May 21, 2025Sorting Out the Facts: Bioplastics and Plastic Recycling Can CoexistBioplastics often carry a reputation for disrupting recycling systems, yet a recent European Bioplastics study presents a different perspective. Read more
May 20, 2025POC-Calcium Carbonate Composite: A Shell-Inspired BioplasticResearchers developed a biodegradable composite by integrating calcium carbonate (CC) into poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC). Read more
May 19, 2025Green but in the Red: Can Bioplastics Become Economically Viable?Recent Danimer Scientific and Brightmark bankruptcies have raised concerns around bioplastics and economics. Can a more innovative strategy shift the balance? Read more
February 19, 2025Sustainability Takes the Spotlight at ANTEC®2025ANTEC® 2025 brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to shape the future of plastics in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation. Read more
December 30, 2024Bioplastics Market Trends and Forecasts to 2028The global bioplastics market is experiencing unprecedented growth. It is projected to rise from USD 9.1 billion in 2020 to USD 30.9 billion by 2028 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 16%. Read more
April 26, 2024Sustainable Fun: Exploring Bioplastic ToysThe toy industry utilizes 40 tonnes of plastic for every $1 million in revenue and constitutes the most plastic-intensive industry. Unfortunately, people discard 80% of toys in landfills. This issue, coupled with the growing demand for sustainable products, drives the… Read more
February 6, 2024Enzyme from Laundry Detergent Transforms Single-Use Plastics in Just 24 HoursScientists at King’s College London have unveiled a groundbreaking method for recycling single-use bioplastics, commonly found in disposable items like coffee cups and food containers. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the chemical recycling approach utilizes enzymes akin to those in biological laundry detergents to swiftly break down landfill-bound bioplastics within just 24 hours. Read more
December 27, 2023Switchgrass Bioplastics: Researcher Transforms Sustainable Biomass into Eco-Friendly AlternativesAs plastic waste continues to pose a global environmental threat, researchers are exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastic. Bioplastics, which mimic the qualities of conventional plastic but are made from natural materials, emerge as a promising solution. Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy is at the forefront of bioplastic development, leveraging agricultural byproducts like avocado peels and coffee grounds to create biodegradable films. Read more
June 6, 2023A Critical Review of Bioplastics Growth: Re-evaluating ForecastsDespite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality. 1209822596 Caption: A critical look at the bioplastics market reveals a more complex and nuanced reality for 2025. The conversation around… Read more
May 31, 2023PepsiCo Sees Biopolymers as Key to Sustainability in Flexible PackagingGoal is for all packages to meet environmental standards and to significantly reduce virgin plastics use PepsiCo Inc. continues to strive to move “beyond the bag and beyond the bottle” in the quest to minimize the impact of its packaging… Read more