Content Editorial 3 News 5 - 11 Application News 40 -45 interpack Preview 26 - 37 interpack ShowGuide 32 - 33 Event Calendar 59 Suppliers Guide 60 02|2011 March/April Event Calendar 56 Glossary 58 Companies in this issue 62 Editorial Planner 2011 56 Rigid Packaging Bio-Alternative for HIPS Sheet 12 High-Performance Thermforming 14 of Starch-Based Polymers Clearing the Way for Wider PLA Use 16 Catering Products Carousing for our Climate 18 Heat Resistant & Certified Compostable Utensils 20 Applications Biodegradable Alternative to Leather 22 New Sustainable Bottle Initiative 24 World‘s First 100% Plant-Based PET Bottle 25 Materials Improved PHA Production in Tobacco 38 Basics Bioplastics in Packaging 46 Opinion Comments regarding Cereplasts Symbol Competition 50 Personality Martin Kumar Patel 52 Politics Bioplastics in Israel 54 Imprint Publisher / Editorial Dr. Michael Thielen Samuel Brangenberg Layout/Production Mark Speckenbach, Julia Hunold Head Office Polymedia Publisher GmbH Dammer Str. 112 41066 Mönchengladbach, Germany phone: +49 (0)2161 664864 fax: +49 (0)2161 631045 info@bioplasticsmagazine.com www.bioplasticsmagazine.com Media Adviser Elke Hoffmann, Caroline Motyka phone: +49(0)2351-67100-0 fax: +49(0)2351-67100-10 eh@bioplasticsmagazine.com Print Tölkes Druck + Medien GmbH 47807 Krefeld, Germany Total Print run: 9,000 copies bioplastics magazine ISSN 1862-5258 bioplastics magazine is published 6 times a year. This publication is sent to qualified subscribers (149 Euro for 6 issues). bioplastics MAGAZINE is printed on chlorine-free FSC certified paper. bioplastics MAGAZINE is read in 91 countries. Not to be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. The fact that product names may not be identified in our editorial as trade marks is not an indication that such names are not registered trade marks. bioplastics MAGAZINE tries to use British spelling. However, in articles based on information from the USA, American spelling may also be used. Editorial contributions are always welcome. Please contact the editorial office via mt@bioplasticsmagazine.com. Cover The cover of this issue is laminated with metallised NatureFlex from Innovia Films, converted by Achilles Papierveredlung. Therefore the complete issue is still fully compostable ... 4 bioplastics MAGAZINE [02/11] Vol. 6 Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/bioplasticsmag Be our fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/bioplastics-MAGAZINE/103745406344904
News Biopackaging for Beverages Compostable bottles present an increasingly attractive alternative to recycled PET for beverage companies, according to a new Drinks Biopackaging report from leading food and drink consultancy Zenith International. Biopackaging use in the combined markets of West Europe and North America rose by 47% in 2010 to over 100 million litres, but volumes remain small as a proportion of total volume. There is a clear need for government incentives if the market is to make a real step change, particularly in the area of drinks packaging. “While the environmental credentials of compostable bottles sit well with increasingly green-minded consumers, challenges such as price, separation from PET and composting facilities persist,” commented Zenith Senior Analyst Jenny Foulds. Zenith’s 2011 Drinks Biopackaging report finds that: • Biopackaging does have potential to improve sustainability in beverage packaging. • Increased retailer acceptance has helped compostable packaging become a mainstream opportunity. • Whilst the economic downturn may have affected demand, interest in added value, convenience and eco-friendly products will return. • Larger formats, such as 1.5 and 2 litre sizes or above, represent a relatively untapped segment. • Growing interest in locally-available renewable crops may bring additional scope. “Despite the difficulties, we foresee continuing strong growth in development projects. If the challenges can be answered, then volume can gain serious market share”, Jenny Foulds concluded. The Report contains over 80 pages and is available for € 1500 or US-$ 2000 via Zenith’s website. www.zenithinternational.com. 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 DRINKS BIOPACKAGING MARKET, 2006-10 North America, West Europe Million litres 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010e bioplastics MAGAZINE [02/11] Vol. 6 5
