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relevant authorities, says Versalis. Novamont is a strong player in the development
and production of biodegradable and composta- ble bioplastics – including its Mater-Bi material – while Versalis says it has a strategy that is focused on chemistry from renewables.
Research wing Romania-based Kik Compounds has opened a new wing at its R&D laboratory. The new facility is located at the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Science and Technology (ICSTM) within Valahia University.
Kik says that its products retain the quality and technical features of traditional plastics but are both recyclable and biodegradable. They are made with recycled vegetable resources, such as coffee waste and used corn oil, so as not to contribute to deforestation or food insecurity. “This facility represents a significant step forward in our mission to develop sustainable solutions and ensure a greener future,” said Germano Craia, CEO of Kik. “We strive to push the boundaries of innovation and establish new standards for biodegradable plastics.”
PETG partnership UPM Biochemicals and Selenis have formed a partnership to develop sustainable PETG – which is used in applications including heat shrink sleeves. UPM will supply Selenis with its bio-based mono-ethylene glycol, to make partially bio-based PETG. The MEG is produced from hardwood from
forests in Germany, where the company is building an industry-scale biorefinery to convert woody biomass into biochemicals. “Selenis pursues a strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of its products and partnerships like ours are at the heart of a greener, more sustainable chemistry,” said Michael Duetsch, vice president of biochemicals at UPM. Marta Matos Gil, chief sustainability officer at
Selenis, added: “We centre our innovation efforts in markets where the pressure for recyclable solutions is higher – because the life of the product is shorter – meaning end of life solutions are more critical.”
Soil improvement Delegates at last year’s Agricultural Film conference in Barcelona – organised by AMI – heard how
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