Biopolymers
NatureWorks Partners with Nonwoven Institute in N95 Mask Production for Coronavirus Fight
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, NatureWorks has donated PLA bioplastic to produce as many as 2 million/week reusable N95 masks from a new nonwoven structure.
Read MoreGlobal Analytics Firm Reveals an Immature Innovation Landscape for Bioplastics that is Ripe for Change
Clarivate announced availability of its new bioplastics analytic report on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Read MorePlastic-Like Packaging Material Made from Completely Renewable Raw Materials
Finland’s VTT has developed a material that can be used in thermoformed food packaging applications.
Read MoreNexeo Plastics and BioLogiQ in Distribution Agreement for North America
A global player in thermoplastic materials distribution, Nexeo is adding high-performance biopolymers to its arsenal with BioBlend products.
Read MorePlastics Industry Enlists to Fight Coronavirus
All types of processors and machinery and materials suppliers and service providers are refocusing resources to combat COVID-19.
Read MoreCoronavirus Spurs Nonprofit Startup to Develop World's First Compostable N95 PLA Masks
THRIVE Masks aims to produce meltblown PLA masks in the U.S. through Kickstarter campaign.
WatchIndustrial-Scale Renewable PP Underway at Borealis' Belgium Plants
While new developments in biobased plastics continue, might the effort to combat Covid-19 lead to some delays and a temporary suspension of bans of single-use ‘virgin’ plastic items?
Read MoreHenkel to Reduce Fossil-Based Virgin Plastic by 50%
In stepping up its sustainability commitment, Henkel has announced further ambitious packaging targets for 2025.
Read MoreClariant and Floreon to Collaborate on 'Performance' Biopolymers
A collaboration between Clariant and Floreon aims at expanding high-performance biopolymer applications to more markets.
Read MoreBorealis is Now Producing Certified Renewable PP
Said to represent a milestone in sustainable PP, these resins are being produced at Borealis’ two production facilities in Belgium.
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