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.
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Cellulose-based materials instead of plastics in food packaging
European Adcellpack consortium is aiming to create an alternative to the use of oil-based packaging materials in food packaging.
Potential of third generation biorefineries
Novamont CEO underlines the potential of third generation biorefineries added value products.
FKuR at Fakuma
Bioplastics specialist, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, presents a wide variety of biodegradable, biobased and natural fibre reinforced plastics under this slogan at the Fakuma 2012.
Construction and agriculture industries adopt solutions based on plastic resins
The industrial sector is exploring applications for new raw materials to gain agility and save natural resources.
Growth in PLA bioplastics: a production capacity of over 800,000 tonnes expected by 2020
nova-Institute publishes the first results of a multi-client market survey of the international bioplastics market.
DSM to launch new line of bio-based materials
DSM to launch new line of bio-based materials via partnership with Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia (Ebrabiotech).
Teknor Apex produces first commercial biovinyl flexible vinyl compounds
Teknor Apex produces first commercial biovinyl flexible vinyl compounds made with Dow Ecolibrium bio-based plasticizers.
Tigre takes to civil construction the first product made of Braskem´s Green Plastic
The company has made the Ecologic Grill made of 100% renewable source polyethylene.
Back to nature: Film coatings made from whey
Convenience foods are growing in popularity, and the food they contain is usually protected by films based on petrochemicals.
RTP Company Expands Bioplastic Products to Include Impact-Modified PLA Compounds
Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has expanded its line of polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic compounds to include impact modified grades suitable for select semi-durable and durable applications.
New, vegetal-based biopolymers from Clariant
At the upcoming in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, Clariant will present three new lines of biopolymers for skin and hair care under the theme “Touch of Nature”.
