27 May 2022 --- This week in industry news, PulPac partnered with Bio-Lutions to create single-use plastic alternative packaging, and Henkel launched a new refill system for its beauty cosmetics line. Meanwhile, US researchers determined that consumers and producers must share the burden of responsibility for packaging waste. In brief: Business news German cleantech startup Bio-Lutions partnered with PulPac to replace single-use plastics globally. Together with machine suppliers, the collaboration has developed a Dry Molded Fiber production line, set to start production in Germany this summer. Bio-Lutions mechanically converts agricultural residues into unique, self-binding, durable fibcro natural fibers. This patented method eliminates the need for binding agents or chemical cellulose isolation, as the whole fiber is used. From these fibers, together with the dry molding technology, Bio-Lutions will produce a variety of environmentally sustainable single-use disposable products such as service food items (cutlery and tableware) and protein, fruit and vegetable packaging.
