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.
Avantium and Heynen Systems are collaborating to evaluate the use of releaf® PEF, a plant-based and circular polymer, in bedding and upholstery products. The partnership introduces a prototype cushion designed to explore sustainable comfort foam applications.
Asahi Kasei Advance will debut innovative nonwoven materials and advanced fibers at Techtextil 2026, highlighting flame-retardant fabrics, recyclable textiles, and high-performance industrial solutions.
India has abundant biomass and rising demand for sustainable materials, yet it remains dependent on imported bioplastics. Structural, financial, and technological gaps are slowing the transition.
PureCycle Technologies and TOPPAN partner to scale sustainable packaging using high-quality recycled content in flexible films and thermoformed food applications, supporting global regulatory compliance and circular economy goals.
Aimplas is advancing biodegradable packaging films made from natural polymers, combining innovative processing technologies with renewable materials to support sustainable food and cosmetics packaging.
Symphony Environmental highlights the rising dangers of fire-prone plastics and promotes its d2p flame retardant plastic masterbatch as a critical safety solution for modern industries.
Samsara Eco and the European Outdoor Group have launched the Nylon Materials Collective to help outdoor brands access high-performance recycled nylon and prepare for upcoming circularity regulations.
A new lightweight polymer film from MIT delivers record-setting gas impermeability, offering powerful protection for solar cells, infrastructure, food, medicine and next-generation communication devices.
