Month: July 2019
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Novamont Bioplastics is Marine Biodegradable
Novamont held a press conference on July 2nd to demonstrate that their main bioplastics brand, Mater-Bi, is biodegradable in marine environment.
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The First Lignin Millionaires Will Be Americans
With a new method to synthesize a popular pain-relieving medication from plants rather than fossil fuels, researchers at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center have found a way to relieve two headaches at once.
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New Way to Fraction Biomass
CH-Bioforce provides a completely new way of replacing fossil- and food-based raw materials
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100% Bio-Based and Biodegradable Pine Needle Composite
‘Cheer Project’ is a research into pine needles in which the abundant and unwanted material is developed into a 100% bio-based and biodegradable composite material.
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What About Biodegradable Metals?
Millions of patients all over the world undergo surgical procedures related to bone defect repair every year. With an ever-increasing life expectancy and the issues that come with a decaying skeleton, the number of interventions can only increase in the coming years. This is why orthopaedic surgeons are constantly looking for improved medical implants for…
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All You Need To Know About PLA
Check out our guide to PLA plastic to learn all you need to know about this material: How it is made, benefits, drawbacks, properties, types, applications, sustainability, production methods and more.
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Bioplastics Could Solve a Major Pollution Problem
Advanced solvents and enzymes are transforming woody wastes into better biodegradable plastics.
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Japan’s Visionary Leadership and the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision
The Honourable Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, showed clear leadership and determination to solve the plastic waste problem during the G20 Summit in Osaka (28-29 June).
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Questions and Answers on OXO-Biodegradability
Exclusive Interview with Michael Stephen, Chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association.
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Google Goes Bioplastics
Google Express goes green with Israeli compostable packaging. These products will offer retailers and customers an eco-friendly option for shipping and receiving packages.
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Pepsi Switching from Bottled to Canned Water to Reduce Plastic Waste
PepsiCo is taking a step to reduce plastic waste in landfills.
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The Marine Biodegradability Of Mater-bi
On July 2nd, the press conference “The marine biodegradability of Mater-Bi – A mitigation factor, not a permit for irresponsible behaviour” will be held in Rome at the Ara Pacis Auditorium. Discover more and follow the live streaming.
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The Superpowers Of Marine Fungi
Though they aren’t as charismatic as a red and white fly agaric mushroom, marine fungi perform important and unique ecosystem functions. Scientists have found marine fungi in diverse environments from coral reefs to marine sediments at the bottom of the ocean.
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Self-Healing Elastomers From Waste Lignin
Scientists led by Amit Naskar extracted an oligomer from lignin with acetonitrile using an extraction method that concentrates the regions of lignin that contain carboxylic acid functional groups.
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FKuR: Heading for a Circular Economy and Sustainability with Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics
With their unique combination of light weight, versatility, performance, durability and cost- effectiveness plastics have made a significant contribution to better living conditions, more sustainable products and waste prevention for decades.
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Bioplastics Ranking June 2019
Here are the most popular Bioplastics Brands for the month of June 2019.
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