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
September 23, 2015
Edible water bottle
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
