Biopolymers
SABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging
The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.
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NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers R&D Facility
R&D center to include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and new application development for Ingeo PLA.
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New Family of Bioplastics Boast Property Retention as well as Degradability and Recyclability
U.K. and U.S university research team have developed both a stretchable rubber like plastic as well as a tough but ductile one.
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First Commercially Available Chemically Recycled Bioplastic
Total Corbion PLA has launched Luminy rPLA, said to be the world’s first.
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What Were the Big Themes in Plastics in 2021?
What stands out in our coverage over the past year? Five main themes are unmistakable, and—spoiler alert!—Recycling was the biggest headliner.
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Printed Polymers that Change Shape Once in a Predefined Way When Heated?
Fraunhofer’s new 4D Printing technology can shrink printed objects up to 63%.
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100% Biobased PET Bottle Gets Closer to Commercialization
It’s not here quite yet, but ability to make both key PET precursor chemicals from plant-based sources is “ready for commercial scaling.”
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Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA Collaborate on Production of Bioplastics
This strategic collaboration will support long-term growth of bioplastics production requiring a blend of PHA and PLA inputs.
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First Biobased PEI Launched
SABIC’s new biobased Ultem PEI portfolio said to be the industry’s first certified renewable high-performance, amorphous polymers.
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First Headphones to Market Made of Sustainable Materials
thinksound’s new over-ear headphones made with Eastman’s Trēva Engineering Bioplastic
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