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.
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Audi Q3 Adopts Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ as Bio-Based Materials Move Into Premium Car Interiors
Audi’s use of Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ in the new Q3 door switch inserts highlights how bio-based engineering polymers are moving from sustainability concept to visible, premium automotive interiors.
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Hoogesteger Secures Avantium Releaf PEF Capacity as Sustainable Juice Packaging Moves Toward Scale
Hoogesteger’s capacity reservation agreement with Avantium signals growing market confidence in releaf PEF, a plant-based and recyclable polymer designed to improve barrier performance and reduce packaging impact.
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Biobased Performance Fibres: Mariva Materials Secures New Investment to Scale Circular Textile Innovation
Dutch innovator Mariva Materials is advancing a new generation of biobased performance fibres designed for durability, recyclability and compatibility with existing textile infrastructure.
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Bio-based Nylon 66 from Cassava Waste: Toray and PTT Develop Sustainable Polyamide
Toray and PTT Global Chemical have created an innovative process to produce fully bio-based Nylon 66 using cassava pulp residues. The project could reduce dependence on fossil raw materials and accelerate sustainable plastics and textile production.
