Closed-Loop PLA: High-Performance Bioplastics You Can Recycle Forever
One of the biggest criticisms of bioplastics has been the trade-off between sustainability and performance. Materials that biodegrade often lack the heat resistance and mechanical…
DNA-Polysaccharide Hydrogels: Recyclable Bioplastics From Waste
Researchers have developed a novel family of DNA bioplastics that combine plant-derived polysaccharides with DNA extracted from natural sources to create hydrogels that are biodegradable,…
Ocean-Grown Bioplastics: The Rise of Algae-Based Materials
The global plastic crisis demands alternatives that do not compete with food production or drain freshwater supplies. Algae bioplastics are emerging as one of the…
Managing Biodegradable Plastic Waste: Challenges and Opportunities
Biodegradable plastics are often presented as a straightforward solution to plastic pollution. But a comprehensive review published in Waste Management & Research by Mhaddolkar N,…
India Plans $238M Bioplastics Mega-Plant From Sugar Waste
India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced a $238 million bioplastics mega-plant in Maharashtra that will convert sugar industry waste into 100,000 tonnes per…
PLA Gets 30x Stronger With New Blending Breakthrough
A PLA strength breakthrough published in Nature Materials has demonstrated a 30-fold increase in polylactic acid’s impact resistance through reactive compatibilization with a novel bio-based…
Algae-Based Bioplastics Secure Major Government Funding
Algae bioplastics funding has reached a landmark milestone as government programs in the US, EU, and Japan collectively commit over $180 million to accelerate research…
PHA Market Set to Double: From $124M to $265M by 2030
New market analysis projects the global PHA market will more than double, growing from $124 million in 2024 to $265 million by 2030 at a…
Sulzer Opens Biopolymer Scale-Up Center in Switzerland
Sulzer Chemtech has officially opened a dedicated biopolymer scale-up center in Winterthur, Switzerland, creating a critical bridge between laboratory innovation and commercial-scale bioplastics production. The…
Blockchain Meets Biodegradable Packaging in Singapore
A Singapore-based startup has launched the world’s first blockchain biodegradable packaging system that provides immutable, real-time verification of every sustainability claim. Each package carries a…