27 August 202621 August 2026 Full biodegradation of previously indestructible plastics uncovered in new study published by Imperial College London, SIRIM & Polymateria It is estimated that 32% of plastic (packaging) globally escapes into nature, persists for up to hundreds of years, making its way into our oceans and breaking apart into microplastics
13 July 2011 Malaysia’s pioneer bioplastics pilot plant is operational Plant to be able producing various options of PHA materials from crude palm kernel oil and palm oil mill effluent
1 July 2008 Malaysia: SASB in talks to conduct research on kenaf polymer Kenaf can be processed into natural fibre composites used for car interiors and other purposes