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Iowa State Develops Bioplastics Software

(News Clips Archive)

August 31, 2009, Iowa State Univ. researchers have begun development of a software program that can help determine the economic viability of a proposed bio-based product AMES, IA Iowa State Univ. researchers have begun ...

Eco Fiction

(Substrates)

August 31, 2009, ... promoting their “earth-friendly” products. Worse yet, consumers increasingly are confused and even skeptical about those claims. The claims range from “green,” to “eco-friendly,” to “bio-based,” and ...

Rohm & Haas, Nordmeccanica Host Sustainable Packaging Demo

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2009, ... specialists from Innovia, global provider of bio-based NatureFlex printing films; Rohm and Haas, supplier of advanced adhesive solutions including Mor-Free solventless adhesives for laminating; and EarthFirst, ...

A Golden Opportunity

(Trends/Management)

June 30, 2008, ... came from Martin Spatz, Sun Chemical North American Packaging, who said the focus should be on a cradle-to-cradle cycle. Are the inks bio-based or petroleum-based? Are they derived from a renewable source? ...

Emerging Nations

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2008, ... Short Supply — Although the European Bioplastics Conference is fully attended, there is a definitive shortage of bio-based polymers. Germany and Italy are leaders in utilizing these materials for both ...

WHAT'S NE

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Nonwovens EastONE technologies and performance polymers are said to enable production of the next generation in microfiber nonwovens. Renewable and bio-based cellulose esters provide a wide range of film ...

CONVERTER CLIPS

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, ... increased commercialization of bio-based polymers and the latter from the introduction of medicinal and health products in dissolvable thin film form. For more information visit freedoniagroup.com. ...

Specialty Film Demand to Approach $7.3 Billion in 2010

(Archive)

April 11, 2007, ... compostable kitchen and lawn bags, will benefit from environmental concerns and increased commercialization of bio-based polymers. Water-soluble film demand will receive a boost from the introduction of ...

Pace Named as a Green Company

(Archive)

November 18, 2006, Pace Industries, a plastic extrusion specialist, has been designated as a green power company by the Wisconsin Public Power Inc. (WPPI). PRESS RELEASE REEDSBURG, WI—Pace Industries, a plastic extrusion ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... will offer innovative topic sessions on nanotechnology, bio-based technology, energy, recycling, degradables, new materials, rubber/TPE, and more. The program also is designed for attendees to discover ...

Bio Break Down

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2004, ... product typically is polyester mixed with starch. Starch is highly marketable as it is considered bio-based (even if used in minimal amounts) and is relatively inexpensive. A majority of biodegradable/compostable ...

DuPont Experimental Station Commemorates Milestone Centennial Anniversary

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2003, ... bio-based materials produced from renewable resources like corn. Delaware's Minner congratulated the company on this milestone and added, "Thanks, in large part to the presence of DuPont, Delaware is ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... Nature Green, is said to be a more sustainable bio-based plastic made from annually renewable resources such as corn. “Nature Green is a solution to problems facing our environment,” notes WMI chairman ...

Need New Equipment or Accessories? NPD Is the Place to Look

(Magazine)

April 30, 2002, ... Zapper bio-based press and blanket wash is said to combine high performance with safety and environmental benefits. Derived from corn and soybeans, it reportedly is 100% biodegradable and nontoxic and ...