Global recycling equipment manufacturer CP Group has acquired AI-powered sorting technology company Recycleye to enhance the precise recovery of complex packaging materials, including bioplastics.

Shellworks has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand the commercial manufacturing of its microbially fermented, PHA-based bioplastic material, Vivomer.

Ecopha Biotech has unveiled a bilateral strategy leveraging Pongamia tree cultivation in Australia and India to secure sustainable carbon feedstocks for scaling its PHA bioplastic production.

After five years and €7.6M in EU funding, the BioSupPack consortium has demonstrated a scalable biorefinery process converting brewery spent grains into high-purity polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 and opening a pathway for commercial licensing.

Acies Bio is rapidly advancing the construction of its new European fermentation facility, a strategic expansion designed to alleviate biomanufacturing bottlenecks and scale up the production of bio-based polymers.

For a decade, PLA and PHA were cast as rival biopolymers. In 2026, the market has moved on — industry partnerships, blending data, and EU regulatory pressure are converging to make PLA/PHA combinations the pragmatic path forward for compostable packaging. Here is what the evidence actually shows.

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.

Danimer Scientific has unveiled plans to significantly expand its Kentucky manufacturing facility to meet the surging global demand for its marine-degradable PHA biopolymers.

Just twelve months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Danimer Scientific’s Winchester, Kentucky PHA facility is expanding under new owner Teknor Apex. Here’s why this is more than a corporate comeback — it’s a confidence signal for the entire PHA sector.

Global packaging manufacturer ALPLA has inaugurated a state-of-the-art facility in Calamba City to advance sustainable packaging and bioplastic production capabilities within the Southeast Asian market.

Kaneka Corporation has initiated legal action against Danimer Scientific and Teknor Apex, alleging patent infringement related to proprietary biopolymer technologies.

Biotech packaging startup Shellworks has secured €13 million in new funding to accelerate the commercial scale-up of Vivomer, its microbe-derived, compostable PHA bioplastic.

Researchers have successfully engineered a bacterial strain capable of converting toxic methanol into biopolymers, enabling cost-effective production from C1 gas feedstocks.

Researchers at KAIST have successfully engineered a novel microorganism capable of efficiently converting methanol into high-value bioplastics, decoupling production from agricultural feedstocks.

Mizuno Corporation has completed the installation of artificial turf utilizing Kaneka’s Green Planet PHA biopolymer at Vantelin Dome Nagoya to mitigate microplastic pollution.

Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a genetically modified algae strain capable of metabolizing microplastics and converting them into biodegradable biopolymers.

Researchers at the University of Missouri have utilized genetically modified algae strains to synthesize biodegradable polymers, offering a scalable, carbon-negative alternative to traditional plastics.

Researchers at the University of Tuebingen have successfully engineered cyanobacteria to significantly increase the intracellular accumulation of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) for industrial applications.

CJ Biomaterials has partnered with Swedish company BIQ Materials to commercialize artificial turf infill made from PHACT™ PHA, a certified biodegradable biopolymer, targeting the European market in anticipation of the 2031 EU ban on petroleum-based infill.