18 March 201617 March 2016 New process makes PLA block copolymers Two-stage catalytic process takes an unusual mixed lactic acid feed stream and makes it into semi-crystalline PLA block copolymers
NatureWorks Launches a $1 Million Laboratory to Research and Develop Commercial Scale Methane to Lactic Acid Fermentation “A commercially viable methane to lactic acid conversion technology would be revolutionary.” - Bill Suehr, NatureWorks Chief Operating Officer
17 March 201616 March 2016 Southeast Asia Promising Hub for Emerging Bio-based Chemicals Emerging bio-based material and chemical technologies now see big potential opportunities in nations like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, says Lux Research
14 March 201611 March 2016 Resinex erweitert Portfolio um PLA für den 3D-Druck Neue 3D-Serie von Natureworks ist Ingeo 3D850
3 March 201625 February 2016 From Upstream to Downstream, the importance of the Value Chain Plant Based Summit shows optimism surrounding the commercialisation of renewable chemicals
1 February 201629 January 2016 Research and Markets: Global Bio-Based Resins Market-Segmented By Type, Application and Geography (2015-2020) Techchnologies & Forecasts - Key Vendors: BASF, Dow Chemical & Etech Surf
10 December 20159 December 2015 Introducing: PLA-based biaxially oriented film New biobased sheet made from Ingeo provides competitive alternative to PVC and high-impact polystyrene
26 November 201525 November 2015 Allied Market Research: Newer Applications to Strengthen World Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Growth at 15.9 Percent CAGR New report by Allied Market Research notes that packaging application segment would continue to dominate the world polylactic acid market during 2014-2020
25 November 201524 November 2015 NatureWorks: the future of bioplastics is in Asia CPRJ interview with Marc Verbruggen, President and CEO
23 November 201514 December 2015 Bioplastics Market is Projected to Reach $30.8 Billion, Globally, by 2020 Rigid plastic application to account for more than 40% of the market revenue
11 November 201511 November 2015 Final Programme Released: Microplastic conference in Cologne from 23-24 November 2015 +++ Final programme released +++ Already 130 participants +++ Just 14 days left +++
Bioplastics are key to unlock Europe’s potential for a ressource-efficient economy 10th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts more than 350 experts from around the world
EU: Biokunststoffe sind Schlüsseltechnologie für eine ressourcen-effiziente Wirtschaft 10. European Bioplastics Konferenz zieht mehr als 350 Experten aus aller Welt an
10 November 20159 November 2015 French IAR Cluster publishes an International overview of biobased chemical building blocks Study: "International overview of bio-based chemical building blocks – 10 years evolution decrypted" - a real tool for strategic decisions to understand the markets
29 October 201526 October 2015 More guts needed for the bioeconomy Let’s finally show some more ‘guts’ in Europe in order to get the wider bioeconomy going
22 September 201518 September 2015 Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type and by Application – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020 MarketsandMarkets: Robust growth projected for biodegradable plastics through 2020
21 September 201518 September 2015 Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry Report, 2014-2018 Biodegradable plastics industry policies are expected to be launched soon, thus stimulating China’s demand for biodegradable plastics swiftly
15 September 201512 September 2015 Preliminary programme of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference announced 10th edition of the conference will take place on 5/6 November 2015 in Berlin
14 September 201526 November 2015 New High Biocontent Biopolymers Some of the pioneering big players and their hits
11 September 201526 November 2015 Bioplastics as strong contenders in the market The pursuit of environmentally materials has been growing considerably
21 August 201518 August 2015 Just how environmentally friendly are bio-based materials actually? To answer that question, researchers at Wageningen UR embarked in 2012 on the Biobased Performance Materials (BPM) project SUSTAIN - Three years later, their most important conclusion: bio-based materials production must become more energy efficient!
14 August 20159 September 2021 Why not just reduce our use? Meet the companies trying to break our plastic addiction
13 August 201511 August 2015 PTTGC to set up $143mn bioplastics industrial estate Thailand is currently vying to become the global hub for bioplastics manufacturing
7 August 20156 August 2015 Bioplastics Important Player in Sustainable Procurement PLA, which is made from agricultural sugars, is poised to become an important player in packaging and durables markets as sources of supply expand, properties improve, and the economics case becomes more interesting
28 July 201513 September 2015 Revised NatureWorks Ingeo Biopolymer Life Cycle Assessment Data Passes Rigorous Third Party Peer-Review The publication of the new Ingeo life cycle assessment shows that greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage during Ingeo manufacture is lower than that of all commonly used plastics
21 July 201520 July 2015 Chinese government intervention paves the way for bioplastics Ask Foxconn Technology Group: China’s bioplastics industry may well be looking at the best opportunity in its history - While bioplastics face headwinds in the marketplace as oil prices plunge, government policies can change the landscape.
14 July 201513 July 2015 Serving up plant-based plastics SelfEconew will introduce line of home and garden products this month
9 July 20158 July 2015 Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo™ Polylactide Production Ecoprofile for 2014 Ingeo® Biopolymers Production Published Open Access in Industrial Biotechnology
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
3 July 20152 July 2015 European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman European Bioplastics (EUBP) is pleased to announce that the new Board has been elected by the General Assembly of EUBP members on 24 June 2015 to serve a two-year term
European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt Die Mitgliederversammlung von European Bioplastics (EUBP) hat am 24. Juni 2015 den neuen Vorstand des Verbandes auf zwei Jahre gewählt
19 June 201518 June 2015 Avantium partners with Tereos Exclusive partnership agreement to produce an alternative to PET called polyethylene furanoate (PEF) made from 2,5 furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in Lillebonne, France
17 June 201516 June 2015 Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo™ Polylactide Production New report provides a detailed description of the different steps in the Ingeo production chain and how the final ecoprofile data were calculated
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 June 20152 June 2015 Biobased products offer the world a promising solution Petroleum products caught off-guard
29 May 201528 May 2015 Holland Bioplastics: Netzwerk für Biowerkstoffe gegründet Partnerprojekt will allen Playern der biobasierten Ökonomie eine offene Plattform bieten
19 May 201518 May 2015 NatureWorks launches new initiative to support the growing 3D printing market This broad-based program from NatureWorks includes a new series of Ingeo™ formulations for PLA filament, enhanced technical support, and an in-house 3D printing and development lab
15 May 201513 May 2015 Holland Bioplastics shares knowledge and connects parties around bioplastics Participation open to all involved producers, manufacturers, researchers and / or marketer of bioplastics
12 May 201512 May 2015 NatureWorks announces new partnership with the Green Sports Alliance Unique relationship will help advance the sports industry’s zero waste initiatives
11 May 20158 May 2015 Bioplastic packaging market is expected to witness significant growth over the next six years To say this is a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc.
7 May 20156 May 2015 Holland Bioplastics aims to put bioplastics on the map in the Netherlands A new Dutch initiative has been launched that proposes to give bioplastics a stronger voice in the plastics industry
27 March 201526 March 2015 In alliance with Takemoto, Teknor Apex develops masterbatches that boost HDT and impact and cut cycles for PLA biopolymers New Terraloy® masterbatches, based on NatureWorks’ IngeoTM HP PLA, nucleating agent from Takemoto Oil & Fat, and other ingredients, opens way to durable applications
24 March 201523 March 2015 Strong biobased supply chain will trigger the 21st century innovation wave, says Daan Dijk (Rabobank) Rabobank's managing director about the challenges of a merged industry
23 March 201520 March 2015 Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute Guide The current situation and milestones of NatureWork
13 March 20154 October 2017 New nonwoven material made entirely from plant-based materials wins 2015 INDA RISE® Durable Product Award Fitesa Simpsonville offering sustainable alternative for diverse applications
12 March 201512 March 2015 From tea bags to Miatas, bioplastics are on the rise Businesses of all sizes are looking beyond "traditional," petroleum-based plastics to alternatives derived from plants, or even synthesized by microorganisms
30 January 201530 January 2015 Graham Engineering Corporation’s American Kuhne, Welex to demonstration innovations, custom solutions at NPE 2015 New modular extruder design for medical processing that reduces job changeovers to a matter of minutes
Graham: Plattenextrusion für PLA bei niedrigen Temperaturen Welex Converge CTS ermöglicht Ingeo-Produktion unter Optimalbedingungen
14 January 201523 June 2015 China’s new plastics ban in Jilin province boosts bioplastics sector A new ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags and food service items is creating an unprecedented surge for bioplastics manufacturing in China