Biobased plastics
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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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DSM and Sympatex to launch biobased sportswear
DSM Engineering Materials announced that it will launch bio-based Arnitel®, a thermoplastic elastomer, together with Sympatex…
Northern companies launching into the PHA market
The market for PHAs is booming and that offers opportunities for companies in the northern regions…
VTT makes PEF from citrus peel
“In the near future, you can buy orange juice in bottles made from orange peel,” says…
TotalCorbion to launch rPLA commercially in 2021
TotalCorbion will bring chemically recycled PLA (rPLA) as part of the Luminy® PLA portfolio to the…
Corbion and Total to build first world-scale PLA plant in Europe
Corbion and Total announced their intention to build a new PLA bioplastics plant in Europe. The…
U.S. Plastics Pact Launched
This week, the U.S. Plastics Pact was launched. It is a collaborative led by The Recycling…