May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Researchers at the University of Cordoba and the University of Girona, Spain, have developed a promising solution using avocado pruning waste. The study, published in the journal Advanced Sustainable Systems, successfully isolated fibers from avocado prunings and blended t...
In a new pilot project, two Finnish Burger King restaurants are using 100% bio-based reusable cups from Sulapac.
Reusable packaging could get a boost as the European Parliament has passed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). For example, the legislation requires end distributors of be...
Repsol (a Spanish oil company), a Spanish multi-energy company committed to sustainable development has entered the biomethane market with an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Genia Bioenergy, the only Spanish company to integrate the entire biogas and biomethane value chain. This alliance enables...
May 23 - Fresh Del Monte Produce and the leader in bioactive substance biotechnology solutions have announced a new partnership focused on developing biofertilizers from pineapple pomace. The partnership, under the name De l'ora Bio, was established with the inauguration of a new biofertilizer plant...
May 13, 2011 - Tech giant Apple is collaborating with a Swedish research institute to tackle plastic pollution with a promising new bio-based foam material. This innovative solution is in line with both companies' commitment to a sustainable future.
This low-density cellulose foam comes from re...
Ultra-light, insulating and biodegradable cellulose aerogels are versatile. The Swiss Federal Institute for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has succeeded in 3D-printing complex shapes from the natural material, which can be used as precision insulation for microelectronics or as personalized...
Polyethylene is a very important and widely used plastic and is difficult to break down in nature. A new project will enable the recycling and upgrading of polyethylene by converting it into biodegradable polyester in three stages.
An international team of researchers led by Aarhus University i...
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Coca-Cola has achieved a major milestone in Canada by replacing all of its 500-milliliter fizzy drink bottles with 100 percent recycled plastic.
First announced the year before, this environmentally friendly initiative is now in full swing, excluding caps and labels. The b...
The packaging industry is gradually shifting towards more sustainable packaging solutions, consisting mainly of bio-based and/or biodegradable materials. While this shift is necessary, it is critical to find a balance between environmental and economic aspects.
What are the major biodegradable ...
At the invitation of President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China on May 16-17, 2024 . The two heads of state held official talks in Beijing and jointly attended the opening ceremony of...
