Highly recyclable plastic
Researchers at I.B.M. and Stanford University said that they have discovered a new way to make plastics that can be continuously recycled or developed for novel uses in health care and microelectronics.
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Polenghi develops Europe's first extrusion-blow-molded Ingeo bottle
Polenghi’s achievement demonstrates the first European commercial introduction of a proven, low-environmental impact and renewably sourced bioplastic substitute for polyolefin resins in extrusion-blow-molding applications.
British-Israeli researchers to improve biodegradable plastic
Scientists from Bath and Tel Aviv Universities are collaborating on a project to improve the physical properties of plant-derived plastics.
Arnitel Eco: new bio-based plastics launched by DSM
Following the successful introduction of EcoPaXX, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic, DSM Engineering Plastics have launched Arnitel Eco at K 2010.
New bioplastics for film and injection moulding applications
Coinciding with the opportunity of K 2010, bioplastics manufacturer FKuR Kunststoff GmbH has extended its product range to include more innovative products.
Canon develops bio-based plastic
Canon, Toray develop bio-based plastic with world's highest level of flame retardance for use in multifunction office systems.
First biodegradable Piping Bag
KEE Plastics, one of the world’s leading producers of piping bags, introduces the world’s first truly biodegradable and compostable piping bag made from FKuR’s bioresins.
Elastic Water could replace plastics
Japanese Scientists invented “elastic water”, paving the way for ecologically clean plastic materials
Fujitsu introduces Bio-Keyboard
Fujitsu introduces a world first - an injection moulded keyboard made from renewable materials. This newly developed eco-keyboard KBPC PX ECO has been launched under the label "Green IT" with Biograde resin from FKuR being used for some of the component parts.
Bioplastics market is still growing
- Coca-Cola does it, Frito-lay does it and so too do Samsung and Hyundai. This is how Andy Sweetman, Chairman of the European Bioplastics’ Board summarises the fact that an increasing number of renowned brand owners are turning to bioplastics to enhance their products image.
Novamont launches 2nd generation Mater Bi
Novamont launches 2nd generation Mater Bi: sharp improvement in environmental performance and increase in the use of renewable materials.
Biobased & biodegradable plastics: Bioplastics
Bioplastics are welcomed as new members of the plastics family, adding new features to the diverse spectrum of plastics materials - informs PlasticsEurope.
