fossil-based plastics

Avantium partners LVMH and Tereos to accelerate the industrial-scale production of PEF

Iranpolymer/Baspar Tereos and LVMH will help Avantium to scale bio-based plastics from plant-based resources, helping users to move away from fossil-based plastics. The three parties are hoping to form a European consortium with plans for future expansion. The consortium is…

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We have value, and it’s on our doorstep!

Iranpolymer/Baspar  [GD] Can you explain what Renol is?   [CC] Renol is a combination of a natural oil, like rapeseed or olive oil, and lignin. The latter is a byproduct of the forestry and agricultural sectors and makes up between 20% and…

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Positive Plastics goes beyond the surface with latest update

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Friedrichshafen, Germany — The Positive Plastics team — the three material experts behind the Positiv Plastics initiative launched two years ago at Fakuma 2021 — returned with its third sample kit in 2023. For the first time, this year’s offering…

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