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CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World's First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
NatureWorks, PLA, PHA, Plastic, Biopolymer, Environment, CJ CheilJedang, Polymer, Chicken soup, Nature

New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps

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  • New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps
    Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, continues to expand the applications for its advanced PHA technology, announcing that their biopolymers are being used by California-based Beyond Plastic to develop the world's first completely biodegradable plastic bottle cap.
  • With the inclusion of CJ Biomaterials' PHA, the Beyond Plastic bottle cap is both recyclable and compostable, in addition to being fully biodegradable.
  • "Utilizing CJ Biomaterials' PHA biopolymers, we've developed an authentically eco-conscious alternative to conventional plastic bottle caps.
  • CJ Biomaterials' polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers are being used by California-based Beyond Plastic to develop the world's first completely biodegradable plastic bottle.

NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Technology, Science, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Textiles, Oil, Gas, Packaging, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Energy, Other Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Food, Beverage, Manufacturing, Retail, Food Tech, Environment, Marketing strategy, NatureWorks, PLA, Ingeo, Taste, AMI, Biopolymer, Capsule, Filter, Partnership, Coffee, Compost, IMA, Wageningen University & Research, PP, Keurig Dr Pepper, DIN, Biodiversity, Methane, Multimedia, Soil

NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.

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  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.
  • The partnership between NatureWorks and IMA Coffee began in April 2021 with accelerated testing announced in February of 2022.
  • IMA Coffee and NatureWorks presented on this new coffee pods solution at the AMI Single-Serve Capsules conference held from March 19-20 in Boston, MA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404501499/en/
    Every IMA Coffee pod filling and sealing machine can handle compostable coffee pods made from Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer.

Global Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029: A USD 491.75 Billion Market in 2029, Registering a CAGR of 7.44% from 2023-2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Packaging, Manufacturing, Tetra, NatureWorks, Glass, Urbanization, Growth, EPR, Recycling, Ball Corporation, Extended producer responsibility, Food, Carbon, Metal, Plastic, Amcor, Paper, Cosmetics, Aluminium, USD, Government, Supermarket

The global sustainable packaging market was valued at USD 319.62 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 491.75 Billion in 2029, at a CAGR of 7.44% from 2023-2029.

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  • The global sustainable packaging market was valued at USD 319.62 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 491.75 Billion in 2029, at a CAGR of 7.44% from 2023-2029.
  • The global sustainable packaging market is witnessing a dynamic and competitive landscape driven by the growing global emphasis on environmental conservation and corporate social responsibility.
  • During the forecast period, the plastic segment will likely grow at the highest CAGR in the global sustainable packaging market.
  • The global sustainable packaging market by packaging type is segmented into rigid and flexible packaging.

Global Sustainable Packaging Market Report, Featuring Profiles of Amcor, Ardagh, Billerud, DS Smith, International Paper, Huhtamaki, Sonoco Products, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Tetra, NatureWorks, Glass, Urbanization, Growth, EPR, Recycling, Ball Corporation, Extended producer responsibility, Food, Carbon, Metal, Plastic, Amcor, Paper, Cosmetics, Aluminium, USD, Government, Supermarket

The global sustainable packaging market is witnessing a dynamic and competitive landscape driven by the growing global emphasis on environmental conservation and corporate social responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • The global sustainable packaging market is witnessing a dynamic and competitive landscape driven by the growing global emphasis on environmental conservation and corporate social responsibility.
  • The surge in pouch packaging across various industries is a compelling driver in the sustainable packaging market.
  • During the forecast period, the plastic segment will likely grow at the highest CAGR in the global sustainable packaging market.
  • The global sustainable packaging market by packaging type is segmented into rigid and flexible packaging.

NPE2024 Will Be The Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies In The Americas

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Manufacturing, Environment, Recycling, Sustainability, Chemicals, Plastics, Collection, LG Chem, NatureWorks, NPE, Plastic, Growth, Orange County Convention Center, Krieger, Safety, LyondellBasell, Policy

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will foster the continued growth of the bioplastics industry at its upcoming trade show, NPE: The Plastics Show .

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  • The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will foster the continued growth of the bioplastics industry at its upcoming trade show, NPE: The Plastics Show .
  • With more than 45 bioplastics related exhibitors on the show floor, NPE2024 is expected to be the largest gathering of bioplastics companies in the Americas.
  • NPE2024 will provide a first-hand look into how sustainable plastics manufacturing is driving value creation for society, the environment and the industry.
  • Additionally, made for plastic material suppliers, processors, equipment suppliers, and brands interested in investing in the bioplastics industry, PLASTICS will release it’s 2024 Bioplastics Market Watch Report on May 8 during NPE.

Green Polymer Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 74.95 Billion 2030, Recording a CAGR of 9.6% | Report by CoherentMI

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
NatureWorks, Danimer Scientific, Health, 3D, Electronics, Polymer, Food packaging, Growth, BASF, Textile, Dow Chemical Company, Plastic, Knowledge, Agriculture, Research, Environment

The region has been at the forefront of environmental initiatives and has well-established regulations and support for green technologies.

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  • The region has been at the forefront of environmental initiatives and has well-established regulations and support for green technologies.
  • Key players operating in the Green Polymer Market include BASF, Dow Chemical, Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, Indorama Ventures, Danimer Scientific, Teijin, Mitsubishi Chemicals, and BioAmber.
  • These key players have been investing in research and development to develop innovative green polymers and expand their product portfolio.
  • With North America leading the market and key players actively investing in research and development, the Green Polymer Market is expected to experience steady growth in the coming years.

Green Polymer Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 74.95 Billion 2030, Recording a CAGR of 9.6% | Report by CoherentMI

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
NatureWorks, Danimer Scientific, Health, 3D, Electronics, Polymer, Food packaging, Growth, BASF, Textile, Dow Chemical Company, Plastic, Knowledge, Agriculture, Research, Environment

The region has been at the forefront of environmental initiatives and has well-established regulations and support for green technologies.

Key Points: 
  • The region has been at the forefront of environmental initiatives and has well-established regulations and support for green technologies.
  • Key players operating in the Green Polymer Market include BASF, Dow Chemical, Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, Indorama Ventures, Danimer Scientific, Teijin, Mitsubishi Chemicals, and BioAmber.
  • These key players have been investing in research and development to develop innovative green polymers and expand their product portfolio.
  • With North America leading the market and key players actively investing in research and development, the Green Polymer Market is expected to experience steady growth in the coming years.

CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that it has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material. South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service. This ecofriendly polybag technology will reduce the impact same-day delivery has on the environment and help to address the plastic waste challenge.

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  • South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service.
  • CJ Biomaterials' polybag is made exclusively from biodegradable materials, eliminating the use of polyvinylchloride (PVC).
  • Through this partnership with CJ Olive Young, we are introducing this breakthrough development in sustainable delivery technology to a large consumer base, which we believe will accelerate its commercialization," says Seung-Jin Lee, White BIO Business Leader at CJ CheilJedang, parent company of CJ Biomaterials.
  • CJ Biomaterials has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material.

CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Olive, PHA, Food, Chicken, Chemistry, Partnership, Agriculture, Biopolymer, Environment, Polymer, 3D, Chicken soup, PLA, NatureWorks, Nature, Horticulture, CJ CheilJedang, Red Dot, Silk

With CJ Biomaterials' PHA technology integrated into the cups' inner coating, they are biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment.

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  • With CJ Biomaterials' PHA technology integrated into the cups' inner coating, they are biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment.
  • In 2023, CJ Biomaterials developed microwavable paper coating technology combining its patented PHA with PLA.
  • As one of only a few companies that are capable of mass-producing PHA, CJ Biomaterials is committed to impactful action delivering eco-friendly solutions with its extensive PHA technology platform.
  • CJ Biomaterials continues to expand on the applications of its PHA technology, developing solutions for food and beverage packaging; food serviceware; fibers and nonwovens; consumer goods; agriculture and horticulture; and 3D printing filament.

Danimer Scientific Announces New Directors

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Environment, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Green Technology, Biotechnology, Health, Science, Other Science, Senior, DNMR, Danimer Scientific, Executive, Biopolymer, Plastic, Division, Chemical engineering, Milliken & Company, University of Missouri, Marketing, Wofford College, NatureWorks, Management

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading, next-generation bioplastics company focused on the production of biodegradable materials, is pleased to announce that Dr. David Moody and Mr. Richard Altice have been appointed as members of Danimer’s Board of Directors.

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  • Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading, next-generation bioplastics company focused on the production of biodegradable materials, is pleased to announce that Dr. David Moody and Mr. Richard Altice have been appointed as members of Danimer’s Board of Directors.
  • With these changes, Danimer’s Board will be comprised of eleven directors.
  • “We are honored to have David and Rich join our Board of Directors,” said Stephen Croskrey, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
  • We believe they bring the right mix of skills, perspectives, and industry-specific experience that will help Danimer execute its strategic plan and achieve its goals.”