Cereplast Enters Distribution Agreement With Mastercolor AB to Supply Bioplastic Resin to the Scandinavian Market

August 24, 2011

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Cereplast, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and sustainable plastics, has entered into a distribution agreement in August 2011 with Mastercolor AB to supply Cereplast bioplastic resins to the Scandinavian market, specifically in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

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Coca-Cola’s Push for Plant-Derived PET Could Transform the Supply Chain

August 22, 2011

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Coca-Cola says it will pay a premium for bio-based materials for use in its PlantBottle beverage packaging, which contains about 30% of plant-derived materials.

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Cardia Bioplastics Wins 2011 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence in Technology Innovation Award

August 10, 2011

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Frost & Sullivan’s Green Excellence Awards are presented to companies that have excelled in green product & technology innovation, and service achievements that promote sustainability.These awards recognize groundbreaking ideas and innovations that originated from a firm sense of environmental responsibility across a multitude of disciplines. Recipient companies are committed to a continuous focus on reducing their dependency on nonrenewable resources, decreasing their impact on climate change, and diminishing their overall ecological footprint.
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Clariant Partners with Elevance to Commercialize Renewable Additives for Plastics

July 27, 2011

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Elevance Renewable Sciences and Clariant International Ltd, Business Unit Additives, has announced that, they have completed an agreement to cooperate within the field of renewable products.

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Global biodegradable polymer market estimated at 932 million pounds in 2011

July 27, 2011

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The global biodegradable polymer market is estimated at 932 mln lbs in 2011 and is expected to increase at a 22% compound annual growth rate to reach 2.5 bln lbs in 2016, as per Companiesandmarkets.com. The global biodegradable polymer market is expected to have its largest growth over the next 5 years, dominated by packaging and usage in fibers.
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Visiongain calculates that the sustainable & green packaging market will be worth $107.7bn in 2011

July 21, 2011

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Sustainable & green packaging is gaining prominence in the global packaging market and is gradually becoming an essential area for the industry players. Visiongain calculates that the sustainable & green packaging market will be worth $107.7bn in 2011.

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Global Biodegradable Polymers Market To Grow To Over £2.5 Bln In 2016

July 2, 2011

Worldwide biodegradable polymers market will grow to over £2.5 bln in 2016 from an expected value of £932 mln in 2011 at 22% of five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR), as per BCC Research.

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Recent news on bioplastic industries

June 28, 2011

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Bioplastics projects set to prosper

June 28, 2011

With the price of oil and petrochemicals soaring, bioplastics have become an increasingly viable proposition. As a result, the next decade will see a fundamental shift in global polymer production, with a group of new bio-based capacities being brought on stream.

New forecasts from industry association European Bioplastics suggest that global bioplastics output will breach the 1m tonne/year mark this year, with production to more than double from 2010-2015. The study shows that bioplastics will total 1.7m tonnes/year within the next four years, up from around 700,000 tonnes/year in 2010.

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Plant-based PLA Form-Fill-Seal Plastic Multi-Pack Yogurt Cup Developed for Stonyfield Farm Achieves Top Honors

June 25, 2011

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Fabri-Kal is proud to announce their Greenware® cold drink cups, lids and portion cups have earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label.

Greenware® products are made entirely from plants, not petroleum, and are USDA certified as containing 100 percent biobased carbon content. Greenware® products are made with Ingeo™ biopolymer (PLA), which received USDA Biobased Product Label certification in April of this year.

All Greenware® products are made in the USA from plant sources that are domestically-grown and annually renewable as well as 100 percent compostable in actively managed municipal or industrial facilities, where available.

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USA / Green chem funding abounds

June 25, 2011

Investors seem to be more than happy this year to fund renewable-based chemical technologies and projects. For the first six months, there had been a lot of financing rounds closure, grants from various government and state agencies as well as funding from chemical/petrochemical/oil firms.

  • Agilyx bags investment from Waste Management.
  • Avantium raises EUR 30m to advance furanics building blocks development

uK / NNFCC the UK National center for biorenewable energy , fuels and materials has developped tools for LCA

June 18, 2011

The NNFCC works at the forefront of the emerging field of bio-based chemicals, polymers and materials. We have an excellent track record in the development of the market because of our relationship with Industry, Government and Research Institutions, providing tangible benefits to everyone in the sector.

We are focused on providing knowledge along supply chains and across biomass based sectors. Our core services are analysis and assessment of:

  • Technology development and intellectual property
  • Supply chain dynamics
  • Market development and opportunities
  • Feedstock availability and sustainability
  • End of life options

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Germany / FNR International Cooperation in renewable ressources

June 18, 2011

Supporting R&D projects is FNR’s core resonsibility. The main instruments for managing and supporting projects are

1. Research programme “Renewable Resources”

2. Market Introduction Programme Renewable Resources

3. Directive on bioenergy demonstration projects

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biomatnet/ great tool for searching European projects on bioplastics and European actors in research

June 18, 2011

Between November 2005 and December 2007 BioMatNet was the part of the EPOBIO project that made available the results from RTD projects supported by the European Commission in the area of Biological Materials for Non-Food Products (Renewable Bioproducts).

Although this site is no longer updated, it will remain online as a resource for as long as possible.

The website includes final results from the Fifth and Sixth Framework Programmes (FP5/6), FAIR Programme (FP4) and previous programmes, as well as ongoing research from FP6, and introduces FP7.

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European Bioplastics, driving the evolution of plastics

June 18, 2011

European Bioplastics is the association representing the interests of Europe’s thriving bioplastics’ industry. We encourage you to look around, learn more about bioplastics and discover why our dynamic industry is growing at a rate of roughly 20 percent per year.

European Bioplastics is commited to ensure a continuous development of this important sector by securing the necessary support from European policy-makers and other key third-party stakeholders. Please enjoy your visit and feel free to contact us if you would like additional information on bioplastics and how they can benefit you and your business.

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France / le club des bioplastiques

June 18, 2011

Créé au printemps 2004, le “Club Bio-plastiques” est l’Association Française pour le Développement des bioplastiques.

Il réunit les principaux producteurs de bioplastiques, les producteurs de matières premières (céréales et pommes de terre), les amidonniers-féculiers, les transformateurs de bioplastiques ainsi que les sociétés de services à l’environnement pour le développement des bioplastiques et des biomatériaux en France et en Europe.

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United states / Bioplastic council

June 18, 2011

The SPI Bioplastics Council is a special interest group focused on the development of bioplastics as an integral part of the plastics industry through:

  1. Educating the plastics industry, government and value chain.
  2. Articulating clear and consistent descriptions of the different bioplastics options.
  3. Providing strategic advice to the plastics industry, government and value chain and promote harmonization of environmental policies.

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BEPS bioenvironmental polymer society

June 18, 2011

Mission and Scope

The BEPS is a non-profit scientific society. The objectives of the Society are to promote research, education, and training in the design, synthesis, characterization, testing, and processing of biodegradable and other environmentally degradable polymers as well as to facilitate information exchange among researchers in the areas of agriculture, industrial products, biomedical applications, environmental and wildlife protection, forestry, and waste management. As such the BEPS seeks to be a valuable organization to all researchers interested in renewable and synthetic degradable polymers.

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Where to find biodegradable materials

June 18, 2011

Standardization institues provides list of their certificate holder compostable products. See the impressive listing of Din Certco (see also below for those of AIB vincotte and the Japan bioplastic association …)

DIN CERTCO operates a certification scheme for compostable products made of biodegradable materials and licenses the use of the corresponding Mark developed by European Bioplastics (the former IBAW Interest Group for Biodegradable Materials).
Certification is here an integral part of an industrial recycling system. It enables compostable products to be identified by a unique mark and channelled for recovery of their constituent materials in specially developed processes. The Compostability Mark thus conveys product information to waste-disposal plant operators and product image to consumers.
A certfication can be conducted according to the following well international accpeted standards:
DIN EN 13432 “Packaging – Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation – Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging”
ASTM D 6400 “Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics”

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United states / BioCycle – The Only Magazine Advancing Composting, Organics Recycling & Renewable Energy

June 18, 2011

Published since 1960, BioCycle is America’s foremost magazine on composting and organics recycling. BioCycle shows you how to turn organic residuals — woody materials, yard trimmings, municipal solid waste (MSW), food residuals, biosolids, manure and other feedstocks into value-added products.

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United states / The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)

June 18, 2011

The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is a not-for-profit association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia.

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United states department for agriculture / biopreffered programm

June 18, 2011

The purpose of the USDA Biopreferred program is to promote the increased purchase and use of biobased products. To the extent that the Biopreferred program achieves its purpose, the increased purchase of biobased products may be expected to reduce petroleum consumption, increase the use of renewable resources, better manage the carbon cycle, and, may contribute to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts. The program is also expected to promote economic development, creating new jobs and providing new markets for farm commodities.

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Danemark / AgroTech / consulting and RD in agrofood technology and food innovation

June 18, 2011

AgroTech participate in research and development projects towards new and unknown materials from biomass and conversion of biomass and join biomass and bio- plastic networks: “Biobased plastic and natural fibers for multiple applications”


NOVA institut / Bio based news

June 14, 2011

The nova-Institute for ecology and innovation was founded in 1994 as an independent institute. Owners are the managing directors and department heads of the institute. The department “Renewable Resources” mainly focuses on market research and marketing.
Different conferences have been organized by this institute such as the International Congress on Bio-based Plastics and Composites. Besides, many usefull tools are provided by the Nova institute as the International Business Directory for Innovative Bio-based Plastics and Composites: iBIB 2011.

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Thailand / the National Innovation Agency (NIA) working on bioplastics

June 11, 2011



Five projects on innovation and business development related to bioplastics have been conducted by the National Innovation Agency (NIA). Following is the synopsis of NIA’s past projects on bioplastics.

1. Bioplastics Compound PBS with Cassava Modified Starch
2. Bioplastics Compound Thermoplastic Starch Resin with Chitosan
3. Three-Layer Co-extrusion Blow Moulding for Bioplastics
4. Bioplastics Compounding for Bag Application
5. Application of Bioplastic Bags for Organic Waste Management

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European Congress on Plant-based chemistry for 2020

June 8, 2011

Organisers welcome message

Plant-based Chemistry constitutes a major avenue of progress for the sustainable development of chemistry in Europe. Plant-based chemistry enables us and proves that an alternative really does exist with European rural resources.

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Solvay and Rhodia launch new global chemical company focussing on sustainable growth

April 1, 2011



Solvay and Rhodia announce the signing of a framework agreement according to which Solvay will launch a friendly cash Offer for 100% of the share capital of Rhodia. The cash Offer at EUR 31.60 per share (ex dividend of EUR 0.5 per share) values the equity of Rhodia at EUR 3.4 billion and the enterprise value at EUR 6.6 billion, representing a REBITDA multiple of 7.3. The Offer represents a premium of 50% compared to the closing price of Rhodia on the 1st of April 2011 and a premium of 44% compared to the average closing share price over the last three months. The Offer will be launched in France and extended to the United States of America. The transaction has been recommended unanimously by the board of directors of Rhodia. Read the rest of this entry »


Bioplastic (Reactive) Compounding and Related Industrial Application Conference / May 25th 2011 / Ghislenghien – Belgium

February 13, 2011

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Bioplastic (Reactive) Compounding and Related Industrial Application Conference

Best Western Horizon Hotel, Ghislenghien, Belgium

May 25 2011

 

GOOD REASONS TO ATTEND

1. Review bio-based plastic  industry  potential through successful application examples

2. Learn about the wide range of properties available through compounding bio-plastics

3. Educational programming on current issues and second generation bio-plastics

4. Numerous networking opportunities (business and research professionals)

5. Exhibition of the latest equipment and service offerings in twin-screw extrusion

 

Book this date – see attached flyer for more information

http://www.materianova.be/documents/news/MateriaNova_conference.pdf


Book / Sustainable Solutions for Modern Economies

December 12, 2010

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Book / The state-of-the-art on Bioplastics / Products, markets, trends, and technologies

December 12, 2010

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Conference / Bioplastics at K-2010

November 14, 2010

Many actors in bioplastics were at K-2010. Besides, bioplastics breakfast and bioplastics conference were hold.

A list can be obainted from the K-2010 web site

Another list of exibitors is available on bioplastic magazine website

 http://www.teamburg.de/bioplastics/misc/k2010_exhibitors.php
Together with a special catalogue in pdf format http://www.teamburg.de/bioplastics/misc/k2010.php

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Conférences à venir

November 14, 2010

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A great new tool : biopolymer.material-data-center.com

November 14, 2010

 
http://biopolymer.materialdatacenter.com/mb/standard/matdb/matdb.php

Biopolymer database – Cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hanover

The main problem for biopolymers is missing or at least, non standardized material data. In order to improve the situation, M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hanover started a project to create a Biopolymer Database which will contain a full overview of the market.

The guideline is the well known CAMPUS® database. The new database will allow quick and easy access to information about biopolymer producers, contact persons and material properties, like mechanical properties, permeability, degradation or processing behaviour. Due to an enormous high interest from the market a pre-release of the project results has already been published on the internet, including exclusively data provided by biopolymer manufactures which are present at the market. The free pre-release is available under Read the rest of this entry »


KraussMaffei Highlights its Optimized Solutions for Processing of Natural Compounds at K-2010

November 14, 2010

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Hanover-based KraussMaffei Berstorff GmbH is highlighting the ZE-UTX twin-screw extruder series at this year’s K exhibition. This series offers the perfect solution to the ever-rising demand for natural-fiber reinforced materials and biopolymers. Read the rest of this entry »


“Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry” Conference in Feb 2011 at Las Vegas

November 14, 2010

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Book / Green Composites: Properties, Design and Life Cycle Assessment / Editors: François Willems and Pieter Moens

November 14, 2010


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The Biotechnology Industry Organization Asks U.S Congress to Include Production Tax Credit for Biobased Products

November 12, 2010

Using industrial biotechnology to manufacture plastics and chemicals from renewable resources can save much-needed American jobs, enhance U.S. economic competitiveness, and reduce reliance of foreign oil. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) joined 32 renewable chemicals producers and allied trade organizations in asking Congress to include a production tax credit for biobased products in the “Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010,” currently being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee, and the “Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act of 2010″ (S. 3738), currently being considered by the Senate Finance Committee.

http://bio.org/

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Journée Technique PEP : Biopolymères / « Les bioplastiques sont partout… Exemples et domaines d’applications »

October 13, 2010

Le jeudi 25 novembre au PEP à Bellignat

La prochaine journée technique du PEP sera consacrée aux bioplastiques. Elle se déroulera le jeudi 25 novembre 2010 à Oyonnax. Pour sa quatrième édition, les applications et innovations intégrant des bioplastiques seront mises à l’honneur ! Du secteur de l’automobile jusqu’à l’emballage, en passant par le sport et loisir, l’agriculture ou le bâtiment, les bioplastiques séduisent des domaines de plus en plus larges… Réelle préoccupation environnementale ou argument marketing ? Différenciation technique ou gain économique ? Réponse et anticipation à des exigences législatives ou normatives ? Les industriels de différents secteurs d’applications viendront témoigner et faire partager leur expérience dans leur domaine respectif. Cette journée se veut être une occasion d’échanges entre partenaires scientifiques et industriels, PME et donneurs d’ordres…

Pour tout renseignement : info@poleplasturgie.com ou www.poleplasturgie.com
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Arkema, partenaire des premières rencontres parlementaires sur la chimie verte

September 11, 2010

Quel potentiel de substitution des ressources d’origine fossile par les matières premières d’origine végétale, et pour quelles applications industrielles ? Comment concilier chimie et respect de l’environnement ? Comment encourager les investissements « verts » ? Quelle place pour la chimie verte dans l’agriculture française ? Voici quelques-unes des questions auxquelles tenteront de répondre les intervenants des premières rencontres parlementaires sur la chimie verte. Arkema, industriel français très impliqué dans la R&D sur la chimie verte y sera représenté par Denis Bortzmeyer, son directeur des partenariats scientifiques.
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Le prix Pierre Potier 2010, a été créé pour accompagner le développement de jeunes entreprises chimiques innovantes en faveur du développement durable

September 11, 2010

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PHA and bio-derived PE to drive bioplastic packaging market to 2020

August 28, 2010

Global bioplastic packaging demand is forecast to reach 884,000 tonnes by 2020. A 24.9% CAGR is expected from 2010-15 slowing to 18.3% in the five years to 2020. According to a major new study by Pira International, a new breed of bioplastics will be major drivers as packaging market demand gradually shifts from biodegradable and compostable polymers towards biopackaging based on renewable and sustainable materials.

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Quelques bon plans et conférence en Bretagne cet été

June 16, 2010

L’université de Lorient et le LIMATB organisent Une école d’été suivie d’une journée scientifique et technique (JST) du 2 au 4 juin sur la thématique des fibres végétales et des composites associés.
Venez nombreux!
http://web.univ-ubs.fr/limatb/bresmat/Docs/2010/04/JST-plaquette-journees-ete-V5.pdf

Programme journée BRESMAT / Axe « Energie-Matériaux »
LORIENT – 2 juin 2010 – 10h / 16h30
http://web.univ-ubs.fr/limatb/bresmat/Docs/2010/05/PG-Programme_journée_BRESMAT_2juin2010.pdf

  • « Utilisation du rayonnement infrarouge pour le séchage et la cuisson de matériaux – Amélioration de
    l’efficience énergétique »
    Pascal Le Bideau, Université Bretagne Sud, LIMATB, Equipe Thermique Et Energétique
  • « Procédés de soudage par résistance, problématiques autour des conditions aux interfaces »
    Philippe Rogeon, Université Bretagne Sud, LIMATB, Equipe Thermique Et Energétique
  • « Matériaux pour l’isolation et le stockage de la chaleur dans le bâtiment »
    Patrick Glouannec, Université Bretagne Sud, LIMATB, Equipe Thermique Et Energétique

Le blog resMat, annimé par Anne Renault et Yves Grohens
http://web.univ-ubs.fr/limatb/bresmat/index.php?page=accueil
http://web.univ-ubs.fr/limatb/bresmat/index.php?page=axe2


Conference / 2010-09-23 / “What means sustainability for our plastics and rubber industry?”

April 21, 2010

One day conference in Oud-Turnhout on september 23, 2010 : “What means sustainability for our plastics and rubber industry?”,

http://www.bpri.org

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Bioplastics & Green composites 2010

April 17, 2010

Bioplastics & Green composites 2010

About the Workshop
It is estimated that the global bioplastics marketis growing at more than 25% per year and expertspredict that bioplastic production will exceed 50-billion pounds per year by 2015.

This timely workshop will examine some of the most recent discoveries in bio-based materials, chemicals and fuels and present exciting case studies from industry leaders such as Mazda Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company, DSM and DuPont. Experts from academia and industry will present their latest findings and developments in this ever evolving industry.

Technical presentations will address:

Renewable plastics
Natural fibre composites: truly green composites and biocomposites
Renewable non-biodegradable plastics
Petroleum-based biodegradable plastics
Sustainability, market analysis and policy aspects of bio-based materials
Recyclability, biodegradability and LCAs
Workshop will be led by Prof. Amar Mohanty, Ontario Premier’s Chair in Biomaterials and Transportation and Director of the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre, University of Guelph.
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JEC Composites Show 2010

April 17, 2010

JEC Composites Show 2010

Time to book your seat for the JEC 2010 Conferences and Forums program

An outstanding and eventful program with 12 conferences and forums, including 3 brand-new ones. See also the agenda of composite conferences on composite http://www.jeccomposites.com/agenda/order/year/year/2010/

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11th international conference on biocomposites

April 17, 2010

11th international conference on biocomposites

Please join us for this important international conference that will examine the latest developments in the science, technology, economics and applications of biofibre plastic composites. The conference will include technical and poster presentations, discussions, and tabletop exhibits, as well as ample opportunities for networking with friends & colleagues from around the world. The following major topics will be covered:

  • The transition in Resins and Biofibres: Materials; including bioresin, bioplastics, hybrid plastics, bio-additives.
  • Processing technologies; including energy-efficient processing, micro-and nano-fibre manufacturing, direct long fibre technology, extrusion, injection molding, foaming and nano-biocomposite processing.
  • Design and performance issues; including strength and physical properties, creep, durability, fire performance, codes & standards.
  • Application and prototyping; real life applications in automotive, furniture, building, construction, packaging, technical products, prototype manufacturing.
  • Economic and environmental issues; including cost versus performance issues, recycling, life cycle analysis, composting and biodegradability.

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Quelques conferences sur les bio-plastisques et les bio-composites

April 17, 2010

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Bioplastics & Green Composites 2010 Workshop

March 29, 2010

Agenda
Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, Guelph, Canada
http://www.bioplastics2010.com/agenda.html
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10th European Symposium on Polymer Blends

March 9, 2010

10th European Symposium on Polymer Blends
Dresden, March 7 to 10, 2010

Major topics of the symposium 2010
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Une convention pour les sacs en bioplastique

November 28, 2009

Les professionnels se sont engagés à développer la filière de valorisation organique par compostage, ou méthanisation, de la fraction fermentescible des déchets ménagers, qui sera alimentée par des emballages biodégradables. Read the rest of this entry »


FORD Builds on Eco-Friendly Products and Process as More Consumers Live Sustainable Lifestyles

June 26, 2009

Ford designers and researchers are taking a total green approach to vehicle development and design, stepping beyond just fuel efficiency and what’s under the hood and incorporating more sustainable materials and processes inside the vehicle, too. Read the rest of this entry »


Cereplast Announces New Strategic Plan to Accelerate Growth

June 26, 2009

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Cereplast exits bioplastic manufacturing

June 20, 2009

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Bioplastic products pass Which testBy NEWS SYSTEM / Novamont’s

June 20, 2009

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Les dernières opportunités sur le marché des bioplastiques / HGCA reveals UK bioplastics opportunities

June 20, 2009

HGCA reveals UK bioplastics opportunities

Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk, 11 May 2009
Cereals body HGCA has published a study into the opportunities for UK farmers to grow cereals and oil seeds for use in bioplastics. HGCA industrial uses manager Richard Saffod said an increasingly carbon conscious world meant there was “tremendous potential” for bioplastics to increase from its current low level of 0.1% of total plastics production.

“In the future, we expect there to be opportunities for UK farmers to provide sustainably-produced, low carbon feedstocks for bioplastics manufacture within the UK,” he said.

The report, and accompanying leaflet, examines a number of areas including key drivers and barriers to use, end-of-life disposal and life-cycle analysis and the potential manufacture in the UK.

“The report is designed to have a wide audience ranging from growers, bioplastic resin and packaging manufacturers through to retailers,” said Safford.

The full report can be read by clicking here. Alternatively, click here to read a summarising leaflet.
http://packagingnews.co.uk/environment/news/905014/HGCA-reveals-UK-bioplastics-opportunities/

http://www.eurobiotechnews.eu/service/start-page/top-news/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=10080&tx_ttnews[backPid]=12&cHash=510b228af6


HGCA reveals UK bioplastics opportunities

May 13, 2009

Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk, 11 May 2009

Cereals body HGCA has published a study into the opportunities for UK farmers to grow cereals and oil seeds for use in bioplastics. Read the rest of this entry »


European centre for bio-based production kicks off

May 13, 2009

Ghent – Belgian and Dutch ministers have given the starting signal for Bio Base Europe, a joint initiative of Biopark Terneuzen and Ghent Bio-Energy Valley aimed at creating the most important development centre for bio-fuels, bio-dyes, bio-plastics, bio-chemicals and bio-detergents in Europe.
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Les plus gros projets en biotechnologie blanche … et en bioplastique ?

May 1, 2009

Voici un listing de quelques uns des futurs plus gros techno park sur les bioplastiques.

On retient en particulier le « Yunnan International Agri-Food Technopark » en Chine. L’ouverture de ce Parc Technologique (probablement le plus grand du monde, puisque rien que la zone visitable par le public sera de 360 ha) est prévue pour 2011 et les travaux de construction débutent ce printemps 2009.

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Conference / Lyon / 30 Novembre 20009 / Plasturgie Matériaux Performants, procédés innovants et développement durable

May 1, 2009

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How to make bioplastic at home …

May 1, 2009

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Très intéressant et rigolo à la fois, quelques ingrédients de cuisine, un micro-onde et le tour est joué …. enfin un post qui n’est pas sérieux.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-BioPlastics-Environmentally-Friendly-Plast/


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