Recycled film quality negatively affected by degradable plastics from Southern Europe
Even very low quantities of degradable plastics that end up in the traditional plastic waste streams have a significant, negative impact on recycled plastics.
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Nominees for the Innovation Award “Biocomposite of the Year 2017”
The “Biocomposites Conference Cologne” (BCC) will take place on 6 and 7 December 2017 in Cologne, Germany. This year’s conference and exhibition will be the largest industry meeting on biocomposites worldwide.
Biocomposites – Providing benefits to industry, consumers and environment
The “Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC)” will take place on 6 and 7 December 2017 in Cologne, Germany.
European Bioplastics elects new Board
François de Bie confirmed as Chairman
Voided, bio-based film being tested by Mars launched at interpack
A four-year, European-funded project involving all players in the supply chain, including end-user Mars, comes to fruition with a new voided, bio-based, multilayer laminated film that lowers density and improves yield.
MEPs pave the way for bioplastics in vote on waste legislation
European Bioplastics (EUBP), welcomes the positive outcome of the European Parliament’s plenary vote today on the waste legislation proposal.
First automobile roof frame made of natural fiber with BASF's binder
Together with the International Automotive Components Group (IAC) BASF has developed the worldwide first roof frame for cars that is entirely made of natural fiber.
Elix Polymers introduces new generation of ABS composite
Elix Polymers has introduced a new generation of natural fibre reinforced ABS.
EcoPaxx for new high temperature abrasive monofilament
DSM’s EcoPaXX has been selected for new high temperature resistant abrasive monofilament from Hahl-Pedex.
DuPont opened world’s largest cellulosic ethanol plant
This biorefinery is the world's largest cellulosic ethanol plant, with the capacity to produce 30 million gallons.
Russian Dandelions as a source of natural rubber for Sumitomo
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has been examining the potential of Russian Dandelions as a new, alternative source of natural rubber.
IBERS joins European sustainable packaging initiative
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University leads the consortium ADMIT BioSuccInnovate.
