BIOPLASTICS

Strong capacity growth forecast in years ahead / Multiple investments proposed worldwide – nova-Institute report

EMIRATES BIOTECH

Dubai-based joint venture plans first PLA plant in UAE

MICROPLASTICS

Hydrolysis prevents formation of persistent PLA microplastics in environment – study

NATUREWORKS

Major loan secured for Thai biopolymer production

CJ BIOMATERIALS

Development of PHA-based, fully biodegradable plastic bottle caps

EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS

Association chief Stefan Barot quits unexpectedly

BIOPLASTICS

Chemists redesign biological PHAs / LG Chem, Gevo to develop bio-based feedstocks / PHA used to line paper cups / First bio-PP production planned in the US / Biodegradable straw doesn't get soggy

CHEILJEDANG

Dutch Helian Polymers distributes South Koreans' first PHA in Europa / Focus on food packaging

CHEILJEDANG

Biosol JV begins biopolymer compounding in South Korea

BIOPLASTICS

Global production expands after pandemic / Patent filings rise / Advances in accelerated biodegradation / Nanomaterials go commercial

NATUREWORKS

US biopolymer specialist collaborates with South Korean firm on high-performance PLA blends

COFFEE CAPSULES

NatureWorks, IMA partnership to develop compostable pods / Trials commence

HB FULLER

Adhesives manufacturer builds new plant in Egypt / Development of biodegradable adhesives with Covestro

NATUREWORKS

Thailand approves PLA project / First biocomplex in the country / Start-up by 2024

NATUREWORKS

Partnership with Italy's IMA for compostable coffee pods in North America

NATUREWORKS

Technology measures to hike Blair PLA capacity by 10% / Plans for second plant in US / Commitment to sustainability certification

EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS

New board members elected / François de Bie remains chairman

POLYLACTIC ACID

Biopolymer forecasted to witness strong growth over next seven years / Recyclability and sustainability are key drivers / Packaging largest segment

NATUREWORKS

Richard Altice appointed CEO

ELECTROLUX

Swedish domestic appliance maker developing “bioplastic fridge”

ASSOCIATIONS

European Bioplastics: François de Bie remains chairman of the board

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Leading global industry players and cities join to form The New Plastics Economy initiative / Ellen MacArthur report serves as blueprint / Three-year project aimed at achieving a system-wide transformation

CHINAPLAS

Shanghai fair exceeds exhibitors' expectations / Close to 40,000 visitors on day three

NATUREWORKS

Collaboration with Metalvuoto yields new high-barrier "Ingeo" film for long shelf life food pouches / 100% bio-based substrate simplifies package construction

NATUREWORKS

New laboratory to drive research into methane to lactic acid fermentation / Global-scale facility by next decade?