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Due to the growing awareness for a more circular economy, the industry is now on a constant lookout for renewable feedstocks and recycling solutions.

Biobased additives and polymers are being increasingly used now but there is still scope for improvement for their use in demanding applications and there is a need to find new solutions for end-of-life challenges.

Recycling of plastics is the need of the hour and researchers and companies alike are investing their time for new ways of recycling, like using NIR-sortable additives and masterbatches or using more recycled content in the polymers.

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Jul 30, 2018 | Article

How Digitalization of Bio-products is Boosting Market Connection: Bio-Based World News Interviews SpecialChem CEO Christophe Cabarry

By SpecialChem

Learn from the founder and CEO of SpecialChem, Christophe Cabarry, how digitalization is helping developers and suppliers of bio-based products make the easier connection and chose the right...

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Jan 19, 2018 | Article

Sustainable Flame Retardant Technology Trends to Watch!

By Donald Rosato

The global Flame Retardant (FR) market in plastics continues to grow at an overall growth rate of around 3-5% a year. Transportation has always been an important market for flame retardants, but...

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Sep 7, 2016 | Article

Oxo-degradation : A Simmering Debate

By Donald Rosato

Few plastics additives attract as much controversy within the plastics industry as oxo-degradable products. The war of words within the plastics and bioplastics industry regarding the use of...

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Jun 23, 2016 | Article

Moving Bio-based Innovations from Labs to Markets

By Sreeparna Das

The growing number of conferences and industry events dedicated to Bio-based Industry is an indicator of the positive shift towards bio-economy globally. Several factors are contributing to this...

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Apr 15, 2016 | Article

Defining Moment for Bioplastic Feedstock Developments

By Donald Rosato

Global chemical industry companies are continually seeking new feedstocks and products derived from renewable sources to reduce dependence on petroleum longer term. With declining oil prices the...

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Feb 1, 2014 | Article

Unquestionable Verdict for Newer Bio-based Chemicals or Additives: No Thanks, Too Expensive

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented on "What is the main limitation for business development of newer bio-based chemicals or additives?" The results are...

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Jan 20, 2014 | Article

K2013 Review: Our Selection of Innovative Additives for a Safer & Cleaner World

By Thibaud Deleger

As the K2013 closed its doors, it was once again on impressing track records. Even if the number of visitors slightly decreased compared to the K2010 Fair (from 222.000 in 2010 to 218.000 this...

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Nov 29, 2013 | Article

K2013 Review: Polymer Additives Offer More Sustainable Solutions

By Thibaud Deleger

The world’s famous Plastics & Rubber Kunststoffe Trade Fair took place in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 16 – 23, 2013. And once again the K Exhibition was a true success. Among the event records...

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Nov 1, 2013 | Article

Cost-effective Solutions Voted as the Top Most Priority for Bio-based Plastic Developers

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented on "For the near future, as a bio-based plastic developer, what is your main priority concerning bio-based materials?"...

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Jun 1, 2013 | Article

Most Needed Bio-derived Materials for Future Applications

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the April Click 'N Vote "Which among the following bio-derived materials will be the most needed in future...

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