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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.

2014-08-22

EU develops renewable bio-based economy

EU and industry partners launch €3.7 billion investments in the renewable bio-based economy.

2014-08-05

SABIC launches certified renewable polyolefins portfolio

SABIC announced that it will launch its first portfolio of certified renewable polyolefins.

2014-05-16

Reverdia showcases Biosuccinium at Chinaplas

As a first time exhibitor at Chinaplas 2014, Reverdia demonstrates the benefits of Biosuccinium sustainable succinic acid.

2014-04-23

Sheet extrusion from renewable raw materials

KraussMaffei Berstorff presented its innovative concept for producing weatherproof sheets based on renewable raw materials.

2014-03-31

Reverdia shows 100% bio-based succinic acid

As a first time exhibitor at the American Coatings Show 2014, Reverdia will highlight the benefits of Biosuccinium.

2014-03-26

First report on biocomposites production in the EU

Production of wood and natural fibre composites in the European Union in 2012 reached 350,000 t.

2013-11-28

BASF to acquire specialized enzyme biotechnology company Verenium

Proposed transaction will strengthen BASF's position in strategic growth market for enzymes.

2013-09-23

API Spa and DLM Srl together for the Environment

Thanks to the collaboration between API and DLM the first protective cap for quick connect couplings in 100% biodegradable soft material has been created.

2013-07-02

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.

2013-03-08

Mercedes-Benz A-Class engine cover in bio-based polyamide from DSM

Mercedes-Benz has chosen a high performance polyamide largely made from renewable resources for the engine beauty cover of the brand-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

2013-02-27