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ArticleAvantium and Origin Materials collaborate on industrial-scale production of building block for PEF
Avantium and Origin Materials are combining their technology platforms to produce FDCA – a key building block in the production of PEF – from sustainable wood residues on an industrial scale, aiming to increase PEF supplies for the production of bottles, films, and other packaging applications.
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AIMPLAS produces flexible plastic packaging from used coffee grounds
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has manufactured a plastic film from used coffee grounds to be used in flexible packaging applications in the wider pursuit of converting urban biowaste at scale.
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European Bioplastics forecasts increased production of bioplastics by 2027
European Bioplastics (EUBP) has presented a positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry at the 17th EUBP Conference, with the global capacity of bioplastic production expected to increase by 4.7 million tonnes between now and 2027.
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How the law protects your sustainable packaging innovation
Sustainable progress oftentimes compliments a brand’s marketing, but environmentally friendly packaging innovations can be copied by other companies without the appropriate legal protection in place. Reddie & Grose partner Gillian Taylor and associate Adam Kelvey tell us how patents, trademarks, and registered designs help the industry keep track of and protect unique ideas.
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WP unveils recyclable dispensing valve
With a focus on sustainability as well as functionality, WP’s Innovation & Development team has developed a new recyclable dispensing valve.
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What is the state of the bioplastics market?
The results of European Bioplastics’ (EUBP) annual market data update, presented yesterday at the 15th EUBP Conference, project that the global bioplastics market will grow by 36% over the next five years.
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Neste reveals new bio-based feedstock
Neste has announced Neste RE - a new recycled, bio-based feedstock that is compatible with existing polymer and chemical production infrastructures.
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AIMPLAS and OLIPE develop bioplastic material for oil packaging from olive waste
A new collaborative project is using waste from the olive industry to create a bioplastic which is reportedly both biodegradable and compostable.
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Novamont launches compostable, biodegradable bioplastic for extrusion coating
Novamont has announced a new compostable MATER-BI grade for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on paper, board and other substrates.
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Primitives uses nature as the inspiration for its sensing, compostable thin film material
We spoke with San-Francisco-based start-up, Primitives, about its compostable bioplastic product that can sense and respond to the environment around it.
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Scientists develop biodegradable tub for the beauty market
Toxicologists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have developed a new biodegradable packaging solution for the organic beauty market.
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Kompuestos unveils potato-based bioplastic
Kompuestos, a producer of sustainable plastic compounds, has developed a bioplastic made entirely from potato starch which reportedly biodegrades in four weeks.
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Researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable material made from banana waste
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into a recyclable, biodegradable packaging material.
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Introducing CuanSave: a flexible film made from crustacean shells
Fin Slater spoke to CuanTec to see if its bioplastic solution might be able to function as a viable alternative to standard plastic food wraps
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New studies demonstrate "rapid biodegradability" of Walki films
A series of new studies has reportedly shown that Walki’s Bioska films completely biodegrade within 6 months
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A look back at the 14th European Bioplastics Conference
The 14th European Bioplastics Conference, which took place on the 3rd and 4th of December, saw a strong focus on growth and innovation
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Smurfit Kappa creates award-winning disaster relief packaging solution
Smurfit Kappa and Wings For Aid have created an innovative solution that facilitates the delivery of emergency supplies into hard-to-reach areas
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Sanner introduces bio-based effervescent tablet packaging
The company will present its new Sanner BioBase® effervescent tablet packaging for the first time at Pharmapack 2020
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Bioplastics industry shows dynamic growth
The results of the European Bioplastics’ annual market data update reportedly confirm the dynamic growth of the global bioplastics industry.
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Fazer and Sulapac collaborate on compostable confectionery box
Fazer and Sulapac have collaborated to develop a microplastic-free, compostable packaging solution – available at the end of November.
