Bioplastics News
May 21 2013
International - BASF to produce renewable BDO with Genomatica process
Chemical major BASF of Germany in mid-May said it would begin production of renewable 1,4-butanediol (BDO) using US-based Genomatica's one-step fermentation process.
Read Article >>United States - Metabolix's Q1 2013 results show weak start into the new year
Metabolix Inc.'s total revenue in the first quarter of 2013 was $1.93 mln compared to $39.32 mln in the same prior year quarter.
Read Article >>United States - Q1 PLA exports hit lowest in three years
The United States exported 2,473 tonnes of polylactic acid (PLA) in March 2013, down from 3,043 in the previous month and a mere 0.3% higher than the 2,466 tonnes in the same month last year, trade data showed.
Read Article >>France - Solvay invests in polyamide production unit in Lyon
In late April, Solvay announced that it decided to invest in a PA6.10 (polyamide), a bio-based polymer, production unit in Lyon.
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Australia - Researchers investigate the use of sugarcane leaves for bioplastics
International - Toray produces partially bio-based PBT from Genomatica's BDO
United States - Cobalt moves forward on butanol and butadiene
European Union - Imports of PLA drop nearly 53% in January
European Union - EU funded project to explore conversion of waste to bioplastics
International - Metabolix and Tianjin GreenBio work together on PHA
European Union - 2012 PLA imports down 4.4%
United States - PLA exports up marginally in February 2013
New Zealand - Aduro produces bioplastics from bloodmeal
United States - January 2013 PLA exports lowest since 2010
Brazil - Braskem invests in robotics for biotechnology research
Europe - DSM's bio-based polyamide used in Mercedes-Benz A-Class
