PHA-based solutions challenged by regulatory inertia As Australia pushes forward with its single-use plastic bans, a new challenge emerges: how to replace these banned materials with truly compostable, scalable alternatives. Despite promising breakthroughs, such as...
Systemic Weaknesses Undermine Bioplastic Sustainability The latest report from CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency, reveals a sobering reality: most bioplastics in Australia are not composted or recycled, but end up in landfill. Despite growing interest in...
According to a report titled Sustainable Plastics for Automotive 2025-2035: Market, Players, and Forecasts from IDTechEx, the European Union has revised its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, lowering recycled plastic content requirements for new vehicles while...
In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump has reversed previous efforts to phase out single-use plastics, specifically targeting the nationwide use of paper straws. This decision mandates federal agencies to halt the procurement and provision of paper...
As plastic pollution continues to threaten ecosystems and public health, bioplastics are emerging as a solution that can mitigate this crisis. Yet, the full potential of bioplastics remains untapped, partly due to the lack of robust government support. The recent...
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is setting ambitious targets to reduce packaging waste and promote sustainability. Bioplastics have emerged as a critical solution, offering industries the means to align with these regulatory goals...
The 2023 European Bioplastics Conference (EBC24) has concluded with a strong sense of optimism for the future of bioplastics. Held in Berlin, the event gathered over 400 participants from across the globe, including industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers....