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