10 August 20219 September 2021Google Study Confirms Impact Investors Are Key To Creating A Circular Economy For PlasticsInvestment is crucial to creating a circular economy for plastics and there are significant opportunities for investors
15 August 201829 October 2018Plastics proliferation transitioning to bioplastics boostCurrent market value of biodegradable plastics exceeding $1.1 billion in 2018, and potentially reaching $1.7 billion by 2023, according to IHS Markit’s report
1 August 201830 July 2018As Plastic Regulations and Bans Increase, Market Value for Biodegradable Polymers Exceeds $1 Billion and Will Rise Sharply by 2023, IHS Markit SaysWestern Europe largest market for biodegradable plastics as region tightens restrictions on plastic shopping bags; regulation is most significant demand driver
3 March 20162 March 2016Automakers experiment with biobased compositesAbout 100 tons of processed jute fibers were used in 2015 for automotive parts
10 February 20159 February 2015Der große Streit um neue Mülltüten für die BiotonneSeit Januar gilt die neue Sortierpflicht: Bioabfälle dürfen nicht mehr in den Hausmüll. Nun gibt es Streit mit der Industrie, die mit angeblich kompostierbaren Mülltüten groß einsteigen will
5 June 20144 June 2014Reports: Coal-based PE in China could rival North American shale gasIHS suggested the Chinese CTO material may not be quite as cheap as the North American or Middle Eastern PE, but it will still have a strong cost position
26 May 201417 June 2014Bio-based chemicals benefit from shale gas boomPlant-based chemicals have received an unexpected boost following the North American shale gas boom, a report from research firm IHS has found
22 April 2013Consumer pressure and legislation increasing demand for biodegradable plastics by nearly 15 percent annually during 2012 to 2017 in North America, Europe and Asia, says IHS studyEurope continues to be largest consuming region for biodegradable polymers, with more than half of global total
6 June 2012Design Chain: Packaging is moving away from oilMore than 25 percent of petroleum-based plastic packaging will be replaced by 2020 in sustainable alternatives, like "non food" sources and meat