Biopolymers
ADM and LG Chem Explore U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and PLA
Plans are for early 2022 launch of joint venture to build, own and operate a U.S.-based facility of high-purity lactic acid on a commercial scale, with another project to produce PLA.
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Biobased and Biodegradable PLA-Based Compounds for Extrusion and Thermoforming
Bio-Fed’s new M-Vera PLA compounds are targeted to cosmetics and food/non-food packaging
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Pactiv Evergreen to Acquire Fabri-Kal
A prominent, family-owned thermoformer with a strong position in renewable packaging is due to be acquired by a global giant.
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DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer
Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.
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DSM & SABIC to Create Recycled-Based Dyneema
Through a joint pilot project, the manufacturing and usage of Dyneema using mixed plastic waste as feedstock (via mass balance approach) will be successfully demonstrated.
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Ineos Styrolution Now Founding Member of Cyclyx
Consortium-based feedstock management company Cyclyx which aims to boost plastic recycling rate from 10% to 90% adds Ineos Styrolution to its arsenal.
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Danimer Scientific to Acquire Biodegradable Polymer Developer Novomer
Novomer’s technology expected to boost Danimer’s Nodax PHA resin portfolio and lower costs.
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Carbon Renewal is Focal to Newly Launched nova-Institute Website
Expanded content pages of nova-Institute’s website said to be as “clear and colorful as the renewable carbon strategy”.
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Illig and Suedpack Collaborate on Certified Compostable, Biobased Food Containers
Made with BASF’s partially biobased Ecovio, these thermoformed containers with heat-sealable lids are especially suitable for vegetarian and vegan foods and dairy products.
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NatureWorks to Build Fully Integrated Ingeo Plant in Thailand
NatureWorks parent companies, Cargill and GC, have authorized investment for new fully-integrated 165-million lb/yr facility in Thailand.
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