Materials
Materials
Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging
12/05/2026 -
Young Tek Kim. © Jim Stroup for Virginia TechAbout 30 percent of plastics consumed are made to last forever but are discarded after a single use. Researchers at Virginia Tech are working...
NatureWorks opens fully integrated Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Thailand
12/05/2026 -
The new site offers lactic acid production derived from locally sourced sugarcane, lactide monomer production, and polymer manufacturing.
A new textile-to-textile recycling process validated on an industrial scale
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AXENS, IFPEN, and JEPLAN announced the success of a major industrial test for recycling post-consumer textile waste rich in polyester (PET) using their Rewind® PET technology. This test was carried...
AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit
08/05/2026 -
The AFCC is now accepting abstracts for breakout track sessions, poster presentations and workshops for the 2026 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit focused on unique...
PLA World Congress
08/05/2026 -
PLA is one of the bioplastics with the largest market significance.That‘s why Renewable Carbon Plastics (aka bioplastics MAGAZINE) is now organizing the 9th PLA...
CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly introduce world's first reusable nonwoven paper towel
08/05/2026 -
CJ Biomaterials, Inc has partnered with Yuhan-Kimberly, a joint venture between Korea’s Yuhan Corporation and U.S. based Kimberly-Clark, to launch the world’s first biodegradable and reusable...
Research project investigates continued biodegradation of compostable plastics in soil
07/05/2026 -
© INAKA new research project aims to study the biodegradation of particles from compostable plastic films under realistic conditions in soil. The recently launched German Austrian...
PHAs are natural and fit within the Commission’s vision of a Circular Economy
07/05/2026 -
The SUP Directive (EU) 2019/904 (1), mentions in Article 3 (1) the definition of “plastic”, “natural polymer” and “chemically modified polymer”, in...
Developing biowaste coatings to boost CO2-to-fuel conversion
07/05/2026 -
Asst Prof Andrew Wong says the research could open new ways to make fuel without oil or oil refining. © College of Design and Engineering, NUSThe stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz...
Advancing circular packaging in Europe: PLA, PPWR, & the path forward
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Europe’s packaging industry stands at a turning point. With rising climate urgency, evolving consumer expectations, and the introduction of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR),...
Bio-based 2026: The 11th Bio-based Industry Conference & Exhibition
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One of the largest bio-based industry events in Asia.May 20th - 22nd , 2026Fuyue Hotel, Shanghai, ChinaAs the inaugural year of China's "15th Five-Year Plan" begins, this event is launched in...
La ARC invertirá otros 10,3 millones en la planta de residuos orgánicos del Vallès Oriental
29/04/2026 -
Los fondos permitirán ampliar la capacidad de tratamiento de la materia orgánica recogida de forma selectiva y mejorar los procesos de compostaje.Foto: Consorci per a la Gestió dels Residus...
Biopolymer Microenvironment Enables High-Current CO2 Conversion
05/05/2026 -
In the relentless pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) has emerged as a beacon…Full text:
Natupla: Natural Plastic
05/05/2026 -
Biodegradable Plastic © NatuplaThe Colombian start-up Natupla (Natural Plastic) is developing a starch-based plastic alternative. The biodegradable innovative solution of Natupla is...
Truffa europea nei cling film bio
05/05/2026 -
Costi gonfiati per accedere ai contributi UE senza investire capitale proprio. Quattro persone condannate in Lituania. 5 maggio 2026...
Innovation as the answer: Techtextil and Texprocess honour solutions to global challenges with the 2026 Innovation Awards
04/05/2026 -
The winners’ trophies are made from 81% textiles and 19% eco-friendly binding agent. Each award is unique in terms of fibre composition, colour variations and surface texture. © Messe...
Eco-Products named Official Zero Waste Partner of the San Diego Padres
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Eco-Products® (Boulder, CO, USA) recently announced that it has become an Official Zero Waste Partner of the San Diego Padres (baseball team), strengthening a relationship that supports Petco...
In vigore il nuovo accordo ANCI-CONAI
04/05/2026 -
Gli Allegati Tecnici per i diversi materiali da imballaggio, plastica compresa, saranno resi noti una volta perfezionate le ultime formalità. ...
NatureWorks Advocates Tariffs to Rebuild PLA Sector
28/04/2026 -
NatureWorks, a US manufacturer of bioplastics, has urged the US government to implement tariffs on imported polylactic acid (PLA) resin…Full text:
Futamura and Biopap advance compostable food service solutions
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Futamura UK, a global leader in sustainable cellulose-based solutions, and Biopap®, a pioneer in compostable food packaging, are reinforcing their 25-year relationship to accelerate innovation in...
UIC researchers develop bioplastic as alternative to traditional bags
27/04/2026 -
A team at the University of Illinois Chicago has created a new plant-based bioplastic. It’s designed to replace conventional plastic…Full text:

