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COFFEE CAPSULES
NatureWorks, IMA partnership to develop compostable pods / Trials commence
25.03.2022
BIOPLASTICS
Tech developments needed to improve cellulose-based PLA economics / Higher fixed costs overshadow corn-based PLA / HWWI study
04.03.2022
CARBIOS
PET bio-recycling plant in France / Collaboration with Indorama Ventures / EUR 200 mn investment
28.02.2022
KANEKA
Upscale of PHBH in Japan to 20,000 t/y / Biodegradable polymer
15.02.2022
BIOPLASTICS
EU seeks comments on bio-based, biodegradable, compostable plastics / Opinions part of preparation for new policies / Deadline for input 15 March
02.02.2022
CARBIOS
EUR 30m loan from EIB to support scale-up of PET recycling technology
12.01.2022
APPAREL PACKAGING
Tipa, Santini call for Rome to promote compostable bags for clothing deliveries / Poll says consumers want sustainable alternatives
16.12.2021
BIO-ON
Fourth attempt to sell assets of former PHA producer
22.11.2021
TRACELESS
Sustainable product maker receives EUR 2.42m grant / Demonstration plant in the works
08.11.2021
TOTAL CORBION
Launch of recycled PLA grades / Partners sought to boost collection and sorting of post-use PLA
04.11.2021
CARBIOS
Demo plant for enzymatic recycling tech in France / Depolymerisation to make PET into virgin-quality resin / Weak H1 financial results
06.10.2021
BASF
WPO Polymers to distribute “ecovio” biopolymer in Iberian Peninsula
05.10.2021
CHINA
Plastics ban drives interest in biodegradable resins / PBAT price doubles
30.09.2021
AFYREN
French specialist for organic acids to go public / Slight delay for Carling plant
31.08.2021
BIO-ON
Despite lower minimum bid, insolvent PHA producer finds no takers
02.08.2021
BIO-ON
Bidding for insolvent PHA producer moves to second round / Court reduces minimum bid
12.07.2021
ASCEND
Capacity upgrade for long-chain PA at Greenwood
30.06.2021
CARGILL
JV with Helm to build first US commercial plant for bio-based BDO / Plant sugar as feedstock
15.06.2021
TRINSEO
Partnership with catalytic innovator ETB to scale up purified 1,3 butadiene process
14.06.2021
NATUREWORKS
Thailand approves PLA project / First biocomplex in the country / Start-up by 2024
10.06.2021
CARBIOS
Takeover of remaining stake of technology developer Carbiolice
08.06.2021
GRUPA AZOTY
Pilot plant for thermoplastic starch / Plans to scale up production
26.05.2021
SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS
15% of commodity resin production to be sustainable by 2030 / Little progress expected for reclaim of PP, PS / Uncertainty on future regulations, technology improvements / Lux Research report
14.05.2021
NATUREWORKS
Partnership with Italy's IMA for compostable coffee pods in North America
29.04.2021
RECYCLING UK
BPF calls for easier recycling system / Response to proposed governmental ban on oxo-biodegradable materials
28.04.2021
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