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One of the most dynamic categories in plastics is for bioplastics aka biopolymers and related bio-based materials made from renewable sources.
The articles PlasticsToday publishes related to this high-interest, fast-accelerating topic represent only the fraction of what’s happening in this market. That’s the idea behind this new curated stream of Tweets drawn from Twitter dedicated to bioplastic news, research, and innovations that will be updated frequently.
To keep the stream fresh, content will be limited to the last four to five weeks, so check back regularly.
It's been a bull market for Danimer Scientific’s PHA.
Danimer Scientific Q1 2022 results show PHA revenues nearly doubled year-over-year, driving total revenues up 12% to $14.7 million #plastic #plastics #bioplastics #biopolymers @danimersci https://t.co/ayxaKSkn7F pic.twitter.com/Orf6fjuDT7
Biopolymers white paper available from the CAS.
Find out more about the advantages, limitations, and popularity of the different classes of #biopolymers, and how the research and development interest in these traditional plastic alternatives has changed over the last two decades. https://t.co/IAyhevvt0y pic.twitter.com/2YtUVoKq7C
Informative video shows the development of bioplastic food packaging from agricultural residues of African crops.
Exciting work by @innofoodafrica partners on #biobased #biodegradable #bioplastics food packaging development from agricultural residues of African crops #fababean and #cowpeas https://t.co/X51781YIqB#H2020 #FoodAfrica #FoodSystems @HorizonEU
Mattel commits to SABIC’s certified renewable polymers globally.
Mattel Becomes First Toy Company to Incorporate SABIC’s Certified Renewable Polymers Globally https://t.co/54SBW7Im1f #Bioeconomy #Bioplastics #Polypropylene #Toys #RenewableCarbon
Research: graphene-oxide enabled bioplastics for food packaging.
Graphene-Oxide Enabled Bioplastics for Food Packaging Use https://t.co/LbV7gEQIej @UnivAveiro #bioplastic #packaging #sustainability #graphene
New facility can produce 5,000 metric tons of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymer yearly.
CJ Bioscience opens polyhydroxyalkanoate facility in Indonesia#chemicals #chemicalindustry #chemicalweekly #polyhydroxyalkanoate #PHA #fermentation #nutrition #polymers #biopolymers #biodegradability #biomaterials https://t.co/MJFja7p0oy https://t.co/AafdFuPdXb
Trinseo new Magnum BIO ABS targets automotive markets.
Trinseo Launches MAGNUM™ BIO ABS for #Automotive Applications https://t.co/V3GYaWpnfp #Bioeconomy #Bioplastics #Resins #RenewableCarbon
Study discloses bioplastic market strengths, weaknesses.
Global Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market SWOT Analysis, Key Indicators, Forecast https://t.co/20ZtL3bkAq
Research: ophthalmology applications of silk-based biopolymers.
@HorizonMagEU features our @ERC_Research #SilkEye #ERCAdG @Europeos_CSIC @VioBio_Lab @IO_CSIC: #Ophthalmology applications of silk-based #biopolymers https://t.co/gJK9DkcM3o
Braskem partners to expand bioplastics technology globally.
@braskem, the world's largest #biopolymer producer, partners with Lummus Technology to accelerate the use of bioethanol for chemicals and #sustainable #plastic #plastics #bioplastics globally https://t.co/90XF2bLYFf pic.twitter.com/5ZTYOcDClT
Biodegradable starch-based film engineered for food packaging.
New #SonocoFRESH blog post: Student project Biopack wins 3rd place in the @ClemsonCAFLS Cultivate competition. Biopack is a starch-based film to reimagine #foodpackaging across the commercial landscape & was designed with the goal of #biodegradability. https://t.co/6Z4q7QxUro pic.twitter.com/Fn9eIkVBwV
Research: biodegradable and biocompatible polymer produced by a common bacterium.
Researchers from @jbei and @jgi have recently discovered a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer produced by a common bacterium. This new polymer could have a variety of applications from plastics to therapeutics. https://t.co/w6d1zwLGAu pic.twitter.com/ZaCRYAVQDL
Good insights on the packaging machinery side of the bioplastics equation.
With more and more manufacturers looking for a more eco-friendly and #sustainable #packaging assembly, we at Emerson are continuously innovating to replace conventional plastic materials with biodegradable or compostable, bio-based materials. https://t.co/C7w3HKpnh9
Graphic displays bioplastics policy in Europe.
The BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE has now a new feature in the website where you can easily see its policy framework, created to illustrate how the project will contribute to the EU policy recommendations for bio-based plastics systems of toys, cutlery, packaging, agricultural mulch film pic.twitter.com/EPMX68R0Wk
McDonald’s is testing “power couple” recycled PP cups made with 50:50 blend of bioplastics and advanced recycling tech.
McDonald’s Hybrid PP Cups in Test Made with 50% Advanced #Recycling, 50% #Bioplastics #biopolymers #plastic #plastics #sustainability #sustainable #ecofriendly #advancedrecycling #circulareconomy #restaurant #recycle https://t.co/msIER6lJDB pic.twitter.com/CFO6aaqomw
Biovox is developing bioplastic composites said to be suitable for injection molding, extrusion and 3D printing for use in medical, hygiene and food industries.
Darmstadt-based Biovox raises "six digits" pre-seed funding for their development of bioplastics https://t.co/izFYnc8jOX#greenstartup #startups #Germany #business #technews #Technology #rhinemainrocks
Bioplastics are good for the sole: shoe uppers are made of recycled PET bottles while the midsoles are transitioning to plant-based polymers such as sugar cane and algae.
Newton Running, a Boulder business, shrinks environmental footprint with biodegradable shoes https://t.co/66iUZECODv
Research: biodegradable plastic from olive pits.
Olive pits not going to waste as Turkish engineer converts them into biodegradable plastic, researcher produces Turkish coffee made of pits, cinnamon and turpentinehttps://t.co/H7u0G2nxo6
Dig this: Bioplastics in agriculture.
The trend of agricultural waste as a source of bioplastics is necessary in order to effectively reduce environmental pollution caused by plastics in the world. Click the link in the to learn more about #bioplastics in Agriculture. https://t.co/bexWjaeCym#plasticfree pic.twitter.com/HsRpt9wwjs
New spin on biopolymers: world’s first bioplastic vinyl record.
Evolution Music Unveil The World's First Bioplastic Vinyl Record!! Read more via Clash Magazine: https://t.co/yteaRySh9W#NOMUSICONADEADPLANET #bioplastics #sustainablelifestyle #vinyl #vinylcollector #musiclover #vinyljunkie #vinylcommunity #recordcollector #evolutionmusic pic.twitter.com/sHOTDZmGf8
Frito-Lay compostable snacks bags headlining at Coachella.
Compostable is coming to #Coachella! I’m proud to see our limited-edition compostable bags coming to the Coachella campgrounds—it’s another way we’re bringing #positivechoices to consumers. #PepsiCoPositive pic.twitter.com/c6oINAdFcZ
For the curious: bioplastic implants.
Biohackers use #bioplastics to become early #biocomputers : Biofuels Digest | #microsoft | #hacking | #cybersecurity https://t.co/6HrufZJcSa via @GregoryDEvans
Biodegradable foam from high-content lignin biocomposites.
Construction and Characterization of Biodegradable Foam from High-Content Lignin-Reinforced Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) Biocomposites https://t.co/vt5gWGcJKP #OrganicPolymers #Biopolymers pic.twitter.com/HtEu17Qfee
Podcast with Danimer Scientific (think PHA) CEO Steve Croskey.
$DNMR is an innovator in bioplastics and an ESG pureplay investment on quitting fossil fuels. Here's our chat with CEO Steve Croskrey. https://t.co/VbQeBgtLiY
3D-printed bioplastic “cribs” help heal sickly coral.
Biologists in Brazil are 3D printing tiny "cribs" made out of bioplastics for sickly coral to recover from heat waves, bleaching events and sedimentation. Each crib has a species-specific design. Once the coral has recovered it is returned to the reef.https://t.co/5Cqu0mSQm6
10 examples of biopolymer “foodie” packaging.
#Bioplastic Breakthroughs, News and Applications in #FoodPackaging with a “Foodie” Flavor #bioplastics #biopolymers #packaging #packagingdesign #foodandbeverage #environment #sustainable #sustainability @PackagingDigesthttps://t.co/0TJwTvhTMW pic.twitter.com/jEisCp1uLs
An informative blog on the topic.
Latest developments in the creation of new materials: The use of biopolymers as packaging material has become increasingly popular over the last few decades in the need to shift towards a greener alternative to plastic. Read our blog post: https://t.co/zeykNpsZS5 pic.twitter.com/8JAJOZow4w
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