Happy Hump Day! I might not be able to post again next week so let me put these interesting bioplastic news now before I get swept away by deadlines.

NatureWorks talks about the chemistry behind Ingeo & Vercet and how lactide polyester resins are used as tackifiers in EVA hot melt adhesive applications.

The ButterflyCup is reportedly the first lidless cup ever created. It comes in all sizes, available in PE Lined and Bio PBS options, hot and cold options and can be branded according to the specifications of the retailer.

Take away the anxiety @MyButterflyCup demonstration of no more spills, leaks or splashes. 100% Compostable. #coffeecup #coffee #FridayFeeling #Relaxation pic.twitter.com/iUaRvGORvy

— ButterflyCup (@MyButterflyCup) November 17, 2017

BULLDOG skincare: Bulldog’s tubes use sugarcane-based PE plastic made by Braskem.

Lignin-based adhesive: Scion – Taking our bioadhesive technology to industry