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A new breakthrough by sustainable plastic innovator Polymateria in partnership with Indian plastic manufacturer Toppan Specialty Films (TSP), has seen plastics commonly used in the packaging industry biotransform in under 4 months and return to nature in just 176 days, leaving no microplastics or toxins behind. It’s the fastest-ever full biodegradation of biaxially oriented (flexible) polypropylene which is used in food and cosmetic packaging.

The company says the project reflects its “commitment to sustainability and the reduction of carbon emissions at its snack factory in Carregado”.

As well as helping its Carregado facility – located in the municipality of Alenquer – to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon emissions, the biodigester will also contribute to reducing gas consumption, allowing the installation to use the biogas produced during the anaerobic digestion process.

Breakthrough Biodegradable Packaging for Electronics

The Eco-Corr Film® ESD provides an eco-friendly packaging solution. This has innumerable industrial uses directed towards various industries such as static sensitive electronics, packaging, telecommunications, and electric cars.

At a time when the world is seeking environmentally safe options and promoting the use of biodegradable products, EcoCortec’s creation is an apt alternative to conventional polyethylene electrostatic dissipating (ESD) films.

Finnish startup Fiberwood, a producer of 100% ecological wood fibre insulation and packaging materials made from mechanical wood industry side streams, has raised a late seed funding round. The round was led by Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring, and the round included public financing from Business Finland. The funding will be used to develop and scale up the production capabilities of its pilot plant as it heads into industrial-level continuous production.

The solution comprises all the stages in the process—from the loading of the sensitive products through to the packaging process itself, and up to the end-of-line operation. The main features of the line are its high output, machine availability, and degree of flexibility.