Commercial Products
Real-world bioplastic products hitting store shelves and commercial markets.
Next-Generation Bioplastics for Food Packaging: Materials and Applications
The food packaging industry is undergoing a transformation as bioplastics emerge as viable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. A comprehensive review published in Materials by…
Transparent Cellulose-Glycerol Films: A New Option for Food Packaging
The search for sustainable food packaging has led researchers to an unlikely pairing: cellulose and glycerol. A 2024 study published in the International Journal of…
From Soy Waste to Bioplastic Film: An Industrial Proof of Concept
Every year, the soy processing industry generates enormous volumes of whey, a protein-rich wastewater stream that is expensive to treat and typically discarded. A team…
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…
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…