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.
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.
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.
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.
Dutch innovator Mariva Materials is advancing a new generation of biobased performance fibres designed for durability, recyclability and compatibility with existing textile infrastructure.
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau have unveiled a scalable chemical upcycling process that converts existing plastics into materials that degrade more easily. The discovery could reshape the future of food packaging, 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing.
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.
Aberystwyth University researchers have developed a seaweed-based biodegradable plastic using alginate, offering a sustainable alternative for food packaging with potential to reduce global plastic waste.
CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly introduced a biodegradable reusable paper towel made with amorphous PHA technology, designed to reduce microplastics while improving durability and sustainability.
