Panasonic to debut bioplastic appliances
In Japan, appliance major Panasonic says it will begin using plant-based plastic in its products within a few years.
The company has developed a material...
Woolworths vindicated in biodegradability consumer suit
In Australia, supermarket chain Woolworths has won a lawsuit alleging its compostability claims for its corn starch- and bagasse-based picnic ware were misleading.
The Australian...
British entrepreneur launches bioplastic feminine care products
In London, entrepreneur Afsaneh Parvizi-Wayne has launched a company to produce eco-friendly feminine hygiene products.
Dubbed Freda, the company produces tampons with applicators made from...
Nestlé launches biodegradable snack bar wrapper
In the United Kingdom, Nestlé is launching biodegradable paper wrappers for chocolate bars as it overhauls its packaging mix to reduce plastics use. Its...
Consider Corn Challenge winners announced in Des Moines
In Iowa, the National Corn Growers Association has announced the winners of its second Consider Corn Challenge, an award handed out to technologies improving...
New Zealand professor developing bioplastic process from food waste
In New Zealand, a University of Canterbury professor is working to convert food waste into plastic precursors polylactic acid and 5-HMF.
Alex Yip, with UC’s...
Biodegradable alternatives may not be silver bullet to solve the plastics crisis
In the United Kingdom, an article in The Guardian is questioning the merits of various green solutions to the plastics crisis, including plant-based and...
Lactips’ milk-based thermoplastic begins pilot distribution
In France and the Nordic Countries, IMCD Group has begun distributing Lactips’ milk protein-based thermoplastic pellets. Lactips’ proteins are water-soluble, 100% biobased and fully...
Mexican students win grant for mushroom-based packaging
In Mexico, a group of students at ITESO University has been awarded a small business grant by FedEx Mexico for a packaging substitute made...
Engineering students finding international success with paper-pen startup
In Southern India, two entrepreneurs have established a startup to produce paper-based pens, some of which include tree seeds that germinate as the pen...