Michelin and Axens Move to Scale Bio-Based 5-HMF for Greener Chemistry
Michelin ResiCare and Axens are in exclusive talks to scale bio-based 5-HMF, a renewable platform molecule for resins, polymers and greener chemistry.
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PLA Foam Packaging: TotalEnergies Corbion Launches Lower-Carbon Alternative to XPS
TotalEnergies Corbion has launched Luminy FOAM 50F, a sugarcane-based PLA foam grade designed to replace XPS in food packaging.
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Biodegradable 3D Printing: Kaneka’s Role in the Shift to Bio-Based Materials
Biodegradable 3D printing is entering a more serious phase. Inspired by Kaneka’s work in bio-based polymers and the wider rise of PLA, PHA and compostable materials, manufacturers are rethinking how printed parts are designed, used and disposed of.
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bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles
bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles for Circular Sportswear Polyethylene is one of the world’s most widely used polymers, but its role in textiles has remained limited. A German research project called bioPEtex is now working to change that by developing bio-based polyethylene textiles suitable for industrial processing, sportswear and recyclable textile applications. The project brings…
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Brazilian Bacteria Turns PET Waste into Biodegradable Bioplastic
Brazilian researchers identified PET bioplastic bacteria that can break down plastic waste and convert it into biodegradable PHB.
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PEF beverage bottles enter functional shot packaging
Avantium, Gepack and Frubaça are testing small PEF beverage bottles for functional shots, showing how plant-based packaging can move into compact drink formats.
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Bio-Based Polypropylene Pipes Move into Drinking Water Infrastructure
Borouge International has introduced a bio-based version of a polypropylene grade used in drinking water and irrigation fittings, offering lower-carbon performance without changing processing requirements.
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Bioplastics Market Trends: Packaging and Healthcare Drive the Next Phase
Bioplastics are moving beyond niche sustainability claims as packaging, healthcare and regulation push renewable polymers toward more demanding industrial applications.
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Bio-Based Packaging Goes Mainstream as Fibre Materials and Renewable Inks Scale Up
Bio-based packaging is moving from pilot projects into mainstream production, driven by plant-derived fibres, renewable inks, improved coatings, and new regulatory pressure on packaging waste.
