Companies Tetra Pak and JUST Water launch beverage carton water bottle made largely from bio-based materials
April 21, 2016
European Bioplastics Conference 2016
European Bioplastics hosts annual conference on November 29-30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany
March 16, 2016
Joint venture for FDCA and PEF production
Companies BASF and Avantium join forces for large scale production of FDCA and promotion of PEF as an alternative to conventional plastics
March 4, 2016
Protein-based food packaging reviewed
Scientists review the use of proteins in production of food packaging, discuss main protein sources, manufacturing methods, improvement strategies and future prospects
February 17, 2016
Green packaging market update
Study expects market for green packaging to grow at more than 7% for 2016-2020; food packaging holds market share of 54%
January 27, 2016
Bioplastics made from fructose
Companies DuPont and Archer Daniels Midland develop chemical process to convert fructose into building block for biobased packaging polymers
November 30, 2015
UNEP concerned about biodegradable plastics
Report by the United Nations Environment Program judges biodegradable plastics to deflect from problem of plastic ocean pollution
November 19, 2015
Healthy ingredients for a circular economy
European Bioplastics hosts 10th annual conference in Berlin, Germany; circular economy, materials and products, as well as sustainable land use discussed
November 16, 2015
Bioplastics
Biobased polymers and biodegradable plastics are both referred to as bioplastics. In contrast to non-degradable petrol-based plastics, materials such as starch-based polymers and polylactides are biobased and compostable under controlled conditions. Types, applications, toxicity and regulation of biobased polymers and biodegradable plastic used in food contact materials are summarized in the dossier.
October 26, 2015
Eco-friendly bioplastics
Plastic Fantastic Challenge seeks disruptive business solutions to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics and tackle plastic waste problem
