Biobased plastics
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How to get the biobased transition up and running
How can we involve more people in the biobased transition and stimulate the use of biobased…
New developments in the field of PHA
Sewage water and sludge are raw materials for the production of PHA: biodegradable biopolymers made by…
Circular pathways for bio-based plastics require more cooperation
The demand for plastic packaging, of which a small part is bio-based, has increased strongly in…
Confusion about biodegradability of bioplastics
What is biologically degradable, or biodegradable plastic? Is that the same as compostable? And does this…
Step into the world of elephant grass, with vibers
"Change the script. Join the vibe." The invitation could not be more clear. Use vibers ™…
100% biobased textile not a matter of course
Wool, linen, cotton: the textile industry has traditionally used natural materials. And yet precisely this industry…
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Queen Máxima opens Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl
Avantium NV, a leading company in renewable and circular polymers, celebrated the official opening ceremony of…
Industry calls for uniform assessment of carbon footprint biobased products
Fourteen industry associations in the chemicals, plastics and construction materials industries are calling on the European…
Lego once again bets on renewable and recycled plastic
Toy manufacturer Lego plans to make half the plastic in its bricks from renewable or recycled…
PANGAIA and Avantium to launch sustainable clothing collection from PEF
PANGAIA and Avantium partner to bring sustainable apparel collection based on Avantium’s 100% plant-based PEF to…
CO2 from wastewater sludge becomes new feedstock for biobased polymers
Twelve partners from seven European countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 from…
Roadmap helps plastics industry reach zero emissions and circularity targets
Plastics Europe released the Plastics Roadmap last week. This roadmap outlines a plan of action for…
