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New plastic for biodegradable mulch film

New plastic for biodegradable mulch film

With the addition of Ecovio F Mulch, BASF is expanding its line of biodegradable plastic compounds in the form of a grade for use in the manufacture of agricultural films.

Bioplastics for deep freeze packaging

Bioplastics for deep freeze packaging

In cooperation with a number of converters, FKuR has developed the world’s first sustainable deep freeze packaging made from renewable resources. The basis of this unique film structure is FKuR’s Bio-Flex range of certified compostable biofilms.

Bioplastics from slaughterhouses

Bioplastics from slaughterhouses

European scientists are working on the possibilities of obtaining bioplastics from animal waste. In the near future material can be obtained from unusual sources, namely, waste from slaughterhouses. European researchers are developing new technologies of production of biodegradable plastics from the waste of animal origin, without the use of fossil fuels.

Bioplastics: 1 Million Metric Tons demand in 2015

Bioplastics: 1 Million Metric Tons demand in 2015

Global demand for biodegradable and biobased plastics will more than triple to over one million metric tons in 2015, valued at $2.9 billion. Bioplastics have moved past the initial phase of market introduction and are now experiencing robust increases in demand in virtually all parts of the world.