Bioplastics News Stream January 2023

Jun 04, 2023

Rick Lingle | Jan 31, 2023

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 curated stream of Tweets drawn from Twitter dedicated to bioplastic news, research, and innovations for January 2023. It will be updated regularly throughout the month with the newest posts at the top.

Automotive bioplastic market accelerating at ~11% yearly to reach $1.442 billion.

Automotive Bioplastic Market: Top trends driving the industry to reach US$ 1,442.2 Million https://t.co/trpermN3Nl

Biochemist turns noxious Baltic Sea algae into bioplastic, animal feed.

Biochemist @GranstromMari is on a mission to suck #algae out of the #BalticSea - where too much of it is damaging for the #ecosystem - & turn it into products from bioplastic to animal feed. Her startup @origin_by aims to be fully operational by 2026 https://t.co/tJJ3MQlyn8 pic.twitter.com/L9lkVLBmDV

Balanced assessment of bioplastics’ value for sustainability.

With noted insight from @martiwag. Bioplastics may avoid some of the issues associated with non-biodegradable fossil fuel­–derived plastics, but they’re no panacea.https://t.co/1aunzeZwk7 via @hakaimagazine

Brazilian startup helps patients break up with plaster casts a breathable, 3D-printed bioplastic mesh.

With a breathable bioplastic mesh, a Brazilian startup helps patients break up with plaster casts #startups #healthcare #googlecloud https://t.co/TYkoiCgUaH

Paques Biomaterials makes degradable bioplastic from wastewater.

Paques Biomaterials maakt echt afbreekbaar bioplastic uit afvalwater. via ⁦@changeinctoday⁩ https://t.co/pZwDaOdBOJ

Bioplastic from peas.

Pea(k) #innovation in #Belgium: a civil engineer developed a new #bioplastic from #peas! The material is #sustainable and #biodegradable, and immediately reminds us of that other recent development by a Belgian startup: pea milk! https://t.co/hNpA7qioGd

Bioplastics research using orange peel shows juicy results and while reducing food waste.

A project at #UQ is aiming to improve the properties of citrus peels as a bioplastic materialIt's part of the Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Industry Kickstarter programRead more from @UQsciencehttps://t.co/NZzz57oFcg pic.twitter.com/dVSiCd0zGv

Printable biopolymer sensors glow in the presence of bacteria, toxins, and dangerous chemicals in the environment.

A new biopolymer sensor that detects bacteria, toxins, and dangerous chemicals in the environment can be printed like ink on just about anything, including gloves, masks, or everyday clothing: https://t.co/m6wM4n9eIN#Sensors @TuftsUniversity

Bioplastic Packaging Market is booming at a 25.5% CAGR.

Bioplastic Packaging Market is estimated to be US$ 77.1 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 25.5%.MORE INFO: https://t.co/x7XDX3iP9YKEYPLAYERS: @BASF, @Koninklijke.EMERGING PLAYERS: @BiomeTechnologies, @HyaBioplastics.#manufacturing #sustainable #packaging #chemical pic.twitter.com/BQZwj387kK

Review of 2022 for bioplastics, compostable packaging: green thumbs’ up.

2022 was a good year for #compostable plastics and other #sustainable #bioplastic. Read my analysis of the year's developments: #Packaging https://t.co/ndJLF94HCf pic.twitter.com/DMbXDvUOdX

Braskem considers building bio-PP plant in the US.

@braskem mulls bio-PP plant in the USA #biobased #bioplastic #renewable #plastics #polypropylenehttps://t.co/FQwl2VGEcP

Fraunhofer WKI, IAP develop flame-retardant bioplastic that can be processed via 3D printing.

The Fraunhofer WKI and IAP may have developed a flame-retardant bioplastic which can be processed via #additivemanufacturing.While still in the early stages, the material has potential as a halogen-free flame retardant.https://t.co/5getIXNsiZ pic.twitter.com/NownMyIGVz

Bio-based polyolefin (PE, PP) market set for stellar growth.

Bio-based Polyolefin Market Set for Stellar Growth Over Next Decade https://t.co/fFchAVCDlk #Biofuels #Biopolymers #Polyolefins #RenewableCarbon

Virginia Tech researcher is upscaling production of PHA-based bioplastic from food waste.

In a specially designed lab at Virginia Tech, Dr. Zhiwu ‘Drew’ Wang is readying to upscale production of PHA-based bioplastic, repurposing waste food scraps. https://t.co/sZbE9OQeGa

Winchester E-Tech shells use wads made of compostable biopolymers.

E-Tech shotshells are loaded with revolutionary wads that are made from compostable biopolymers.With uncompromising pattern performance and consistent muzzle velocities, you’ll find E-Tech to be on-target on the clay range or in the field. pic.twitter.com/oLkZJdc152

Biodegradable bioplastic bags from invasive water hyacinth.

We are keen on creating biodegradable bags from the invasive water hyacinth.The bags are safe for food packaging.#plasticpollution #bioplastic #afriplasticchallenge pic.twitter.com/OMxNPvf9OL

Fortune Magazine reports on California startup Newlight Technologies, which turns greenhouse gas into a biodegradable plastic Nike, H&M, and other companies.

The meltable bioplastic has been used to make over 50 million products, including Shake Shack straws and cutlery. https://t.co/mrq6gME53i

Chitafoam made from lobster chitin is a substitute for "styrofoam" aka polystyrene (PS) foam aka expanded PS.

Chitofoam Emerges As A Next-Gen Sustainable Styrofoam – @BizDownloadDoppelgänger has developed a 100% biodegradable packaging material called Chitofoam, made from chitin, a biopolymer in exoskeletons of mealworms and lobsters.https://t.co/RyybA5BpFf

Research: Rice straw converted into nanocellulose biopolymer.

Read our latest #review: Rice straw as source of #nanocellulose for #sustainable food #packaging materials.https://t.co/4pXfbLBYeo#BioResJournal #openaccess #foodpackaging #bionanocomposite #nanocomposite #biocomposite #biobased #ricestraw #biopolymers #biodegradable #biomass pic.twitter.com/4fm8Bf1aCg

Rethinking compostable packaging.

New Thinking About Compostable PackagingCompostable #packaging is not THE answer. But it is AN answer.Read more: https://t.co/DaGyBNlFYl pic.twitter.com/Qp03RgP6nU

Research: Slime from velvet worms entraps prey in a hardened biopolymer that inspires new fast-drying bioplastics.

Slime expelled by velvet worms entraps prey in a hardened biopolymer that matches the mechanical strength of industrial polymers. Using our instruments, researchers studied the slime to inspire new polymers that are stimuli-responsive or fast-drying. https://t.co/91upVmdOjk

Window with a bioplastic view.

JBM's new EcoView line takes the #plastic out of windowed #packaging with clear #biodegradable Fiberfilm made from wood and cotton-seed fibers https://t.co/utVk5uWF3o pic.twitter.com/iHCiCsYvuG

A concrete example of biopolymers in construction.

Kelcocrete DG / Diutan Gum Based Bio Polymer / 39139000 / BASF CONSTRUCTION POLYMERS GmbHhttps://t.co/EgGfmyX4xy.#KelcocreteDG #BioPolymer #DiutanGum #BASFCONSTRUCTION #ConstructionChemicals #chemicalproducts #chemicalmanufacturing #chemicals #chemicalindustry #chemicalmarket pic.twitter.com/Mp2f20ltkE

Student researcher aims to create bioplastics from duckweed.

Sixteen-year-old Naila Moloo has published two novels and co-hosts a podcast introducing other teens to the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). #YouthClimateAction #Bioplastics https://t.co/zCic3ddeeb

Biodegradable Disposable Tableware Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% to reach a value of $14.23 billion in 2032.

the Biodegradable Disposable Tableware Market grew at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2017-2021 and is estimated to be US$ 7,945.6Mn in 2022. Currently, the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% end.https://t.co/Qz0A6l3Q6n pic.twitter.com/rKebolcE8m

Biodegradable golf balls are made of corn starch and polyvinyl alcohol.

For bad (or frivolous) Michigan golfers: biodegradable golf balls https://t.co/vfSMwXh3bW via @BridgeMichigan

AIMPLAS’ pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food applications.

AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food #Packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project https://t.co/pOlZHydpDH #Biobased #Bioeconomy #Biomaterials #Biopolymers #Pla #Polymers #RenewableCarbon

Land use must be considered in the bioplastics-from-biomass equation.

ALWAYS consider land use & carbon opportunity costs under policies to boost biomass demand.A paper calculated it would take an area bigger than France (at minimum) to grow enough plants for bioplastics to replace traditional plastics used in packaging. https://t.co/WcVG7qTo0g

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