Bio-based chemical fibers are fibers made from biomass as raw material or polymers containing monomers of biomass origin. The products have the properties of ecological and environmental protection, human body affinity, anti-bacterial comfort, and biodegradability of wastes, etc., and they have been...
A rare novelty in the 1970s, the plastic shopping bag is now a ubiquitous global product, with an annual production of one trillion units. They are found in all corners of the world, including the darkest depths of the oceans, the summit of Mount Everest and even the polar ice caps. Plastic bag...
Plastic food packaging has led to a significant increase in landfill waste, so some researchers are exploring bio-derived alternatives. Scientists at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have now developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable material that has great potential for use in food...
1. Sisal pulp
It is characterized by strong tear resistance, high cellulose content, high porosity, high bulkiness, high water absorption and high folding resistance. It is commonly used in high permeability and air filtration applications, electrolytic capacitors, thermal papers, recycled tobacco,...
Biology and chemistry are a key part of every global industry - from agriculture, cooking and food production to personal care products and consumer packaging. These industries excel at selecting and deploying efficient microorganisms to produce chemicals that produce results.
Biopolymers
Bio-base...
Billerud presented a machine-glazed kraft paper specifically designed for packaging toilet paper and kitchen paper rolls. Reaching the sweet spot of sustainability - renewable, recyclable and biodegradable, and also able to withstand the same tough handling as any PE plastic.
"With this paper...
Graphic Packaging International ("Graphic Packaging"), a leader in fiber-based consumer packaging, announced a partnership with Cranswick PLC, a leading UK food manufacturer, to launch an innovation in plastic alternatives for food packaging.
The packaging is now in stores at British reta...
TotalEnergies Corbio, based in the Netherlands, has partnered with Coexpan to launch a new polylactic acid (PLA) bio-based cup. The launch of this bio-based cup follows the successful completion of various tests at Coexpan's Innotech Center in Madrid, Spain. This evaluation helped to validate the co...
Origin Materials and Indorama Ventures have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding ("MOU") to explore initiatives related to the rapid commercialization of low carbon bio-based materials. Initiatives include evaluating the use of Indorama Ventures' existing units in the U.S. and ma...
Beauty brand Garnier has launched a limited edition recycled PET (rPET) bottle made from non-recyclable plastic waste for its micellar cleansing water all-in-one cleanser. Loop Industries supplies rPET resin for the bottles.
Loop, based in Terrebonne, Quebec, uses its Infinite Loop technology to pro...
