What the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Ban Means for the Bioplastics Industry
A European directive banning a range of single-use plastics came into law this month. How…
July 21, 2021 - 10 minutes
Bioplastics
The Top European Biotech Investment Rounds in May
Last month saw huge biotech investment rounds dedicated to Covid-19 vaccines in Europe, including IPOs…
June 10, 2021 - 4 minutes
Avantium and Carbios Capitalize on Growing Bioplastics Demand
As the EU phases out a wide range of single-use plastics this year, investor interest…
May 18, 2021 - 5 minutes
Ten Ways Biotechnology Makes the World More Sustainable
As climate change looms over our future, many industries are turning to biotechnology for solutions…
May 3, 2021 - 7 minutes
Is New Enzyme Technology Key to Solving Society’s Plastic Problem?
A new type of enzyme developed by the French company Carbios can break down more…
April 17, 2020 - 4 minutes
European Biotech’s Top News in 2019
With the year coming to a close, it’s time to review the most important biotech…
December 30, 2019 - 10 minutes
Bioplastics Consortium Granted €25M EU Funding
The PEFerence consortium, coordinated by Avantium Renewable Polymers, has received reconfirmation of a €25M Horizon…
November 29, 2019 - 3 minutes
Avantium Builds 10-Ton Demonstration Plant to Produce Bioplastics
The Dutch bioplastics company Avantium has opened a demonstration plant capable of producing 10 tons…
November 7, 2019 - 2 minutes
Carbios Raises €14.5M to Build Plant to Make 100% Recycled Plastic
The French bioplastics biotech Carbios has raised €14.5M through a placing of shares in order…
June 26, 2019 - 2 minutes
Nestlé and Pepsi Invest in French Plastic Recycling Biotechnology
The food companies Nestlé Waters, Pepsi and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe have joined an…
April 29, 2019 - 3 minutes
Carbios Creates First 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles With Enzymes
French biotech Carbios has managed to create plastic bottles from 100% recycled plastic using its…
February 27, 2019 - 2 minutes
Novozymes Signs Deal to Develop Biodegradable Plastics
The Danish enzyme manufacturer Novozymes has launched a joint development collaboration with the French biotech…
January 31, 2019 - 2 minutes
