2 January 201418 January 2018 Laurel Biocomposite Bio-Res Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Certification Bio-Res to economically raise "green" content of plastic products by as much as 40 percent
25 November 201322 November 2013 Metabolix CSO Dr. Oliver Peoples to Present Data at Ecochem Conference Demonstrating the Production of PHA-based Biopolymers and Biobased Chemicals using Second Generation Cellulosic Sugars
8 November 20138 November 2013 Idaho scientist turns manure into bioplastic Bacteria to convert fermentation products to polyhydroxyalkanoate, or PHA
18 October 201318 October 2013 Meredian, Inc., Leader in Bioplastics Manufacturing, Announces Full Production Capabilities in 2014 Biopolymer manufacturer prepares to meet product demand for Fortune 500 clients
Metabolix To Showcase Compostable Resins And Biobased Performance Additives At K 2013 Mvera B5010 and I6003rp - Advanced biomaterials for targeted performance and sustainability
1 October 201321 February 2018 Metabolix Launches I6003rp, A New Biobased Performance Additive To Improve The Processing And Performance Of Recycled PVC Data Showing that Metabolix Biobased PHA Polymers Enhance the Processing and Properties of Recycled PVC will be Presented in October
29 August 2013 bio-on Bioplastics Help to Rebuild Human Bones Researchers to Create Bioactive Scaffolds from Bio-PHAs for Biomedical Use
6 August 2013 Metabolix engineers plants to make cheaper, cleaner bioplastic Company is genetically engineering switchgrass to produce bioplastic and chemicals
16 May 2013 The PHA programme: Making plastic from waste Wageningen University to start up with interested parties before the end of the year
14 March 201318 January 2018 Laurel Biocomposite ramps up phase one production Start of production of bio-RES PE expected to be in April 2013
11 March 2013 Newlight Partners With Biomer To Expand Sales of Greenhouse Gas-Derived PHA Plastics Newlight Acquires the Rights to Biomer Intellectual Property
23 October 2012 Metabolix finds help for PVC plastics with new PHA application PVC gets a lift, and so do the commercial prospects with Metabolix and its biobased PHA polymers, with a new application in PVC plastics
22 October 2012 Meredian, Inc., Hosts Exclusive Grand Opening Event Bainbridge opens worlds largest bioplastics facility
12 October 2012 Analysis: Bioplastics market set for fivefold growth by 2016 The bioplastics market is set to grow rapidly over the next few years as companies look for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics, according to the latest statistics from the trade body for the European bioplastics industry
3 September 2012 Waste cooking oil makes bioplastics cheaper UK-scientists collaboration exploring cheaper feedstock instead of glucose for bioplastics producing bacteria
14 August 2012 Transparency Market Research: Synthetic and Bio-Based Biodegradable Plastics Market is Expected to Reach USD 7.8 Billion Globally in 2018 Report provides in-depth analysis of product manufacturers, trend analysis by segments and demand by geography
26 July 2012 Metabolix Signs Letter of Intent with Antibióticos for Production of Mirel Biopolymer Resin First step will be to validate the Mirel-technology in the facility of Antibioticos
10 July 2012 R&D/Leverage Helps Iowa State University Bring Largest-Ever Bioplastics Program To Life Iowa State University leads eco-research effort to convert the $7.12 billion/year specialty crops industry to biodegradable, non-petroleum based containers
18 May 2012 ECOplast: PHB für die Auto-Innenausstattung Biomer konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung und Produktion von PHB für technische Teile
8 May 2012 New Patent for HallGreen Modifiers from HallStar Bio-based polymeric succinate processors to enhance flexibility and pliability of compounds and end products
26 April 201218 January 2018 Study questioning eco-credentials of bio-based plastic flawed The paper from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell contained erroneous data about the bio-based plastic
25 April 2012 Metabolix Awarded Two U.S. Patents for Technology to Produce Biobased Polymers and Industrial Chemicals Innovative Approach Accelerates Development of Renewable Chemicals to Meet Expanding Market Demand for Biobased Chemicals
9 March 2012 Bio-On: Techint baut Produktionsanlagen für den Bio-Kunststoff PHA Produktionsanlagen mit 10.000 Tonnen pro Jahr realisierbar
8 March 201215 June 2014 Bio-based plastics convince with high climate protection potential and low use of fossil resources nova-Institute: Meta-analysis examined bio-based plastics
Bio-basierte Kunststoffe überzeugen mit hohem Klimaschutz und geringem fossilen Ressourcenverbrauch nova-Institut: Meta-Analyse beleuchtet bio-basierte Kunststoffe
7 March 2012 TECHINT E&C wird die Anlagen für die Herstellung des revolutionären Bio-Kunststoffes PHAs von bio-on erstellen Ab heute weltweite Zusammenarbeit zwischen den beiden Unternehmen
15 December 2011 China to Accelerate Development of Biomaterials First Issue 'Biomaterials China News' to bring the latest information on the latest market & company dynamics, new biomaterials products, new biomaterials technology development
30 November 2011 Biofuels spell opportunity Family of bio-based molecular precursors also to be a source for bio-based commodity plastics, not just alternatives for fossile fuels
29 November 2011 Biokunststoffe: Starker Ausbau der Produktion Neue Freedonia-Studie prognostiziert: Preise für fossil-basierte Kunststoffe gleichen sich Biokunststoffen an
12 October 2011 MINERV® PHA SC (Sugar Cane): the first 100% biodegradable plastic produced from sugar cane waste is now certified The new frontier in biochemistry obtained from renewable sources, one of a kind worldwide and produced in Italy
5 July 2011 Frost & Sullivan: Umweltbewusste Verbraucher sorgen für erhöhte Nachfrage nach biologisch abbaubarer Verpackung Erweiterte Produktionskapazitäten könnten hohe Herstellungskosten reduzieren
28 June 2011 European Bioplastics condemns US research Recent US study by North Carolina State University is misleading
23 June 2011 Nestlé looking to the future of bioplastics Applications of first generation of bioplastics already limited
8 June 2011 SKZ: Forschungsprojekt zur Entwicklung Thermoplastischer Vulkanisate aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen TECNARO und Schleich GmbH im gemeinsamen Öko-Verbund
12 May 2011 Seven packaging predictions for a resource-strapped future Bio-based packaging materials will grow, but not necessarily biodegradable
5 May 2011 Wacker Chemie AG entwickelt Biokunststoff Bindemittel Vinnex für Stärke, PLA oder PHA einsetzbar
15 April 2011 Consumers Push Plastics Industry to Find Bio-Based Solutions It is a small but dedicated group of consumers who want green products
31 March 2011 Biodegradable plastics growth linked to composting infrastructure Management system for collecting and separating organic waste essential for development of the bioplastics market
7 March 2011 Metabolix Demonstrates Improved PHA Production in Tobacco Research Furthers Potential for Biobased Plastics and Chemicals in Non-Food Bioenergy Crops
14 January 2011 Traditional bioplastic packaging technologies forecast to show a decline in market share to 2020 Pira International report shows lucrative market opportunities for growth of biodegradable polymers in other major applications
6 January 2011 Major growth trends in bioplastic packaging to 2020 New report from Pira International forecasts a new breed of bioplastics will become significant
10 December 2010 Bioplastics: Technologies and Global Markets – new market report published Use of bioplastics got off to a faster start in Europe than in the United States
6 December 2010 Biokunststoffe – potenzielle Materialien für die Medizintechnik International Symposium on Biopolymers in Stuttgart demonstrierte innovative Technologien
24 November 2010 Researcher questions validity of Pittsburgh life cycle study Highly publicized study excluded the actual use and disposable aspects of bioplastics from its analysis
8 November 2010 WACKER entwickelt biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe Stärke oder Mehl lassen sich in Polymer-Blends mit VINNEX® wie Kunststoff verarbeiten
30 October 2010 Bioplastics compounding and processing Overview: Innovative, high performance grades of bioplastics are appearing in the marketplace
24 September 2010 New Study about Bioplastics: Technologies and Global Markets This report will be of value to technical and business
24 August 2010 Campden BRI: Biodegradable and compostable food packaging overview Bioplastics currently more expensive than petroleum-based counterparts - substitution leading to a rise in cost of packaging