bio-based

Sustainable construction

BamRe Roof: Bamboo and recycled plastic roofing for a global circular economy

As construction industries worldwide shift toward sustainable practices, the demand for eco-friendly, high-performance building materials is growing rapidly. BamRe Roof, developed by Agriconst VN under the leadership of Ms. Do Thi Hoang Anh, combines bamboo powder with recycled plastics to create durable, lightweight, and fully recyclable roofing panels. Designed for markets across the U.S., Europe, and emerging economies, BamRe Roof exemplifies a scalable, circular economy approach to sustainable construction.

Apr 8, 2026

Reading time: about 3 minutes

Agricultural waste as a resource

ReCasMod – A Vietnamese impact business model for global circular modular construction

ReCasMod is a sustainable housing initiative. It transforms crushed cashew nut shells and high-density recycled plastics into robust...
Jan 28, 2026

Reading time: about 3 minutes
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Circular Economy

Driving the circular transition: EU Projects unite at Ecomondo

Five pioneering initiatives showcase how secondary raw materials are reshaping Europe's waste management landscape
Nov 13, 2025

Reading time: about 9 minutes
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World Environment Day

How the circular economy can help beat plastic pollution

On this year’s World Environment Day, observed on June 5th, the global community is uniting under the powerful theme: Beat Plastic...
Jun 5, 2025

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K 2025

How do we communicate the value of sustainability through colour, materials and finished in plastics?

An assessment by Chris Lefteri, internationally recognised expert in the field of material design and organiser of the guided tours at K...
Jun 5, 2025

Reading time: about 6 minutes
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Biodegradable Plastic

Planting the future: How bioplastic mulching films are cultivating a cleaner agriculture

In a significant stride toward sustainable farming, Sirmax Group has successfully developed an eco-friendly, biodegradable plastic solution...
Apr 24, 2025

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Composting

Bioplastics and Composting: Not a Love Match

Bioplastics are seen as a promising alternative to conventional plastics. But although they are promoted as biodegradable and compostable,...
Mar 15, 2023

Reading time: about 9 minutes
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Bioplastics

"Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their conventional counterparts."

The production of bioplastics is constantly growing. Advertised as the green alternative to conventional plastics. Oliver Buchholz of...
Mar 15, 2023

Reading time: about 6 minutes
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Composting Trial

How well do Products advertised as compostable decompose?

A recent test conducted by DUH took a closer look at products certified as compostable. The results of the test conducted at a composting...
Feb 20, 2023

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Composting

Collecting Data on common compostable Items

To gain better knowledge about which and how products break down in a composting plant the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP)...
Feb 20, 2023

Reading time: about 2 minutes
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Biobased Plastic

Biobased raw materials for plastic production

Covestro, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd, complete the first delivery of certified renewable raw materials in Asia.
Feb 14, 2022

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Bioplastics

Compostable plastics are getting more sustainable but are still no cure-all

Certified compostable bioplastics are doing their share to alleviate plastic pollution, but they can’t be depended upon to reverse the...
Aug 23, 2021

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Bioplastic made more sustainable

Seaweed: The answer to the plastic crisis?

In the global move to replace plastic packaging, seaweed represents an untapped opportunity. Bioplastic made from this material eschews the...
Jul 12, 2021

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Bioplastic

EU single-use plastic ban fails to account for bioplastics

The new EU single-use plastic ban limits may restrict companies from developing sustainable innovations.
Jul 6, 2021

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Bioplastics

Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities

More and more plastic products are labelled as ‘compostable’, ‘biodegradable’, ‘oxo-degradable’ or ‘bio-based’. However, plastics made from...
Apr 21, 2021

Reading time: about 6 minutes
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