Biopolymers

Renewable PVDF Burnishes Li-Ion Battery's Green Credentials

Jun 22, 2021

Based on crude tall oil bio-feedstock, the new grades deliver an almost 20% reduction in climate change impact.

If You Think Plant-based Plastics Are Better for the Planet, You’re Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Jun 04, 2021

In honor of World Environment Day on June 5, the Plant Based Products Council is urging expanded use of plant-based products to help meet climate goals. But there are two sides to this debate.

Loop Industries Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year Financial Results

Jun 01, 2021

Net loss for the year ended Feb. 28, 2021, increased $21.84 million to $36.34 million.

Science Should Be the Bottom Line for the Plastics Industry

May 27, 2021

When science is secondary to attracting investors, grabbing headlines, and promoting hype, companies can get into trouble. That has been happening to many new companies seeking to replace traditional plastics.

Danimer Scientific Takes Issue with Reporting

May 24, 2021

The company's response to an article in PlasticsToday corrects some statements, but many questions remain unanswered.

Kentucky Securities Regulator Opens Investigation into Danimer Scientific

May 23, 2021

The inquiry was prompted by a short-selling activist who informed Kentucky regulators that Danimer did not tell investors it is subject to environmental regulations, which can be costly.

Bio-based Polyamide Solves Sustainability Challenge for EVA

May 20, 2021

Solvay’s newest offering targets e-motor components, power electronics, and other high-end electrical systems.

Is Advanced Recycling a Boondoggle?

May 19, 2021

The technology itself is real, but most companies have only been able to achieve advanced recycling on a small scale so far. The only things they’ve managed to scale up are investors.

Plastics-Eating Enzymes Gain Renewed Interest as Solution to Waste Problem

May 18, 2021

Plastics embedded with enzymes can completely biodegrade into organic materials in a simple compost bin, claim researchers.

Cove Water Bottles and RWDC Industries Sign PHA Supply Agreement

May 14, 2021

RWDC agrees to supply 350 million pounds of its proprietary PHA over five years to the Los Angeles–based startup, which is developing the first water bottle made entirely of biodegradable material.

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