Finnish project to develop small, mobile factory to remove marine plastic waste / VTT unit to contain plastic-eating microbes / Plan for pilot unit in Baltic Sea in 2021

Quantifying a biopolymer's degradation in soil / Microbes convert PBAT into biomass and carbon dioxide / Implications for agricultural films

Catalyst partnership with German institute / Steps toward chemical recycling

Consortium formed to develop compostable materials for single-use plastics

Scientists in Singapore develop eco-friendly route to ethylene / Artificial photosynthesis system

Korea-Germany Materials Center founded to promote research on lightweight applications

Company consortium begins Germany-based study / Sheet moulding compounds in lightweight production

German collaboration EPC offers solution for HBCD problem in recycling / "CreaSolv"-based technology is ready for use

EUR 7.7m EU funding for research into antimicrobial surfaces for use in food packaging / Active polymer films based on natural halloysite nanotubes

“HyperBioCoat” project is established / Improved barrier properties for bio-based packaging

Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on “Sostpack” research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging

Germany's IKV invites participants to 12-month study / Focus on changes needed in product development / Launch in March 2017

EU-sponsored research project on new multilayer food packaging structures wraps up / Valuable insights into developments needed for use of non-authorised recyclate materials

No adverse impact from using rPET in hot-fill bottles / Performance acceptable but yellowing at high recyclate levels affects aesthetics / PTI study

UK project to improve fresh food packaging / Cranfield University partners Johnson Matthey in three-year deal