Public-private biodegradable plastic joint venture formed in India
In India, the Indian Institute of Technology at Guwahati (IITG) and Numaligarh Refinery Limited have inked a joint venture deal for biodegradable plastic.
The NRL-Centre...
UK to study allergen risk to biobased food packaging
In the United Kingdom, the Food Standards Agency has convened a commission to study whether there are any risks to switching from traditional, petrochemical-based...
DSM reportedly in the hunt for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience business
In the Netherlands, Royal DSM is reportedly considering a bid for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience unit.
The business could fetch as much as $25 billion,...
Fungus fashion comes to London
In London, Fashion Week is highlighting designers’ efforts to make textiles with various properties from mushrooms amid protests at the event over the industry’s...
Your next credit card could be made from ocean plastic waste
In Colorado, CPI Card Group is launching payment cards made from waste plastic recovered from the ocean.
Dubbed Second Wave, the cards are the first...
Finnish researchers create composite from spider silk and cellulose
In Finland, researchers have created a strong composite bioplastic from wood cellulose fibers and silk proteins similar to those found in spiders’ webs.
Scientists from...
Total-Corbion eyes Indian market, inks collaboration with Mangalore’s Konspec
In India, bioplastic maker Total-Corbion is planning a technical collaboration with Mangalore polymer producer Konspec. Under the terms of the deal, Konspec will convert...
Executive: Biodegradability, not recycling, is the answer to India’s plastics crisis
In India, the founder of a biodegradable packaging firm is advocating for biodegradable solutions to the nation’s waste crisis over recycling.
“Recycling is not really...
Nestlé opens packaging research center in Switzerland
In Switzerland, food and drink giant Nestlé has opened its Packaging Research Institute to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly...
New York fabric company launches first biobased product line
In New York, Ultrafabrics has launched its first collection of biobased performance fabrics.
Dubbed Volar Bio, the fabric incorporates plant-based materials into the multiple layers....