Category
Bioplastics
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Silk-producing bacteria next target for engineers
Team from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute exploring genetically engineered microorganism that “eats” petroleum-based plastic waste and converts it to a biodegradable plastic alternative
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Biodegradable vs. recyclable plastics: Which is better for the environment?
Only about half of bioplastics are plastics are even biodegradable in the first place
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Researchers recycle bioplastic into solvent
A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Bath in the U.K. The team has shown how their chemical recycling method not only speeds up…
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German scientists find polyurethane-eating bacteria
There may be a small answer to one of the biggest problems on the planet. German researchers report in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology that they have identified and characterized a strain of bacteria capable of degrading some of the…
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MGA Entertainment looks for a bounce with biodegradable ball
CHATSWORTH, California – Toy maker MGA Entertainment, Inc. (MGAE) is fulfilling its promise to bring biodegradable toys to market. It launched the line with “L.O.L Surprise!”, a bio-degradable ball. The company also announced a new product line from its brand…
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New institute to focus on plastic recycling
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France – Carbios, a French green chemistry company based in Clermont-Ferrand, hads developed a strategic alliance with INSA Toulouse through the internationally recognized laboratory, Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (TBI). Carbios is establishing, with TBI, a research centre for enzymatic engineering,…
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Annexair to build with biocomposites
SAINT-GERMAIN-DE-GRANTHAM, QC – Annexair will receive a repayable contribution of $3 million from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). Annexair manufactures energy-efficient ventilation units and the financial assistance will help it create ventilation unit casings from biocomposites. Replacing the…
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Joint venture to produce bio-based acrylic acid
CHICAGO – Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and LG Chem are going to jointly develop biobased acrylic acid, a foundational element required in the manufacture of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) used in a range of hygiene products, including diapers. ADM and…
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Feds announce new cleantech funding
MISSISSAUGA –Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) announced $56 million in funding for 18 cleantech companies across the country. Two of the recipients are involved in circular economy businesses. Pyrovac Inc., based in Quebec City is receiving $3 million. Pyrovac is…
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Joint venture makes bio-plastics from diesel
LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, and Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel from waste and residues, have produced several thousand tonnes of bio-based plastics which are approved for food packaging…