Could eggshell nanoparticles be the next step up for bioplastics? 17-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman Bioplastics are in big demand as increasingly popular eco-friendly alternatives to cosmetic packaging, and the latest research in this area is pointing to eggshell as a new material.
DuPont launches bio-based exfoliating ingredient at in-cosmetics DuPont launches bio-based exfoliating ingredient at in-cosmetics 19-Apr-2010 By Katie Bird and Leah Armstrong Last week’s in-cosmetics trade show in Paris was the launching pad for DuPont’s new bio-polymer exfoliating ingredient made from corn starch.
NatureWorks claims equipment is available to sort bio-plastics for recycling NatureWorks claims equipment is available to sort bio-plastics for recycling 10-Mar-2009 By Guy Montague-Jones NatureWorks has insisted that there are no technical barriers to the sorting and separating of polylactic acid (PLA) bottles for recycling.
Treofan and NatureWorks link up to market biodegradable film Treofan and NatureWorks link up to market biodegradable film 30-Mar-2006 By Ahmed ElAmin German-based Treofan has entered into a new agreement with US-based NatureWorks to market its biodegradable film to food packagers.