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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What is PLA? The Complete Guide to Polylactic Acid — The World's Most Used Bioplastic
PLA (polylactic acid) is the world’s most widely used bioplastic — found in packaging, 3D printing filament, textiles, and disposable cutlery. …
Read more →EU consortium concludes BioSupPack project with industrial-ready PHB from brewery waste
After five years and €7.6M in EU funding, the BioSupPack consortium has demonstrated a scalable biorefinery process converting brewery spent grains …
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Product Launch
UIC Engineers Develop Lignin-Cellulose Bioplastic for Shopping Bags
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have engineered a recyclable, film-like bioplastic derived from agricultural waste to replace …
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Regulatory & Policy
AS Watson Refreshes Virgin Plastic Reduction Target to 21% by 2030
The world’s largest international health and beauty retailer has updated its environmental roadmap, targeting a 21% reduction in virgin plastic …
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Product Launch
Carbon Cell makes plastic-free alternative to polystyrene
British company Carbon Cell has developed a carbon-negative, compostable, and plastic-free rigid foam from agricultural waste, offering a sustainable …
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Plant Announcement
Expanded Capacity for Recyclable Bio-based PE
Braskem America has announced expanded production capacity for its ‘I’m green’ bio-based polyethylene (PE), reinforcing its …
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Product Launch
Collaboration Launches Fully Biodegradable Water Bottles
Win Win Water partners with TotalEnergies Corbion to introduce a 100% plant-based, biodegradable water bottle utilizing Luminy® PLA technology.
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