Scottish biotechnology firm MiAlgae commences construction on a commercial-scale facility in Grangemouth to transform whisky byproducts into sustainable algal biomass and Omega-3.

TotalEnergies Corbion showcased its Luminy® PLA innovations, highlighting its 100% biobased, recyclable, and industrially compostable nature, alongside successful chemical recycling advancements at a major Chinese conference.

ALPLA and NTCP are piloting a solvent-based process in the Netherlands to produce food-safe recycled HDPE, supported by a Dutch government grant, aiming for industrial scale by 2030.

CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials have finalized a landmark agreement to establish a joint venture for Asia’s first large-scale PET biorecycling plant in China, leveraging CARBIOS’s enzymatic depolymerization technology.

New landmark report from The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals plastic pollution could more than double by 2040, but offers science-based pathway to reduce annual pollution by 83% through systemic transformation.

European Bioplastics’ 2025 Market Data Report projects a doubling of global biobased plastics production capacity by 2030, driven by increased demand and innovation across key sectors.

Emirates Biotech has launched ‘Embio’, a new series of plant-based PLA biopolymers, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in the Middle East with local stock and lower minimum order quantities.

Blue Circle Olefins and Ducor Petrochemicals have announced a strategic partnership to establish a fully circular polypropylene value chain, targeting an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by supplying bio-based and carbon-recycled polypropylene.

TIPA Compostable Packaging has acquired Sealpap, a specialist in recyclable paper-based packaging, significantly broadening TIPA’s sustainable packaging portfolio to offer both compostable and recyclable solutions. This strategic move aims to help global brands meet environmental goals and comply with evolving EU regulations, reinforcing TIPA’s growth in circular packaging across Europe and North America.

Agilyx has completed the acquisition of a 44% stake in GreenDot Global, a significant move to strengthen its European market presence and establish a global platform for supplying feedstock to the advanced recycling industry.

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated, end-to-end technology for Polylactic Acid (PLA) production, aiming to transform the bioplastics sector and advance the circular bioeconomy.