Bioplastics production and product performance will be on focus in startup Garage by NPE2015

Latest news from NPE2015 is that is upcoming launch of the startup garage that attracts various ventures with latest technologies. This startup garage is nothing but a program developed by SPI in partnership with promising ventures. A directory has been prepared with significant location involving stations at the show which will be held between 23rd and 27th March, 2015 in Orlando, FL. In this directory, total 12 startups have been chosen as well as more demand from market is there. SPI, the developer of the programs states that expansion of the startup garage space is being planned for accepting more applications.

Read more about the startup garage here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/index.php   

Companies selected for this purpose will represent their achievements in the field of bioplastics development, 3D printing, resin processing, polymerization and antimicrobial polymers. Brad Williams, the director trade show sales and marketing in SPI states that the response to call for applications is highly positive and new companies are interested to show what they are doing new in the field of polymer technology. On the other hand, some of the startups are also there to suggest innovative ideas and highlighting issues regarding renewable resources and waste reduction. Manufacturing of eco-friendly plastic and their performance will be on main focus.

SPI, US to aim for making bioplastics an integrated part of the world of plastic production

World’s leading trade groups are concerned about the development of bioplastics instead of non degradable plastics so that they can secure environment during coming years. Keeping this demand on mind, U.S and Europe based traders are employing their attention towards involvement of bioplastics in overall plastic percentage of the world. SPI Bioplasics council in US has created an objective of make situations favorable so that bioplastics will not be supposed to have something different than plastics for handling and production. According to Steve Davies, the industry chair of the SPI Bioplastics Council, they aimed for making bioplastics an integrated part of the plastic world. More information about the same can be explored here -http://www.i2live.net/i2live-report-market-development-of-bioplastics-rigid-and-flexible-packaging-solutions-and-end-of-life-options

According to head of communications at European Bioplastics, Kristy Barbara Lange, all over in the world, Thailand and U.S. are those countries possessing investment in bioplastics production programs. She experienced that over US $ 60 million has been invested in detailing of bioplastics development roadmap by Thailand. While she says that Europe does not report any reliable or concrete plan for bioplastics development and this shows lesser investment of the country for bioplastics manufacturing.

SPI in U.S. aims for development of a toolkit that will help to spread education in municipalities and bioplastic related parties.

Unique and creative bioplastics applications can enter for SPI’s second annual award

After last year’s successful award event organized by a special branch of the SPI known as Bioplastics Council, the second annual Innovation for Bioplastics Award is up for grabs in the year 2014 by anyone who has managed to apply bioplastics materials in an outstanding, unique and creative manner.

The panel of judges will be basing their judgments on the impact created on the market, the benefits of the sustainability of the product and its innovativeness. The contest is held with the aim of promoting futuristic thinking in the field of bioplastics.

The 2013 award was given to Avantium for the development of polyethylene furaonate or PEF which is more superior to PET when it comes to beverage packaging. It provides a much more advanced barrier to oxygen, carbon dioxide and water and has a simpler manufacturing process.

The official website of the SPI Bioplastics Council contains all the information that any applicants may need. The applications can be submitted through 31st March, 2014 and the winner will be awarded in the May 2014 Biopolymers Symposium where he will be given a platform to address the public and a free exhibition spot along with extensive coverage by the press. The source of this information is at website http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/spi%E2%80%99s-second-annual-innovation-bioplastics-award-open-entries

Unique Bioplastic Innovations will Receive an Award by SPI’s Bioplastic Council

The second annual contest organized by the Bioplastics Council of the SPI – The Plastic Industry Trade Association will present an Award for Innovation in Bioplastics to remarkable innovators who have managed to apply bioplastics in unique ways. The award is distributed in order to encourage creative thinking and further the use of bioplastics in the world.

The current Chairman of the SPI Bioplastics Council talks about how the first contest managed to attract a lot of forward-thinking entrants who brought with them a lot of cutting edge ideas. The 2013 Innovation in Bioplastics Award was presented to Avantium who developed polyethylene furanoate (PEF), which is a superior barrier to CO₂, water and oxygen. Avantium was recognised for the many new exciting opportunities it presented in the field of packaging for beverage manufacturers. Bottles could be made lighter and the production process could be highly simplified.

Companies interested in submitting an application can look for information on the SPI Bioplastics Council website. Applicants can apply through 31^st March 2014 and the winner will be awarded at the Biopolymers Symposium in Philadelphia, PA in May 2014. The winner will receive a speaking opportunity and free space for exhibition at the Symposium, press coverage, recognition at future events held by the Council and a yearlong banner ad on the Council website.