First biodegradable Piping Bag
KEE Plastics, one of the world’s leading producers of piping bags, introduces the world’s first truly biodegradable and compostable piping bag made from FKuR’s bioresins.
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SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites give customers greatly expanded options for more impactful sustainable products.
“OK Compost” mark for Huhtamaki tableware in Mater-Bi
Mater-Bi tableware by Huhtamaki is rigid and safe, very functional and perfect for every use. It is suitable for contact with hot food (up to a maximum of 70°C for half an hour) and its shape and thickness place it at the top end of its market.
OK to compost label for Huhtamaki cutlery: Evolving according to nature
Huhtamaki has received certification from the Belgian authority AIB Vincotte for its cutlery made of Mater-Bi. The certification verifies that in accordance with the European norm EN13432, the cutlery turns into compost in 90 days when correctly treated in industrial composting facilities.
PLA-bottled beverages couple with compact, on-site compost unit
Naturally Iowa offers foodservice and institutional customers a composting solution for its PLA beverage bottles.
New masterbatches based on bio-polymers
VIBA Laboratories have developed some innovative masterbatches based on bio-polymers.
Biobased & biodegradable plastics: Bioplastics
Bioplastics are welcomed as new members of the plastics family, adding new features to the diverse spectrum of plastics materials - informs PlasticsEurope.
PET bottle will biodegrade
UK specialist in anti-microbial additives Wells Plastics and Canada`s Planet Green Bottle Corp (PGBC) have co-operated to develop technology that renders PET bottles oxo-biodegradable. Triggered with exposure to oxygen, heat and UV light, oxo-biodegradability is said to ensure long shelf life before the degradation commences.