Bioplastics
European Bioplastics announces concerns over Plymouth University bag study
Association questions testing methods used in the study, which looks at the degradation rates of five types of plastic bags found commonly on UK high streets when treated as litter. Read more
Cambridge Consultants looks at solutions for coffee cups to transform recycling and consumer attitudes
The UK throws away 2.5 billion coffee cups a year, and over half a million per day become litter - Global product development and technology consultancy firm Cambridge Consultants has been looking at a number of ways to solve the coffee cup problem Read more
100 per cent renewable plastic bottle significantly closer to reality after successful production of bio-based paraxylene
Anellotech, IFPEN and Axens will now purify additional paraxylene to create pilot sample 100 per cent bioPET beverage bottles, as well as sample qualities of bio-based benzene Read more
Researchers at Tel Aviv University create sustainable tech that could rid the oceans of plastic
The technology involves using marine microorganisms to produce bioplastic polymers Read more
Processing bioplastics advice from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK chief
Nigel Flowers, director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK offers his tips on switching from PET to bio-based PEF feedstocks for packaging moulders. Read more
Bioplastics expected to see 20 percent growth over next five years
New figures out today have predicted 20 percent growth for the global bioplastics industry over the next five years. Read more
University of Wolverhampton
Bioplastic made from waste polyethylene in Wolverhampton
Materials researchers at the University of Wolverhampton have published results from a project with partners in Poland and Italy to turn PET into bioplastics. Read more
British-made bioplastics could hold the key to coffee cup waste, says Biome
A UK-based producer of bioplastics says its “world first” range of plant-based materials could hold the key to tackling the high-profile issue of coffee cup waste. Read more
Danone and Nestlé Waters ally with US bio-bottle startup
Bottled water corporations Danone and Nestlé have launched ‘NaturALL Bottle Alliance’ with Origen Materials to make bioPET bottles. Read more
Total and Corbion to form bioplastics Joint Venture
Total and Corbion have announced a new Joint Venture agreement that will see them develop bioplastics by joining forces to produce and market polylactic (PLA) polymers. Read more
Cromwell awarded large compostable caddy order for South Lanarkshire Council
Specialist waste management and recycling sack supplier, Cromwell Polythene, has won an order for 11.25 million compostable caddy liners from South Lanarkshire Council, Scotland. Read more
UK bioplastics start-up takes business pitch to St. James’ Palace
A UK bioplastics company is taking its pitch to St. James’ Palace today (7th February), where it will compete to win support from high profile business mentors, partners and support agencies. Read more
UK bioplastics company invests in further collaboration with University
UK bioplastics company, Floreon, has revealed its latest plans for innovation through further collaboration with the University of Bradford. Read more
Partners developing microorganisms for the production of bioplastics from waste
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is working with ReBio Technologies Ltd and the University of Bath to produce modified strains of microorganisms to produce D-lactic acid for the manufacture of biobased products such as high performance bioplas Read more
Bioplastics award give to smartphone innovation
Two companies have been jointly awarded the 2015 Bioplastics Award for their collaboration on the world’s first biobased engineering plastic used in the front panel of a smartphone. Read more
Knowledge transfer partnership recognised for plastics project
A partnership between the University of Sheffield and a spinout company specialising in biodegradable biopolymers has been awarded a business award for their development of a new material. Read more
Mazda develops bioplastic for interior and exterior car parts
Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a bio-based engineering plastic suitable for exterior automobile parts that will be used in its vehicles from as early as 2015. Read more
Wood you believe it – bioplastic made from trees
A research project led by Biome Bioplastics has demonstrated the feasibility of extracting organic chemicals from lignin for the manufacture of bioplastics. Read more
UK university students create bioplastic from landfill waste
A team of students from a UK university who developed a process for turning waste into plastic has taken home a clutch of awards at an international competition. Read more
British plastics manufacturer serves up compostable coffee pods
Biome Bioplastics, a UK-based developer of natural plastics, has helped to develop a biodegradable coffee pod that it says offers one of the first sustainable packaging alternatives in the single-serve market. Read more
