Materials

Brunel University London recently announced their new findings concerning two enzymes that can break down one of the most common single-use plastics, in a study published in the Biofilms and Microbiomes journal.

Ukrainian startup Releaf has been celebrated as the first worldwide producer of paper packaging from fallen leaves. The company processes leaves gathered by local city authorities – that would typically be left for decomposition – and turns them into pulp and paper for the packaging industry.

Michigan State University’s School of Packaging is developing a new, compostable material to help cut down on waste. Rafael Auras, a professor and researcher at MSU, believes that composting is a key component to reducing waste. Auras has been working for almost 20 years on biodegradable material, looking to create a plastic alternative that can be composted.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing in innovative technologies to increase FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity in order to meet the growing demand for sustainable paper-based packaging solutions.

With the most recent innovation – Koehler NexPure OGR – Koehler Paper is expanding its line-up of environmentally friendly fast-food products.

Materials researchers from Flinders University are partnering with German biomaterials developer One-Five to develop non-pollutive biopolymer coating materials for food packaging.

The European association representing the paper industry Cepi has updated its European test method for paper recyclability to ensure all paper packaging is recyclable by 2025.

Toppan has expanded its range of GL Barrier products centered on transparent barrier films by adding new polypropylene (PP) mono-material barrier packaging with heat and water resistance, making it suitable for retort sterilization.

According to a recent press release, BIOLO is the first company to successfully use PHA technology to manufacture not only straws, but also fully compostable bags.

Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has introduced a new home-compostable cling film called C-Cling.

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed an easy to recycle paper monomaterial eco-friendly packaging sheet with high barrier properties.

European packaging manufacturer Coveris has teamed up with sustainable start-up Notpla to deliver a range of printed, biodegradable and recyclable food cartons, using Notpla’s award winning barrier coating technology.

The pioneering Fiber Bottle is made from 100% natural matter, recycled cardboard and water, and is biodegradable & compostable, and is now shelf-ready at scale, with Cullen already producing hundreds of millions of moulded fiber bottles for the healthcare sector across 34 countries globally.

DSM Engineering Materials launched a new, more sustainable version of its flagship product Stanyl: Stanyl B-MB (Bio-based Mass Balanced), with up to 100% bio-based content.

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have developed...

Walki is introducing a broad portfolio of different materials, including printed solutions, to suit the needs of the frozen food market with the aim of making the packaging fully recyclable in the paper stream.