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Products & Awards
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Material Substitution
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Scientists develop stable lignin-cellulose composite usable as plastic replacement; biodegradable complex made from bagasse residue, pine pulp, increases dry and wet strength of lignin-free cellulose sheet by 218% and 2,233%, respectively: study
Nanomaterials (03/20)
Proposed European Commission legislation includes Net Zero Industry Act to boost energy efficiency, renewable energy, with focus on paper, board manufacturing sector; Critical Raw Materials Act shows 'encouraging signs' for forest-based bioeconomy: CEPI
Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) (03/16)
With support from CSIR-NIIST, India-based startup Varsya Eco Solutions develops paper cups with a plant-based edible oil as a coating; Varsya also works with CSIR-NIIST on an alternative for thermocol from agrowaste, mainly from tender coconut remnants
United News of India (03/14)
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Research and Development (R&D)
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Researchers at Germany's University of Konstanz develop polyester with similar crystalline properties to HDPE, while being biodegradable
India Engineering News (03/20)
Scientists develop simple method to make recyclable, biodegradable bioplastic film as express packaging film substitute with 'considerable' mechanical strength, water-repellency; gelatin film contains sodium lignosulphonate, sulfited fish oil, iron ions
Economics Daily Report (03/20)
University of Cambridge team develops assessment criteria of lignocellulosic waste for producing nanocellulose, bioplastic packaging; study finds 13 attributes to help identify low-cost feedstocks, design biorefineries, supply chains for CNF packaging
Polymers (03/17)
USDA researchers develop biodegradable food packaging film made of PLA, cottonseed protein; bilayer film shows improved Young's modulus, tensile strength, reduced water vapor permeability, elongation at break, less opacity than either bioplastic alone
Polymers (03/17)
Reports from Hebei University of Technology Advance Knowledge in Fuel Research: A Three-dimensional Active Biochar for Sintering In Steel Industry and Remove Methylene Blue By Synergistic Activation of H3po4 and Zncl2
Energy Daily News (03/16)
Study fabricates biodegradable nonwoven, woven composite using PP, recycled jute fibers; sheets are laminated, treated with sodium hydroxide, can be used for variety of sectors, including automotive aircraft, marine, building construction
Chemicals & Chemistry Daily (03/16)
Scientists develop biocomposite laminate film sensors for intelligent packaging use; films are made of PLA, polycaprolactone, sugarcane bagasse nanocellulose, show high mechanical strength, antibacterial properties: Indian Institute of Technology
Industry Intelligence Inc. (03/16)
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Sourcing & Ingredients
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Biodegradable / Compostable Materials
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Waste360 dives into Food Matters program managed by nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council; program now operates in 20 cities, uses food waste collection data to optimize sourcing, connects cities to compost, organic recyclate customers
Waste360 (03/16)
ThePackHub founder discusses trend toward use of bio-materials for packaging; recent pre-commercialized concepts include seaweed-based edible film, compostable packaging made from corn, biodegradable film made from bacteria-generated materials
Packaging News (UK) (03/15)
Indorama Ventures and Polymateria sign exclusive partnership to enable hygiene customers to produce biodegradable wipes and masks through biotransformation technology
Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (03/14)
BASF to showcase sustainable, innovative solutions at in-cosmetics Global in Barcelona, March 28-30; company to showcase new biopolymer Cosmedia HP Starch, a biodegradable thickening agent
BASF SE (03/14)
Study finds biodegradable polymer from B. flexus bacteria--polyhyroxybutyrate--can be produced at industrial scale using cheap agricultural waste; lower cost process could produce bioplastics for packaging, agriculture, medicine use: University of Ha'il
Polymers (03/14)
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Sustainable / Responsible Sourcing
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Sporting goods retailer Intersport Sweden joins CanopyStyle with pledge to stop sourcing textiles from endangered and ancient forests; it will also promote manufacture of low-carbon and circular 'next-generation' alternatives
Indian Retail News (03/20)
TreeToTextile--owned by Stora Enso, Inter IKEA Group, H&M--invests €35M to build Nymolla, Sweden, cellulose textile fiber technology demonstration plant on support from AFRY; new regenerated fiber is sustainably sourced from renewable forests
Nordic Regulated Equity Markets (Web Disclosure) via PUBT (03/16)
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Recyclable / Recycled Materials
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Saxon Textile Research Institute to present nonwovens projects at INDEX in Geneva on April 18-21; projects include BioHyg biobased washable hygiene nonwoven, VliesSMC carbon fiber recycling project, waterjet nonwovens comprised of recycled fibers
Industry Intelligence Inc. (03/17)
Adopting biomaterials, designing for recyclability and transitioning to digital manufacturing and recycling will push the packaging industry forward in sustainability, rather than reliance on a single solution, says Sustainability in Packaging US speakers
Waste Dive (03/16)
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Biobased Chemicals & Materials
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Algol Chemicals becomes distributor of Renewable Functional Fillers supplied by UPM Biochemicals; products are made from responsibly sourced hardwood and can act as eco-friendly fillers in rubber, plastics materials
Algol Chemicals (03/16)
Global market for petrochemicals experiencing robust growth amid increasing industrialization, urbanization worldwide; biobased and reduced-GHG options offer new growth opportunities: report
EIN Presswire (03/15)
Stora Enso--which is developing wood-based Lignode for use in EV batteries--says alternative to battery-grade graphite is important because Europe needs to become self-sufficient in battery materials, have excessive scale-up possibilities, minimize mining
Stora Enso Oyj (03/15)
Scientists develop fluorescent anti-counterfeit inks made of sodium alginate, silicon; multicolor inks show 'excellent' printability, provide authentication information with 'superior covert' performance, are less toxic, longer-lasting than common inks
Carbohydrate Polymers (03/15)
Scientists engineer biobased active packaging film which extends cut banana shelf life better than standard PE film; film is made of chitosan, guar gum, watermelon rind extract, shows antibacterial, antioxidant, barrier properties: NAU, China
Industry Intelligence Inc. (03/15)
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Sustainability Goals & Targets
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Environmental / Ecological / Carbon Footprint
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Lenzing reviews developments for Veocel nonwovens fibers; brand is partnered with Goop to introduce sustainable beauty products, can produce flushable wipes with Disperse technology, can be carbon labeled to inform, educate customers on purchase impacts
PR Newswire (03/16)
Polyplastics Group introduces PLASTRON (R) LFT, a PP resin reinforced with long cellulose fibers for automotive applications; production process offers lower GHG emissions compared to more common glass fiber-reinforced polymer, company says
Bernama Malaysian National News Agency (03/15)
France-based green chemistry firm PILI raises US$15.8M supporting scale-up of production of its biobased indigo; product is made using a combination of industrial fermentation and green chemistry, company says
PILI (03/14)
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Renewable Energy & Fuels
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Biofuels
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Alléo Energy’s first commercial facility, in Bay Minette, Alabama, produces renewable diesel made entirely from wood waste; independently tested by Intertek, fuel is certified as D975 compliant
Business Wire (03/15)
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Patents
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State Intellectual Property Office of China Publishes Cargill Inc's Patent Application for Binder Composition Comprising a Biobased Component
Chemical Patent News (03/20)
Researchers Submit Patent Application, 'Biodegradable Compositions And Articles Made From Cellulose Acetate', for Approval (USPTO 20230064720)
Chemicals & Chemistry Business Daily (03/17)
Hanwha Chemical Submits Patent Application for Biodegradable Resin Composition and Preparation Method Thereof
Plastics Patent News (03/16)
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Bioeconomy Roundup
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Kelheim Fibres to present its biobased, biodegradable fibers for absorbent hygiene products at INDEX in Geneva on April 18-21; viscose-based fibers include Olea for hydrophobicity, Galaxy for trilobal cross-sections, Bramante hollow fibers
Industry Intelligence Inc. (03/20)
DITF researchers develop process to produce carbon fibers from lignin that is environmentally friendly, cost-saving; carbon fibers are usually made from polyacrylonitrile, producing toxic byproducts which require costly, energy-intensive separation steps
Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) (03/15)
Birla Cellulose, Nanollose's Nullarbor bacteria-based cellulose fiber wins Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023 from Nova Institute; Nullarbor is 'significantly stronger' than lyocell from wood-based pulp, can increase wood-based fiber toughness
Nova Institute (03/15)
Researchers design active PLA food packaging film for almond, beef; film exhibits water vapor, oxygen barrier properties, extends food shelf life, reduces oxidation, and contains green tea, rosemary extracts such as carnosol, rosmarinic, carnosic acids
Food Packaging and Shelf Life (03/15)
Researchers from TU Dresden develop functional materials from the mineral shells of algae; resulting materials can be used in a range of applications by changing their chemical composition
Technische Universität Dresden—TU Dresden (03/14)
Scientists develop antimicrobial cellulosic fibers for making spunlace nonwovens, paper that are durable against washing, show long-acting activity; chitosan-modified fibers inhibit bacteria, viruses, can be used for protective clothing, hygiene products
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (03/14)
Researchers review recent advances in natural fiber-based materials for food packaging, such as hemp, jute, bamboo, flax, banana; consumer willingness to purchase economically competitive biocomposite alternatives is still uncertain: Kasetsart University
Polymers (03/14)
Ingevity to highlight Capa caprolactone high performance polyol technology and expanded vegetable oil-based offerings at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremburg, Germany, March 27-30
Business Wire (03/14)
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group's plant-derived bio-engineering plastic 'DURABIO' adopted for ballpoint pen of design stationery brand 'ZOOM'
ENP Newswire (03/14)
Scientists make regenerated cellulose packaging film with high strength, UV resistance, hydrophobicity; biodegradable film is made with environmentally friendly solvent at room temperature, surface is modified with nano-SiO2: Beijing Forestry University
Polymers (03/14)
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