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2 November 202331 October 2023

Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling

20 associations call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling

Verbände fordern Anerkennung von „Fuel Use Exempt“-Massenbilanzierung

20 europäische Verbände fordern eine EU-weite Regulierung und Anerkennung von Massenbilanzen für das chemische Recycling nach der „Fuel Use Exempt“-Regel

2 August 20226 August 2022

Green Dot Bioplastics launches expanded line of compostable resins

The new compostable resins build on the company’s existing portfolio of biocomposites, elastomers, and natural fibre-reinforced resins produced at its manufacturing facility in Onaga, Kansas

15 October 202113 October 2021

Green Dot Bioplastics and Mayco International team up on reclaimed fiber project

Both companies jointly developed a NFRP composite material, using trim and scrap fibers removed from the waste stream and expanding the lifespan of the original materials

11 June 202116 June 2021

Green Dot Bioplastics Breaks Ground on Plant Expansion

Kansas-based global bioplastics company expansion project will double capacity ahead of new product launches

30 April 202118 June 2021

Green Dot Bioplastics Celebrates a Decade of Sustainability

Bioplastic material science company Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month

6 February 20205 February 2020

Kickstart: Bioplastics are child’s play

Millennials want better materials for their kids' toys

5 December 20192 December 2019

Green Dot named one of three finalists for the Samsung Extreme Tech Challenge in San Francisco

On May 4th, 2020, Green Dot and 30 regional finalists from around the globe will compete at the finals round bootcamp in Paris

4 March 201926 February 2019

Grow your own bioplastic home, avocado-pit bioplastic, Arla and UPM’s wood-based dairy packaging, PHA bioplastic water bottle and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of February 20th

20 February 201917 February 2019

Green Dot Bioplastics Secures $6.5 Million to Expand Material Portfolio and Increase Production Capacity

Green Dot Bioplastics has closed a $6.5 million Series A Preferred Round led by Fulcrum Global Capital

29 November 201715 February 2018

Green Dot Blog: What growth in bioplastics industry means for investors and the economy

Large plastic companies have become interested in having a more sustainable option to offer companies and consumers

27 November 201723 November 2017

Injection molders who have made bioplastics work

Modern bioplastics can now run through the injection molding process similarly to traditional petroleum-based plastics

7 November 201715 February 2018

Bio-Based event looks at a range of sustainable products

London-based Bio-Based World Ltd. organized the Sept. 26-27 Bio-Based Live Americas event in San Diego

6 June 201715 February 2018

New biocomposite made from 90 percent renewable feedstock delivers on strength and durability

Green Dot's new line of biocomposites combining natural fibres and Braskem’s I’m Green Polyethylene

17 February 201715 February 2018

Biodegradable Bioplastics Continue to Evolve

Root vegetables, shrimp shells, proprietary starch formulations and natural fibers are among the emerging global bioplastics

8 February 201715 February 2018

Eco-friendly RWC Keel from Futures Fins rides wave of sustainability

Company planning collaboration with Green Dot Bioplastics to introduce more products utilizing biocomposites and bioplastics

23 January 201715 February 2018

Green Dot Bioplastics introduces new biodegradable plastic for horticultural applications

Green Dot Bioplastics has developed a new biodegradable biocomposite for horticultural applications made from reclaimed biobased feedstocks

19 September 201615 September 2016

How toymakers are taking the lead on bio-based plastics

Green Dot’s Terratek wood-plastic composites combine wood and recycled plastic in a small pellet form for injection molding

3 August 201615 February 2018

Toymakers Take the Lead On Sustainable Plastics

Exploring sustainable plastics made with biocomposite materials gives toymakers a degree of flexibility and chance for creativity

3 August 20152 August 2015

Organic Material Evolution

Kickstarter: WillowFlex Filament Project Promises a Compostable 3D Printing Future

6 July 20153 July 2015

The 10 Hottest, Bossest Renewable Plastic Technologies

10 technologies that are changing the landscape. Let’s dive into the who and why

11 June 201510 June 2015

Special Report: Bioplastics and additives becoming mainstream

NPE tradeshow spotlighted the increasing role of bioplastics at its own booth at the show

2 January 201429 December 2013

Green Dot Develops Compostable Synthetic Leather Made with its Terratek® Flex Bioplastic

New Material Made Without Solvents, Glues, Phthalates, Bisphenol A or Other Usual Toxins

25 November 201322 November 2013

Green Dot Introduces New Terratek® WC Wood-Plastic Composite Pellets Optimized for Injection Molding and Sheet Extrusion

Green Dot's Terratek® WC wood-plastic composites now come in a smaller pellet size ideal for injection molding and sheet extrusion. The innovation allows for the use of wood-plastic composites in a wider range of plastics applications from toys to furniture and architecture to housewares

30 August 201318 January 2018

Green Dot Holdings LLC manufacturing new high-performance bioplastic resin compounds for MCG BioComposites LLC

Corncob and reprocessed PE or PP to create a strong durable material for outdoor applications

26 April 2013

Green Dot Terratek® bioplastic to be featured by Material ConneXion at Luxe Pack and the ICFF

Sustainable solution for high quality packaging applications that can protect products and the planet

11 February 2013

Green Dot Holdings LLC Acquires MGP’s Bioplastic Division

Included are three lines of bioplastic materials currently sold by MGP under the Terratek® brand-name

10 December 2012

NanoMarkets’ Latest Report Forecasts the Bio-Plastics Market Through 2020

Bio-plastics market seen to reach $ 6.1 billion in 2018

10 October 2012

Green Dot offers toy companies a safer more sustainable alternative to petroleum based soft plastic

Green Dot is introducing the market's first rubber-like compostable bioplastic to toy industry at the ABC Kids Expo to be held in Louisville Kentucky on October 14-17, 2012

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