Startup company Skipping Rocks Lab creates edible water capsule as alternative to bottled water
August 27, 2015
New PLA production technology
Dutch scientists develop technology to make production of bioplastic PLA faster and cheaper
August 26, 2015
European Bioplastics Conference 2015
European Bioplastics hosts annual conference on November 5-6, 2015 in Berlin, Germany
July 27, 2015
French law supports bioplastics
France adopts new law on energy transition and green growth; bio-based plastic bags for fruits and vegetables required
July 24, 2015
Plastic component made from CO2
U.S. company Liquid Light produces PET component from CO2; agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to further develop technology
July 16, 2015
Plastics made from methane
U.S. company Newlight turns agricultural methane emissions into plastic materials
July 10, 2015
Use of plant-based packaging encouraged
The U.S. Department of Agriculture supports manufacture and use of plant-based bottles and packaging
June 9, 2015
Coca-Cola creates 100% plant-based PET bottle
Coca-Cola presents PET bottle made completely from plant materials; commercial release not yet known
April 30, 2015
Artificial photosynthesis for making bioplastics?
US scientists develop new artificial photosynthesis system that can convert carbon dioxide into chemical products, potentially including biodegradable plastics
March 31, 2015
FCMs based on bio-based polybutylene succinate
EU-funded project SUCCIPACK developed new food packaging technology, potential for large-scale commercialization over next two years