Bio-based

Live at Rethinking Materials: The Transition to Fiber-Based Packaging

As fiber-based packaging technologies advance, industry proponents say now is the time to replace plastic with recyclable, compostable alternatives—if policy, supply, and consumer clarity can keep pace. Is fiber the future of sustainable packaging?

May 13, 2025

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Lignin Industries Raises €3.9 Million to Accelerate Commercialization and Scale-up Plans

Lignin Industries

The funding will advance the commercialization and scale-up of its patented bio-based thermoplastic, Renol.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

Live at Rethinking Materials: Future of Regulation in Europe's Circular Economy

European brands, their suppliers, and downstream waste management systems have been working under EPR regulations far longer than most of the U.S. Here are some learnings from the other side of the pond, at Rethinking Materials today.

May 13, 2025

Bio-based

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias

School lunch fresh fruit and vegetable distributor DNO Produce launches K-12 school cafeteria fruit cups that features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film from Eco-Products. The package is industrially compostable.

April 16, 2025

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Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of biodegradable packaging innovations from Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

April 10, 2025

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Used Cooking Oil Powers Lamb Weston’s New Potato Bag

Lamb Weston launches an industry-first bag for its frozen potatoes that’s made from used cooking oil, cutting its packaging’s carbon footprint by 30%.

March 24, 2025

Bio-based

Sustainable Snacking, Canine-Approved: DoggyLove Chooses Paper Over Plastic

Recyclable paper-based cans are a perfect fit with German pet-snack company DoggyLove’s commitment to natural, organic products and sustainability.

March 20, 2025

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Community Poll: Industrial Composting

Learn how familiar your peers are with industrial composting.

March 19, 2025

Bio-based

Novolex Earns Gold Award and Certification for Compostable Butter Wrap

Novolex

Novolex's butter wraps, TerreGloss and Terrecote, receive the Flexible Packaging Association's 2025 Gold Award for Sustainability and Biodegradable Products Institute certification for compostability in commercial facilities.

March 17, 2025

Bio-based

Ingredion Invests $50 Million in Sustainable Packaging at Iowa Facility

Ingredion

The investment aims to expand production of specialty industrial starch for the packaging and papermaking industries at Ingredion Incorporated's Cedar Rapids facility.

March 12, 2025

Bio-based

Starbucks, Heavenly Tea, and Bioleather Introduce Bio-Based Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of bio-based innovations from Starbucks, Heavenly Tea, and Bioloeather from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

February 28, 2025

Bio-based

Win Win Water Debuts 100% Plant-Based, Compostable Bottle

U.K. bottled water company Win Win Water offers its high-quality, naturally alkaline electrolyte spring water in a sugarcane-based, compostable PLA bottle.

February 24, 2025

Bio-based

Avantium and Amcor Partner to Develop Plant-based Polymer

Avantium

Avantium and Amcor are collaborating to create plant-based PEF plastic containers for diverse products, with Amcor reserving future PEF production capacity from Avantium.

February 14, 2025