China’s first bioplastics plant begins operations
In China, thyssenkrupp has commissioned a biobased polylactic acid using technology developed by its subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer.
The Changchun plant, China’s first bioplastics production unit,...
Potato-based cutlery wins Swedish design prize
In Sweden, a 24-year-old student has won the James Dyson design award for developing a bioplastic made from potato husk.
Pontus Norquist received the 22...
Novamont adds bioplastics capacity
In Italy, Novamont has expanded capacity for its ORIGO-BI biopolyester from 120,000 tons per year to 150,000 tons.
“Novamont's industrialization efforts over the last few...
Bioprocessing lab decades in the making finally opens in Illinois
In Illinois, a lab for researching biobased chemicals and fuels has finally opened after decades of delay. The Integrated Bioprocessing Research Center at University of...
Canada hands out a cool million to fund starch-based plastic development
In Canada, a project aimed at developing biodegradable plastics from cornstarch has been awarded $1 million in government funds. Western Economic Diversification Canada is...
Japanese company gets comprehensive with nano cellulose composites
In Japan, Green Science Alliance has developed a new process to incorporate biomass sources such as plants and waste woods with thermoplastics, creating composites...
Danimer to convert Kentucky algae plant to bioplastics
In Kentucky, Danimer Scientific has acquired a former algae production facility that it will convert to manufacture its Nodax-brand polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics.
The 88,000-square-foot plant in...
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products invests in distribution ahead of propanediol expansion
In Tennessee, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has opened a new warehouse and distribution center for its Susterra and Zemea biobased propanediol.
The facility,...
Bioactive materials could make hospital-acquired infections a thing of the past
In Finland, the Sami&Samu project is working on biobased materials, surface finishes, and textiles with antimicrobial properties for use in hospitals.
Sami&Samu, a joint effort...
Novamont launches line of microbead alternatives
In Italy, Novamont has introduced a line of biodegradable microbead alternatives made from its bioplastic.
The product line goes beyond exfoliating functionalities, the company says....