Beyond PLA: Why Next-Gen Biopolymers Like Bio-PBAT Are Winning
The bioplastics market is clearly on a steep growth trajectory. In 2024, global bioplastics were estimated at around US $15.6 billion. And by 2030 the value is expected to reach US $44.8 billion. Still, bioplastics are a niche with
The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Competitive Compostable Packaging
Compostable packaging is a smart investment for the environment, yes, but equally for your brand and your ability to adapt to policy shifts. Over 30% of consumers globally say they are willing to pay more
How Bio-Mulch Can Reduce the Plastic Footprint of the Agri Industry
Every growing season, farmers lay down roughly 2 million tonnes of plastic mulch. This is enough to blanket 30 million hectares, an area the size of Italy. But once the crop is harvested, most of
How Bio-Mulch can reduce Carbon Footprint of Agri Industry
It will be a stretch of imagination, but try this. Imagine millions of acres of farmland covered in plastic sheeting that will sit in landfills for centuries and break down into microplastics. Now imagine replacing
Why the World is Divided Over PLA
In the past few years, PLA (Polylactic Acid) has become the face of “eco-friendly plastics.” It is everywhere now — in compostable cups, takeaway boxes, and even 3D printing materials. It is marketed as biodegradable,
Carbon Footprint of Various Types of Bioplastic & Conventional Polymer
There’s a lot of optimism around bioplastics today, and for good reason. Studies show that using bioplastics can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25% compared to fossil-based plastics. It sounds like a simple
A Compilation of Commonly Asked Questions related to Bioplastic, PBAT, PLA, PHA, PVA
Bioplastic is a broad term for a family of plastic materials. To be called a bioplastic, it has to meet one or both of the following criteria: Crucially, bio-based does not always mean biodegradable. Here
Comparative life cycle assessment of PBAT and Bio-PBAT
Plastics have given us the convenience of affordable packaging. Yet the very strength that makes them useful is also their biggest flaw. They don’t disappear when discarded. The search now is to find new materials
3rd Prithvi Award Solidifies India’s ESG Mandate: ESG Research Foundation Recognizes Corporate Excellence in Sustainability
New Delhi, The ESG Research Foundation (ESGRF), a leading Section 8 not-for-profit organization, successfully concluded its prestigious 3rd Prithvi Award ceremony at the Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi, September 27, 2025. The event recognized and honoured
Empowering Future Innovators: UKHI Hosts IIP Students for Bioplastics Immersion & Creative Challenge
As part of our ongoing commitment to enable young minds and accelerate sustainable innovation, UKHI recently hosted the Master’s students of the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) for an industrial learning experience at our biomaterials
