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Researchers Discover Process That Could Lead to the Widespread Replacement of Petrochemicals With Bio Based Materials

New process could allow many of today's petrochemical products, including plastics, to instead be made from biomass

17 Jun 2009

Bio-Based Foamable Resin from Cereplast Could Replace Styrofoam in Packaging

Cereplast, Inc., developer of proprietary bio-based sustainable plastics, today announced the launch of a breakthrough bio-based foamable resin to compete with Styrofoam and other foamable petroleum-based resins

16 Jun 2009

Commercial Carpets Go Environmentally Friendly With Sorona Fiber From DuPont

DuPont today announced that Sorona renewably sourced fiber is now available for the commercial carpet industry. Carpet made with DuPont Sorona fiber offers customers uncompromised performance plus the added benefit of an environmentally sustainable offering.

15 Jun 2009

Corn Based Sorona Biopolymer From Dupont Being Used in Big Brand Name Clothing

DuPont Sorona is now being used among well-known market brands
for t-shirts and other clothing. The Sorona® polymer, which is derived from corn, can be used to replace petroleum-derived materials and contains 37% renewably-sourced material

25 May 2009

Flexible Food Packaging Market Growing in Asia

Packaging is an intrinsic part of food in modern urban life. It is also vital for export as it protects the contents and ensures that quality products reach the consumer. Growth in the flexible plastic packaging market for food is a function of the growth of the food and food processing industry and growth in food exports

25 May 2009

Food, Biofuels and Materials Can All Be Produced in Sufficient Quantities

Science will enable farmers to produce enough grain to meet the growing demand for food, biofuels and materials if pubic and private agriculture enterprises, regulators and policymakers from around the globe take a more holistic approach to the solution

19 Apr 2009