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Corbion to form 2nd Gen PLA consortium
I am seeing a lot of consortiums being formed these days and I think that’s a great thing in the renewable chemicals sector. Corbion is inviting users of PLA to join a consortium to accelerate the market introduction of PLA bioplastic resin from second generation feedstock. Second generation feedstocks are those which are not suitable … Continue reading
Introducing: PLA-based biaxially oriented film
In PLA news, BI-AX International, a packaging film and sheet specialist, has launched an entirely new line of its Evlon biaxially oriented sheet products developed in collaboration with NatureWorks. This new biobased sheet made from Ingeo biopolymer reportedly provides a competitive alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC ) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), credit, key and gift cards as well … Continue reading
Plaxica gets patents for its Optipure® Technology
I’m off for a day to attend the Geekiest place on Earth in the next four days, the New York Comic Con! Too bad I can’t use my press pass here but maybe I’ll introduce them to the magic and wonders of renewable/green chemistry. In the meantime, let me post this brief news from Plaxica. … Continue reading
VIDEO: ZealaFoam – a biodegradable alternative to polystyrene
The blog has been reporting developments in bio-based polystyrene (PS) especially at these times where expandable PS is being banned in several cities in the US including the recent one here in my hometown, New York City. New Zealand-based The Biopolymer Network (BPN) has partnered with Auckland-based plastics maker Barnes Plastics, and the partnership has … Continue reading
Corbion signals green for PLA project
After its announcement late last year of a plan to build a 75 ktpa PLA polymerization plant in Thailand, Corbion recently stated that it has now signed letters of intent for one-third of the volume of planned facility, which is the green signal for the company to go ahead with its plan. Corbion previously noted … Continue reading
Natureplast develops heat-resistant PLA resins
The greenblogger has been busy setting up meeting appointments for the incoming NPE plastics trade show to be held late this month. In April 9, I will be moderating a CEO Roundtable session at the Plant Based Summit that will be held in Lille, France (exciting!). Speaking of France and polymers, let me introduce this … Continue reading
Corbion mulls 75 ktpa PLA project
Corbion Purac continues to expand its reach in the bio-based chemicals sector and if anybody knows the situation on the PLA resin market, it is this company, which has been supplying lactides to PLA producers and co-developing PLA-based products with its customers. The problem with PLA is that there is only one big volume supplier … Continue reading
NatureWorks Interviewed by SpecialChem4Bio
This article was published on June 18, 2014 on SpecialChem4Bio. Introduction: About NatureWorks Since some years now, everyone keeps talking about plant-based chemistry and industry. To see things more clearly, Mr. Steve Davies, Director of Public Affairs at NatureWorks, agreed to answer some questions regarding past evolution, trends and challenges for bio-based industry and bioplastics. … Continue reading
Cellulac to build a lactic acid plant
The countdown for 2014 begins and I hope next year will bring in revenue for the blog (for the first time in 6 years!). This woman needs to eat! Anyway, I had a really interesting interview with Ireland-based industrial biochemicals company Cellulac as it recently announced its plans to build a lactic acid acid facility … Continue reading
Brand companies in bioplastic feedstock alliance
Brand companies such as the Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, Heinz, Nestle, Nike, Procter & Gamble and Unilever have joined the World Wildlife Fund to launch the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA). Many of these companies, by the way, are here at Ecochem conference talking about their experience in the bioplastic area. I have already heard presentations … Continue reading