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.