12 October 2012 Klimaschutzwirkung von Produkten aus Biokunststoffen bestätigt Handlungsbedarf beim Pflanzenanbau
9 October 2012 The Greening of BASF The world’s largest chemical company is announcing biobased initiatives left and right
13 September 2012 Study finds Ingeo Biopolymer stable in landfills with no statistically significant quantity of methane released Latest research has shown full sustainability picture of products made from NatureWorks Ingeo
5 September 2012 NatureWorks broadens Ingeo product portfolio with Sulzer proprietary production equipment New production technology will increase capacity at the NatureWorks’ Blair, Neb., facility to 150,000 metric tonnes per annum; new performance grades available Q2 2013
3 September 2012 The Top 10 Advanced biofuels and biorefining companies in Asia As the US and Canada take a day off, we look at the hottest advanced technologies developing in Asia
13 August 2012 FTD: Der Siegeszug von Bioplastik Für Biokunststoff hat sich ein Riesenmarkt entwickelt. Das lockt inzwischen Großkonzerne wie Cargill oder Total an
24 July 2012 Capitalizing on the biobased boom Advising USDA on strategic marketing considerations related to the launch of the USDA Certified Biobased label
20 July 2012 Future of plastics discussed at Plasticity Rio Plastics took center stage last month at an international environmental summit
14 July 2012 As commercialization increases, bioplastics promise to become a more significant feedstock New bioplastics such as PLAs continue to face challenges and reduce production cost
29 June 2012 Bioplastics surge towards commercialization A snapshot of current bioplastics and major companies
12 June 2012 NatureWorks looks at markets in Asia About market strategies for Asia Pacific and end markets for R-PLA
30 May 2012 Ingeo products sold in Germany are first to receive dual, complementary third-party sustainability certifications The two certifications in unison ensure sustainable biopolymer feedstock sourcing and provide key supporting validation for brand owners
24 May 2012 Ingeo biopolymer becomes Cradle to Cradle Certified Safety to human and environmental health, design for future use cycles, and sustainable manufacturing processes among certification criteria
21 May 2012 PLA – a biopolymer with many faces Innovative Views from 2nd PLA World Congress in Munich, Germany, and PLAST2012 in Milan, Italy
8 May 2012 NatureWorks plan expands PLA efforts Growing interest leads to the enlargement of the product strategy by PLA resins
27 April 2012 Biobased plastics – sustainability well on the way New study recommends optimisations already in place
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
Biokunststoffe: Neue Nachhaltigkeitskriterien für den Pflanzenanbau Neue Zertifizierungssysteme ISCC PLUS und das amerikanische Working Landscapes Certificate fordern strickte Einhaltung von Nachhaltigkeitskriterien
3 April 2012 Global Bioplastics Market 2011-2015 New market research report with a discussion of the key vendors operating
23 March 2012 Firms report progress in PLA recycling Recycling of acidic polylactic acid (PLA) bio-plastics - a way in the right direction
19 March 2012 NatureWorks licenses Metabolix technology for bio-based polylactic acid-based blends Metabolix grants PLA-related patent license to NatureWorks
16 February 2012 NatureWorks and BioAmber Form Joint Venture to Commercialize New Bio-based Polymers Range extension of low carbon footprint, high-performance, bio-based polymers
9 February 2012 Bioplastics and the search for green packaging Bioplastics are starting to take off, driven by sustainability concerns, particularly among major brands
13 December 2011 Cereplast Introduces Three New Technologically Advanced Compostable Resin Grades Offering Improved Properties to the Bioplastics Market All Received Certification of Compostability From DIN CERTCO
30 November 2011 World Bioplastics to 2015 New Freedonia Study shows World demand to reach $2.9 billion in 2015
12 October 2011 PTT CHemical to buy half of NatureWorks Plans JV plant with Cargill for PLA production in Thailand
NatureWorks attracts $150 million equity investment from leading Thailand company PTT Chemical Thailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo™ manufacturing facility
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
Can PLA take the next big step? Future will be dextrose from biomass in the form of agricultural residue like corn stover, switch grass, and rice straw
26 September 2011 EU urged to support European bioplastics industry Main messages from conference on plastics and the bio-economy held in Brussels
22 September 201124 December 2013 Biokunststoffe – ein bedeutender Teil der Bioökonomie in Europa Über 100 Besucher bei Ausstellung und Konferenz von European Bioplastics in Brüssel
21 September 2011 Research and Markets: The Global Bioplastics Market to Grow At A CAGR Of 32 Percent over the Period 2010-2014 Says New Report Government Policies Encouraging Use of Bioplastics
6 September 2011 L’Oreal, Procter & Gamble and Shiseido to reduce carbon footprint Rising interest for bioplastic packaging in the cosmetic sector
30 August 2011 Dow Chemical showing increased interest in bioplastics Late to the party, but going strong
26 August 2011 Drop-In commodity chemicals from renewable feedstocks on the rise US-American experts' views on current bioplastic market development
23 August 2011 Cereplast enters Distribution Agreement with Mastercolor AB Supply Bioplastic Resin to the Scandinavian Market
15 July 2011 Senate Hearing Focuses on Biobased Product Potential for Rural Job Creation NatureWorks LLC and Metabolix, Inc. testified companies’ plans for growth and job creation
6 July 2011 NatureWorks Broadens Its Range Of Chemical Intermediates Based on Renewable Feedstocks First to offer high-purity, polymer-grade Ingeo™ meso-lactide in commercial quantities. Samples available in 2012 and commercial quantities in 2013
30 June 2011 Bio-based product development offers ‘cradle to cradle’ options Manufacturing Ingeo produces 60% less greenhouse gases and uses 50% less non-renewable energy than traditional plastics
29 April 2011 Cargill plans to convert corn wet mill into biorefinery campus Former Tate & Lyle facility shuttered two years ago might replicate the campus in Blair
18 April 2011 Natureworks picks Asia for second polylactic acid resin plant location Asian continent fastest growing sales region
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
4 April 2011 USDA Grants First BioPreferred Product Labels List of plant-based cleaners, industrial lubricants and construction products to personal care items
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
14 March 2011 Trevira auf der Index 2011: Spezialtypen aus Polyester und erste PLA-Fasern für Vliesstoffe NatureWorks-Ingeo™ nach Lizenzvereinbarung mit ins Produktportfolie aufgenommen
22 February 2011 Masterbatch for Use in PLA for Film and Sheet Increases Impact Strength 10 to 20 Times while Providing Excellent Clarity Formulated with Biostrength® impact modifier from Arkema, Inc. and carrier polymers consisting of Ingeo® PLA from NatureWorks LLC
Conference: Kraft Foods, PolyOne, BASF, NatureWorks, Dow Corning and more at "Plastics & BioPlastics Modification: Additives, Compounding & Coatings"
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