First automobile roof frame made of natural fiber with BASF's binder
Together with the International Automotive Components Group (IAC) BASF has developed the worldwide first roof frame for cars that is entirely made of natural fiber.
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Elix Polymers introduces new generation of ABS composite
Elix Polymers has introduced a new generation of natural fibre reinforced ABS.
EcoPaxx for new high temperature abrasive monofilament
DSM’s EcoPaXX has been selected for new high temperature resistant abrasive monofilament from Hahl-Pedex.
DuPont opened world’s largest cellulosic ethanol plant
This biorefinery is the world's largest cellulosic ethanol plant, with the capacity to produce 30 million gallons.
Russian Dandelions as a source of natural rubber for Sumitomo
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has been examining the potential of Russian Dandelions as a new, alternative source of natural rubber.
IBERS joins European sustainable packaging initiative
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University leads the consortium ADMIT BioSuccInnovate.
Good results of testing bio-based plasticizer for PVC
Good results were reported during a meeting of the Placard project held at EuPC premises on 8 and 9 July.
European Bioplastics backs EP's decision on plastic bags
European Bioplastics welcomes the decision as it recognises the benefits of compostable bags.
Fully renewable carton package now on the shelves
Finnish dairy producer is the first company using carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials.
First carton made entirely from renewable materials
Tetra Pak launches industry's first package made entirely from plant based, renewable packaging materials.
New milestone in bio-based acrylic acid production
BASF, Cargill and Novozymes achieved another milestone in development of technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials.
Braskem joins a renewable isoprene project
Partnership between Braskem, Amyris and Michelin aims to develop and produce renewable isoprene for production of tire and other rubber applications.