UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics
A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution
Amazon is trialling bio-based delivery bags in Spain whilst developing new technologies to recycle bio-based materials
New food-safe bio-based bags for Amazon Fresh are made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, and protect products against rain and spillages
A573 – Italian Competition Authority: investigation opened against Novamont for alleged abuse of dominant position
The company's exclusivity agreements could limit the use of alternative materials to Mater-Bi in the manufacture of lightweight and very lightweight plastic carrier bags, with anti-competitive effects, both against bioplastics manufacturers and plastic bag manufacturers that use raw materials other than Mater-Bi
Turning pulp mill residues and sugars from biorefineries into high-value products
By-products from pulp mills contain organic compounds that have so far been largely unprocessed. An EU-funded project is repurposing this leftover material from the manufacturing process into valuable materials and chemicals
Zellstofffabrikrückstände und Zucker aus Bioraffinerien in hochwertige Produkte umwandeln
Nebenprodukte aus Zellstofffabriken enthalten organische Verbindungen, die bisher kaum weiterverarbeitet wurden. Im Rahmen eines EU-finanzierten Projekts wird nun dieses Restmaterial aus dem Herstellungsprozess in wertvolle Materialien und Chemikalien umgewandelt
An exclusive interview with Giulia Gregori, Novamont. “Specific codes for the biobased industries are fundamental to fully exploit the circular bioeconomy potential”
NACE codes are an important element as they would allow a better measurement in the statistical field and the possibility of addressing specific legislative measures dedicated to waste deriving from biodegradable and compostable plastic products
The market for bioplastics used in packaging is anticipated to reach USD 16.6 billion by 2027
According to the market study of bioplastics for packaging by FMI, the total amount of bioplastics used for packaging worldwide is expected to rise by 10.3 percent YoY in 2022. By 2027, the films segment of the worldwide bioplastics for packaging market is anticipated to retain a 40.8 percent market share
Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyLANXESS und Matrìca kooperieren bei Herstellung von Konservierungsmitteln aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Matrìca will LANXESS mit biobasierten Rohstoffen aus pflanzlichen Ölen beliefern, damit LANXESS sein bewährtes Preventol-Sortiment um eine neue Serie von industriellen Konservierungsmitteln erweitern kann
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