Foreword
When developing a new
sustainable product or technology designed to reduce carbon emissions – as so
many biobased products are – it is important to analyse the entire life cycle
of the product. This is because, whilst a product’s principal usage may result
in a reduction in carbon emissions, other aspects of the product’s life, such
as its production and disposal, may result in emissions that are otherwise
unaccounted for. Evidencing emissions reduction across the whole life cycle of
a product or technology is a key step in obtaining sustainability
certification. Here at NNFCC we are experienced at conducting life cycle
analyses across all sectors within the bioeconomy. This month, it seems,
the biobased products are returning the favour, as we have news of biobased
products for both........
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- Council of the EU adopts ambitious plastic measures
- UK to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds
Markets
- BASF to market Lactips biobased films
- LBNet report into plastics in the bioeconomy published
- Report into emissions from petroleum-based plastics
Research & Development
- Partnership to produce fibres from woody biomass
- Biobased 3D-printed prosthetics
- Project develops biodegradable agricultural films
Polymers
- Sateri acquires fourth Chinese viscose plant
- Compostable packaging used for items on Australian flight
- Stora Enso releases DuraSense biocomposite for packaging
- Seawater-degradable plastic for cosmetic packaging
- Fibre-based food packaging
Chemicals
- Biobased waterproofing for textiles
Consumer Products
- Seaweed extract fluorescent paint highlights wet nappies in darkness
- Biobased plastic coffin launched
Patents
Events
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