Category: PHA & PHB(V)
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together
Records reveal professional connections among short sellers linked to Bio-on and Danimer, while providing no proof of coordinated trading.
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Danimer Scientific: Short Sellers, Class Actions and the Collapse of a PHA Pioneer
Danimer Scientific faced short-selling campaigns, shareholder lawsuits and intense scrutiny before its 2025 bankruptcy. The dismissal of major securities claims…
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Bio-on Founder Challenges Conviction Ahead of Appeal
Bio-on founder Marco Astorri challenges his conviction as two Italian newspapers revisit the company’s collapse ahead of November’s appeal hearing.
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Polytechnic University of Milan to Help Restart Bio On’s PHA Production
Bio On targets industrial PHA production restart with university support and an €8.9 million research program, following years of inactivity.
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The Greenest Shopping Bag? Perhaps It’s the One We Never Throw Away
Marco Astorri, founder and ex-CEO of Bio-on, argues that the greenest shopping bag may be the one we reuse, highlighting…
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Recycled PET Is Not the Future. PHA Is
Marco Astorri argues recycled PET merely prolongs plastic pollution, while PHA offers a biodegradable alternative for applications prone to environmental…
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Enhancing PHA Copolymers with Amino Acids from Dairy
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Valorization of White Grape Pomace for Polyhydroxybutyrate Production by Bacillus sp. MUN4
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396746312_Valorization_of_White_Grape_Pomace_for_Polyhydroxybutyrate_Production_by_Bacillus_sp_MUN4
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Impact of phosphate limitation on PHBV production and microbial community dynamics fed with synthetic fermentation digestate
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479725037351
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CJ Biomaterials Introduces New PHACT™ PHA Masterbatch for Safer, Stronger, Softer, Home Compostable Spunbond Nonwovens and Staple Fiber
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cj-biomaterials-introduces-phact-pha-130200317.html
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Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-ball-CNG-CJBiomaterials-Design-Polymerics/761546
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CJ Biomaterials launches new PHA platform for extrusion
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/01/3159614/0/en/CJ-Biomaterials-launches-new-PHA-platform-for-extrusion-coatings-in-repulpable-and-home-compostable-food-serviceware-and-food-packaging-applications.html
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European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to market
https://packagingeurope.com/news/european-collaboration-to-bring-pha-based-biodegradable-barrier-coatings-to-market/13402.article
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EcoPha Biotech and Terra Sol team up on plastic waste
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Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/09/04/compostable-packaging-pha-updates-for-cpg-bands
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PHA, the Greenest Plastic So Far: Advancing Microbial Synthesis, Recovery, and Sustainable Applications for Circularity
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c00684
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Valorization of toluene from waste gas streams: assessing PHA production by Rhodococcus opacus
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772416625002347
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Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models (FREE)
Read Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models
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Environmentally friendly upcycling of PHA-based copolymers (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is…
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phade’s® World-first PHA-Lined Paper Cups and Lids for Hot Beverages Now Available at Walmart
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What happens when you mix 50% PHA with 50% eggshells?
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Nestle goes for bioplastics packaging
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University of Queensland develops biodegradable plastic container made of PHAs and wood fibers
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Bacteria-produced PHA fibres aid bone healing: Research
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Isolation of marine bacteria with potential for PHA degradation and optimization for enzyme production
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Ban Plastic, Not The Science: Australia’s Homegrown PHA Products Deserve A Place … So Why Aren’t They Approved Yet?
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The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging
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Ecopha produces PHA from pongamia oil in world first
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Development of a PLA/PHA-TiO₂ Polymer Blend with Improved Physicochemical and Thermal Properties
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From Industrial and Plastic Waste to Bioplastics: Harnessing Haloferax mediterranei for Sustainable PHBV Production (FREE)
In the EU, 118-138 million tonnes of biowaste are generated annually, with 40% landfilled or incinerated, contributing significantly to methane…
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Batch and semi-batch anaerobic digestion of PHA & PHBH bioplastic: New kinetic, structural, microbiological and digestate phytotoxicity insights (Paid Study)
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LSU lab looking to make PHA and PLA Mardi Gras beads (Video)
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Better for All PHA Cups for FestForums and Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival
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TOUS les JOURS Begins US Introduction of Plant-Based Straws Produced With PHACT PHA, a Low Carbon, Biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials
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Unlocking the potential of microbes: Concomitant production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and carotenoids
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Advances in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from renewable waste materials using halophilic microorganisms: A comprehensive review
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Exploiting Latent Microbial Potential for Producing Polyhydroxyalkanoates: A Holistic Approach
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How do PHA aged by aerobic compost interact with steroidal estrogens to alter their adsorption and transport characteristics? Kinetics, isotherms, and influencing factors
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CJ Biomaterials Completes Trials of New PHACT PHA Grade for use by Straw Manufacturers Seeking Marine Degradability Certification
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CCU yields ‘breakthrough’ PHA / Same properties as virgin plastics claimed
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Uncovering novel polyhydroxyalkanoate biosynthesis genes and unique pathway in yeast hanseniaspora valbyensis for sustainable bioplastic production
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PhaBuilder brews better bioplastics with extremophile bacteria
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CJ Biomaterials Earns Compostability Certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute for PHACT™ PHA Masterbatches and Compounds
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Mad Tea goes for compostable PHA pods
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Ningbo Homelink Eco-iTech and Danimer Scientific Announce Commercial Launch of Home Compostable Extrusion Coating Biopolymer Based on PHA
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Eagle Beverage Opens State of the Art PHA Injection Molding Manufacturing Facility
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Onboarding PHA
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A mini-review on polyhydroxyalkanoates: Synthesis, extraction, characterization, and applications
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Quantum modeling simulates nutrient effect of bioplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production in Pseudomonas putida
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Versatile production of PHA in new semi-crystalline format
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Selective recovery of pyrolyzates of biodegradable (PLA, PHBH) and common plastics (HDPE, PP, PS) during co-pyrolysis under slow heating
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Solenis And Phabuilder Cooperate To Develop Pha-Based Materials For Sustainable Paper-Based Packaging Market
Solenis And Phabuilder Cooperate To Develop Pha-Based Materials For Sustainable Paper-Based Packaging Market — The bioplastic industry was built on…
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BioPak unveils Australia’s first home-compostable PHA cups
BioPak unveils Australia’s first home-compostable PHA cups
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CJ Biomaterials Expands PHA Offering, Introduces New Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer at NPE 2024
CJ Biomaterials Expands PHA Offering, Introduces New Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer at NPE 2024
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Danimer Scientific Reveals New Branding and New Applications Based on PHA
Danimer Scientific Reveals New Branding and New Applications Based on PHA
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The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials
The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials
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Bosk Bioproducts to Unveil Bioplastic Jar Made with ‘Regen’
Bosk Bioproducts to Unveil Bioplastic Jar Made with ‘Regen’
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Beyond Plastic is Revolutionizing Rapid Prototyping for the Firearms Industry
Beyond Plastic is Revolutionizing Rapid Prototyping for the Firearms Industry
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Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions
Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions
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CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging
CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging
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CJ Cheil Jedang is speeding up the commercialization of PHA
CJ Cheil Jedang is speeding up the commercialization of PHA
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Taguchi approach for assessing sCO2 fluid extraction of PHA from microalgae
Taguchi approach for assessing supercritical CO2 (sCO2) fluid extraction of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from Chlorella Vulgaris sp. microalgae
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CJ Biomaterials launches PHA Biodegradable Bottle Cap
CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World’s First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap
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Novel Production Methods of PHA and Their Innovative Uses in Biomedicine and Industry
Novel Production Methods of PHA and Their Innovative Uses in Biomedicine and Industry
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Strong revenue decline for Danimer Scientific
Strong revenue decline for Danimer Scientific
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Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse for the Sustainable Production of PHA
Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse for the Sustainable Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates
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Sequential recovery of extracellular alginate and intracellular PHA from mixed microbial culture PHA production system
Sequential recovery of extracellular alginate and intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from mixed microbial culture PHA production system
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Production and characterization of PHB precursor from Parageobacillus toebii using low-cost substrates and its potential antiviral activity
Production and characterization of polyhydroxybutyrate bioplastic precursor from Parageobacillus toebii using low-cost substrates and its potential antiviral activity
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World’s first PHA bottle cap
World’s first PHA bottle cap
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North Face and Bottle partner on PHA circularity for textiles
On Its Journey To Make Clothing That Leaves No Trace, The North Face Taps the BOTTLE Consortium To Scale Biodegradable…
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Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity
Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity
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Strategy to enrich cyanobacteria PHB-producers
Photosynthetic species composition determines bioplastics production in microbiomes: Strategy to enrich cyanobacteria PHB-producers
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Screening and optimization of PHB by Lysinibacillus fusiformis from diverse environmental sources
Screening and optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Lysinibacillus fusiformis from diverse environmental sources
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Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity
Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha partner on textiles
Bioplastic Value Chain Partnership Delivers New Sustainable Textiles
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Can PHA reduce plastic pollution? (Mongabay)
An innovative alternative to reduce plastic pollution
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Better For All brings PHBH cups on the market
Pasadena Company Creates Drinking Cups That Are Reusable, Renewable, and Home Compostable
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CJ Biomaterials introduces PHA-Based Polybag
New polybag provides similar properties to traditional petroleum-based plastic bags, including durability, opacity and adhesive properties
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CJ Biomaterials semi crystalline PHA approved for US food contact materials
CJ Biomaterials’ Semi-Crystalline Polyhydroxyalkanoate (scPHA) Added to FDA’s Inventory of Food Contact Substances
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Researcher analyses marine degradability of PLA, PHA and PBAT
University of Queensland PhD Candidate conducts an ‘epic’ field trial across four southeast Queensland research sites.
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CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product
South Korea’s leading convenience store chain, CU, launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA
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CJ Olive Young goes PHA packaging
CJ Olive Young adopts biodegradable plastic material for instant delivery product packaging
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South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
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Novel composite from PHA, PLA and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applications
Development of a novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applications
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PHA bioproduction from bench to industry: Thirty years of development towards sustainability
The pursuit of carbon neutrality goals has sparked considerable interest in expanding bioplastics production from microbial cell factories. One prominent…
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CJ CheilJedang develops microwave-safe coated paper with PHA
The new compostable coated paper is more durable and heat-resistant and can be used for a variety of food containers
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Paques Biomaterials And Looop Partner on PHA
Paques Biomaterials And Looop Partner In Producing PHA From Agri-Food Side Streams
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Mango Materials launch PHA pilot plant
Mango Materials Celebrates Launch of First-of-a-Kind Technology with Historic Ribbon Cutting in Vacaville, California
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Report compares all bioplastics types on biodegradability: PLA, PHA, PBS and mix (Study and pictures)
Finally, someone did what had to be done. All bioplastics types compared on biodegradability and pictures included
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Project to convert PE(T) waste into PHA and PHBV
Interantional project to convert PE and PET waste into PHA of the type PHBV
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Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery
Recently, in partnership with Hengxin Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Phabuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd. secured an order of millions…
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Aimplas to develop PHA packaging from beer waste
The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste
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GoPHA white paper for UN Plastic Treaty
Our White Paper Collection delves into various aspects of sustainable alternatives and substitutes to fossil-based plastics. We shed light on…
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Impact of Multiple Reprocessing on Properties of PHB and PP
Impact of Multiple Reprocessing on Properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Polypropylene
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Bioplastics wins OPPO Inspiration Challenge
Amongst the five winning proposals in OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023, two were about sustainable packaging.
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Floral waste as a potential feedstock for PHA production
Floral waste as a potential feedstock for polyhydroxyalkanoate production using halotolerant Bacillus cereus TS1: optimization and characterization studies
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Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for Fresh Produce with Meijer Stores
Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next-generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of…
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CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Wins Red Dot Design Award for PHA Toothbrush
CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush
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Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Partner on PHA
Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Expand Collaboration to Include Application Development for Rinnovo™ Polymers
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Lummus and RWDC Announce Agreement to Accelerate and Scale PHA Production
Next phase of partnership will increase global availability and adoption of natural alternative to petroleum-based plastics
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