Biobased plastics
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See all100% 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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See allRoadmap 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…
LEGO abandons use of circular or biobased plastic bricks
Despite earlier promises, LEGO continues to use virgin fossil oil in its building blocks, said CEO…
Braskem and SCG Chemicals to build 200kt bio-PE plant in Thailand
Braskem, the Brazilian biopolymers producer, and Thai petrochemicals company SCG Chemicals plan to jointly build a…
Avantium rewarded €0.76 million for participation in Rebiolution
Avantium has received €760,000 from the EU Horizon Europe programme for its participation in the Rebiolution…
Kelpi raises €3.5 million to develop coatings from seaweed
Packaging made from seaweed is moving a lot closer to the supermarket shelf, now that UK…
Teijin develops PLA that degrades faster in the ocean
Teijin Frontier has developed a PLA variant that biodegrades faster in oceans, rivers and soil, helping…