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.
Bio-based materials
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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.
New high-performance biopolymers
Lanxess' Levotan X-Biomer technology effectively utilizes biopolymers for a more sustainable production of high quality leather.
Bioplastic for board manufacturing from Jelu
At this year's Fakuma Jelu will present a new product in the form of a newly developed biocomposite to produce stable boards.
EU develops renewable bio-based economy
EU and industry partners launch €3.7 billion investments in the renewable bio-based economy.
SABIC launches certified renewable polyolefins portfolio
SABIC announced that it will launch its first portfolio of certified renewable polyolefins.
