ZymoChem Secures $21M Series A Funding Round Led by Breakout Ventures with New Investments from lululemon and Toyota Ventures
With this financing and funding from the Department of Energy, ZymoChem will launch its first high-performance material and advance its first partnered product to commercial scale
thyssenkrupp Uhde won contract for biopolymer plant from Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd.
An integral aspect of this project is the plant's ability to sustainably produce a range of PLA grades, addressing the diverse requirements of various industries such as packaging, textiles, and hygiene supplies
IDTechEx Discusses the Technology Trends Driving Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy
Answering the demand for more sustainable plastics to support the circular economy requires innovations from all stakeholders in the polymer value chain, from the chemical suppliers to the end-users to the recyclers
Winter Special 2023 – 20% discount on market and trend reports on renewable carbon until 31 January 2024
From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific polymer insights: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price
AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project
34 partners from 7 different countries participate in this initiative which aims to promote a demonstrable and replicable cluster for eco-efficient valorization of fishing and fish industries side-streams
HICCUPS: Turning CO2 gained from wastewater sludge into bio-based polymers for packaging materials by using electrochemical conversion
Twelve partners of seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 gained from wastewater to polymer end-use in the 4-year Horizon Europe project
NatureWorks Announces Next Phase of Construction on New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
The leading manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers is on track to complete construction on their newest manufacturing facility with full production anticipated in 2025
Information for a broad audience – New handbook summarises the impact of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management systems
This handbook plays a crucial role in raising awareness, providing knowledge, and promoting sustainable practices related to bio-based and biodegradable plastics
CJ Biomaterials’ Simon Moon Receives Prestigious Merit Award from Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy
Organized by MOTIE and Incheon Metropolitan City, the event serves as a platform for thought leaders from the biodegradable plastics industry to converge and exchange insight on the latest global trends and regulatory policies
Toray Boosts Stake in Thai Subsidiary to Upgrade Cellulosic Sugar Production for Fibers, Resins, and Films Derived from Inedible Biomass
The company will thereby avoid competition with the food chain and develop a range of technologies, including to recycle used plastic products, switch to biomass-derived materials, and tap carbon dioxide as a raw material
Polymers as carbon storage: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex bring bio-based polymers to the construction sector
Cooperation enables construction parts to be made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber. Longevity of construction materials can enable storing of carbon for years or even decades
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