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

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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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.

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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.

Compostable Coffee Capsules Made with NatureWorks’ Ingeo Biopolymer Score Highest Sustainability Marks in New Study by Wageningen University & Research

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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A new study reveals that coffee capsules made with Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer from NatureWorks outperform aluminum, conventional plastics, and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance.

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  • A new study reveals that coffee capsules made with Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer from NatureWorks outperform aluminum, conventional plastics, and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance.
  • The thermoformed Ingeo-based capsules used in the study were produced by NatureWorks’ partner and food packaging producer, Flo SpA .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115629225/en/
    New study from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research found that compostable coffee capsules made with Ingeo biopolymer are the most sustainable option for single-serve coffee.
  • The compostable capsules maintained robust sustainability metrics even in a scenario where consumers disposed of the capsules improperly into another waste stream.

NatureWorks Announces Next Phase of Construction on New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has made significant progress on the construction of their new fully integrated Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand.

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  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has made significant progress on the construction of their new fully integrated Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand.
  • As a fully integrated PLA complex, the plant will include three manufacturing facilities: lactic acid fermentation, lactide monomer production, and polymerization.
  • The facility will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons of Ingeo biopolymer and produce the full portfolio of Ingeo grades.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231018516355/en/
    Construction on NatureWorks’ new Ingeo PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand is on track with production and start-up activities projected to begin in 2025.

Jabil Elevates Materials Sustainability with Introduction of PLA 3110P Powder Based on NatureWorks’ Ingeo Biopolymer

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005389/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005389/en/
    Jabil PLA 3110P, based on NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ PLA-based powder, offers 89% smaller carbon footprint compared to PA 12 when used in powder-bed fusion technologies.
  • “We applied advanced morphology control to produce this sustainable and bio-based powder based on NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer.
  • Samples of Jabil PLA 3110P powder made from Ingeo are available, along with samples of Jabil PK 5000.
  • Parts made with Jabil PLA 3110P, Jabil PK 5000 and Jabil PA 0600 will be on display at RAPID’23, May 2-4 in Chicago ( Booth 2140 ).

NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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NatureWorks , leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, announces, in collaboration with Jabil Inc. , a global manufacturing solutions provider, the availability of an Ingeo™ PLA-based powder formulation for powder-bed fusion technologies, including selective laser sintering (SLS) printer platforms.

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  • NatureWorks , leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, announces, in collaboration with Jabil Inc. , a global manufacturing solutions provider, the availability of an Ingeo™ PLA-based powder formulation for powder-bed fusion technologies, including selective laser sintering (SLS) printer platforms.
  • Ingeo PLA is derived entirely from annually renewable resources, meeting demand for a biobased alternative to petrochemical-based powders, like PA-12.
  • As a result, this Ingeo PLA-based powder can form the custom, precision geometries needed for thermoforming and compression molds.
  • The Jabil PLA 3110P powder made with Ingeo for SLS 3D printing is now available directly from Jabil through their sampling program.

NatureWorks introduces new Ingeo biopolymer solution for improved softness and strength in biobased nonwovens for hygiene applications

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Leading biopolymer and polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer NatureWorks has further expanded the performance attributes delivered by Ingeo biopolymer in hygiene applications with the introduction of Ingeo 6500D for nonwovens.

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  • Leading biopolymer and polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer NatureWorks has further expanded the performance attributes delivered by Ingeo biopolymer in hygiene applications with the introduction of Ingeo 6500D for nonwovens.
  • The new Ingeo solution offers increased softness and strength as well as improved fluid management when combined with optimized hydrophilic surface finish technology.
  • “The tensile strength of the new Ingeo solution offers improved processing for converters offering efficient low basis weight fabric production on the latest generation of spunbond equipment.
  • NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer has a 62% smaller carbon footprint than polypropylene from its manufacturing alone, offering a low carbon alternative to petrochemical based materials.

NatureWorks Celebrates Construction Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility.

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  • The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility.
  • The day also featured a ceremonial groundbreaking that mirrored the ceremony held in Blair, Nebraska, USA in 2000 when NatureWorks began construction on the world’s first commercial scale PLA manufacturing facility.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230202005069/en/
    NatureWorks hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to commemorate the progress made to date on their new fully integrated Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand.
  • “This ceremony is a meaningful milestone for the entire NatureWorks team,” said Rich Altice, president and CEO of NatureWorks.

GC co-hosts the APEC 2022 Forum with an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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BANGKOK, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC, attended the opening ceremony of the BCG exhibition at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2022 chaired by General Prayuth Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Thailand is honored to host the 2022 APEC Forum with the primary goal of promoting trade liberalization, cooperation on social dimensions and development in various fields. On this occasion, the Prime Minister and his cabinet visited the GC exhibition under the country's new Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model (BCG), which has an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach. In addition, GC has adopted the YOUTURN platform to sort and transport plastic waste at the APEC Forum 2022 through drop-off points under the "Yak Lak Yim" project of OR and also co-sponsored the APEC Future Food for Sustainability Competition to find 21 representative teams from Thailand who will create the Food for the Future Menu to unveil the soft power potential of Thai cuisine and serve it to 21 business leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Thailand is honored to host the 2022 APEC Forum with the primary goal of promoting trade liberalization, cooperation on social dimensions and development in various fields.
  • On this occasion, the Prime Minister and his cabinet visited the GC exhibition under the country's new Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model (BCG), which has an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach.
  • Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, Chief Executive Officer and President, "GC is honored to welcome world leaders to the 2022 APEC Forum, the International forum for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
  • This is done to support the meeting to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, in line with GC's unwavering commitment to do business in accordance with the "Sustainable Development Goals."

GC co-hosts the APEC 2022 Forum with an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach

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Friday, November 18, 2022
Plastic, Exhibition, BCG, Element, Heart, Environment, Global warming potential, PTT Global Chemical, Paris Agreement, APEC, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Sustainable development, GC, Ingeo, Sustainability, OR, International, Economic model, Future, Ministry, Sustainable Development Goal 12, USD, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea), Foreign Affairs, Paris, Food, Greenhouse, Renewable energy, Recycling, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thai cuisine

BANGKOK, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC, attended the opening ceremony of the BCG exhibition at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2022 chaired by General Prayuth Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Thailand is honored to host the 2022 APEC Forum with the primary goal of promoting trade liberalization, cooperation on social dimensions and development in various fields. On this occasion, the Prime Minister and his cabinet visited the GC exhibition under the country's new Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model (BCG), which has an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach. In addition, GC has adopted the YOUTURN platform to sort and transport plastic waste at the APEC Forum 2022 through drop-off points under the "Yak Lak Yim" project of OR and also co-sponsored the APEC Future Food for Sustainability Competition to find 21 representative teams from Thailand who will create the Food for the Future Menu to unveil the soft power potential of Thai cuisine and serve it to 21 business leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Thailand is honored to host the 2022 APEC Forum with the primary goal of promoting trade liberalization, cooperation on social dimensions and development in various fields.
  • On this occasion, the Prime Minister and his cabinet visited the GC exhibition under the country's new Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model (BCG), which has an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach.
  • Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, Chief Executive Officer and President, "GC is honored to welcome world leaders to the 2022 APEC Forum, the International forum for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
  • This is done to support the meeting to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, in line with GC's unwavering commitment to do business in accordance with the "Sustainable Development Goals."

CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks Sign Master Collaboration Agreement, Solidifying Relationship to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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WOBURN, Mass. and PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), and NatureWorks, an advanced materials company that is the world's leading producer of polylactic acid (PLA), have signed a Master Collaboration Agreement (MCA) that calls for the two organizations to collaborate on the development of sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials' PHACT™ Biodegradable Polymers and NatureWorks' Ingeo™ biopolymers. The two companies will develop high-performance biopolymer solutions that will replace fossil-fuel based plastics in applications ranging from compostable food packaging and food serviceware to personal care, films, and other end products.

Key Points: 
  • CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks plan to expand their relationship beyond cooperative product development for packaging to create new applications in the films and nonwoven markets.
  • "We are excited to build on our strong relationship with NatureWorks to tackle the challenge of plastic waste," says Seung-Jin Lee, Head of Biomaterials business from CJ CheilJedang.
  • Using its Ingeo PLA technology, NatureWorks has served as a leader in developing sustainable solutions for more than 30 years.
  • CJ Biomaterials is a business unit of CJ BIO part of CJ CheilJedang.