Plant Announcement
BIOWEG to Build Europe's Largest Bacterial Cellulose Plant in Germany
German deep-tech company BIOWEG will begin construction of Europe’s largest bacterial cellulose plant in Q4 2026, with first commercial volumes …
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Partnership
P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived 100% Biobased Biodegradable Polyurethanes
P2 Science and Algenesis announce a partnership to develop algae-derived chemicals and 100% biobased biodegradable polyurethanes, combining P2’s …
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Partnerships
Natur-Tec India and Bayer Partner on Compostable Seedling Cups for Sustainable Agriculture
Natur-Tec India and Bayer sign MOU to develop biodegradable seedling cups compatible with crop protection products, eliminating single-use plastic …
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PHA: The Quiet Hopeful of the Bioplastics World
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) have been known for nearly a century — and are only now reaching commercial scale. A deep dive into the material, the …
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Research
Bio-based Plastics for Infusion Bags — Frankfurt Research Team Develops Sustainable Alternative to Medical Products From Crude Oil
A research team at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, in cooperation with bioplastics start-up BIOVOX, is developing fully biodegradable bioplastics for …
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Industry Event
PLASTICS Announces 2026 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Award Winners — e-P4HV Expands Bioplastics Capabilities
The PLASTICS Industry Association has announced the winners of its 2026 Innovation in Bioplastics Award competition. e-P4HV was recognized for …
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Technology
A Major Step Forward in the Fight Against Microplastics
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and ARPA-H announce a $144 million federal initiative focused on detecting, understanding, and …
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Product Launch
Development of Cassava-Based Bioplastic with Eggshell Gelatin
Researchers have synthesized a new biodegradable film combining cassava starch with eggshell-derived gelatin to enhance mechanical strength and …
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Product Launch
Mizuno Installs Kaneka PHA-Based Artificial Turf at Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Mizuno Corporation has completed the installation of artificial turf utilizing Kaneka’s Green Planet PHA biopolymer at Vantelin Dome Nagoya to …
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Product Launch
SUSMATA Introduces 'NOTPLAST' Bio-Based Plastic Substitute
SUSMATA launches NOTPLAST, a fully bio-based and biodegradable material alternative designed to eliminate microplastic pollution in packaging and …
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Investment & Funding
New Biodegradable Additive Wins Environmental Innovation Challenge
Team ColdForm from the University of Washington secures essential startup funding for a novel additive designed to enhance the biodegradation of …
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Partnerships
Eastman and Kolmar Korea Sign MOU for Biodegradable Solutions
Eastman and Kolmar Korea have entered a strategic agreement to develop and expand the use of biodegradable cellulose-based materials in the global …
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Product Launch
RIKEN Scientists Develop Saltwater-Safe, Rapidly Decomposing Plant-Based Plastic
Researchers at RIKEN’s Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), led by Takuzo Aida, have developed a robust, flexible, plant-based plastic …
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Product Launch
New bamboo bioplastic offers strong alternative to traditional plastics
Scientists in China have developed a high-performance bamboo bioplastic that surpasses conventional plastics in strength and heat resistance, while …
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Partnerships
P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethanes
P2 Science and Algenesis Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to develop and commercialize 100% biobased and biodegradable polyurethanes …
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Partnerships
CJ Biomaterials signs partnership with BIQ Materials to produce artificial turf infill made with PHACT™ PHA, a certified biodegradable biopolymer, for the European market
CJ Biomaterials has partnered with Swedish company BIQ Materials to commercialize artificial turf infill made from PHACT™ PHA, a certified …
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A comprehensive guide to PLA - one of the most widely used biodegradable bioplastics made from renewable resources.
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Product Launch
Novamont Develops New Marine-Biodegradable Film
Italian bioplastics pioneer Novamont introduces a revolutionary film that biodegrades in marine environments within 6 months.
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Product Launch
Lubrizol Unveils 2025 Innovations, Featuring New Readily Biodegradable Polymers
Lubrizol has launched new readily biodegradable polymers, Carbopol® BioSense Polymer and Sensomer™ Cassia 115 Polymer, reinforcing its commitment to …
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Partnerships
Lummus and RWDC Announce Agreement to Accelerate and Scale PHA Production
Lummus Technology and RWDC Industries sign binding Joint Development and Commercial Cooperation Agreement to rapidly expand manufacturing and global …
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