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bioplastics
September 30, 2019
Report reviews published scientific and grey literature for existing materials marketed for food contact; expects current risk assessment methods to be appropriate or adaptable, notes limited existing research on materials made from agri-food by-products and their potential risks
Topics: bioplastics
Reading time: 1 minute
July 31, 2019
EU Commission publishes roadmap outlining proposed initiative for developing research partnerships; aims to drive innovation, value creation from waste and biomass; open for public comment until August 27, 2019
Topics: bioplastics, circular economy
Reading time: 1 minute
July 23, 2019
Market report estimates doubling of bioplastics market value to $8.8 billion in 2024, identifies main trends responsible for growth
Topics: bioplastics
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March 5, 2019
Kick-off meeting for new Exeter University research project EXeMPlaR brings together variety of different stakeholders; focus on solutions for circular plastics and economy in Southwest England
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February 27, 2019
New process converts non-food biomass into important feedstock for PET production; partner companies aim to achieve fully bio-based PET that is cost-competitive
Topics: bioplastics
Reading time: 1 minute
February 11, 2019
New industry council aims to encourage plant-based products, hosts products database containing food packaging alternatives
Topics: bioplastics
Reading time: 1 minute
February 7, 2019
Plastics News discusses PHA bioplastics; outlines production pathways, market development, price compared to traditional plastics
Topics: bioplastics
Reading time: 1 minute
January 31, 2019
News provider Plastic News Europe to host live webinar on ‘Bioplastics: Myths and Truths’
Topics: bioplastics, events
Reading time: 0 minutes
January 29, 2019
Beverage producer Coca-Cola announces sharing of plant-based packaging technology with competitors
Topics: bioplastics, plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
December 14, 2018
Study of non-volatile components of biodegradable polyester and polylactic acid blend identifies 37 different compounds including plasticizers and oligomers, some seen only in migration experiments
Reading time: 3 minutes
