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The BioROOTGUARD research project aims to develop a biodegradable plastic film to protect young tree roots from cockchafer grubs and the invasive Japanese beetle. FKuR leads the consortium funded under Germany’s Sustainable Renewable Resources programme.
The SOUL project is developing 11 bio-based, soil-biodegradable solutions for agriculture, gardening and sports. AIMPLAS is responsible, among other things, for developing a tool to predict the biodegradability of materials under soil conditions.
Golden Compound has introduced certified pastel masterbatches for biodegradable injection moulding materials. Based on Bio-PBS, they are Ok compost home certified, food approved and dosed up to 2%. Combined with GC green 71 MI T30 they enable up to 30% shorter cycles than PP and dishwasher-safe parts.
At K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed, AF-Color and K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH will present their product ranges on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52.
Ampacet announces the launch of BioRange+ masterbatch solutions designed for compostable plastic applications.
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) succeeded in an interdisciplinary study to demonstrate that soil microorganisms metabolically utilised the carbon in the PBAT polymer both for energy production and also to build up microbial biomass.
“Biocomposite of the Year 2017” awarded at the Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC)
13 July 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its report amending the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation.
European Bioplastics (EUBP), welcomes the positive outcome of the European Parliament’s plenary vote today on the waste legislation proposal.
Biobased, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags will be mandatory in France as of January 2017.
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University leads the consortium ADMIT BioSuccInnovate.
Lanxess' Levotan X-Biomer technology effectively utilizes biopolymers for a more sustainable production of high quality leather.
Thanks to the collaboration between API and DLM the first protective cap for quick connect couplings in 100% biodegradable soft material has been created.
Demand for bio-based materials will increase 15% per annum over the next 5 years.
BASF’s biodegradable plastic ecovio FS Paper takes center stage in a pilot project involving disposable and biodegradable tableware during the ADAC Masters Weekend motorsport event being held from August 24 to 26 at the race track Lausitzring.
The municipal waste management company Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) and BASF have successfully completed a joint pilot project involving the use of organic waste bags made of the biodegradable plastic Ecovio FS.
With the addition of Ecovio F Mulch, BASF is expanding its line of biodegradable plastic compounds in the form of a grade for use in the manufacture of agricultural films.
FKuR Plastics Corp. is launching several heat resistant biopolymers with the brand name Biograde. Developed particularly for technical applications, Biograde can be processed on conventional plastics processing machines without the need for modifications.
EcoLogic, a supplier of additives that promote biodegradation of thermoplastics, says it the company's Eco-One additives for enhancing biodegradation of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) have been found to be compliant to Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution RDC N.17 of March 17, 2008 for use in food contact applications in Brazil.
Finnish packaging material producer Plastiroll Oy believes that biodegradable materials will become increasingly common in the packaging industry.
Sonoco is now producing biodegradable ReadyGrow planters for Metrolina Greenhouses' spring herbs. The one-quart planters were released in early March.
BASF’s biodegradable plastic Ecovio FS Film is being used in a pilot project by the waste management service AWB, in the district of Bad Dürkheim, Germany.
A new study has highlighted large differences in the rates of decomposition of different biodegradable plastics under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The results could influence decisions on how best to dispose of the materials.
In microcellular polyurethane elastomer systems for outer soles and midsoles alone, renewable raw materials reaches 70%.
Norland International Inc. has introduced the industry’s first oxo-biodegradable cap for 5-gal (19 l.) water bottles
KEE Plastics, one of the world’s leading producers of piping bags, introduces the world’s first truly biodegradable and compostable piping bag made from FKuR’s bioresins.
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites give customers greatly expanded options for more impactful sustainable products.
Mater-Bi tableware by Huhtamaki is rigid and safe, very functional and perfect for every use. It is suitable for contact with hot food (up to a maximum of 70°C for half an hour) and its shape and thickness place it at the top end of its market.
Huhtamaki has received certification from the Belgian authority AIB Vincotte for its cutlery made of Mater-Bi. The certification verifies that in accordance with the European norm EN13432, the cutlery turns into compost in 90 days when correctly treated in industrial composting facilities.
Naturally Iowa offers foodservice and institutional customers a composting solution for its PLA beverage bottles.
VIBA Laboratories have developed some innovative masterbatches based on bio-polymers.
Bioplastics are welcomed as new members of the plastics family, adding new features to the diverse spectrum of plastics materials - informs PlasticsEurope.
UK specialist in anti-microbial additives Wells Plastics and Canada`s Planet Green Bottle Corp (PGBC) have co-operated to develop technology that renders PET bottles oxo-biodegradable. Triggered with exposure to oxygen, heat and UV light, oxo-biodegradability is said to ensure long shelf life before the degradation commences.