Uluu introduces its debut commercial product, the 'Made with Uluu' Quiksilver surf wax combs.

Paques Biomaterials and Looop will collaborate in producing PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) from agri-food side streams. Paques Biomaterials has been working for more than ten years on the technology in which microbes in organic side streams produce the biopolymer PHA. Looop is an independent (knowledge) partner and supplier of these side streams from the agri-food sector.

Din Certco has just launched a new version of their certification scheme for "Additives according to EN 13432". This certification ensures that manufacturers' inks, adhesives, fillers, and other additives meet all compostability standards, including important biodegradation and ecotoxicity requirements. Plus, Din Certco can now confirm compliance with the ISO 23517 standard for soil biodegradability! Sub-licences can also be issued.

Danimer Scientific, Inc., a bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced the commercialization of home compostable retail packaging for vegetables and fruit, which Danimer developed in partnership with biodegradable packaging and food service product manufacturer BIOLO and carrot producer Bolthouse Farms.

Invest-NL commissioned a market study to capitalize on the PHA market potential. This study reveals the market opportunities for various types of PHA materials and outlines the requirements for expediting market introductions.

Last week marked the initiation of a significant milestone for our member Paques Biomaterials, as the construction phase of the PHA-extraction pilot in Emmen began.

CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a subsidiary of South Korea's CJ CheilJedang and a manufacturer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has received the 2023 German Red Dot Design Award for its PHA Head-Up Toothbrush, developed in collaboration with Revelop, an eco-friendly design specialist.

Delsci's new Packaging Lab is equipped with advanced machinery designed for comprehensive testing of barrier papers in packaging applications and for food safety.

Blow molding is a process mainly used for bottles. Various GO!PHA partners have managed to create pure PHA and PHA-based blends to make PHA bottles a possibility!

Dive into the full article by Plastics Technology for a deeper understanding of the extrusion blow molding technique with PHA/PLA blends. 

AIMPLAS, a GO!PHA member, has achieved a significant milestone in the Bio-Innovation of a Circular Economy for Plastics (BioICEP) project. BioICEP, funded by the Horizon 2020 programme, is a collaborative initiative aimed at developing sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics.

The PRO-PHBV project, led by AMS Institute and TU Delft, with GO!PHA Member Paques Biomaterials, is making waves. The project focuses on understanding how effectively the PHBV-based bio-composite breaks down in natural conditions.

While they currently constitute only a small fraction of global plastic production, biobased plastics are on the rise, fueled by the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics. Recent findings from the nova-Institute indicate growth rate of 14% per annum for biobased plastics, with projections indicating a potential 3% market share within five years.

A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for the first time found microplastics in the hearts of humans undergoing cardiac surgery. This issue highlights the urgent need for solutions.

This recent Nature study sheds light on the mounting issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. While there's a glimmer of good news, the rapid growth of ocean pollution is cause for concern. The challenge lies not only in cleaning up the plastic once it's in the sea, but in preventing its entry in the first place!

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation recently published an interesting piece on compostable packaging, where they analyze its role in addressing plastic pollution and the challenges it presents. They emphasize the need to prioritize prevention and reuse in a circular economy and discuss the importance of proper waste management infrastructure for compostable solutions to be effective.

The BioBased Circular project, supported by more than 125 organizations, including Topsector Agri & Food and the platform Green Chemistry, New Economy (GCNE), has received €338 million from the National Growth Fund!

RWDC Industries announced a joint development agreement with Alfa Laval. In this collaboration, the two companies have joined forces to ensure that RWDCs first commercial PHA production plant in Athens, Georgia, will be as efficient and well-functioning as possible in terms of separation and heat transfer.

Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at developing new applications for a groundbreaking biopolymer that offers all the advantages of plastic without the drawbacks.

In the Biocomposites Project at The University of Queensland's Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM), significant progress has been made in the development of PHA biocomposites.

This article highlights the use of amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (aPHA), which is commercially produced by CJ Biomaterials, to enhance the performance of brittle polymers in injection molding, offering potential solutions for improving compostability and mechanical properties in packaging materials.