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Full listing of Biopolymers with links to their datasheets and supplier contact information.
What Are Bioplastics Anyway?
A good deal of confusion exists with the terminology used in the bioplastics industry. For example, bioplastics are biopolymers, but biopolymers may not be bioplastics.
This 3-page document explaining Bioplastics includes some cautions and hard facts.
SPI Bioplastics Council
A special interest group focused on the development of bioplastics as an integral part of the plastics industry.
BioMatNet
An online database of European websites on renewable bioresources.
Bioplastics or Biobased (Renewable) Plastic Materials 101 in Q & A Format
Why biobased/renewable materials (bioplastics) and how does using it help sustainable development? Carbon is the major basic element that is the building block of polymeric materials -- biobased products, petroleum based products, biotechnology products, fuels, even life itself.
Goody
Provides revolutionary bio-compostable additive technology that is compliant with Australian Standard AS4736 for biodegradable plastic that is suitable for composting and other microbial treatment. Their technology enables all plastic to safely biodegrade and compost into our environment - a shelf life is possible of up to 2 to even 5 years for some applications.
Biopolymers Search
The intent of this new service is to help plastics professionals access bioplastics.
MicroGREEN Polymers
Gives the plastics industry and the world environmentally sound plastics technologies with substantial economic advantages.
Podcast: What are Bioplastics?
Bioplastics might look artificial, but they sure act like they're organic. When you toss them on a compost heap, for example, they simply disappear. There's no magic involved, though. Compostable bioplastics disintegrate in nature without leaving a trace.
Prospector: How to Search for Biopolymer Datasheets
As the plastics industry continues to grow, so does the concern for using biodegradable and environmentally-friendly products. Prospector currently has several ways to find biodegradable and recycled materials in our database, and we expect the number of materials that meet those criteria to grow substantially in the near future.
MBI
Over the last 25 years, MBI has built a successful track record of innovation in industrial biotechnology, and has commercialized various products and processes through joint-ventures and start-up companies. MBI has also developed a solid reputation among its extensive network of university, government and industry partners.
ENTEK
Headquartered in Lebanon, Oregon, USA, ENTEK is a customer focused manufacturer of turnkey manufacturing plants, complete extrusion systems, twin screw extruders and controls, and replacement parts. Bioresin development now makes up almost 50% of there yearly trial runs.
HallStar
The HallStar Company,delivers customized, cost-effective solutions. HallStar's unique chemical modifiers enable their customers to develop high-performance products in both traditional plastics and bio-polymers.
GEHR
Founded in 1932, GEHR is a global manufacturer of extruded thermoplastic stock shapes. They offer rods, sheets, profiles, and tubes based on biopolymers.
Specialty Minerals
Specialty Minerals is a leading manufacturer of minerals and additives such as calcium carbonate, talc, limestone, and dolomite. They also provide engineered mineral additives for the reinforcement of bioplastics.
Gala Industries
Gala remains the global leader of underwater pelletizers and centrifugal dryers, with over 15,000 installations combined. Their applications range from commodity plastics and recycling to engineering resins and reaction processes.
Beta Analytic Inc.
Located in Miami, Florida, they provide ASTM D6866 biobased content testing to biopolymer researchers and manufacturers of biobased products.
Related Links: Bioresins, Bioplastics, Biopolymers
Publications: Bioplastics Magazine
Websites: Bioplastics24.com, European Union Eco-label, Natureplast
Book: Biopolymers
Plastics Recycling
American Chemistry Council
Recycled plastic products directory.
Earth911
Search for local plastics recycling locations.
How Stuff Works
How recycling works.
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