Green revolution: new sources for bioplastics
10 February 2026
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In the January/February issue of Film and Sheet magazine, we discuss recent developments in bioplastics, including projects to covert agri-waste into viable materials, as well as several high-barrier grades for food packaging
Companies leading these key projects and advancements include:
- Aimplas
- Purdue University (USA)
- TU Graz (Austria)
- Nexam Chemical and Verdofoam
- Navico
- Sukano, Brueckner, NatureWorks
- Bio-Fed
- FKuR
- Gaia Biomaterials
Overall, innovation in bio-based plastics is accelerating, with improvements in source material diversity, biodegradability, recyclability, and industrial scalability to provide sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics.
Read the full article here: Green revolution: new sources for bioplastics