Green and bio-plastics

Mar 19, 2010 - Fraunhofer's Researchers Develop Bone-hard Biomaterial

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Materials Research (IFAM) in Bremen want to spare cruciate ligament victims and other bone patients this additional procedure. They have therefore developed a screw which is biocompatible and also biodegradable over time.
Mar 19, 2010 - Winner of Axion Polymers' Green Product Design Competition Announced

The winner of the Axion Polymers Green Product Design Competition is Gary Poolman with his design 'Wazzon'. This innovative gadget enables swift and efficient drying of sandwich bags, allowing them to be washed and re-used. The Wazzon can also be used to dry other types of bags and items such as rubber gloves.
Mar 18, 2010 - A Plastic Selection/Recycling Robot that makes Use of Laser Sensing Technology

The laser sensing technology that distinguishes various kinds of plastics by the reflectivity of lasers of five wave lengths is used for the 'eyes' of this robot. This photonics sensing technology is the one having jointly developed by IDEC Co., LTD. and PARC (Photonics Advanced Research Center (PARC)).
Mar 18, 2010 - Silk Crepe Kimonos made with Teijin's Eco-friendly BIOFRONT™ Bioplastic

The Teijin Group announced that its BIOFRONT heat-resistant bioplastic will be used in silk crepe kimonos worn by staff at Murasaki, a Japanese restaurant operated by Kikkoman Corporation. The advanced BIOFRONT fibers were interwoven with silk fibers to produce a new material that retains the beautiful texture and sheen of Tango silk crepe.
Mar 17, 2010 - BIOCOR Forms New Business to Buy Post-consumer PLA

BIOCOR LLC announced a new venture in the business of buying, aggregating, and processing post-consumer PLA, the 100 percent plant-based bioplastic. BIOCOR will capitalize on the ease with which PLA can be converted back to its original lactic acid feedstock for subsequent use in a variety of existing end markets.
Mar 16, 2010 - Cardia Bioplastics and BASF SE Sign Supply Agreement for ECOFLEX

BASF SE and Cardia Bioplastics have entered into an agreement for BASF SE to supply Cardia Bioplastics with the product Ecoflex® for the manufacture of the Cardia Compostable product range. By working together with BASF SE, Cardia Bioplastics will further enhance its product offering and application development capabilities.
Mar 16, 2010 - Novomer Named One of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies

Novomer Inc., a materials company pioneering a family of high-performance plastics, polymers and other chemicals from renewable feedstocks such as carbon dioxide, announced its inclusion in the inaugural TR50 list from MIT's Technology Review. The first annual list recognizes the 50 most innovative companies in the world.
Mar 15, 2010 - Bio Soap Wrapped in Fully Compostable Package

Umbria Olii International introduces a worldwide first - compostable soap wrapping. This bio-film is based on FKuR's Bio-Flex® and is used for the packaging of "Ecolive" laundry soap. For the bio-wrapping, Bio-Flex® F 2110 and Bio-Flex® A 4100 CL from FKuR have been chosen.
Mar 12, 2010 - Joint Research by IBM and Stanford University could Lead to New Types of Environmentally Sustainable Plastics

In a paper published in the American Chemical Society journal, Macromolecules, scientists from IBM and Stanford University detail discoveries that could lead to the development of new types of biodegradable, biocompatible plastics. The breakthrough also could lead to a new recycling process for common PET and plant-based plastics in the future.
Mar 11, 2010 - BioSolar Plans to Expand the Line of BioBacksheets for Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing in Various Grades

BioSolar, Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar modules, announced plans for an extended line of BioBacksheets used to protect PV modules compatible with conventional c-Si PV modules.
Mar 11, 2010 - VESTAMID® Terra Bio-Polyamide Protects High-Performance Cables

Evonik Industries has expanded its range of compounds for high-performance cables to include bio-based VESTAMID® Terra DS. A polyamide 1010, VESTAMID® Terra DS is produced entirely from monomers obtained from castor oil. Evonik is thus responding to the rapidly growing interest in bio-based plastics, even in technically challenging fields of application.
Mar 10, 2010 - Eataly Chooses Mater-Bi® for Carrier Bags and Catering

Eataly, the world's largest wine and food market, is phasing out traditional plastic carrier bags and adopting biodegradable and compostable bags and disposable tableware in Mater-Bi. Mater-Bi® is the family of bioplastics developed and marketed by Novamont which is naturally biodegradable and compostable in accordance with European regulations UNI EN 13432 and UNI EN 14995.
Mar 09, 2010 - Arkema Partners EuroBioRef and BIOCORE Projects in the Transformation of Biomass

With its long-standing experience in the processing of vegetable raw materials, Arkema now partners the EuroBioRef (European Multilevel Integrated Biorefinery Design for Sustainable Biomass Processing) and BIOCORE (Biocommodity Refinery) projects. Both programs involve many partners from 20 countries who specialize in the entire biomass transformation process.
Mar 09, 2010 - BASF and Hyundai at the Geneva Motor Show

Hyundai and BASF are presenting their jointly developed i-flow concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. Visitors can get a first-hand view of the technologies and materials involved at Hyundai's booth 1031 in Hall 1. These innovations have not been combined in automobiles to date and illustrate possibilities for mobility in the future.
Mar 05, 2010 - Products Made from Plants Focus of Iowa State Workshop

Iowa State University will host the Midwest Biopolymers and Biocomposites Workshop on May 11^th to bring together researchers and companies developing products from plant components. The workshop is for technicians, engineers, designers and companies that use or are considering using biopolymers, biocomposites or bioadhesives for product design and manufacturing.
Mar 03, 2010 - Arkema to Exhibits its Biosourced Transparent Polyamide at MIDO

Arkema will showcase at the Milan MIDO tradefair from March 5th to 7th 2010 its latest innovations in biosourced polyamides, Rilsan® Clear G830 Rnew, a transparent high performance polyamide used for spectacle frames made from 54% renewable raw materials. The company will also exhibit the latest spectacle frame designs made from its technical polymers.
Mar 02, 2010 - Province Invests $7.2 Million in University of Guelph Research on Engineering of New Bioproducts

Two research projects that will enhance the University of Guelph's reputation for revolutionizing agriculture and facilitating the transition to a bioeconomy received more than $7.2 million in provincial support. The U of G funding will support the engineering of new products from non-food crops for use in the packaging, manufacturing and automotive sectors.
Mar 01, 2010 - USM Produces New Composite from Polystyrene

Polystyrene is regarded as one of the materials that is hazardous to the environment. Universiti Sains Malaysia has started efforts to make polystyrene beneficial to society. By adding a solvent and a chemical to turn it into glue, it has the capacity to combine with empty oil palm fruit bunches to make fibres for the furniture industry.
Feb 26, 2010 - Making Traditional Polymers More Sustainable

With the ever-increasing environmental concerns about overburdened landfills and various studies talking about the toxicity of certain chemicals used in plastics, researchers and the plastics industry at large, is looking at developing 'greener' and 'more sustainable' alternatives. Many steps in this direction have been taken including the advent of Bioplastics.
Feb 25, 2010 - A New Standard in High Temperature Bioplastics

Biome Bioplastics Limited announced the launch of an exciting development in the field of bioplastics. BiomeHT 90 is the first of a new range of high temperature bioplastics that will provide significant benefits over existing alternatives within the market. BiomeHT 90 is made from predominantly renewable resources and is fully recyclable.
Feb 23, 2010 - Casey Container Corp. Acquires Rights to New EcoPure™ Technology, Offers Biodegradable Plastic Containers

Casey Container Corp. has acquired the licensing rights to incorporate FDA-approved EcoPure™ biodegradable additive into the manufacture of plastic containers for use in the food, beverage and pharma packaging industries. These containers are 100 percent biodegradable in both compost and landfill environments.
Feb 22, 2010 - Rest Assured with Bekaert Textile's New Collection Made with REPREVE®

Bekaert Textiles, a market leader in the worldwide production and supply of bed cover materials, selects REPREVE, a 100% recycled fiber by Unifi, Inc. for a new collection of eco-friendly mattress coverings. This new sustainable product line of bedding fabrics has been designed for comfort, durability and is certifiably sustainable.
Feb 19, 2010 - BIOtech Products Gets Recognized for the Development of Biodegradant Polymer Additive

One of 10 products selected to receive the 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award from The Plastics Environmental Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), is the path breaking new additive, BIOchem™ from BIOtech Products, LLC that turns polyvinyl chlorides into biodegradable polymers.
Feb 19, 2010 - Purac Joins BE-Basic Consortium for Bio-based Economy

CSM's subsidiary Purac signed a research contract to participate in the research program of BE-Basic, a consortium of international knowledge institutes, the Dutch government, global industry and financial partners, that aims at developing an economy based on renewable resources. Purac already has some important initiatives in this area such as Lactides for PLA and Succinic Acid.
Feb 18, 2010 - Gemalto Launches the First Trial for Bio-Sourced SIM cards

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announced the launch of a pilot of bio-sourced SIM cards by SFR, leading French operator with over 20 million mobile subscribers. The card body, made from plant-based bioplastics, is easily recyclable and compostable and can be incinerated without emission of toxic fumes.
Feb 18, 2010 - Plantic Expands Packaging Film Sales with Appointment of Klöckner Pentaplast as Distributor for the Americas

Plantic Technologies Ltd. announced a new distribution agreement in the Americas for its line of the Plantic® biopolymer rigid packaging films in an exclusive partnership with the Klöckner Pentaplast Group. Plantic® biopolymer film is high-amylase corn starch based product that is renewable, biodegradable and compostable to ASTM 6400 and EN 13432 standards.
Feb 18, 2010 - Snifty Scented Pen Line Debuts at 2010 Toy Fair

SNIFTY®, a maker of scented consumer products, unveiled its latest retail line of limited edition scented pens at the recently concluded 2010 American International Toy Fair in New York. The American-made line of scented pens features Auracell®, an eco-friendly plastic that encapsulates long lasting scent.
Feb 17, 2010 - Saluyot Joins Pineapple and Banana as Fiber Source

Researches have recognized that saluyot, like pineapple and banana, can be a source of natural fiber for chic apparels. The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) has developed new sets of earth-friendly yarns from polyester and stems of saluyot (Corchorus olitorius), being a rich source of natural fibers.
Feb 15, 2010 - Axion Trials Show Future Potential for Carpet Recycling

Ground-breaking trials by Axion Consulting have shown waste polypropylene carpets can be recycled into good quality polymer pellet for re-use in new applications, such as injection-moulded products. The project was initiated by Carpet Recycling UK which secured funding from Envirolink NW to investigate recycling options for post-consumer carpets.
Feb 12, 2010 - Interplastic Announces New ECO Series Resins

Interplastic Corporation announced its new green resins developed for cast polymer applications. The resins contain both post-consumer recycled material and rapidly renewable material and contribute to LEED points according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). These Silmar brand resins have excellent thermal shock performance, consistent color and excellent cure properties.