EPFL spin-off Bloom successfully scales up its proprietary fractionation technology to produce three tons of biomass-based polyesters, marking a critical step toward industrial commercialization.

The Grolman Group has partnered with Seprify to distribute fully biodegradable, cellulose-based additives across the European market, providing a natural alternative to synthetic pigments.

SmartSolve launches PureNil, a proprietary bio-based and water-soluble film designed to eliminate packaging waste by dissolving completely in water.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have engineered a recyclable, film-like bioplastic derived from agricultural waste to replace petroleum-based shopping bags.

Researchers at the RIKEN Center have developed a supramolecular plastic based on carboxymethyl cellulose that remains stable during use but degrades rapidly in seawater.

A collaborative research team has developed a novel chitin-based material that gains structural strength when hydrated, offering a robust alternative to conventional rigid plastics.

Researchers at the Uzbek Academy of Sciences have developed a water-soluble, antimicrobial biodegradable film using plant polysaccharides and copper ions.

Nutrition brand Live Puri transitions from metal closures to Blue Ocean Closures’ fiber-based NutraCap to improve packaging recyclability and lower carbon footprint.

Lenzing AG acquires a majority stake in TreeToTextile AB to leverage its operational expertise and accelerate the commercial scale-up of novel cellulosic fiber technology.

Tetra Pak allocates €60 million for a new commercial pilot plant to test and scale paper-based barrier technologies, aiming to replace aluminum in aseptic packaging.

Eastman and Kolmar Korea have entered a strategic agreement to develop and expand the use of biodegradable cellulose-based materials in the global personal care market.

Researchers at RIKEN’s Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), led by Takuzo Aida, have developed a robust, flexible, plant-based plastic that rapidly decomposes in natural environments, including saltwater, without forming microplastics. Utilizing inexpensive, FDA-approved ingredients, this material represents a significant advancement towards combating plastic pollution.

The UK’s National Wealth Fund has announced a strategic investment to support Pulpex in constructing its first commercial-scale manufacturing facility for renewable fiber bottles in Scotland.