Biopolymers
NatureWorks and IMA Step-Up Testing of Compostable Coffee Pod
Initial filling tests at IMA’ lab on K-Cyo based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo PLA accelerate based on promising results.
Read MoreBioplastics Family Gets Increasing Play in Luxury Cosmetics Applications
Finland’s Sulapac eco-startup founded by two female biochemists specializing in biomaterials has been steadily making inroads with companies like Chanel.
Read MoreIndustrial Hemp Materials Supplier and Plastic Recycler, Compounder and Distributor in Joint Development Venture
Heartland and Ravago Collaborate on Next-Generation Plastics
Read MoreSABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging
The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.
Read MoreNatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers R&D Facility
R&D center to include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and new application development for Ingeo PLA.
Read MoreNew Family of Bioplastics Boast Property Retention as well as Degradability and Recyclability
U.K. and U.S university research team have developed both a stretchable rubber like plastic as well as a tough but ductile one.
Read MoreFirst Commercially Available Chemically Recycled Bioplastic
Total Corbion PLA has launched Luminy rPLA, said to be the world’s first.
Read MoreWhat Were the Big Themes in Plastics in 2021?
What stands out in our coverage over the past year? Five main themes are unmistakable, and—spoiler alert!—Recycling was the biggest headliner.
Read MorePrinted Polymers that Change Shape Once in a Predefined Way When Heated?
Fraunhofer’s new 4D Printing technology can shrink printed objects up to 63%.
Read More100% Biobased PET Bottle Gets Closer to Commercialization
It’s not here quite yet, but ability to make both key PET precursor chemicals from plant-based sources is “ready for commercial scaling.”
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