Plantic has received take off grant by the Dutch Technology Foundation

Plantic has received a valorization grant from the Dutch Technology Foundation (STW). The company with University of Amsterdam introduces an innovative bioplastic to the market. Gadi Rothenberg, the professor of the Research Priority Area Sustainable Chemistry has been awarded with the grant. Rothenberg is one among inventors who have intention of smoothening the way to new bioplastic towards the market. Two companies, PlanticsBV and University of Amsterdam are working in collaboration on this project. Aiding scientific start-ups for introduction of innovative bioplastics is the main objective of this project. Under the leadership of Albert Alberts and Helias Andriessen, Plantics discovered biodegradable polymer in 2011 during the research of catalytic biomass conversion.

Read more about this project here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150212-Take-off-grant-for-Plantics.php

This accidental discovery has introduced a non-hazardous and non-toxic plastic made up of totally biomaterial. Also, it is very cheap for replacement of polyurethane. Now, Plantics BV the spin-off company has been set up for introducing this material to the market. Rothernberg states that Amsterdam is a great opportunity for regional bio-based companies. Further he states that only eco-frienldy feature in bioplastic is not sufficient but it also should be of economical benefit for the company. So, sustainability and economic viability are the two most important factors an advance bioplastic is expected with.

UK Government struggle hard to decide levy of 5p charge on biodegradable carry bags

UK government is struggling hard to decide regarding levy a 5p charge on utilization of biodegradable plastic carry bags. The issue of whether or not to levy this charge on biodegradable carrier bags has become strong in the country. The British Plastic Federation and the recycling group have become strongly against of exemption for biodegradable plastic bags. Roger Baynham, the Group Chairman of the British Plastics Federation fears that exemption of biodegradable bags from the levy is nothing but a way to affect the developing recycling industry in an adverse manner.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150127Scaremongering.php

UK has faced the emergence of significant infrastructure for supporting the plastic recycling industry during the last three years. In this stage, the demonstration of profitable growth becomes very important for these investments. This is how, the companies will be able to face requirement of total recycling goals.

According to the statement of Oxo-biodegradable Plastic Association, only the biodegradable plastic carrier bags can be recycled into new carrier bags. Thus, oxo-biodegradable exemption is qualified by them. Still, it is hard to meet any conclusion in this direction. On the other hand, the organization also states that compostable bioplastics is good for the reason it will generate methane, a valuable greenhouse gas when get into a landfill. So, it is hard to take the statement of the organization serious.

Solegear and TEQ Joined Hands for Better Production and Marketing of Bioplastics

A strategic agreement signed between Solegear bioplastics and US based TEQ is based upon the promotion of growth and expansion of Solegear’s bioplastics into recognized growth factors of rigid plastic packaging industry. Both of these companies will enjoy benefits of important competitive advantages by utilization of each other’s market, capital, technology, resources and manpower. This is all that can create awesome business opportunities for both the companies. Toby Reid, the CEO of Solegear states that partnership with TEQ offers beneficial growth in market and sales deals offering high volume production to Solegear. The company has made good strategy for production and marketing of environmentally friendly bioplastic packaging.

Read more about this deal here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20141217Solegear-TEQ.php

Further Toby says that this is how Solegear can expand its vision and reach to a significant level of success to meet all the demands of customers and clients. On the other hand, TEQ plans to improve it’s capacities and revenue out of it’s partnership with Solegear. Randall K. Loga, the President of TEQ states that the agreement with Solegear is expected to offer new business development by meeting innovative choices of the customer community. The management of TEQ is excited to move forward with result oriented solutions regarding bioplastic production.

World’s Plastics Associations renewed commitment for improving sustainability

The 25th annual Global meeting on plastic and sustainability took place in Manila, Philippines in Dec, 2014. In this program, the executives from international leading plant associations carried out useful discussions on advance sustainability and promoted solutions for plastic waste management and marine debris. The lovable point to know about this meeting is that noteworthy progress and growth has been seen in activities planned for solutions on marine garbage. This program bore 185 different projects launched by 60 associations from over 30 countries.

Read more about this global meeting here – http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20141223-Plastics-Assiations-commit-to-cleaner-oceans.php

Participants in the meeting also specified strategies to meet improvement in sustainability. Recycling and recovery of energy deals from plastic wastes and focus on production of bioplastics are some plans delegates discussed upon. Crispian Lao, delegate from the Philippine Plastic Industry Association stated that improvement in plastic recovery by collection of waste plastics and using them into something useful through recycling and energy production is an important step to be taken for reducing marine litter.

Moreover, Callum Chen from the Asia Plastics Forum stated that each and every Plastic Association from the world needs to play an important role in the direction of preventing marine litter so that a sustainable future can be ensured.

7 new patents of Cardia will be proved a milestone for growth of the company

Melbourne based Cardia Bioplastics has recently added a seven protection patents to its development procedure and intellectual property. As the company has planned to patent its technology, it is on the way to become a leading manufacturer of biodegradable and compostable resins in the international packaging industry. According to the Managing Director of Cardia Bioplastics, Frank Glatz patents are important for Europe, US and Asia and in lack of patents several big firms will not be able to do business with Cardia. He further states that it is nothing but a strategic shift for the manufacturing industry to be indulged on bio-based materials rather than the oil-based plastics. These products are supposed to be environmentally sustainable and degradable.

Read more about the deal here - http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/newscat2.html?cat=1&channel=620&id=5384

Here the company is just looking for a technology background; the patents will let the companies that Cardia bears the technology for the materials which are desirable by the companies. In this way, patents have become trump cards without what the company will not have freedom to practice. The 7 new patents for Cardia will definitely be proved to be a milestone for the company. Began in 2002, Cardia has its production plants in Brazil, China, Sao Paulo, Nanjing while it’s headquarter is in Melbourne.

Cardia Bioplastic to acquire 42 percent shares on biohybrid films merger with the Stellar Film producers

Cardia Bioplastics, the leading bioplastic manufacturer in Australia has signed a contract with Stellar Films Group. This leading group is known well for production of film based items which are supplied to hygiene, personal care and medical product industries in Australia, Melbourne and Port Klang, Malaysia. According to the signed contract, Cardia Bioplastics will acquire all the units and shares issued in Stellar Films. Moreover, the ordinary shares in Cardia Bioplastics will be issued to the Stellar Films’ owner. According to estimation, Cardia shareholders will possess 42 percent of the merged group while Stellar Films’ owners will possess 58 percent shares on the same.  

Read more about the deal here - http://greenchemicalsblog.com/2014/12/09/bioplastics-merger-cardia-bioplastics-stellar-films/

Originally, both the companies possess partnership for production of Cardia’s Biohybrid films which have been designed for hygiene and personal care industry. The main thing to know about the biohybrid films developed by the Stellar Film owners is that it exhibits a high performance property profile and extensive for it’s outstanding soft touch. Production of these films is carried out through proprietary cast film process while the warm feeling offered by these films favors production of personal care products such as diapers, nappies and high profile feminine products.

Brussels will host the next BIO-TIC stakeholder workshop on 1st December

Business case stakeholder workshop is being organized by BIO-TIC European funded project on December 1, 2014 at Brussels that will discuss and prioritize the possible hurdles that are currently affecting the use of IB in production of bio-based plastics. Bioplastics and biopolymers have been invited to attend this workshop which will be a type of satellite event for 9th European Bioplastics Conference that will be held on 2nd and 3rd December this year.

http://bio-based.eu/news/bio-tic-stakeholder-workshop-brussels-1st-december-2014/ further mentions that people not having membership of European Bioplastics will be eligible for getting 10% discount at admission fee however; they need to get registered for this workshop before applying to the EBC.

Sole aims of this workshop will be to:

•         Prioritize non-technological, market and technological hurdles affecting the IB’s use in production of bio-based plastics,
•         Recognize genuine solutions to prominent hurdles including action timeframes; and
•         Integrate all the decision makers, innovation agencies and technology providers to IB end users so that better connections and discussing stimulations can be easily achieved.

http://bio-based.eu/news/bio-tic-stakeholder-workshop-brussels-1st-december-2014/ further requires the valuable and potential input from the technological experts, policy makers and market leaders in bioplastics industry so that various recommendations and solutions can be target to serve the industry purposes. More and innovative approaches along with best recommendations and suggestions have also been invited for this project to make it successful and productive.

Green plastics made practicable for day to day use

The Singapore scientists are looking for better way for turning waste plastic products into useful products so that they will not harm environment any more. Lignin, the organic polymer which is basically a waste product of the paper industry is applied for this process. That’s how; the environment can also be made free from waste products (lignin), apart from getting a source for production of bioplastics. These kinds of bio-degradable plastic products are good for their commercial viability.

Read more about the deal here at - http://www.wildsingaporenews.blogspot.in/2014/11/making-green-plastics-viable-for.html?m=1#.VFikH_SG-Ep

According to the statement of the project leader, Nasir AL-Lagtah, this excellent discovery is good for development of eco-friendly plastic products. The country utilizes up to 3 billion plastic bags per year as per the Singapore Environment Council. Plastic in the modern time is petroleum based and low cost as well as water resistant. As per the statement of a lecturer in Chemical engineering, this idea is good enough to reduce negative impacts of plastic wastes on environment.

It has been proved in Dr Lagtah’s lab tests that lignin decreases utility of water up to 80 percent in soy protein based plastics. Moreover, it is higher flexible than the average tensile strength of the material so that the material can show better resistant towards splitting. Soy and fish protein bio-plastics are eco friendly still they are not strong enough to be used more than a limit. 

Singapore’s Scientists to produce bio-plastics better over the traditional plastics

In Singapore, a team of scientists has devised an amazing way for production of bio-plastics which better over the conventional plastic. The best thing to know about bio-based plastic is that it is feasible to prepare and more cost effective. In Newcastle University International Singapore, the development of this protein based plastics has been derived from natural resources involved with eco-friendly deals. Addition of lignin in this product makes it’s performance better which is nothing but an organic polymer generally found in wood. According to Dr. Nasir Al-Lagtah, a researcher of NUIS bio-plastics has various potential applications to implement in comparison to the traditional plastics. Whether you talk about the industrial region or about domestic applications, use of bio-plastics is beneficial in every field from price and quality point of view.

Read full story here at - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/Singapore-scientists-troubleshoot-protein-based-bioplastics.php

Being a breakthrough in technology, the plant based plastics has set up a milestone on the way to environment friendly deals and realistic support for good impacts. Apart from being used as packaging products, this kind of plastic is good for development of carry bags, containers and bottles. This well performing bio-based plastic is good for being used for the production of disposable and non-disposable plastics equally. Lignin is good for making the product rigid and stiff as well as hydrophobic.

Biome Bioplastics unveiled innovative stuff for 3D printing

Biome bio-plastic and 3Dom Filaments together developed a biodegradable plastic which is good for easier processing and better finishing as well as good printing speed. This new material has been revealed at TCT show recently making the whole event special for 3D printing. According to the Sales Director of the company, Sally Morley, demonstration of bio-based materials is good for futuristic deals regarding bio-plastics. When it comes upon 3D printing, market deals and additive manufacturing is performed according to the expected results for successful business project. Best product quality leads towards the best finishing of prints; Biome 3D printing is special to be noticed for the reason it is being developed from natural and sustainable resources.

Read more about the deal here at - http://www.biomebioplastics.com/biome-bioplastics-launches-new-material-for-3d-printing/

Another important thing to know about the bio-based plastics is that they are simpler to work for printing procedure. They offers the market an option to perform better and do something more than just a green credentials. Being high performance products, these bio-plastics can be applied in multiple fields including electronics. One more thing to notice here is that it is the first step of Biome Bioplastics in partnership with 3Dom Filaments to move towards the 3D printing industry.

Algix LLC to produce bioplastics from Algae

Many leading companies are working in the direction of developing bio-plastics and bio-based polymers for eco-friendly deals. Nowadays, Algix LLC Bioplastics Company is engaged in development of thermoplastic formulations and resins through feed-stocks. For this purpose, renewable sources are being used, the result of which is Algix Bio-resins. These resins developed by deriving up to 70 percent of their feed-stocks from aquatic biomass. In this direction, different concentrations of PP, PE, EVA, TPS etc are being applied for a wide range of end-use applications.

Read more about the deal here at – http://bioplastique.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/6363/

For commercialization and marketing of the algal biomass that works as feedstock for bioplastic conversion, Algix signed a partnership with the University of Georgia and Kimberly-Clark. The main objective of the company is to concentrate on industrial and agricultural operations like waste water treatment and livestock farming. In this series, biomass cultivation is the kind of thing that requires low cost nutrients. All these things make the company popular and appealing among the biomass producing companies. Apart from all this, the company is working for customization of bioplastic formula that will be applied in industrial, retail and commercial fields in a strong way. The clear vision and strong determination of the company together take it higher at the level of success.

EU waste legislation to set up zero waste plans for establishment of sustainability in environment

The European Bioplastics industry is elaborating its boundaries day by day; and moving towards the set up of Zero Waste Society. For this purpose, the European Commission reviews the goals planned by the EU waste legislation. The best thing to know about this entire deal is that the industry puts special attention on sound waste management; for making the community waste free. The most important thing in this entire scenario is to put ambitious plants and real waste management ideas for practical implementation.

Read more about the deal here at - http://www.observatorioplastico.com/detalle_noticia.php?no_id=382370&seccion=actualidad

Organic recycling

Compostable materials are those things to help promoting the volume of collection of bio-waste for their diversion from energy recovery and land-fills. In this way, a far efficient waste management is possible.

Mechanical recycling

Most of the bio-plastics manufactured in Europe are subjected for mechanical recycling that contributes a lot for meeting goals of EU waste management.

Energy recovery

Some of the leading high performance plastic and bio-plastic offers good results through a combination of various materials that makes a material specific recycling. Ultimately, the product becomes feasible from technical and economical point of view.

The utmost important thing to know about bio-plastics is that they offer sustainability in environment.

CCEI teams up with car and consumer goods companies for renewable plastics research

A research program declared by the University of Delaware for exploring methods regarding renewal of packaging bags, bottles and automotive components is stepping up a new milestone in the direction of industrial revolution. This program will be the joint effort of PET Technology Collaborative and Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation of the University. CCEI and PTC will work in collaboration for development and utilization of totally bio-based materials to manufacture renewable substances. According to the reliable sources, research members of the program will target chemical process for conversion of biomass to basic chemicals for development of sustainable consumer products.

Read more about the program here at – http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2015/aug/renewable-plastics-082614.html

Director of CCEI, Dion Vlachos states that use of sustainable materials for production of bioplastics not only offers flexibility in resources but also address global challenges for introduction of new materials in the bioplastics industry. On the other hand, the co-director of CCEI stated that the proposed material can be used at any proportion for production of economic and flexible products from the business point of view. Mixing the renewable products with petroleum based material simply offers the high level performance. In simple words, the research project is based on the objective of manufacturing superior class plastic that can be utilized in the field of food and beverage packaging, fabric and car parts.

Increasing demand of production of bio-based plastics

Traditional plastic products are facing great competition in the modern time. Bio-based plastics can be degraded easily so that pollution level in the environment can be controlled up to much extent. Most of the bio-plastics are employed for packaging purpose which is directly related to the quality of the product and shelf life. In the modern age of traditional foods, packaging deals are really significant. The idea of developing bio-based products is good from the environment safety point of view. Most of the leading manufacturers in this direction begin the process with energy saving ideas so that their products can ensure conquering position in the market. Read more about this matter here at - http://www.lt-magazin.ch/lTech/artikel/index.php?id=1031258

Despite of having some flaws, bio-plastics are in trend, especially for packaging purpose in the food industry. Moreover, some of the bio-plastics are easier to develop with agricultural waste and feedstock which adds a favor in the production of eco friendly plastics as they need not any valuable raw material to be invested. But the other side of the scenario is that production of bioplastics is facing criticism time to time for one or another reason. There is no lack of researchers who find production of biofuels over the production of bioplastics as both the products are developed from the same kind of raw material.

Trellis Earth Products to announce to start operation of Cereplast

Trellis Earth Products declared that the company will soon start operating the former Seymour of Cereplast at the production site. Trellis now possesses assets of Cereplast along with the patents, equipments, trademarks and even inventory. During the first week of August, Metabolix declares about 25 million dollars security which is owned by certain members of the company, investors and Board of Directors of Oracle Investment Management Inc.  The entire market is being developed with international demand of bioplastics. According to the estimation, about 19 percent rise in production of bioplastics will take place till 2017; while the current production in the same is 950,000 metric tons. One of the surprising facts is that small players of the game are supposed to make more investment in the production capacity n comparison to the big names such as Braskem and Natureworks.

Read more about this matter here at - http://www.ptonline.com/blog/post/a-second-chance-for-cereplast-and-metabolix

The company to develop out of research at MIT was looking for the way to gain its settlement till Feb, 2012 according to the decision of Archer Daniels Midland, former owner. This has been planned for ending the commercial alliance with the group. Cereplast is facing great pressure to develop especially tough material start up deal. This proves that the idea of injecting cash upon the group can be awesome but day by day increasing performance pressure is not.

Sea World Parks and Entertainment to utilize CocaCola PlantBottle technology

Sea World Parks and Entertainment is working to introduce the first refillable plastic cup made up of biomaterials. Earlier than this project, the company worked for removal of plastic contents from theme parks. Now the company is putting emphasis on bioplastics. The recyclable and reusable cup launched by the company is available in all Sea World and Busch Gardens Parks all over the US. For the production of this reusable cup, company gets support from its partner, Coca Cola for using proprietary PlantBottle packaging technology. Under this technique, the conventional plastic is replaced with natural sugars.

Coca Cola introduced its PlantBottle Technology in 2009 during the time it introduced first recyclable plastic bottle developed from plant based materials partially. SeaWorld is planning to apply the plant bottle technology for production of refillable cups so that total 35 metric tons of annual CO2 emissions can be excluded. Read more about the deal here at - http://www.plasticsinfomart.com/seaworld-uses-coca-colas-plantbottle-technology-for-new-packaging/

Andrew Ngo, VP of culinary operations stated that working together with Coca Cola is great pleasure for them and both the companies are using resources to motivate people for using bio-based materials. The main objective of this collaboration among both the companies is to develop a beverage cup made up of sustainable materials.

Tetra pak to launch a white paper on recyclable packaging material

With the day by day increasing number of researches in packaging industry, Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills is also trying to give its best to the world of packaging materials. The company has launched a white paper to evaluating the utilization of recyclable packaging material. This will help the company to search good options for meeting the problem of insufficient resources for the production of packing materials. Main objective of the company revolves around the idea of discovering sustainable goods as raw material. A novel campaign, “Moving to the Front” is to be launched for inspiring traders, entrepreneurs and manufacturers so that they can elaborate their views from beginning to end regarding development of recyclable packaging material.

Read more about the story here at - http://storebrands.info/tetra-pak-launches-moving-front-campaign

According to Elizabeth Comere, the Director of Government affairs and environment at Tetra Pak, recycling is an important issue to become the part of restorative circular economy; it is always integrated with renewability which is utilized as replenishing resources. Bio-plastic and paperboard based packaging system always leaves positive impact over the consistency of global economy. The company’s spokesperson further added that businesses which are based upon the idea of recycling and sustainability will face quick response.

Solegear Bioplastics to develop eco friendly solutions for the city of Vancouver

When it comes upon development of high performance based plastics, nobody can forget discussing about Solegear Bioplastics. The company has been awarded under “Green-25 employees and Under” category. Due to its excellent strategy in business innovation, the company attained great place. Actually, the award is given to groups and companies that work for making the City of Vancouver cleaner, greener and prosperous. According to the Mayor Gregor Robertson the company is working to strengthen the economic background of the city leaving it with an extensive capacity of leading the business world.

In 2006, the company has been founded with the vision of making the city more eco friendly; for this purpose it has developed healthier and safer disposable plastic products. The company has only 11 employees currently. Founder and CEO of solegear, Toby Reid stated that they are proud to be recognized by the City of Vancouver for the honored award. Read full story on the matter here at - http://www.solegear.ca/news/solegear-bioplastics-recognized-city-vancouver-leading-business-innovator/

Apart from being known as the business innovator, this world class company is known well for production, distribution and sales of renewable resources. The company has set up a fluent system to develop sustainable, harmless and bio based bioplastics. Now it is known as one of the best business innovators of the world.

European Bioplastics in Green Week

The European Bioplastics participated in Brussels Green Week and represented excellent bioplastics’ power to promote utility of resources. This program proved to be beneficial for circulation of economy in Europe. As it is an important thing to move around the circular economy in order to bring various kinds of changes for closed loop economy, various stages of the conference have been planned to bear all the good ideas such as designing of new models, ways to meet customers’ demand, planning for innovative business ideas and resources for circular economy. Read full story about the event here at –
http://www.foodbeverageasia.com/detail.php?tid=4602

During the three days event, the European Bioplastics is ready to lure a good crowd of visitors from relevant European regions and NGOs; from leading representatives of various European cities to the European Environmental Bureau’s policy officials, all are interested to check out the ultimate conference bearing scientific exhibitions from 44 different companies and organizations. Selection of these participants has been carried out by the DG Government. Fortunate thing for the company in this conference is that they will get a chance to meet Janez Potocnik, the Commissioner of EU with whom the team will be able to share benefits of bioplastics. A systematic modification in the system through innovations in sustainable discovery, including stakeholders in value chain and driving the process of implementing ideas instantly is kept on central approach here.

Avantium is named as Europe’s Cleantech Company of the Decade

Cleantech group is an advisory firm and reputed global research group offering innovation to the world of eco friendly products. The Dutch based technology utilising company, Avantium has been selected as the European Cleantech Group recently. Being specialist of producing new generation bioplastics and chemicals, the company was picked out of Top Ten European Companies according to Richard Youngman, the manager of Cleantech Group. Read full story on this matter here - http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/avantium-named-european-cleantech-company-of-the-decade-14521

Production of PEF is the main objective of Avantium. CEO of the company, Tom Van Aken stated that they want to produce a bio-based plastic with high performance feature at really affordable cost. Although, it is a challenging deal to carry out still we love to enjoy that kind of challenge according to them still they are certain to meet their demand. Avantium prefers imparting its efforts for development of PEF which is completely an analogue of PET. The product is nothing but a biobased and recyclable polyester possessing potential of replacing traditional fossils fuel. Extension of product’s life and reduction of manufacturing cost are also some factors on which they work.

From all these points of view, the company has its potential strategy of active participation with reputed brands. Acceleration of advancement regarding bio based products in the market will be conclusion of this collaboration.