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Biodegradation behaviour will affect PCL and PBS disposal

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.

Cereplast ahead of curve on bioplastics

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

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

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.