IBERS joins European sustainable packaging initiative
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University leads the consortium ADMIT BioSuccInnovate.
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World-first bio-based plastic on the front panel of smartphone
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced that its bio-based engineering plastic Durabio has been chosen by Sharp Corporation for the front panel of its new smartphone, the Aquos Crystal 2.
Producing biodegradable plastic just got cheaper and greener
Researchers from the KU Leuven Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis now present a way to make the PLA production process more simple and waste-free.
Perstorp steps up its bioplastics competitiveness
The investments include a pilot plant, increased technical resources and a new laboratory at Perstorp in Sweden.
Key trends driving bioplastics for packaging
The packaging industry has become the most important end-use sector for bioplastics.
EuPC reacts to vote on the Auken Report
Statement on plastic bags made of biodegradable and compostable materials "absolutely untrue", according to EuPC.
First bio-based cap for gable top packages
Tetra Pak announced the launch of the world's first bio-based opening for gable top packages.
European Bioplastics praises MEPs decision on plastic bags
European Parliament vote on plastic bags paves the way for biodegradable and compostable plastic bags, European Bioplastics claims.
Extrusion grade of EcoPaXX
DSM adds extrusion grade to EcoPaXX polyamide 410 polymer portfolio.
Analysts expect the market for bioplastics to grow
Market analysts at Ceresana expect global demand to increase by 18.9% p.a. in the future.
Halogen-free flame retardant for green PP compound
Clariant's Exolit ensures protection for renewable polymers in oyster shell-reinforced polypropylene.
Bioplastics market grows above average
The bioplastics market is predicted to grow from around 1.4m tonnes in 2012 to approximately 6.2m tonnes in 2017, according to European Bioplastics.
Brazilian biopolymers producer at K 2013
At K show in Düsseldorf Braskem presented its newest solutions.
Plastics converters criticises plans for bag ban
EuPC published response to calls to 'Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags'.
EuBP: Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags
Bioplastics association publishes position paper on shopping bags.
New variants of ecovio from BASF
BASF has added new variants to its range of the compostable and partially bio-based plastic ecovio.
Demand for biodegradable polymers will double until 2017
Demand for bio-based materials will increase 15% per annum over the next 5 years.
New data on land-use for bioplastics
Feedstock required for bioplastics production accounts for only a minimal fraction of global agricultural area, according to European Bioplastics report.
New film based on bio-based EcoPaXX polyamide
MF Folien introduces first film made from DSM's EcoPaXX polyamide.
Production capacity of bio-based polymers will triple by 2020
Bio-based drop-in PET and PE/PP polymers and the new polymers PLA and PHA show the fastest rates of market growth, according to nova-Institut research.
Cellulose-based materials instead of plastics in food packaging
European Adcellpack consortium is aiming to create an alternative to the use of oil-based packaging materials in food packaging.
Potential of third generation biorefineries
Novamont CEO underlines the potential of third generation biorefineries added value products.
FKuR at Fakuma
Bioplastics specialist, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, presents a wide variety of biodegradable, biobased and natural fibre reinforced plastics under this slogan at the Fakuma 2012.
Construction and agriculture industries adopt solutions based on plastic resins
The industrial sector is exploring applications for new raw materials to gain agility and save natural resources.
Growth in PLA bioplastics: a production capacity of over 800,000 tonnes expected by 2020
nova-Institute publishes the first results of a multi-client market survey of the international bioplastics market.
DSM to launch new line of bio-based materials
DSM to launch new line of bio-based materials via partnership with Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia (Ebrabiotech).
Teknor Apex produces first commercial biovinyl flexible vinyl compounds
Teknor Apex produces first commercial biovinyl flexible vinyl compounds made with Dow Ecolibrium bio-based plasticizers.
Tigre takes to civil construction the first product made of Braskem´s Green Plastic
The company has made the Ecologic Grill made of 100% renewable source polyethylene.
Back to nature: Film coatings made from whey
Convenience foods are growing in popularity, and the food they contain is usually protected by films based on petrochemicals.
RTP Company Expands Bioplastic Products to Include Impact-Modified PLA Compounds
Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has expanded its line of polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic compounds to include impact modified grades suitable for select semi-durable and durable applications.
New, vegetal-based biopolymers from Clariant
At the upcoming in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, Clariant will present three new lines of biopolymers for skin and hair care under the theme “Touch of Nature”.
New plastic for biodegradable mulch film
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.
Bioplastics for deep freeze packaging
In cooperation with a number of converters, FKuR has developed the world’s first sustainable deep freeze packaging made from renewable resources. The basis of this unique film structure is FKuR’s Bio-Flex range of certified compostable biofilms.
Rhodia and Avantium to jointly develop biobased polyamides
Rhodia, member of the Solvay Group, and Avantium announced today that they have entered into a partnership to jointly develop a range of new bio-based polyamides targeting a variety of applications.
Bioplastics from slaughterhouses
European scientists are working on the possibilities of obtaining bioplastics from animal waste. In the near future material can be obtained from unusual sources, namely, waste from slaughterhouses. European researchers are developing new technologies of production of biodegradable plastics from the waste of animal origin, without the use of fossil fuels.
Cereplast introduces three new resin grades
Cereplast introduces three new technologically advanced compostable resin grades offering improved properties to the bioplastics market.