0:41 min Additives
Additive

Ampacet introduces AA scavenger for PET and rPET bottles

Ampacet has introduced AA Scavenger 0846, an additive designed to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve the organoleptic properties of water.
1:55 min Biobased Material
PLA

Compostable Plastics: Unlocking the Potential in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Plastic packaging waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. In the recently published European Commission’s Early Warning Report, 18 Member States are at risk of missing the 55% target on municipal waste reuse and recycling preparation. Regarding ...
2:16 min Biobased Material
Funding

BioBased Circular Proposal with Avantium selected by National Growth Fund for funding to make plant-based materials

The Dutch cabinet today announced that the National Growth Fund (Nationaal Groeifonds) has selected the BioBased Circular (BBC) proposal1 for funding. The BBC programme, submitted also on behalf of Avantium, includes a track dedicated to the engineering and construction of a Flagship ...
1:70 min Biobased Material, Caps & Closures, TWO:23
Development

Stora Enso alongside Blue Ocean Closures and AISA have developed together the first ever paperboard tube with a fiber-based closure

This new, innovative wood fiber-based concept helps brand owners increase the share of renewable material in their packaging. All components of the tube are designed for recycling. The tube is composed of Stora Enso’s barrier-coated board material Natura Shape™ and a screw cap ...
1:37 min Biobased Material
PEF

Avantium receives Critical Guidance Recognition for its bioplastic PEF from the US-based Association of Plastic Recyclers

Avantium has been granted Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), a US-based international non-profit and the only North American organisation focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics. The APR Critical Guidance Protocol is one of ...
3:10 min Biobased Material, TWO:23
PLA biorefinery

Futerro aims to set-up a new fully integrated PLA biorefinery in Normandy, France

Following the construction of its first PLA (poly-lactic acid) plant in China in 2021, Futerro’s ambition is to set up a new fully integrated biorefinery in the industrial and port area of Port-Jérôme, in the Caux Seine agglomeration (commune of Saint-Jean-de-Folleville), located on ...
2:20 min Cosmetics & Medical, Biobased Material, Bottle development and design, …
Bio plastic jar

LUMENE unveils a new bioplastic jar

Delivering enhanced fluid management, improved tensile strength and up to 40% ...
1:16 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Biobased Material, TWO:23
Biopolymer

NatureWorks introduces new Ingeo biopolymer solution for improved softness and strength in biobased nonwovens for hygiene applications

Delivering enhanced fluid management, improved tensile strength and up to 40% ...
1:10 min Biobased Material, TWO:23
PLA Technology

Sulzer signs agreement with Jindan New Biomaterials in China for production of biobased plastic

Jindan will utilize Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology at its new manufacturing plant to produce up to 75’000 tonnes of PLA per year, mainly to be used for food packaging, molded goods and fibers production.
2:90 min Biobased Material, TWO:23
Fibers

Revolutionising eco-friendliness with unparalleled end-to-end impact: Niine launches India‘s first PLA-based sanitary napkins

Niine Sanitary Napkins, a leading provider of premium and affordable hygiene ...