Danimer Scientific Boosts Capacity of Nodax PHA Bioplastic
Optimized processes and equipment will enable output of 20 million lbs of finished product annually to meet global demand for biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Sustainable Plastics Initiative
The Foundation’s initiative is designed to help businesses identify sustainable paths to plastics use and harness the full potential of plastics innovation.
NatureWorks Reaches Key Milestones for Global Manufacturing Expansion
Completion of front-end engineering and recent project approval from the Thailand Board of Investment put the new Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing complex on schedule to open in 2024
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SABIC’s Certified Renewable PP Used in New Coffee Capsules
Delica AG has launched the new more sustainable coffee capsule for use in it proprietary Delizio capsule machines.
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Biopolymer Compounding on a Twin-Screw Extruder: Four Things You Need to Know
Global bioplastic production capacity is expected to increase to 4.8 billion lb by 2024, driven by OEMs and brand owners steadily converting applications to these “green” materials. If you’re looking to supply compounds to meet this demand, here are some key processing considerations you need to know.
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Melt Flow Rate Testing–Part 1
Though often criticized, MFR is a very good gauge of the relative average molecular weight of the polymer. Since molecular weight (MW) is the driving force behind performance in polymers, it turns out to be a very useful number.
Biopolymers: Time to Take A Deep Breath
Are we looking at all of the implications associated with developing this new 'crop' of polymers?
'Circular Economy' Dominates Discussion of Resins, Additives at K 2019
New product launches from materials suppliers at the giant show shine light on sustainability.
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NatureWorks and IMA in Strategic Partnership for the Compostable Coffee Pods Market
The partnership is aimed at accelerating the availability of a turn-key solution for K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods in North America.
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Total Corbion PLA in Engineering Stage for new PLA Plant in Europe
The 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion has kicked off the front-end engineering design stage for its new 200-million lb/yr PLA plant in Grandpuits, France.
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Eight Startups Aim to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Rethinking Materials summit includes startups approaching issue through bioplastics and others through circular technologies.
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Start-Up Company to Accelerate Development of Renewable Feedstocks
Trillium Renewable Chemicals to advance technology for production of such feedstocks as acrylonitrile for use in ABS and other plastics.
Pilot Plant to Produce Multipurpose Bioplastic from Soy Residue
Four Finnish companies in collaboration to develop the first process to produce compostable bioplastic from food and feed production side streams.
Danimer Scientific and Mars Wrigley Partner to Develop Innovative Home Compostable Packaging
Using DanimerScientific’s PHA biopolymer, Mars Wrigley will leverage its portfolio of iconic treats and snacks to enable consumer to compost at home.
Sonoco’s Fibrepak Cellulosic Meets Stringent EU Regulations
Fibrepak cellulosic expected to make major inroads in thermoformed food packaging.
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Novomer Achieves Breakthrough in Development of Low-Cost Compostable Polymers
Novomer expects strong economics and scalability of its Rinnovo PHA to meet circular economy demands of brand owners.
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Danimer Scientific Hires Innovative Packaging Expert
Newly hired v.p. of technology development Brad Rodgers to guide development of Danimer’s Nodax PHA for food & beverage, consumer packaged goods and more.
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Milliken Joins Global Organization for PHA to Drive Adoption of Biodegradable Polymers in Single-Use Packaging
Existing and new additives technology from Milliken will be aimed at improving the processing performance, aesthetics and other key attributes of PHA biopolymers.
Eastman’s ‘Acetate Renew’ to be Used By Luxury Eyewear Manufacturer
Thélios to use Mazzucchelli new acetate sheet made from Eastman’s chemically recycled acetate.
DSM and Neste in Strategic Partnership to Create High-Performance Plastics from Sustainable Feedstock
Key to the collaboration is DSM Engineering Materials which will start replacing a significant portion of the fossil feedstock used to date in the manufacture of its engineering resins with feedstock produced from recycled waste plastics and/or 100% bio-based hydrocarbons.
