad to curb the use of plastic packaging was a popular topic in 2018, especially those that involved innovative new solutions. Amidst major strategies announced in Eur... Read more

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London supermarket introduces Plastic Free Zones

on: November 14, 2018In: bioplastics
London supermarket introduces Plastic Free Zones

Supermarket creates a plastic-free aisle where more than 1,700 products—including meat, cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables—are packaged in materials other than plastic. In early Novembe... Read more

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PepsiCo joins NaturALL Bottle Alliance

on: September 11, 2018In: bioplastics
PepsiCo joins NaturALL Bottle Alliance

The alliance, a research consortium developed by Danone, Nestle Waters, and Origin Materials, is making progress on developing and introducing a 100% bio-based PET beverage bottle. read more Read more

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Video: Crab shells and tree fiber—a replacement for PET film?

on: July 25, 2018In: bioplastics, Flexible Packaging, food
Video: Crab shells and tree fiber—a replacement for PET film?

Researchers create a flexible, strong, transparent, and compostable film made from crab shells and tree fibers, which they believe could replace plastics such as PET for flexible packaging.... Read more

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BioLogiQ appoints R&F Chemical as South Korean partner

on: July 25, 2018In: bioplastics
BioLogiQ appoints R&F Chemical as South Korean partner

Major Category:  Bioplastics BioLogiQ, Inc., a bioplastic resin manufacturing company specializing in environmentally friendly plastic products made from renewable resources, has appoi.... Read more

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100% bio-based plastic bottle is closer to reality

on: July 25, 2018In: bioplastics
100% bio-based plastic bottle is closer to reality

New milestone for sustainable technology company involves production and testing of renewable chemical that may be used to produce a 100% bio-based bottle for beverage company Suntory. Susta... Read more

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