Biopolymers
Avantium and U.S.’s Origin Materials Aim to Accelerate Production of FDCA and PEF
The partnership aims to bring together both companies’ technology platforms to produce FDCA from sustainable wood residues on an industrial scale.
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Honda Now Exploring UBQ’s Biobased Material Made from Unsorted Household Waste
UBQ is aiming to expand its reach for more sustainable automotive parts as well as non-automotive applications.
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K 2022 Additives & Materials: Sustainability in the Lead
Nearly all of the new additives highlighted at the big show are aimed at enhancing recyclability of commodity resins and some volume engineering resins such as nylon and PC. A few new materials, on which we had not previously reported, also surfaced at K 2022.
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CJ Biomaterials Appoints First Global Head of Sales
Scott Bober will build CJ Biomaterials global sales team and lead sales activities for the organization.
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Biobased Polyolefin Compounds with Biobased Resin and/or Filler
Avient has expanded its Maxxam BIO line with grades that utilize natural fillers such as cellulose fiber or recycled coffee grounds.
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PC Resin from Biomass-Derived BPA
Teijin has obtained ISCC Plus certification for its new PC resin products
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Sustainable Ionomer Copolymers to Play Role in Major Perfume and Cosmetics Packaging Collaboration
Dow and LVMH to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across several well-known perfume and cosmetics brands
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Plastics and the Joy of Chemistry
A Public Broadcasting program revels in the achievements of polymer chemistry while also warning of the problems that come with its benefits.
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Expanded Line of Metal-Like Thermoplastics Includes Sustainable Alternatives
Avient’s Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations include grades based on recycled and biobased resin and/or filler without sacrificing performance.
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Transparent Bio-PET Packaging Used in Quail Egg Packaging
good natured’s plant-based PET used by Spring Creek in its commitment to 100% recyclable packaging and shipping materials.
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