Cereplast invests in Italy
Sustainable plastics manufacturer Cereplast (El Segundo, CA) will establish a 100,000 tons/yr bioplastics manufacturing plant in Italy, bringing production into the region that generates 85% of its business.
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AWB and BASF start pilot project with compostable bags for biodegradable waste
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.
Biodegradation behaviour will affect PCL and PBS disposal
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.
Prof. Igor Čatić: The truth about bioplastics
We publish an article written by Croatian scientist Igor Čatić.
FKuR and Synbra moving on to enhanced PLA compounds
FKuR and Synbra realise the opportunities of the new PLA generation: GMO free and heat resistant.
Cooperation between Cardia Bioplastics and Nestle
Cardia Bioplastics begins collaboration with Nestle to reduce environmental impact of packaging.
First biodegradable toothpaste tube
Tectubes introduces the world's first truly biodegradable toothpaste tube made from FKuR's bioresins.
Cereplast in Italy and Slovenia
Cereplast signs distribution agreement with ColorTec to bring bioplastics to Southern Italy and Slovenia.
Bio plastic and compound growth for BASF
BASF has started operations at its expanded plant for the production of the biodegradable plastic Ecoflex.
Cereplast ahead of curve on bioplastics
Cereplast Inc Chief Executive Frederic Scheer is betting that plant material such as corn starch and tapioca will one day eclipse petroleum to become the main material for shopping bags, toys and thousands of other items made of plastic.
Nature Works in Cancun at COP 16
During December’s UNFCCC’s Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Cancun, Mexico, NatureWorks LLC and Climate Action presented how leading international brands are using Ingeo to cut their carbon footprint.
Highly recyclable plastic
Researchers at I.B.M. and Stanford University said that they have discovered a new way to make plastics that can be continuously recycled or developed for novel uses in health care and microelectronics.