Tag: biodegradable plastics

Plymouth Marine Laboratory study exploring impacts of biodegradable plastics on the ocean

Plymouth Marine Laboratory study exploring impacts of biodegradable plastics on the ocean

January 30, 2024 |

In the UK, a new study from Plymouth Marine Laboratory investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks. In response to concerns about fossil-based plastics, biodegradable plastics – that is, plastics that […]

Read More

NEXTCHEM to support biodegradable plastics intermediates facility development in China

NEXTCHEM to support biodegradable plastics intermediates facility development in China

January 8, 2024 |

In China, MAIRE recently announced that NEXTCHEM, through its biodegradable plastics technology licensor CONSER, has been awarded technology licensing and catalyst supply by a prominent client, as part of a larger project located in Northwestern China. The scope of work entails licensing, process design package for CONSER proprietary Duetto technology and technical assistance during project […]

Read More