19 June 2013 Aqua Based Technologies Develops Eco-Friendly, Water-Based, Oil and Grease Resistant (OGR) Coating For Food Packaging New Aqualene® 5050 coating specifically designed for Fast-Food Wrappers and Bags, Paper and Paperboard Packaging, Paper Plates and Cups, is economical and repulpable
7 June 2013 Market outlook: Shale gas impacts bio-based chemicals Study of technically recoverable shale gas in 32 countries
16 February 20139 September 2021 Going negative: Stanford scientists explore new ways to remove atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> GCEP-report describing suites of emerging carbon-negative solutions to global warming
10 January 2013 US bio-based chemical IPO window remains shut Falling stock price in the past year makes it difficult to go to the public for bio-based chemicals company
6 November 2012 PolyOne Launches 99% Bio-Based reFlex™ 300 Bioplasticizer, Helping Customers Meet Future Sustainability Goals One-for-one replacement for general-purpose plasticizers
9 October 2012 The Greening of BASF The world’s largest chemical company is announcing biobased initiatives left and right
29 June 2012 Bioplastics surge towards commercialization A snapshot of current bioplastics and major companies
25 May 2012 Conference looks at green chemistry for polymers Green Polymer Chemistry 2012 in Cologne to present sustainable resource for synthesis of conventional plastics
18 April 2012 Metabolix opens office in Europe First European Office is located in a life sciences park in Cologne, Germany
22 February 2012 Bioplastics firm sued after major deal fails Metabolix Shareholders suing the Cambridge company, claiming they were misled by executives
12 January 2012 Metabolix Announces Termination of Telles Joint Venture Metabolix to Redefine Strategy for Bioplastics and Renewable Chemicals Platforms
2 November 2011 ADM Announces Industry-First Biobased Propylene Glycol USP Facility began start-up operations in late March 2011 with industrial-grade
5 October 2011 New Study: Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market (2009-2016) Global Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market is Growing at a CAGR of 18.7% and is Expected to Reach $3,831.3 Million by 2016
6 May 2011 USDA, DOE grant $47M to eight new biorefining projects New projects in advanced biorefining feedstocks, processing and logistics
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
14 April 2011 ADM Announces Successful Start-Up of Renewable, Biobased Propylene Glycol Facility in Decatur Facility has also produced certified kosher glycerin which meets USP specifications
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
17 March 2011 ADM Corporation Launches ECO-ADM™ Line of Eco-friendly, Biodegradability Enhanced Packaging and Shipping Products ECO-ADM™ packing and shipping products show 10-17% biodegradation within 30 days in active landfills according to independent ASTMD5511 tests
14 March 2011 Developments in bio based plasticizers to meet growing demand for more sustainable options in wiring applications
8 March 2011 TECNARO Selects Telles’ Mirel Bioplastic for Arboblend Line of Biobased Thermoplastics Temperature Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Mirel Expands Opportunity for Household and Sporting Goods Applications
21 February 201116 December 2013 Zoë b Organic Selects Mirel Bioplastic for World’s First Line of Biodegradable Beach Toys New Line of Beach Toys Made with Mirel to Be Available in Spring 2011
26 October 2010 Telles Expands Mirel Bioplastics Product Line for Food Contact Applications Telles Launches MirelTM Bioplastic Thermoforming Grade for use in Food Service and Food Packaging
11 August 2010 ADM Adds Isosorbide to its Industrial Chemical Product Line Renewable ingredient is a potential alternative to BPA in plastics
1 April 2010 SPI Bioplastics Council issues position paper on oxo-biodegradables and other degradable additives "Oxo-biodegradable" technology's claims of being biodegradable were scientifically unsubstantiated
31 March 2010 Erste Zertifizierungen von nachhaltiger Biomasse über ISCC angelaufen ISCC zertifiziert in Deutschland, der EU und in Drittstaaten - Zertifizierungen können ab sofort beantragt werden
13 January 2010 Will there be an everlasting boom for bio-based plastics? Development is ruled by issues like market growth, production procedures and lack of composting facilities
7 January 2010 US glycerine prices set to skyrocket on low biodiesel production Renewable Energy Group (REG): Glycerine huge output of biodiesel industry
27 August 2008 ADM, Deere, Monsanto to Collaborate on Corn Stover Research Sustainable ways to use 290 million tons should be found
19 August 2008 ADM kauft die insolvente Campa AG Erweiterung der Ölsaatenverarbeitung nach Mittel- und Osteuropa geplant
2 July 2008 Pipet reloading system based on Mirel bioplastics Metabolix Announces that Mirel Bioplastics is Chosen by Labcon for New Laboratory Liquid Handling System
