Biopolymers
Fully Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Capsule Launched
A new generation of coffee capsules is made of 100% NatureWorks Ingeo PLA.
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PolyOne Emphasizes its Materials & Services in Future Mobility Innovations
At its Investors Day at NPE2018, PolyOne will present details about transportation solutions as one of several high-growth focus areas.
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Resins & Additives at NPE2018: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, Sustainability
NPE will host lots of news in engineered thermoplastic compounds, customized TPEs, polyolefins for packaging, bioplastics, recycled content compounds, purging agents, 3D printing materials, and a slew of innovative additives.
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Global Bioplastics Market to Grow 20%
Emerging low-carbon circular economy, stronger policy support for the bioeconomy, and increased consumer awareness drive expansion.
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PE Film Market Snapshot: Consumer Can Liners
Huge market projected to grow by 3.6%/yr through 2020. Environmental issues remain a challenge.
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Mold Can Infiltrate & Weaken Bio-composite Materials
Research looks at if and when mold will grow on bio-materials and how it might affect the final product.
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Post-Consumer PET Bottles Turned to New ‘True’ Black Jeans
Unifil’s Repreve recycled fiber used by Cone Denim in a new line of black jeans.
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“Green PE” Used for Carbon Negative Composted Leaf Package
Braskem and Trinity Packaging partner up to help Maryland county improve their composting program through packaging alternative.
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Mussels Inspire New Plastic
It can stretch without snapping and repair its own molecular bonds.
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Materials: Cellulosic with Higher Dimensional Stability and Creep Resistance
Eastman’s new bioplastic boasts a significantly higher heat deflection temperature than standard CAP.
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