The global food processing and packaging company said the new Tetra Rex carton will be the first in the market to have bio-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films and bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) caps, both derived from ...
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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), through its Centre for Incubation of Technologies (BARCIT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India-based Veena Industries for using its technology in developing biodegradable and ...
Packaging and paper group Mondi Coatings has introduced new paper-based bag, which is coated with biodegradable, compostable and recyclable biopolymer solution Sustainex. Said to be provided as a collection bag for the Nespresso recycling ...
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Metabolix, an advanced biomaterials company focused on sustainable solutions for the plastics and chemicals industries, announced that it will highlight at Interpack 2014 its high performance biopolymers offering a range of innovative ...
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Meredian, a privately held biopolymer manufacturer, received a Food Substance Contact Notification approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This approval certifies that certain biopolymers expertly crafted by ...
The use of biomaterials and more benign chemicals in coatings in Europe is accelerating as whole supply chains give greater priority to sustainablity, particularly as a means of protecting the environment. At the same time, however, ...
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Braskem and Genomatica announced an agreement for the joint development of commercial process technology to make bio-based butadiene from renewable feedstocks. Braskem is the world's leading producer of biopolymers and the world's third ...
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The four partners BRAIN, the Hohenstein Institute, Kelheim Fibres and rkona, announce the formation of a new research alliance for the biotechnical production and modification of specialty alginates. The aim of the alliance is to establish ...
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Plantic Technologies Ltd, an international supplier of performance biopolymers, introduces Plantic eco Plastic R the first ultra-high barrier packaging material that is both renewable and recyclable. Building on the success of Plantic ...
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The Powder Coatings Summit, which will be held June17-18 in Columbus, Ohio, has issued a Call for Papers. Papers for the PC Summit should present the latest innovations in technology and trends in emerging powder coating markets. We ...
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Bioplastics are emerging as viable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. This quiet revolution goes well beyond the standard drivers for sustainably sourced and/or compostable materials. I attended the 2013 BioPlastek conference in San ...
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Biopolymers manufacturer Metabolix has introduced new biobased polymeric performance additive, I6003rp for recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC). According to the company, the additive makes processing torque easier while improving ...
Fitesa, Simpsonville, S.C. — a designer and manufactuer of nonwoven fabrics for hygiene applications — has partnered with thermoplastic resins producer Braskem S.A., Brazil, and Ingeo? lactides and biopolymers developer ...
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Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. ...
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This survey reports that the use of subsurface intake systems for seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants significantly improves raw water quality. Such systems also reduce chemical usage and environmental impact, decrease the ...
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