Blog categorized as 2023

Science: An article to help you understand bio-based chemical fibers

1. How are bio-based chemical fibers processed?

Traditional bio-based primary fibers, or natural fibers, are represented by cotton fiber and mulberry silk. China has been producing cotton fiber and mulberry silk textiles for thousands of years. The term "damask and silk" is used to des...

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12.08.23 12:35 AM - Comment(s)
85% bio-based ingredients! Plant-based foam technology helps shoe industry reduce carbon emissions

Evoco was founded by Jason Robinson, a pioneer in the field of climate technology with over 20 years of experience in commercializing renewable technologies. Evoco is an innovative company dedicated to unlocking the potential of phytochemistry to develop low-carbon, high-performance materials.

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05.08.23 12:55 AM - Comment(s)
PLMA+ CMC-GMA hydrogel: a novel biodegradable hydrogel material

PLMA+ CMC-GMA hydrogel is a biodegradable hydrogel co-polymerized with polylactic acid (PLA) and methacrylic anhydride-acylated gelatin (GelMA), with methacrylic anhydride-acylated chitosan (ChelMA) incorporated as a cross-linking agent. This hydrogel has good mechanical properties, biocompatib...

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05.08.23 12:54 AM - Comment(s)
Self-repairing, ready to reshape, 32-day degradation!

Imagine a plastic like this: tougher than ordinary plastic, non-flammable, and even self-healing. What's more, it can be produced in water at room temperature, is very energy efficient, and doesn't require toxic solvents. You can mold it into any shape befor...

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05.08.23 12:50 AM - Comment(s)
Science: Take a look at bio-based chemical fibers

Bio-based chemical fibers are fibers made from biomass as raw material or polymers containing monomers of biomass origin. The products have the properties of ecological and environmental protection, human body affinity, anti-bacterial comfort, and biodegradability of wastes, etc., and they have been...

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05.08.23 12:44 AM - Comment(s)
Spain levies a tax on the following "non-reusable" plastics at a rate of 0.45 EUR/kg

In accordance with the requirements of Law 7/2022 of April 8, 2022, enacted in Spain, as of January 1, 2023, Spain began to impose a tax on plastics for non-reusable packaging, which involves the producer, the importer, and the internal inter-community (intra-community) purchases, and is an indirect...

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05.08.23 12:34 AM - Comment(s)
Would you mind purchasing goods online with "no extra packaging"?

1. Amazon: more than half of European consumers don't mind "no extra packaging" for online purchases 

In a recent study commissioned by cross-border e-commerce platform Amazon, more than half (52%) of European adults said they wouldn't mind if online purchases were delivered with ...

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29.07.23 07:32 AM - Comment(s)
New Product! The company launches PHA capsule packaging

In the dynamic packaging industry, the pursuit of sustainable alternatives is becoming critical as companies strive to meet consumer demands and minimize environmental impact. Cabopol is a leading supplier of innovative solutions and has become a major player in the industry with its range of c...

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29.07.23 07:27 AM - Comment(s)
It never occurred to me that plastic bags were originally designed to save the planet! Now it's actually ......

A rare novelty in the 1970s, the plastic shopping bag is now a ubiquitous global product, with an annual production of one trillion units. They are found in all corners of the world, including the darkest depths of the oceans, the summit of Mount Everest and even the polar ice caps. Plastic bag...

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29.07.23 07:26 AM - Comment(s)
Replacing traditional plastics! Famous stationery brands also use bio-based packaging

Ostrom, a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber-based materials, has partnered with adapa, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions, and Maped, a renowned stationery brand, to launch a breakthrough eraser-wrapped flow packaging solution. 

Ostrom's crystal raw paper is the perfect so...

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29.07.23 07:23 AM - Comment(s)