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Bioplastics News Current bioplastics news from bioplastics24.com http://www.bioplastics24.com 2010-02-09T05:59:56+00:00 text/html 2009-06-30T16:05:46+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Erfolgreiches Netzwerktreffen des Clusters Biopolymere/Biowerkstoffe http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1449/2/lang,en/ Den Teilnehmern des Netzwerktreffens des Clusters Biopolymere/Biowerkstoffe bot sich am 23. Juni ein abwechslungsreiches Programm. Referenten aus verschiedenen Branchen berichteten über innovative Biowerkstoffe sowie Clusterentwicklung. <br /> <br /> Am 23. Juni fand in Stuttgart das &bdquo;Netzwerktreffen 2009" des Clusters Biopolymere/Biowerkstoffe statt. Rund 60 Teilnehmer informierten sich über aus Industrie und Wissenschaft nutzten die Gelegenheit, sich über die industriellen Aspekte <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1449/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-06-19T10:15:07+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Italy's Novamont strikes bioplastic carrier bag deal http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1448/2/lang,en/ Italian supermarket Unicoop is teaming up with Novamont to manufacture bags out of the biopolymer producer’s Mater-Bio, a starch-based resin. <p>   </p> <p> Novamont spokesperson Sabina Lenaz told European Plastics News that the Mater-bio bag, which is 100% compostable and takes only one to three months to biodegrade in landfill, will be used to replace all of Unicoop’s 50m <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1448/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-06-19T10:14:13+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> EREMA to recycle biopolymers at NPE2009 http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1447/2/lang,en/ <p> Plastics-recycling systems provider EREMA will include recycling PLA film at next month's NPE2009 tradeshow, turning biodegradable scrap-film materials into near virgin-quality pellets. </p> <p> According to Hanrahan, EREMA has been running recycling demonstrations of bioplastics at the Ipswich, Massachusetts facility for years and for some customers reclaiming bioplastic waste with EREMA equipment is a regular part of their day-to-day <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1447/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-06-19T10:13:00+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> LAUNCH OF CARDIA BIOPLASTICS ATAUSPACK 2009 http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1446/2/lang,en/ Rapidly expanding Australian based global supplier of resins derived from sustainable resources Biograde has rebranded its business and product range to reflect changing technology and market direction. Under thenew Cardia Bioplastics® name, the company will continue to expand internationally as a developer, manufacturer and marketer of sustainable resins for packaging and plastic products. <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1446/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-05-12T07:07:07+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Innovia Films' Sweetman made new European Bioplastics chairman http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1442/2/lang,en/ <p> Innovia Films' global marketing manager Andy Sweetman has been elected as chairman of sector association European Bioplastics. </p> In an exclusive interview, Sweetman told <em>Packaging News</em> the key issues were to promote the sector and set standards so that claims made about different materials could be independently backed up.<br /> <br /> "It's about ensuring there's a fair playing <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1442/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-05-12T07:06:09+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> European Bioplastics: Biokunststoff-Verband mit neuem Vorstand, Geschäftsführer und Generalsekretär http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1441/2/lang,en/ <span style="line-height: 140%">Der Industrieverband European Bioplastics e.V. (<a href="http://plasticker.de/news/link_click.php?id=7904&url=www.european-bioplastics.org&PHPSESSID=0f62031b6a471bbe2a1a48d2b9f51bd4" target="_blank" class="link">www.european-bioplastics.org</a>) wählte kürzlich in seiner Mitgliederversammlung einen neuen Vorstand. Den Vorsitz übernimmt Andy Sweetman (Innovia Films), ihm zur Seite stehen die Vize-Präsidenten Francesco Degli-Innocenti (Novamont) und Jöran Reske (Interseroh). Gleichzeitig wurde der ehemalige Vorstandsvorsitzende, Harald Käb als Generalsekretär beauftragt. Zum 1. März 2009 wurde Hasso von Pogrell als neuer Geschäftsführer <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1441/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-05-12T07:04:57+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> European centre for bio-based production kicks off http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1440/2/lang,en/ 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.<br /> Bio Base Europe will have two components: a pilot plant worth EUR13m for bio-based products and processe. <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1440/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-05-12T07:03:38+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> HGCA reveals UK bioplastics opportunities http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1439/2/lang,en/ <p> Cereals body HGCA has published a study into the opportunities for UK farmers to grow cereals and oil seeds for use in bioplastics. </p> 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.<br /> <br /> <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1439/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-05-01T05:21:24+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> TECNARO gewinnt mit ARBOFORM Industriepreis http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1438/2/lang,en/   <p> Ilsfeld-Auenstein/Stuttgart. Das Technologieunternehmen TECNARO GmbH aus Ilsfeld-Auenstein erhielt am 20. April den <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1438/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-05-01T05:14:26+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Werkstoffpreis für Biopolyamid http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1437/2/lang,en/   <p> Die VDI-Gesellschaft Werkstofftechnik vergab am 20. April 2009 den Preis für innovative <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1437/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-28T08:46:57+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Plantic FY08 loss narrows http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1436/2/lang,en/ Monday, bioplastics manufacturer Plantic Technologies Ltd. posted a narrower loss for the full-year 2008, helped by a rise in sales and favorable exchange rates.<br /> Loss before income tax narrowed to A$8.95 million from A$10.3 million in the prior year. Loss before income tax and finance costs was down to A$8.7 million from A$9.6 million last year.<br /> <br /> <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1436/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-28T08:42:12+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> EcoPure Making Clear Biodegradable Plastics Possible http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1434/2/lang,en/ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - (Business Wire) Bio-Tec Environmental is excited to announce yet another revolutionary breakthrough in <span>biodegradable plastics</span> technology, EcoPure G2. This new formulation is specifically designed for users of clear PET, allowing them to gain all the advantages of environmental responsibility while still producing a transparent plastic. The original EcoPure has been proven through extensive testing to make plastic <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1434/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-28T08:41:23+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Developing "Green" Plastics: Brazil in the Lead http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1433/2/lang,en/ <p> Brazil is a world leader when it comes to renewable energy: some 45% of the South American nation's total energy supply is produced using renewable resources, and it has yet to get serious about developing its wind power resources. That compares to 7% for the US. </p> <div id="preLoadLayer0" style="position: absolute; z-index: 4000; top: -32px; left: -18px; display: none"> <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1433/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-13T10:58:40+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Bioplastics firms predict bright future http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1432/2/lang,en/ <p> Bioplastics firms have pointed to legislative changes and unstable oil prices as reasons to be confident in growth for the controversial materials. </p> NatureWorks and Stanelco bosses told <em>Packaging News</em> they were positive about the future despite concerns for suitable applications and the impact of low oil prices.<br /> <br /> Polylactic acid (PLA) producer NatureWorks has downgraded its <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1432/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-13T10:57:22+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Europeans Bullish on the Growth of the Bioplastics Industry http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1431/2/lang,en/ <p> The third annual European Bioplastics Conference was held in Berlin in November. </p> <p> The event featured 22 exhibitors and approximately 300 delegates from 26 countries. Event organizer European Bioplastics, an association representing manufacturers, processors, and users of bioplastics and biodegradable polymers, reported that they expect significant growth in both the demand for bioplastics and investments in production facilities. <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1431/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-13T10:53:47+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Compostable Food Packaging Proliferates http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1430/2/lang,en/ Eco-Products, a provider of biodegradable and compostable food packaging, joins a handful of companies that offer compostable food packaging products. Available in April, the company claims the first commercially available compostable hot cup lid in North America. <p> The hot cup lid will fit stock sizes of hot paper cups: 10, 12, 16, 20 and 24 ounces. The lid is heat <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1430/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-13T10:52:28+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Biodegradable Plastic Ecovio In German ALDI Shopping Bags http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1429/2/lang,en/ <p> The large German discount supermarket chain ALDI SÜD is now offering its German customers shopping bags made of <a href="http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/" target="_blank">BASF</a>’s biodegradable plastic Ecovio®. These bags are manufactured for ALDI by the VICTOR Güthoff & Partner Group, headquartered in Kerpen, Germany. </p> The plastic Ecovio consists of Ecoflex® and of polylactic acid (PLA), which is obtained from corn, a <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1429/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-13T10:43:06+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Flexible Verpackung aus Natureflex™ verzeichnet Erfolg in den USA http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1427/2/lang,en/ Die Namen der Gewinner der &sbquo;2009 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards', die von der &sbquo;Flexible Packaging Association' (FPA) gesponsort werden, wurden kürzlich in Florida veröffentlicht und NatureFlex<sup>TM</sup> Folie von Innovia Films war ein Bestandteil der Einsendung, die zweimal mit Gold gekrönt wurde.<br /> <br /> Die Einsendung, die mehrere Preise erzielt hat, ist der &sbquo;Hot N Handy® Bio-Pouch' (Heißer und praktischer <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1427/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-04-04T03:46:50+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Worldwide First Fully Compostable Net Bag http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1425/2/lang,en/ <p> Giró launches worldwide first certified complete compostable net bag. The new net packaging system developed by Giró comprises 100 % compostable materials certified according to EN 13432 for net and etiquette.<br /> <br /> For the knitted net itself Bio-Flex® F 1130 and for the etiquette Bio-Flex® F 2110 of FKuR were selected. “The excellent mechanical properties of Bio-Flex <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1425/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-03-30T22:39:33+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> BASF: Spatenstich zur Kapazitätserweiterung von Bio-Kunststoffen http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1422/2/lang,en/ <span style="line-height: 140%">Auf dem Werksgelände der BASF SE (<a href="http://plasticker.de/news/link_click.php?id=7549&url=www.basf.de&PHPSESSID=fce3da616e3368691cdfce817b8335fe" target="_blank" class="link">www.basf.de</a>) in Ludwigshafen hat am 2. Februar 2009 mit dem ersten Spatenstich der Ausbau der Anlage zur Herstellung der biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffe Ecoflex® und Ecovio® begonnen.<br /> <br /> Mit der anstehenden Investition am Standort Ludwigshafen erweitert die BASF die Produktionskapazitäten für Ecoflex von bislang 14.000 Jahrestonnen um 60.000 <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1422/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-03-30T22:38:13+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Vierte European Bioplastics Biokunststoffkonferenz in Berlin http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1421/2/lang,en/ <p> Der Verband der Biokunststoffindustrie in Europa hat die vierte European Bioplastics Konferenz bekannt gegeben. Das etablierte Branchenevent findet in diesem Jahr vom 10.-11. November im Berliner Hotel Ritz-Carlton statt. </p> <p> Der Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe ist über die letzten Jahre stetig um 25-30 Prozent gewachsen. Biokunststoffe sind vielfältig einsetzbar. Im Bereich kurzlebiger Produkte wie beispielsweise Folien, Verpackungen, Agrarutensilien oder <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1421/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-03-30T22:36:48+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> 4th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1420/2/lang,en/ <p> The association for the bioplastics industry in Europe, European Bioplastics, announced the 4th European Bioplastics Conference. The well-established event will take place on November 10/11 2009 at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Berlin. </p> <p> Over the last years, the global market for bioplastics has expanded steadily at a rate of 25-30% p.a.  Bioplastics can be used in various <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1420/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-03-30T22:35:46+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Student entwickelt Bio-Verpackung für McDonalds http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1419/2/lang,en/ <p> Der Student Andrew Millar von der University of Arts entwickelte eine biologisch abbaubare Verpackung aus Graspapier für die Fast-Food-Kette McDonalds. </p> <p> Die Verpackung von Fast Food beansprucht große Bereiche in Mülldeponien. McDonalds verkauft pro Jahr mehr als 2 Milliarden Burger. Das entspricht weltweit einer Ausgabe von 75 Burgern pro Sekunde. Jeder Burger ist einzeln in Plastik eingewickelt und <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1419/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-03-30T22:34:29+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Report: Natureworks cuts jobs, will ramp up production http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1418/2/lang,en/ Bioplastics resin producer Natureworks reportedly has had to lay off as much as a third of its work force amid slumping sales, but the company's second 150 million-pound line will come online at its Blair, Neb., plant in June, as expected, an official said. The expansion should double Natureworks' capacity for polylactic acid production to 300 million pounds. <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1418/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p> text/html 2009-03-30T22:33:33+00:00 http://www.bioplastics24.com info@bioplastics24.com <info@bioplastics24.com> Australischer Spezialist für Biokunststoffe errichtet Werk in Thüringen http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1417/2/lang,en/ In Thüringen werden künftig umweltfreundliche Kunststoff-Folien produziert. Der australische Spezialist für biologisch abbaubare Verpackungsmittel, Plantic Technologies Ltd., errichtet ein Werk zur Produktion von Biopolymeren in Schorba bei Jena. Dazu investiert das Unternehmen mehr als 8,3 Millionen Euro und schafft 36 neue Arbeitsplätze. Zur Unterstützung des Vorhabens übergab Thüringens Wirtschaftsminister Jürgen Reinholz heute einen Zuwendungsbescheid über knapp 2,3 Millionen Euro an <p><a href="http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1417/2/lang,en/">Read more...</a></p>