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.
Indorama Ventures and AMB Spa unveil a recyclable PET tray with a recycled core and virgin food-grade exterior, advancing circular food packaging and aligning with Europe’s PPWR targets.
LyondellBasell revises its 2030 climate and circularity targets, lowering emissions reduction goals while reaffirming investment in recycling, renewable polymers and low-carbon growth.
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.
Mitsubishi Polyester Film has launched a new PET film line in Wiesbaden, increasing HOSTAPHAN™ production to 75,000 tons annually while advancing sustainability, recycling, and coating technologies in Europe.
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.
Dow introduces INNATE™ TF 220, a next-generation resin advancing sustainable plastic packaging innovation through recyclable mono-material films, improved performance and scalable circular economy solutions.
Scientists develop a low-energy electrolyzer that converts waste syngas into ethylene, advancing sustainable plastic packaging innovation and reducing the carbon footprint of chemical manufacturing.
Bioplastics are shifting from niche sustainability products to strategic supply chain essentials, driven by regulation, carbon pricing and the UAE’s accelerating circular economy policies.
