Biopolymers
Self-Reinforced Composite Based on PLA Fibers Wins 2019 Global Bioplastics Award
The Bio4Self (16 partner companies from the European Union) won the 14th Global Bioplastics Award.
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Global Bioplastics Market to Grow by Over 15%
The European Bioplastics’ 2019 data update confirm dynamic growth for the bioplastics industry.
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New Plastic Technologies & Alternative Bioplastics Augment Flexible Plastic Packaging Growth
Frost & Sullivan study sees promising market growth opportunities within a four-year period.
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Texas A&M and U.K. Researchers Team up to Advance Research into Sustainable Polycarbonate
Teysha Technologies’ ‘Plug-and-Play’ technology utilizes bio-sourced feedstock.
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Danimer Scientific and UrthPact Have Partnered in the Manufacture of Fully Biodegradable Straws
UrthPact expands line of compostable single-use straws with marine degradable options using Danimer’s Nodax PHA.
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Texas A&M & Teysha Technologies Team Up to Advance Research into Sustainable Polycarbonate
The ‘plug-and-play’ technology utilizes bio-sourced feedstocks.
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What Is the Circular Economy?
In this video from K 2019, hear NOVA Chemicals, TOMRA, Covestro, Rapid Granulator and SABIC each discuss plastics’ role in the circular economy.
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K 2019 Video: Innovations in Recycling Machinery and Materials
From the K 2019 show floor, hear from Bengt Rimark of Rapid Granulator and Bob Maughan of SABIC as they talk about new recycling technology and developments.
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K 2019 Slideshow: New Resins, New Applications in Materials
Ascend, Borealis, Borouge, Braskem, Dow, ExxonMobil, Nova, SABIC, and Solvay came to Düsseldorf with new applications, including pouches, shrink film, cable ties, flip tops, all-plastic bikes, as well as new materials.
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Video: K 2019 Recycling View From Material and Machinery Suppliers
Plastics Technology's Heather Caliendo visited with NGR and DSM to learn about their role in the circular economy.
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