Tag Archives: biopolymer

BASF Introduces Ecovio® Biopolymer for Sustainable Castor Farming Solutions, Reducing Microplastics and Supporting Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced its ecovio® 60 IA 1552 biopolymer, a certified industrial compostable solution designed for plant clips used in greenhouse fruit and vegetable cultivation. This innovation allows the clips to biodegrade in industrial composting facilities after harvest, … Read the full press release

nova-Institute Launches Expert Group to Enhance Biopolymer Insights and Drive Sustainability in the Renewable Carbon Sector

(IN BRIEF) The nova-Institute has announced the formation of a specialized group of biopolymer experts aimed at enhancing market and trend reporting in the renewable carbon sector. This initiative focuses on advancing sustainability in the chemical and materials industries by … Read the full press release

BASF Celebrates 25 Years of ecoflex® Biopolymer, Pioneering Sustainability in Plastics

(IN BRIEF) BASF marks the 25th anniversary of ecoflex® (PBAT: polybutylene adipate terephthalate), the world’s first biodegradable and certified compostable polymer introduced to the plastics market in 1998. Over the years, ecoflex® has gained trust and recognition for its consistent … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries Join Forces to Advance Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and fluid handling technologies, and RWDC Industries, a biotechnology company specializing in biopolymer materials, have signed a joint development agreement. The collaboration aims to enhance the manufacturing processes for sustainable alternatives … Read the full press release

BASF expands ecovio® portfolio for sustainable food packaging with home and industrial compostable grade

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has added a certified home and industrial compostable grade for cold and hot food packaging to its ecovio® portfolio for extrusion coating on paper and board. The new extrusion coating grade, ecovio® 70 … Read the full press release

Minimalism and clean beauty by BASF’s Care Creations® at Cosmetorium 2021

Minimalist10 concept answers the consumer demand for clean and simple cosmetic products New ingredients: COSMOS-approved, natural texturizing polymer Hydagen® Clean and fucoidan-rich algae extract Seanactiv™ TechFocus Program: presentation of new active ingredients for hair and scalp (PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 20-Oct-2021 — … Read the full press release

Sustainability leadership: Innovative mono-material oxygen barrier technology made of 100% cellulose fibers unveiled by Ahlstrom-Munksjö

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced the release and patent of a pioneering mono-material oxygen barrier technology made of 100% cellulose fibers in line with its ‘from Plastic … Read the full press release