Bioplastics News Stream

One of the most dynamic categories in plastics is for bioplastics aka biopolymers and related bio-based materials made from renewable sources.

The articles PlasticsToday publishes related to this high-interest, fast-accelerating topic represent only the fraction of what’s happening in this market. That’s the idea behind this new and regularly updated curated stream of Tweets drawn from X, formerly known as Twitter, dedicated to bioplastic news, research, and innovations. 

To keep the stream fresh, content will be limited to about the last three weeks, so please check back regularly.

NPE2024 commissary serves iced coffee with compostable plastic straw…during International Compost Awareness Week.

10 products made with bioplastics.

“Live” view of biopolymers being made naturally on a small scale using Black Soldier Fly Larvae.

Bioplastics from crab shells.

From NPE2024: NantBioRenewables uses ocean-sourced ingredients to make bioplastics.

Biopolymers market growing at 15.3% yearly to reach $22.37B by 2030.

Should bioplastics be allowed in organic compost?

McDonalds, BASF collaborate on sourcing 100% sustainable packaging made with compostable bioplastics.

More news from BASF, which introduces industrial compostable biopolymer for greenhouse twines.

Long Beach implements new ordinance that mandates all local foodservice providers use recyclable or compostable foodware containers.

Bioplastic, meet woody biomass: Nordic Bioproducts Group partnership plans to add high-quality cellulose to bio-based plastic.

USDA ARS interviews bioproducts research leader Bill Orts.

Ohio Hemp Co. lands deal for supplying bioplastics feedstock.

University of Sheffield commits turning from single-use plastics to bioplastics and reusable containers.

Biodegradable plastic market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2023 to 2030.

Innovative bioplastic material decomposes much faster than traditional compostable bioplastics.

Bioplastics create a composting conundrum.

Synthetic biology in material science: biopolymers and more.

Are bioplastics the “next-best plastic alternatives”?

Biopolymer polyethylene furanoate (PEF) extends the shelf life of products and improves packaging performance.

Kobe University, Kaneka Corp. co-develop a biopolymer mix of PLA and LAHB.