Let’s look at the similarities and differences between OXO biodegradable (Oxo-bio) and compostable plastics. The purpose of this article is not to say which technology works better, but to understand both technologies better by comparing them. Compostable plastic is a big family so I may reduce the scope to PLA and PBAT when needed. Applications OXO-bio […]

Although the “10 priorities to transform EU Waste Policy” developed by various European Union (EU) NGOs and associations points at ambitious directions for the waste policy that Chemical Recycling Europe generally supports, restrictions mentioned in Priority 9 represent missed opportunities to improve the current waste and recycling system, leading to some inconsistencies between priorities. We

Praj Industries Ltd. and Lygos, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop Lygos’s proprietary yeast for the production of lactic acid. As part of this MOU, Lygos will provide its proprietary yeast platform to Praj for jointly developing into various solutions for commercial applications. Praj has already developed and offers bacterial fermentation

Unilever sets out new actions to fight climate change, and protect and regenerate nature, to preserve resources for future generations. Today, Unilever set out a new range of measures and commitments designed to improve the health of the planet by taking even more decisive action to fight climate change, and protect and regenerate nature, to

Mitsui Chemicals today announced that it has selected three innovative Asian startups to receive support under the Asia–Pacific Low-Carbon Lifestyles Challenge (APLCLC), a program run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP; Nairobi, Kenya; Executive Director: Inger Andersen). With the APLCLC serving to support environmental startups, the Mitsui Chemicals Group will grant $10,000 to the

Beer and soft drinks could soon be sipped from “all-plant” bottles under new plans to turn sustainably grown crops into plastic in partnership with major beverage makers. A biochemicals company in the Netherlands hopes to kickstart investment in a pioneering project that hopes to make plastics from plant sugars rather than fossil fuels. The plans,

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has teamed up with eco-friendly activewear company Rash’R to create a line of stylish face masks made using recycled plastic bottles from the ocean. The face masks are produced by Ocean Balance, a company that specializes in turning recovered ocean plastics and post-consumer plastic bottles into wearable fabric.

Coffee and tea are common beverage products for people nowadays. However, a new tea-based drink called bubble tea has become a phenomenon from its popularity in recent years across the globe, especially in Southeast Asia. In a recent published article from one of the food delivery service of the Southeast Asian ride-hailing company, highlighted Southeast

Product packaging sends an instant subconscious message to consumers about the values of the cosmetics brand. Thus it’s design has to align with the company mission and brand identity. With a wild variety of choice when it comes to product containment, each brand works excessively on their packaging designs to ensure proper customer targeting. But

Jac. Vandenberg, a leading U.S. fresh produce importer, is transitioning from plastic nets used to pack their citrus fruits in favor of a compostable alternative made from beech tree pulp. When trees in FSC® and PEFC-certified sustainable beechwood forests grow to a certain height, some are thinned out to give the remaining trees space and

For South Korean artist Ryu Jong-dae, it’s important that his works not only push the envelope of modern design, but also explore environmentally friendly choices. The 40-year-old artist is known for his wooden concept furniture pieces, but in recent years has also turned to a cornstarch-based bioplastic in a bid to reduce plastic waste in

Who is the luckiest man in the bioplastics industry today? Bio-on EX CEO Marco Astorri who is under house arrest during the corona / covid19 confinement measures. How lucky is that? Your house arrest is transformed into a corona confinement. Remember that Italy has the most severe confinement measures in Europe at this point in

Italian coffee roaster Covim produces its own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based, compostable coffee capsules engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines. For food and beverage consumers, sometimes convenience can come at the cost of environmentally responsible packaging. One notorious example is coffee capsules for single-cup brewing systems. In fact,

More nervous entrepreneurs face the fiercest line-up in business. An eco-warrior wants to put a cap on plastic pollution with his water bottles made from starch. In the Den, multimillionaires Sara Davies, Touker Suleyman, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani and Peter Jones make or break a fresh batch of business dreams. Hoping they are the right

Conagen Receives a Strategic Investment from Sumitomo Chemical. Research and development to support the design of clean green chemicals. Greater Boston-based biotech Conagen has received a strategic investment from Sumitomo Chemical, global chemical company in Japan. The investment will accelerate Conagen’s synthetic biology research and development contributing to a clean and sustainable planet. Both Sumitomo