Ocean CO2 Converted to Bioplastic in World-First System
A groundbreaking pilot system has achieved what many considered impossible: converting dissolved CO2 from ocean water directly into PHA bioplastic using engineered marine bacteria. This…
California SB 54: All Packaging Must Be Compostable by 2032
California’s landmark Senate Bill 54 mandates that all single-use packaging sold in the state must be recyclable or compostable by 2032. The law requires a…
Bacteria That Eat Nylon: A New Recycling Breakthrough
Scientists have engineered strains of Pseudomonas bacteria capable of breaking down nylon-6 into its original caprolactam monomers at room temperature — a bacteria nylon recycling…
CJ Biomaterials Launches PHA Plant-Based Straws in US Stores
CJ Biomaterials, a division of South Korea’s CJ Group, has officially launched PHA plant-based straws in major US retail stores, including Whole Foods Market. Made…
Scientists Create Milk-Based Plastic That Biodegrades in 13 Weeks
A team of materials scientists has developed a milk-based biodegradable plastic derived from casein, the primary protein found in cow’s milk, that fully biodegrades in…
New Bioplastic Film Cools Buildings by 9.2°C Without Electricity
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking bioplastic cooling film that can reduce surface temperatures by up to 9.2°C without consuming any electricity. The transparent film, made…
Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific for $19M
Teknor Apex, one of the largest privately held plastics compounders in the world, has acquired the assets of bankrupt Danimer Scientific for approximately $19 million.…
EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Enters Force
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force in early 2025, marking the most sweeping overhaul of packaging rules in…
Global Bioplastics Market to Reach $119 Billion by 2035
The global bioplastics market is on track for extraordinary expansion over the next decade. According to a major market research report published in early 2025,…