Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni Showcase PEF Sportswear Prototypes at Milano Unica
Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni present PEF sportswear prototypes, showing how plant-based recyclable polymers could enter performance apparel.
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Recyclable biobased polymers outperform common plastics
Researchers in Japan have developed recyclable biobased polymers from non-edible renewable materials that show tensile properties beyond common polyolefins.
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Carbeau Raises €35.2M to Scale CO2 Conversion Technology
Avantium has spun out its Volta Technology platform into Carbeau, a new company backed by €35.2 million in funding to scale electrochemical CO₂ conversion into chemicals and materials.
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Biodegradable 3D Printing: Kaneka’s Role in the Shift to Bio-Based Materials
Biodegradable 3D printing is entering a more serious phase. Inspired by Kaneka’s work in bio-based polymers and the wider rise of PLA, PHA and compostable materials, manufacturers are rethinking how printed parts are designed, used and disposed of.
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Seaweed Barrier Coatings: Amcor and Kelpi Target Fiber Packaging
Amcor and Kelpi are evaluating seaweed barrier coatings for fiber packaging, aiming to improve moisture and gas protection while supporting recyclability.
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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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SABIC Launches PCR Polycarbonate Compound for Circular Electronics
SABIC has introduced a new PCR polycarbonate compound designed for circular consumer electronics. The material combines 75% post-consumer recycled content with carbon fiber reinforcement, dimensional stability and thin-wall flame retardancy.
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Epoch Biodesign Builds London Nylon 6,6 Recycling Plant
Epoch Biodesign’s planned London demonstration plant could mark a turning point for nylon 6,6 recycling, bringing AI-engineered enzymes closer to commercial-scale circular materials production.
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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.
