Bioplastics producer Novamont inks joint venture with Eni
Polimeri Europa subsidiary creates bioplastics joint venture with Novamont. New EUR 500m hub to be built in ailing Porto Torres.
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Danone has new innovative biopackaging
Danone has switched to Ingeo – a plastic from plants, not oil – for its Activia yogurt in Germany.
Global bioplastics production capacity will more than double from 2010 to 2015
Global bioplastics production capacity will more than double from 2010 to 2015. Capacity is predicted to pass the one million tonne mark already in 2011, according to a current study presented yesterday by the industry association European Bioplastics in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Hanover at the interpack trade fair in Dusseldorf.
Cereplast invests in Italy
Sustainable plastics manufacturer Cereplast (El Segundo, CA) will establish a 100,000 tons/yr bioplastics manufacturing plant in Italy, bringing production into the region that generates 85% of its business.
AWB and BASF start pilot project with compostable bags for biodegradable waste
BASF’s biodegradable plastic Ecovio FS Film is being used in a pilot project by the waste management service AWB, in the district of Bad Dürkheim, Germany.
Biodegradation behaviour will affect PCL and PBS disposal
A new study has highlighted large differences in the rates of decomposition of different biodegradable plastics under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The results could influence decisions on how best to dispose of the materials.
Prof. Igor Čatić: The truth about bioplastics
We publish an article written by Croatian scientist Igor Čatić.
FKuR and Synbra moving on to enhanced PLA compounds
FKuR and Synbra realise the opportunities of the new PLA generation: GMO free and heat resistant.
Cooperation between Cardia Bioplastics and Nestle
Cardia Bioplastics begins collaboration with Nestle to reduce environmental impact of packaging.
First biodegradable toothpaste tube
Tectubes introduces the world's first truly biodegradable toothpaste tube made from FKuR's bioresins.
Cereplast in Italy and Slovenia
Cereplast signs distribution agreement with ColorTec to bring bioplastics to Southern Italy and Slovenia.
Bio plastic and compound growth for BASF
BASF has started operations at its expanded plant for the production of the biodegradable plastic Ecoflex.
