Dyson and CPI searching bioplastics use in end user products

The British manufacturing company, Dyson is working in a joint venture with the University of Cambridge’s Institute for production of biopolymer products. They are actually seeking the way to develop biopolymer based building blocks that are typically formed with plant based starches. Although, the company already possesses good series of applications for food packaging, consumer electronics and 3D Printing, still they are planning for carrying out a closed loop process with biopolymers assuring assessment of high class economic and technical feasibility. Here is full report about the plan http://www.uk-cpi.com/news/dyson-and-cpi-explore-use-of-bioplastics-in-consumer-products/

According to Nicholson, the external research programme manager states that biopolymers are awesome products as they can be recycled and used again after application. It is really the perfect material for reusing a product because it does not loss performance easily.   Some more awesome features of biopolymers are there to make them outstanding in the series of plastic production materials. Their transparent appearance, high robust make, surface finishing and flexible approach is something they are valued for.

According to the Graham Hillier, director of strategy and futures of CPI, the venture requires to be developed much and can take several years for full development. He further adds that the project is really good to make way for future evolution in this field.

Stepan and Elevance launches a commercially available surfactant

Stepan and Elevance, after four years of signing a joint R&D contract, have announced the launch of the very first surfactant product. Stepan Company has made it commercially available in the entire world. STEPOSOL® MET-10U, which is a non-ionic surfactant and is a dimethyl amide of an unsaturated C10 methyl ester, is designed to substitute other chemical solvents benzyl alcohol, glycol ethers and others.

For many years, there has been a need for “greener solvents” in the chemical agency which have low volatile organic compound (VOC) and are bio-based. Solvents such as D-Limonene and lactates have never been up to the mark and could not be used to replace a wide range of solvents. STEPOSOL® MET-10U on the other hand has a wide variety of applications and can be used in a number of hard surface cleaning requirements, even in the cleaning of paintbrushes. It can be used to replace a lot of common solvents and offers better performance.

STEPOSOL® MET-10U offers 19 different formulations which allow the formulators to have competitive prices in markets. Its Kauri-butanol value is above 1000, making it a very good cleaning agent. A high boiling point of 297°C makes it a non-VOC compound and with 75% bio-renewable carbon content, it is environmentally sustainable as it is Elevance’s Inherent™ renewable building blocks are used in its production. The source of this article is: http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/24/stepan-launches-a-new-surfactant-from-joint-rd-with-elevance/

DSM’s flame-resistant EcoPaXX to be used in Dytech’s fuel vapor separators made for Maserati and Ferrari

Royal DSM, which is an international Material Sciences and Life Sciences company, has announced that its high performance, bio-based EcoPaXX® polyamide 410 has been chosen by Dytech-Dynamic Fluid Technologies for use in fuel vapor separators that it manufactures for Maserati and Ferrari sports cars. This solution is found in EcoPaXX Q-KGS6, which is a halogen free flame retarder, and is an efficient fire safety protection as it combines a high amount of chemical resistance with flame retardancy.

The fuel vapor tank is an important element of any fuel delivery tank found on a road vehicle. It helps keep the evaporating fuel fumes from reaching the atmosphere and it also ensures that the fuel tank pressure is kept stable.

Fuel lines have an outer cover made from a flame resistant thermoplastic, but the fuel vapor separators are still made with the use of flammable polyamide. Dytech opted to use DSM’s innovative flame-resistant EcoPaXX in order to keep up with the fire safety requirements.

EcoPaXX has a high resistance and very low permeability for both conventional gasoline fuel and sustainable E85 fuel as displayed in the SHED test. It has a Maximum Continuous Use Temperature of 175°C which makes it thermally very stable. Apart from its exceptional technical performance in low temperature impact tests and fatigue resistance tests, it is also an eco-friendly material composed of 70% renewable raw materials and is Carbon Neutral. The source of this article can be found at: http://www.pressreleasefinder.com/newsitem.asp?id=17176&demo=1

Scale-up of pilot plants manufacturing bio plastics from shrimp shells is the aim of the Wyss Institute team

Some bio-plastics are made from cellulose while others are made from chitosan which is a form of chitin – the organic material with the second highest availability on earth. Researchers at Harvard Wyss Institute state that there are small plants which are producing chitosan from krill, squid ink and fungi. Javier Fernandez, a postdoctoral fellow, stated that they have collaborated with two companies in order to scale up the manufacturing process using shrimp shells.

The Wyss Institute team is headed by Don Ingber and Fernandez. Fernandez said that the material that should be used for the manufacture of chitosan should be selected depending upon its application. The team has developed a process with which they can sculpture large, intricate, 3D objects with the help of injection molding or traditional casting techniques. They have proved that the chitosan bioplastic is biodegradable and decomposes within two weeks. The disadvantage lies in the fact that it is 2 to 3 times more expensive than non-specialized plastics.

The team aims at using chitin in a way similar to that of nature itself. They learnt that the chitosan’s molecular geometry depends on the way it is formulated. Their goal was to formulate it in a manner that retains its natural molecular geometry and continues to display its strong mechanical characteristics. Fernandez and Ingber have come up with a process that produces a liquid crystal product that can be put to use in casting and injection molding manufacturing methods. The source of this article is: http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Trends/Smart-packaging/Scale-up-aim-for-bioplastic-from-shrimp-shells

Renewable packaging materials made of Braskem’s Green Plastic used for Surya Women products

Four new products are launched in the line of Sapien Women by a leading brand in vegan, organic and natural cosmetics, Surya Brasil. “Detox your Beauty” is the main concept behind the line and it offers environmentally sustainable products that are now even packed in renewable materials provided by Braskem’s Green Plastic. This plastic is produced with ethylene which is a derivation of sugarcane ethanol. The advantage of this product is the fact that it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by capturing the carbon dioxide during the manufacturing process. Braskem has created a seal which says “I’m Green” in order to allow people to acknowledge the green plastic and realize that it is completely renewable.

The Sapien Women line of products was developed for everyday use and includes items such as shampoos, leave-in combing cream, conditioners, and repair cream for split ends that use natural fragrances. The packaging was manufactured with the partnership of C-Pack which is a leading producer of flexible plastic tubes.

Founder and Director of Surya Brasil, Clelia Angelon, states that the natural products provide unprecedented results that are perfect for those women who are conscious of their beauty as well as the environment. For Braskem, these products are another way for them to follow their ideology of innovation and better service to the people. The source of this article can be found at –http://www.worldpressonline.com/PressRelease/surya-brasil-expands-its-cosmetics-line-using-braskems-green-plastic-42763.html

Rennovia and JM Davy are partners now

Rennovia and Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Ltd. (JM Davy) are joining hands for the development, demonstration and commercialization of catalytic processes for the manufacture of bio-based adipic acid and glucaric acid. This collaborated development will be carried out on the basis of Rennovia’s catalytic aerobic technology for the oxidation of glucose to glucaric acid along with the catalytic hyrdrogenation of the glucaric acid to adipic acid.

Adipic acid is a petroleum-based industrial chemical with applications in engineering resins, nylon-6,6 fibers, adipic ester plasticizers and polyester polyols used in polyurethanes. The collaborators aim at the development of a technology which can produce bio-based adipic acid at a lower price than the petroleum-based chemical and also leave a smaller environmental footprint. Glucaric acid is widely used in de-icing, cement, anti-corrosion markets and detergent.

1.5 million tons of chemical products which are bio based and utilized catalytic chemical transformation technology in its production has already been licensed by JM Davy. The company is also the owner of a licensing technology for the production of propylene glycol from glycerin. JM Davy is well-established in the oleochemicals industry and has a wide array of clients including Ecogreen, Pan Century, KLK and others. For these reasons, Rennovia believes that JM Davy is an ideal partner for development and licensing of the bio-based adipic acid and glucaric acid products. The source of this article can be found at: http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/20/rennovia-partners-with-jm-davy/

Bio-asphalt created from waste cooking oil by WSU researcher

Haifang Wen, who is the assistant professor of Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil and in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Washington State University (WSU), has recently developed a technique to substitute the crude oil used in the production of asphalt with restaurant cooking oil in order to create a sustainable bio-asphalt which looks and behaves exactly like its counterpart made from petroleum.

Mr. Haifang Wen is planning to build a trial road this summer with a length of at least a quarter mile. He has already subjected the bio-asphalt to a number of stress tests like intense heat, compression, freezing temperatures and loading.

The researcher had received a grant of $190,000 from the National Science Foundation and this was followed by a much more recent$1 million 2014 Federal Highway Administration grant given to him to help continue his research.

Due to the reduction of fossil fuels and other factors, asphalt has become scarce and expensive. The USA consumes over 30 million tons of asphalt binder which is used in the construction of roads and roofing shingles. Wen believes that he can bring down the price of asphalt binder to an amount below $200 per ton with the help of his waste cooking oil technology. The source of this article is:http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/19/wsu-develops-waste-cooking-oil-based-asphalt

Launch of "Ecoriginal Baby" nappies made with Cardia Compostable films

Ecoriginals, which is an Australian company developing eco-friendly baby care products, has partnered with Cardia Bioplastics in order to produce compostable baby nappies which are affordable and of a high quality. Ecoriginals have launched their “Ecoriginal Baby” range of nappies with the objective of gaining a share in the $500 million nappy market of Australia. This partnership shows Cardia’s growing and diverse portfolio of innovative eco-friendly products for the consumers.

As per the arrangement, Ecoriginals are using Cardia Compostable films for the nappy packaging and nappy back sheets, making the entire nappy very suitable for consumers that are conscious for the wellbeing of their child and the planet. Ecoriginals is also being supplied with Cardia Compostable bin liners and nappy bags.

Managing Director of Cardia Bioplastics, Dr. Frank Glatz, believes that Biohybrid and Compostable hygiene films and the Cardia Compostable film and resin technology help companies reduce their carbon footprint and make their products compostable and eco-friendly.

Lisa Laing, who is the co-founder of Eco-originals states that with the expertise and compostable films provided by Cardia, they will be able to bring the latest developments to the Australian parents in the form of “Ecoriginals Baby” nappies. Ecoriginals hopes to continue this partnership with the hopes of going overseas with their product. The source of this article can be found here: http://news.unipack.ru/eng/49099/

Huhtamaki introduces range of redesigned BioWare paper cups

A Finnish company, Huhtamaki, has launched a new range of re-designed BioWare products including cold cups and hot cups which are completely biodegradable.

The new product flaunts a logo which says “Love Nature”. This was done with the intention of increasing their charm in the eyes of the prospective customers by making the products look aesthetically appealing. It also has a dual purpose of sending off an environmental message which BioWare products support.

The Love Nature BioWare hot cups of single wall paper are available in four colors – Earth, Moss, Sand and Pebble. The range of cup sizes includes 4oz, 9oz, 12 oz and 16oz. The BioWare solo wall paper cold cups sporting the Love Nature logo in a fresh lime color comes in the following sizes – 12oz, 16oz and 22oz.

This new range of BioWare products are in accordance with the European norm of compostability of packaged products, EN13432. Paperboard material is used in the manufacturing process which includes a lining of bio-polymer material which is derived from plant starches. According to Huhtamaki claims, under ideal composting conditions in a facility, the cups would decompose in a period of 60 days. The source of this article is the content found at the following link - http://packagingmaterials.packaging-business-review.com/news/huhtamaki-introduces-new-bioware-paper-cups-130314-4194910.

USDA announces webinar regarding BioPreferred Program

The new Farm Bill 2014 has a number of benefits in store for the renewable chemicals industry, especially the BioPreferred Program launched by the United States’ Department of Agriculture (USDA). The main aim of the BioPreferred Program is to increase the purchase and consumption of bio-based products.

The funding of the BioPreferred Program comes from the Congress and more specifically from the Farm Bill. The BioPreferred Program manager, Ron Buckhalt, states that the expiration of the Farm Bill of 2008 in September 2012 was shackling the full implementation of the program. The Agricultural Act of 2014 which is the new Farm Bill was signed by President Obama and put into implementation in February 2014. Through this Act, the funding of the operations carried out by the program has been restored.

The USDA is holding a webinar on Friday, 14th of March 2014 from 1:00 to 2:15 EDT. Jeff Goodman, Chief of the USDA Environmental Management Division, will be discussing the reauthorization of the program and the changes that will be undertaken in order to implement the new Farm Bill. A big part of the webinar is dedicated to questions, feedbacks and comments from the attendees. The webinar can be accessed by registering on the following link: USDA BioPreferred Program 2014 Farm Bill Listening Session. The source of this article is http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/13/webinar-usda-biopreferred-program-under-new-farm-bill/.

Biochemicals, biofuels, biomass receive incentive in Minnesota

A pending Minnesota Bill, H.F. 2456, which was first introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on the 27th of February, aims to initiate the commercial production of advances biofuels, biomass and renewable chemicals by providing incentives such as a capital equipment loan scheme. A companion Bill to the above, S.F. 2101, was also introduced in the House of Representatives in the state.

The Bill states that in order to be eligible for the program, renewable chemical facilities must produce a yield of 30m lb/year, biomass projects to must produce 7,500 mmbtu/year and advanced biofuel facilities must have a yield of 950,000 mmbtu/year.

Another eligibility criterion for the incentive program is that the renewable chemicals facility must use 80% of the raw materials from the state of Minnesota and this raw material must come from the forestry or agricultural sources or from the Municipal solid waste’s organic content. The facility also needs to be located within the state and should start operating after the 1st of January 2015. Eligible companies include some existing companies that are expanding in order to fulfill the criterion of production and some new and upcoming companies.

Payments for all the qualifying facilities will be made by the 30th of June, 2020. If a facility becomes ineligible within a period of 5 years then the payments must be refunded.  The source of this article is  http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/14/minnesota-bill-for-renewable-chems-incentives/

ACC shapes Biobased Chemistry Network

A new Biobased Chemistry Network to assist policymakers for education about creating effective and really working regulatory programs has been launched by ACC (American Chemistry Council). This program has been developed for growth of the Biobased chemistry industry and is really good news for the industry. This system can promote popularity of bio based materials in the mainstream chemical delivery link. This exclusive part of the US based chemical industry involves international sales from 13.5 to 20 billion dollar including US itself. The part of US accounting is 2.7 to 4 billion dollars which is about 20 percent of total sales.

According to Emily Tipaldo, the Director of Regulatory and Technical Affairs, the chemical industry is something to be subjected for transformation always. Members of ACC are working well for conversion of natural resources into good quality innovative products that value for consumers a lot. Making the life modern and helping people building sustainable future, these biobased newly manufactured products are expected to do wonders for promoting economy and environment friendly deals. Read full story here at website -
http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/12/acc-forms-biobased-chemistry-network/

As per the spokesperson of ACC, a variety of benefits are there to be experienced in the chemical industry such as reduction in volatile organic compound emissions, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reduction in the demand of energy. Growing domestic production deals, increasing job chances and widening diversity in energy deals are also some additional benefits of this kind of chemical industry.

Solvay starts on manufacturing of torrefied biomass

The number of industrial scale projects is increasing in US day by day; in this series, Solvay Biomass Energy is planning to launch the production of torrefied biomass. This project is the joint venture of US Company New Biomass Energy NBE and Solvay. Torrefied Biomass that handles and burns as coal is manufactured under the process of torrefaction and works to modify the chemical features of biomass and waste wood. It can instantly be applied as substitution of coal and offer over 25 percent more energy that conventional wood pellets. This whole process is an ultimate benefit for people working in logistic sector.  Read more about the deal here - http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/12/solvay-launches-production-of-torrefied-biomass/

According to Solvay, they are improving water repulsion features of the torrefied biomass for increasing storage and handling features. Production of the Biomass is being taken place in Quitman, Mississippi where a plant would have manufacturing efficiency of about 250K tons  till 2014 out of the 80K ton biomass per year currently. Byproducts such as saw mill residues and other bioproducts are utilized by the company as major raw material. Most of the percentage of production will last with Solvay only and will be carried out through better operations and manufacturing of the maintenance resource, regular sourcing of feedstock and awesome logistics and technology.

Global Bioenergies selects Linde for the pilot plant

Downstream activities in Emery Oleochemicals like lubricants, natural polyols, agrochemicals etc. are in news again. On the other hand, the Malaysian Biotech Corporation is about to represent interesting news tidbits for which one can need waiting till the time of next notice. The organization is planning some announcements for upcoming weeks. On the other hand, US is planning to declare the new farm bill that may leave some significant impact on renewable chemical investments. Read full story of Global Bioenergies’ upcoming venture here http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/10/global-bioenergies-picks-linde-for-pilot-plant/

The latest news here is about Global Bioenergies, the company that claims to pick the Linde group. The company’s spokesperson stated that the isobutene molecule cannot be accessed through cheaper C2 fraction of natural gas. Global Bioenergies has a multibillion dollar business in the US market which is planning to introduce designing of the second industrial pilot plant for the production of bio-isobutene in Leuna, Germany. The company is nowadays strengthening its position in the country by founding a subsidiary in Leipzig. Also, this Bioenergetics group has signed a partnership with Audi for renewable gasoline. The grant of €5.7m for the pilot project has been declared by the Germany Ministry of Research.  

Eastman Business Park Bioscience Manufacturing Center $3 M funding by NY government

In order to convert non-food plant materials into biofuels and biochemicals, a $25 million property is being employed for manufacturing equipments beneficial for relevant deals. The New York Government committed to offer $3 million for the project; this excellent project is known as EBP Bioscience Manufacturing Center, Manchester that will introduce 1800 jobs during upcoming five years. The project has been proposed to have awesome transportation improvements and fermentation tanks; production and storage equipment which is important for production of C5 and C6 sugar out of feedstock.

These sugars are employed for the production of green chemicals, biofuels and biodegradable plastics. After beginning of operation, the plant will be able to manufacture 30K tons of sugars per year. All the industrial assets and facilities will be owned by the EBP EcoTech Park Operating Corp who will offer major investment on the project. Read full story about the matter here -http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/10/ny-funding-for-eastman-bioscience-manufacturing-center/

The project site is also proposed to have three biorefineries good production facilities and exclusive chemical pilot. Moreover, arrangements for waste water treatment services, water and transport access is there for better functioning. EBP was earlier a 1200 acre techno complex which was known as the Kodak Park; now it possesses 48 companies having over 6500 employees. Some adverse conditions arose, Kodak faced bankruptcy and emerged now; it is dedicated for maintenance of significant operations and jobs at the site.

Biofore concept car launched by UPM

UPM, the Finland based pulp and Paper Company done wonder recently in the Geneva International Motor Show. The featured design of vehicles with center console, display panel cover, door panels and passengers compartment floor designed with thermoformable wood material caught attention of viewers at once. Similarly, use of biocomposite for the manufacturing of side skirts, dashboard, door panels, interior panels and front mask has earned great popularity. Both of these products are respectively called as UPM Grada and UPM Formi. Read full story on the deal here - http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/03/10/upm-launched-the-biofore-concept-car/

Students of the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences developed the Biofore concept car with their wit and hard work. As per the spokesman of UPM, the car became about 150 kg lighter than similar vehicles due to use of biomaterial and represented a potential benefit of lesser fuel composition. Bio materials used in the car are fiber based cellulose and thermoformable wood matter that can be recycled and burned in a safer way. However, the chassis of the car bear some percentage of metal and carbon fiber.

These labels are known to be produced under solvent free processes. Although, the company has not revealed specific biomaterials employed for the production of auto’ designs still it is known that the five eco friendly materials are based upon cellulose based plastics and elastomer fabrics.

Biotec the Emmerich Company unveils Compostable bag

Biotec, a company based in Emmerich, Germany, has come up with a remarkable new innovation which is the solution to the problem of plastic bags in the EU. Biotec has produced “Bioplast 500” which is completely biodegradable and is fit for organic waste.

Karl-Heinz-Florenz who is an MEP, was very excited about this new innovation coming from his hometown. German citizens on an average use 76 disposable plastic bags per year and all the citizens of the EU on an average use 196 bags per year. A complete ban on plastic bags would not be an efficient solution and it became necessary to look for a substitute. He is eagerly looking forward to his trip to Brussels to support this Biotec product.

Bioplast 500 is made from 60% renewable raw materials. One of the major materials used in the production of Bioplast is potato starch. Biotec are the only manufacturers who meet the stringent regulations regarding the use of bioplastics in Germany.

Biotec is facing certain opposition. Ifo Institute believes that biodegradable plastics are useless unless they are fully biodegradable. Biotec CEO, Peter Brunk, counters this by stating that Bioplast is a fully biodegradable plastic. Malicious rumors also threaten the product. Bioplast Wrap is another patented product of Biotec, which is made from potato starch and not polyethylene. Biotec firmly stands by their product as can be seen in the source article in site - http://www.derwesten.de/staedte/emmerich/kompostierbare-tuete-kommt-von-biotec-aus-emmerich-id9054076.html

Succinity successfully produces its first commercially available bio-succinic acid

Succinity GmbH, which is the joint venture between BASF and Corbion Purac for the manufacture and commercialization of bio-succinic acid, has successfully started its first production facility which has the capacity of producing 10,000 metric tons per year for the global market. Succinity is in the process of planning another large-scale facility.

The managing director of Succinity, Philipp Walter believes that this plant is a “key milestone” in achieving their goal of becoming a major producer of bio-succinic acid. He thanked the team in Montmeló where the plant is located on a Corbion Purac site.

The manufacturing process involves the use of renewable raw materials and the fixation of carbon dioxide. Basfia succiniciproducen, which is the patented microorganism, provides flexibility to the usage of various feedstocks. The closed-loop process used in the manufacture of the biobased product ensures that there is no major waste and the downstream processing technique makes sure that the production quality is very high.

The companies have been concentrating on the development of bio-succinic acid since 2009 due to the increasing need of eco-friendly products. This product has a much better carbon footprint than conventional succinic acid and can be applied in the manufacture of a number of products including polyurethanes, bio-polymers, coatings and products of life science. The source of this article can be found here - http://www.che.com/only_on_che/latest_news/Succinity-produces-first-commercial-quantities-of-biobased-succinic-acid_11568.html

Novamont acquires majority shares in Mater Biopolymer

Mater Biopolymer srl, a manufacturing unit of PET resin production group in Italy has offered a majority stake to Novamont, the Bioplastic firm. That’s how; Novamont is enjoying bearing an alternate to shop the remainder of Mater Biopolymer till 2016. According to the spokesperson of the company, the Italy based plant is called as the Patrica plant. It has become too smaller to maintain economical status of large scale of PET production but the size of this plant is suitable for Novamont. With some technological conversion along with the second line production, this plant will be perfectly ideal for large scale production of Origio-Bi. Discover full story on the same here - http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20140303/NEWS/140309988/novamont-buys-majority-stake-in-mater-biopolymer-venture

By purchasing this part of Mater Biopolymer, Novamont will possess about 78 percent of the company including 83 employees Patrica Plant. The one line production PET for M&G will take place exclusively for Novamont now. Another line of production will be based upon the manufacturing of Origio-Bi which has been modified enough during last four years. This time it will be subjected for improvement of features of the biodegradable and compostable plastics by Novamont.

Biodegradable products by Novamont are employed for the production of film and foam and also for manufacturing of injection molded products. On the other hand, Mater-Bi comprises of industrial applications in agriculture, organic food packaging and additives in rubber.

BDO TAKE-OR-PAY CONTRACT SIGNED BETWEEN BIOAMBER AND VINMAR

Bioamber has signed a contract for planned BDO plant for 15 years to sell the 10,000 ton output from the plant. This agreement has been signed between BioAmber and Vinmar and the partnership is based upon the process of BDO technology and its economical impact.  Along with the Sarnia plant, the agreement utilizes commercial foundation. The financing of BDO facility will be facilitated by the equity participation and off take obligation by Vinmar.  Read full story about the deal here –  http://www.mediawebsite.net/kgo/story/?catSetID=7012&catID=291972&nrid=241530281&page=1

This industrial sensation is engaged in production of sustainable chemicals; the company declared that it has signed a take or pay contract with Vinmar international under terms of 15 years master off take agreement.  On other hand, Vinmar is now committed to shop 100 percent of the BDO production planned by BioAmber, of the plant which is being planned to be set u pin North America. Both of the partners will invest in establishment and development of the plant.

BDO which is being used for building block chemical for engineering plastics in automotive industry, polyurethanes and biodegradable components will be combined with succinic acid technology and catalyst method by BioAmber for a cost effective production. According to the commissioning, financing and construction agreement plans, Vinmar will purchase all the BDO produced for next 15 years in the plant.

Water packaging films named bag-in-bag developed by Cardia Bioplastics

Cardia Bioplastics is planning development of new films for elimination of handling issues of plastic bottles. This outstanding Australian renewable packaging products manufacturer is working for bulk water distribution with the help of single-use Biohybrid films in the market of Australia and Canada.  These films are supposed to be useful for offering beneficial deal to distributors, suppliers, dealers, consumers and environment throughout the bulk water supply chain. Apart from this, Biohybrid packaging films are good to mining and oil and gas industry where customers are engaged in operation of remote locations where it becomes really a challenge and expensive deal to maintain the water supply management chain. Read full story here - http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscardia-bioplastics-develops-bag-in-bag-water-packaging-films-4186068

Cardia Biohybrid films technology is being utilized for water packaging by two leading companies in Canada and Australia which are respectively Yukon Spring and BOS Water. BOS water utilizes single use biohybrid bag to replace the conventionally designed polycarbonate rigid bulk water bottles to offer eco friendly and commercial benefits to the customers of Spring Water. On other hand, Yukon Spring is happy to adopt the Biohybid Bag in Bag packaging films due to their special designing. These films are good to offer low carbon footprint in comparison to traditional packaging. The bag in bag water packaging strategy has been evolved by the resin technology of the company.

Green Dot announced development of synthetic leather with the Terratek Flex Bioplastic

Green Dot has announced development of compostable synthetic leather prepared by the Terratek Flex bioplastic of the company. Aspects are there that the new synthetic leather is an amazing combination of quality and appearance. This modified leather possesses a light weight eco footprint in comparison to the conventional leather tanning and manufacturing. This excellent starch based bioplastic offers a special soft touch and better breathability than other synthetic leathers. When it comes upon printing and scenting for product differentiation, the newly developed synthetic leather is there to be prepared in various colors. It can be easily developed in a variety of textures, colors and thickness. When the material is subjected for composting, it gets totally degraded and returned to the nature. One can explore more about the story of biobased resins can be discovered here –
http://www.greendotpure.com/index.php/news/rss/80-synthetic-leather-pr

Regarding Green Dot Holdings LLC one should know well that it is a bioscience social organization to serve the plastic industry. Customers who are conscious about style and quality can find their choice in the collection of biobased, compostable materials sold as Terratek brand. The headquarter of the company is situated in Cottonwood Falls, Kanas. The company has an aspiration to improve environment by restoring a sustainable world with renewable resins and promotion of their utilization through exploration, building and research.