A new embossed, label-free PLA water bottle simplifies recycling, strengthens circular packaging systems, and lowers carbon impact through closed-loop PLA recovery and reuse.
Solinatra Europe and Paques Biomaterials join forces to accelerate fully biodegradable biopolymer materials, offering scalable, high-performance alternatives to fossil-based single-use plastics.
Researchers have developed a plant-based biodegradable film that matches plastic’s moisture and oxygen barrier performance, opening new possibilities for sustainable packaging at scale.
Solinatra Europe and Paques Biomaterials join forces to accelerate biodegradable single-use plastics using PHBV biopolymers, cutting time-to-market and enabling scalable circular solutions.
Scientists at the University of Oldenburg have developed a breakthrough process that turns garden waste, hay, and algae into fully biodegradable plastics. Using polybutylene succinate (PBS) as the base, this innovation offers a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in packaging, medical products, automotive components, and insulation. The EcoPBS project focuses on transforming organic residues into high-performance, recyclable plastics through advanced fermentation techniques, purification processes, and energy-efficient production. By leveraging machine learning, 3D modeling, and renewable energy strategies, the research team is not only producing eco-friendly materials but also closing the loop in the circular economy. With funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, this technology could pave the way for widespread industrial adoption, reduce plastic pollution, and turn everyday organic waste into a valuable resource.
Braskem Siam secures sustainable ethanol supply in Thailand, enabling Asia’s first bio-ethylene plant and accelerating the global growth of bio-based polyethylene.
Europe is rewriting the rules of compostable plastics certification. From January 2026, stricter biodegradability testing will eliminate fake degradation and reshape the entire market.
