Report: bio-based plastics not dependent on biofuels

A new paper from the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. argues that the bio-based plastics industry is not necessarily tied to a robust biorefining industry.

Developed by the group’s Bioplastics Council, the 10-page paper looks at ways and implications that allow the bio-based plastic industry to grow independently of biofuels.

… Full text: www.plasticsnews.com/article/20130827/NEWS/130829940/report-bio-based-plastics-not-dependent-on-biofuels#

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Source

Plastics News, 2013-08-27.

Supplier

Bioplastics Council
DuPont
The Plastics Industry Trade Association (SPI)

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