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SMU grads make bioplastics from agro waste, NatureWorks names new president/CEO, 150,000 compostable beer cups, Aimplas turns beer waste into biopolymers, Floreon's investment.

Nov 29, 2023|

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Recyclable PEF Bottled Fruit Juice Headed to Retail Recyclable PEF Bottled Fruit Juice Headed to Retail

Nov 27, 2023

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Coffee Capsule Sustainability Faceoff Winner Revealed Independent data-based study looked at single-use coffee capsules made of aluminum, compostable bioplastics, and conventional plastics…which won?

Nov 21, 2023

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Automotive & Mobility

Bio-based Leather Alternative for Auto Interiors Attracts Investment Bio-based Leather for Auto Interiors Attracts Investment

Nov 10, 2023

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VTT Pilots Cellulose-Based Alternative to Polypropylene Food Packaging VTT's Cellulose-Based Alternative to Polypropylene Food Packaging

byKate Bertrand Connolly

Nov 9, 2023

3 Min Read

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Research into Compostable Plastics’ Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle Research into Compostable Plastics’ Toxicity Creates Kerfuffle

byPosted by Staff

Oct 11, 2023

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Introducing the Award-Winning PHA Toothbrush

Introducing the Award-Winning PHA Toothbrush

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Husky Wins Major Bioplastics Innovation Award

Husky Wins Major Bioplastics Innovation Award

byPosted by Staff

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You Made Plastics from What???

You Made Plastics from What???

byJohn Spevacek

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Legos, Microwaving, and CO2: Top Plastic News Recap

Legos, Microwaving, and CO2: Top Plastic News Recap

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‘World’s Greatest … !’ TV Series Spotlights Braskem’s Bio-based Polyethylene

‘World’s Greatest … !’ TV Series Spotlights Braskem’s Bio-based Polyethylene

byGeoff Giordano

5 Bioplastics That Meet Today's Food Packaging Needs

5 Bioplastics That Meet Today's Food Packaging Needs

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Automotive & Mobility

EU Forest Project Targets Sustainable Vehicle Lightweighting

EU Forest Project Targets Sustainable Vehicle Lightweighting

byStephen Moore

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Bioplastics Startup Verde Takes ‘Disruptive’ Path to Circular Economy

Bioplastics Startup Verde Takes ‘Disruptive’ Path to Circular Economy

byGeoff Giordano

Partnership Expands PHA Bioplastics in Cosmetic Packaging

Partnership Expands PHA Bioplastics in Cosmetic Packaging

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Automotive & Mobility

Sabic Introduces Bio-based Versions of Popular Noryl Grades

Sabic Introduces Bio-based Versions of Popular Noryl Grades

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Advanced Recycling

A Better Approach to Biodegradation of Polymer Waste

A Better Approach to Biodegradation of Polymer Waste

byJohn Spevacek

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Automotive & Mobility

European Research Initiative Targets Sustainable Printed Electronics

European Research Initiative Targets Sustainable Printed Electronics

byStephen Moore

Starch Added to PLA Biopolymer Increases Compostability

Starch Added to PLA Biopolymer Increases Compostability

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Automotive & Mobility

How the Auto Industry Is Embracing Plastic Recycling

How the Auto Industry Is Embracing Plastic Recycling

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Origin Materials, Husky Reach Biomaterial Packaging Milestone

Origin Materials, Husky Reach Biomaterial Packaging Milestone

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Braskem Invests $87 Million More in Brazilian Biopolymer Production

Braskem Invests $87 Million More in Brazilian Biopolymer Production

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Dow Sources Bio-based Feedstock for US Plastics Production

Dow Sources Bio-based Feedstock for US Plastics Production

byRick Lingle, Kate Bertrand Connolly

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Bio-based Polymer Makes Inroads in Medical Device Applications

Bio-based Polymer Makes Inroads in Medical Device Applications

byPosted by Staff

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President Biden: Plastic Is Not the Enemy

President Biden: Plastic Is Not the Enemy

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Softer, Stronger Biopolymer Introduced for Hygiene Applications 52021

Softer, Stronger Biopolymer Introduced for Hygiene Applications

byPosted by Staff

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Biodegradable Bioplastic Straw Reportedly Outperforms Conventional Plastic Straws

Biodegradable Bioplastic Straw Reportedly Outperforms Conventional Plastic Straws

byNorbert Sparrow

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Virginia Tech Researchers Receive Grant to Develop Biodegradable Materials

Virginia Tech Researchers Receive Grant to Develop Biodegradable Materials

byGeoff Giordano

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Final Four of Plastics Packaging in March

Final Four of Plastics Packaging in March

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Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023

VTT Increases Production of Sustainable Transparent Cellulose Film

VTT Increases Production of Sustainable Transparent Cellulose Film

President Biden

Legislation & Regulations

Biden Administration Sets Bold Biotech Goals

Biden Administration Sets Bold Biotech Goals

byNorbert Sparrow

BASF's Sovermol plant in india

Automotive & Mobility

BASF Begins Production of Bio-based Polyol in India

BASF Begins Production of Bio-based Polyol in India

Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights Biopolymers

Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights Biopolymers

Carrots Are Good for Your Eyes and for Biodegradable Biopolymers

Carrots Are Good for Your Eyes and for Biodegradable Biopolymers

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