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Entries for tag: bioplastic
Conference confirms interest in bioplastics
The 3rd European Bioplastics Conference was held in Berlin on the 5th / 6th November. The 22 exhibitors and approx. 300 delegates from 26 countries ensured that the conference replicated the success of previous years, a success that has confirmed the event's status as the leading congress of bioplastics professionals in Europe. The industry is preparing for a sustained period of growth with worldwide investment in new production facilities.
Read ArticleInvestments boost German bioplastics market
After ‘BASF’, two additional companies are now investing into the German bioplastics industry. The industry association ‘European Bioplastics’ welcomes the deci-sion of ‘Pyramid Bioplastics’ and ’Plantic Technologies Ltd.’ to expand the production capacities for bioplastics with the construction of three production facilities in Germany.
Read ArticleBioplastics event in Berlin
European Bioplastics, the representation of the European bioplastics industry, announces the 3rd European Bioplastics Conference. Taking place November 5-6, 2008, in Berlin,
Read ArticleSwiss awards given
The Swiss Institute for Packaging has presented the international Swiss Star awards for new products in the sector at Zurich's Belvoirpark.
Read ArticleAward for bioplastics company
Novamont has received the Italian-German 2008 Premio Mercurio® for its public impact, entrepreneurial flair and the promotion of Italian products in Germany. Antonio Puri Purini Italy's ambassador to Berlin will be on hand to present the award.
Read ArticleBioplastics to be exempt from German deposit scheme
The European Bioplastics industry representation welcomes the regulation concerning bioplastic drink bottles established in the 5th Amendment of the German Packaging Directive. The amendment was passed on 4 April 2008. The regulation for bioplastic bottles will come into effect on 1 January 2009. These bottles "produced from at least 75 percent renewable resources" will be exempted from the compulsory deposit for single use drink bottles until 31 December 2012. Manufacturers must however participate in a dual system of recycling for the bottles.
Read ArticleCompostable flexible film to launch
At Bioplastics in Packaging - Interpack 2008, Innovia Films will be launching a new grade of NatureFlex™ film, NVR. NatureFlex™ is one of the market leading biodegradable and compostable flexible films for packaging and labels.
Read ArticleCertification of compostability
From 24.-31. April 2008 DIN CERTCO will take part in the "Interpack" trade fair and the "Bioplastics in Packaging" group exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Read ArticleExhibition to be held on bioplastics
Biodegradable and bio-based plastics represent one of the most outstanding innovations for sustainable development. The European Bioplastics Association, in co-operation with the Duesseldorf Trade Fair, will be presenting a special exhibition “Bioplastics in Packaging” on this subject.
Read ArticleCo extruded films can be completely biodegradable
Novamont, the leading Italian company in the bioplastics sector, is taking part in the Interpack 2008 event (Bioplastics in Packaging Area, Hall 7a, stand E05) and presenting its ground-breaking packaging solutions, particularly those using co-extruded films which combine various grades of Mater-Bi®, the completely biodegradable and naturally compostable bioplastic.
Read ArticleLooking at bioplastics in packaging
The offerings highlighting the special theme “Bioplastics in Packaging” at interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING, which opens its doors between 24 to 30 April 2008, will form the biggest exhibition of its kind in the world. International exhibitors active in sectors including polymers and granulates, additives, finishing, plastics processing and packaging production – among them big names such as BASF, DuPont Packaging and Nature Works – will ensure that the topic bioplastics packaging is covered thoroughly. The showcase will feature all material classes (synthetic material/biodegradable, materials based on renewable primary products/biodegradable and materials based on renewable primary products/non-biodegradable).
Read ArticleBioplastics attracting attention
Bioplastics are attracting much interest at present – rightly so, according to a recent statement on bioplastics issued by IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V. (association of the German manufacturers of plastics packagings and films). Bioplastics broaden the range of raw materials, provide interesting material properties and offer new business fields. The manufacturers of bioplastics packagings are represented in an IK working group “Bioplastics” founded 10 years ago.
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Organic film for organic pasta
Birkel, a leading German manufacturer of brand name products, will now be the first to offer its organic pasta in organic film. Just as new is that the film will be printed in a high-quality 8-coloured flexoprint ¾ by the packaging specialist Kobusch-Sengewald. The plastic fabricator has also recently started to offer biodegradable and compostable film made of an extruded PLA (polylactide)-blend.
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