- In March 2024, Beyond Plastics collaborated with CJ Biomaterials to launch a biodegradable bottle cap made from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a naturally derived biopolymer that enhances the performance of traditional plastics while offering environmental benefits. This initiative supports the industry's transition towards eco-friendly packaging solutions and demonstrates a growing commitment to sustainable material innovation
- In September 2023, BASF introduced the first biomass-balanced plastic additives in the industry, namely Irganox 1076 FD BMBcert and Irganox 1010 BMBcert, which replace fossil-based feedstock with renewable alternatives. Certified by TÜV Nord under the ISCC PLUS framework, these additives mark a major step forward in integrating sustainability into industrial plastic processing and underline BASF's leadership in eco-conscious chemical development
- In July 2021, Cortec Corporation urged logging professionals to embrace sustainable forestry practices by incorporating EcoLine biobased lubricants into their routine equipment maintenance. This recommendation reinforced the importance of using renewable, environmentally safe lubricants to reduce ecological impact and promote responsible forestry operations
