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bioplastics
July 23, 2020
Scientists review three main routes for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production, including microbiological, enzymatic, chemical; microbiological and chemical routes most favorable for scaling-up; remaining high costs compared to fossil-based plastics necessitate search for cheaper feedstocks, optimization of production efficiencies
Topics: bioplastics, polyhydroxyalkanoates
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July 23, 2020
Scientists measure content and migration of inorganic elements from polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA); report higher levels in PHA produced from municipal waste and wastewater sludge fractions compared to PHA produced from fruit wastes; in all cases migration below set migration limits
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April 24, 2020
Clarivate report finds bioplastics still in early developmental stage, volume of filed patents increasing at same rate as other sectors; research focus being placed on improving mechanical properties to compete with petrochemical-based plastics
Topics: bioplastics
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April 24, 2020
REFUCOAT project to hold two-day online event to present and discuss results and learnings; research aims to develop active coatings in films and trays as alternatives to non-renewable packaging materials; registration free and open
Topics: bioplastics
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March 23, 2020
European Academies' Science Advisory Council provides seven recommendations to EU policymakers for transitioning to circular economy; include banning plastic waste exports, extending producer responsibility, ‘end misleading about bio-based alternatives’, limiting additives and resins
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February 24, 2020
Law firm Keller and Heckman LLP publish overview article introducing biobased plastics, discuss definitions, developments, recycling challenges, and applicable legislation
Topics: bioplastics
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February 4, 2020
Industry association wants stronger links to bioeconomy within European Green Deal, outlines seven recommendations to enhance circular economy action plan
Topics: bioplastics
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January 28, 2020
2019 EcoFocus Trends Survey finds consumers perceive glass and paper-based packaging as most healthy and eco-friendly, 64% of millennials willing to pay for eco-friendly products
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January 23, 2020
Plastic research and technology center hosts event to bring together entire value chain of biopolymers and sustainable composites; focus to be placed on political frameworks for the bioeconomy and circular economy model; registration open
Topics: bioplastics
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December 10, 2019
Recycling, biobased polymers, NIAS among the important topics discussed at Smithers Pira's conference on plastics and paper in contact with food
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