CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks develop bioplastics for flexible packaging
In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials has unveiled two compounds made from polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid designed for blown, cast, and machine direction orientation film applications....
Cellulose sponge furniture concept unveiled at Milan Design Week
In Switzerland, design school ÉCAL has introduced a new concept in sustainable furniture: ultra-compact cellulose sponge forms, efficiency shipped in flat parcels and expanded...
Apple taps Sweden’s RISE for cellulose foam
In Sweden, Apple has partnered with RISE research institute to develop a biobased foam with applications in packaging, insulation, and lightweight composites.
According to RISE,...
Dairen Chemical joins biobased spandex pact
In Taiwan, Dairen Chemical Corporation has joined The LYCRA Company and Qore in developing biobased LYCRA Fiber, commonly known as spandex.
The three companies have...
Bioplastic ballistics: Beyond Plastic and Eco Shot develop sustainable shotgun wads
In Colorado, Beyond Plastic and Eco Shot have developed a biobased material to replace petroleum-based polyethylene and polypropylene in shotgun wads.
Wads are a critical...
BCC forecasts strong growth for biobased leathers
In Massachusetts, BCC Research has released a report forecasting a “remarkable growth surge” for biobased leather.
The study looked at both fully and partly biobased...
SK Group breaks ground on biobased PBAT, PBS, and THF plant in Vietnam
In Vietnam, SK Group’s chemical division has broken ground on a VND11.8-trillion ($90.3-million) facility to produce biobased polybutylene adipate terephthalate, polybutylene succinate, and tetrahydrofuran.
The...