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DSM Investment unit buys into US green polymers specialist / Cooperation agreement is planned	11.01.2008
CEREPLAST Plans for 227,000 t/y US bioplastics plant / Renewables content of 50% / Processing on conventional equipment	18.12.2007
SYMPHONY Ethical fund manager invests in biodegradability specialist / Further investment is planned	17.12.2007
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS Joint Venture with Galactic to produce PLA bioplastics	01.11.2007
DUPONT Development partnership with Plantic Technologies / Focus on polymers from renewable resources	22.10.2007
CARGILL Teijin becomes joint venture partner in biopolymer producer NatureWorks	10.10.2007
BIOPOLYMERS Confusion among consumers / Careful introduction needed to maximise environmental benefits	27.09.2007
EARTHSHELL Bankrupt biodegradable product pioneer to be auctioned / Licensee makes initial bid	01.03.2007
BIODEGRADABLES Annual growth rates of 22% forecast for biodegradable packaging / Fresh foods leads	14.02.2007
BIODEGRADABLE FILMS Plasticiser improves flexibility of PLA products / Rapid film degradation	14.12.2006
BIOPLASTICS Booming European market / Some segments seeing 100% growth	05.12.2006
STANELCO Cash reserves low / Financial options being explored / Biodegradable contracts expected	31.08.2006
NOVAMONT New plant in Terni will double capacity for bioplastics from vegetable oil	19.06.2006
STANELCO FDA approval for biodegradable material	14.06.2006
BIOENGINEERING PLASTICS Bio-based polyols used in flexible foams / Cargill technology overcomes earlier problems	24.03.2006
PACKAGING France bans non-degradable plastic bags from 2010 / Concern for environment, agriculture	03.11.2005
NOVAMONT Home composting approval for bioplastic / Improved waste quality, lower costs claimed	30.06.2005
SYMPHONY Dispute with EPI over degradable additives ends / Court says technology not copied	10.02.2005
NOVAMONT Acquisition of Eastman´s “Eastar Bio” process / Extensive patents for biodegradable polyester	16.09.2004

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