EcoCortec is investing €2 million in a new European logistics centre to streamline the distribution of its compostable anti-corrosion bioplastic packaging.

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.

NEXTCHEM secures a licensing and process design contract in China utilizing its proprietary NX Conser technologies to produce essential intermediates for biodegradable plastics.

The University of Münster initiates the PerPlacsBio project to rigorously assess the in-soil degradation rates and ecological impact of biodegradable agricultural mulch films.

PolyExpert and Polykar Industries have successfully finalized a merger of equals to establish Invera Flexibles, creating a new North American leader in sustainable and compostable flexible packaging.