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

CABLE MANUFACTURERS

Suspicion of illegal price fixing / Investigations by German Federal Cartel Office / Raids carried out at Leoni and Prysmian