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November 15, 2019Golden Compound wins 'Biocomposite of the Year 2019' Award
At the the 8th Biocomposites Conference in Cologne, as usual, the delegates voted for the Innovation Award 'Biocomposite of the Year 2019'
November 14, 2019Greenpeace publishes inaccurate, misleading information on bioplastics
It would behove a well-respected and globally operating organisation like Greenpeace to do its homework when publishing reports on important issues. The false assertions and half-baked facts presented here harm Greenpeace's credibility and cast doubt on the organisation's 'green' credentials.
November 13, 2019Avantium opens branch office in Japan
Moving ahead with its strategy to advance the use of PEF in high-value applications, Avantium Renewable Polymers has announced plans to open an Avantium branch office in Japan.
November 08, 2019Today’s the big day!
We are very excited to announce that new bioplastics MAGAZINE website is now officially live - and ready for you to explore and enjoy.
November 07, 2019Avantium opens plant-based MEG demonstration plant
Avantium today inaugurates its plant-based MEG demonstration factory in Chemie Park Delfzijl, the Netherlands, bringing industry yet another solution to reduce the reliance on fossil resources. Hosting the opening are Nienke Homan, regional minister of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands and Avantium CEO Tom van Aken.
November 06, 2019Finalists for 14th Global Bioplastics Award 2019 announced!
The international trade publication bioplastics MAGAZINE is proud to announce the finalists for the 2019 Global Bioplastics Award. Known as the "Bioplastics Oskar", the award will be presented this year for the 14th time in succession.
November 05, 2019MonoSol announces expansions to serve growing global customer base
As sustainability in packaging moves from being a trend to an essential feature, Kuraray’s MonoSol division has seen demand for its water-soluble and biodegradable films skyrocket. In response, the company has announced plans to further expand its operations with the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Poland.
November 04, 2019NextChem awarded contract to build new bio-lubricants plant
Italy-based chemical producer So.G.I.S. has commissioned NextChem to construct a plant that will be used to transform residual fats into oleic acid, an intermediate product for the production of non-fossil biodegradable, biocompatible and safe lubricants.
November 01, 2019Creating A Green Solution For Bioplastics Logistics Security
Bioplastics operate at the forefront of modern green business, but the security systems put in place to protect businesses in the industry are often at odds with the inherent environmental advocacy of degradable plastics.
