LyondellBasell Finalizes Divestiture of European Assets
LyondellBasell has completed the sale of select European assets to streamline its regional portfolio and redirect capital toward its circular and biopolymer manufacturing initiatives.
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Materials science brand PANGAIA has unveiled a new line of high-performance bio-based activewear materials, significantly reducing the apparel industry’s reliance on fossil fuel-derived synthetics.
Crab Shell Waste Discovered to Control Bioplastic Degradation at Sea
Researchers from Gunma University and JAMSTEC have discovered that incorporating chitin-rich crab shell waste into bioplastics significantly accelerates and controls their degradation rates in marine environments.
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PLA and PHA: From Rivals to Partners — The Real Convergence Story Unfolding in Bioplastics
For a decade, PLA and PHA were cast as rival biopolymers. In 2026, the market has moved on — industry partnerships, blending data, and EU regulatory pressure are converging to make PLA/PHA combinations the pragmatic path forward for compostable packaging. Here is what the evidence actually shows.
Bioplastic Mulch Films Under the Microscope: Separating Science from Scaremongering
Biodegradable mulch films are accused of creating harmful microplastics and leaching toxic additives into soil. The science is real — but the conclusions being drawn from it are often wrong. Here is a material-by-material breakdown of what the evidence actually shows, what should be restricted, and why bioplastic films are still better than polyethylene.
From Bankruptcy to Expansion: Danimer Scientific's Kentucky Facility Is Back — and Growing
Just twelve months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Danimer Scientific’s Winchester, Kentucky PHA facility is expanding under new owner Teknor Apex. Here’s why this is more than a corporate comeback — it’s a confidence signal for the entire PHA sector.
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