Content Imprint 03|2016 May / June Injection Moulding 16 Injection molding of PLA cutlery 20 Injection molding of wood-plastic composites 22 Wall thickness dependent flow characteristics of bioplastics Report 36 Co-products from potato processing Events 12 Biopolymers world gathers at Innovation Takes Root 24 Chinaplas Review Materials 31 Sugars in wastewater become bio-based packaging 32 Using biomass side-streams for bioplastics in New Zealand Joining Bioplastics 34 Adhesive capacity of bioplastics Basics 38 PHA – a polymer family with challenges and opportunities 42 Avoiding confusion between biodegradable and compostable 10 Years Ago 10 First PLA bottle in Germany Cover Story 45 An idea that is changing the world 3 Editorial 5 News 28 Application News 41 Brand Owner’s View 46 Glossary 50 Suppliers Guide 53 Event Calendar 54 Companies in this issue Publisher / Editorial Dr. Michael Thielen (MT) Karen Laird (KL) Samuel Brangenberg (SB) Henry Xiao (HX) Head Office Polymedia Publisher GmbH Dammer Str. 112 41066 Mönchengladbach, Germany phone: +49 (0)2161 6884469 fax: +49 (0)2161 6884468 info@bioplasticsmagazine.com www.bioplasticsmagazine.com Media Adviser Florian Junker phone: +49(0)2161-6884467 fax: +49(0)2161 6884468 f.junker@zuendgeber.com Chris Shaw Chris Shaw Media Ltd Media Sales Representative phone: +44 (0) 1270 522130 mobile: +44 (0) 7983 967471 Layout/Production Ulrich Gewehr (Dr. Gupta Verlag) Max Godenrath (Dr. Gupta Verlag) Print Poligrāfijas grupa Mūkusala Ltd. 1004 Riga, Latvia bioplastics MAGAZINE is printed on chlorine-free FSC certified paper. Print run: 3,300 copies bioplastics magazine ISSN 1862-5258 bM is published 6 times a year. This publication is sent to qualified subscribers (149 Euro for 6 issues). bioplastics MAGAZINE is read in 92 countries. Every effort is made to verify all Information published, but Polymedia Publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any losses that may arise as a result. No items may be reproduced, copied or stored in any form, including electronic format, without the prior consent of the publisher. Opinions expressed in articies do not necessarily reflect those of Polymedia Publisher. All articles appearing in bioplastics MAGAZINE, or on the website www.bioplasticsmagazine.com are strictly covered by copyright. bioplastics MAGAZINE welcomes contributions for publication. Submissions are accepted on the basis of full assignment of copyright to Polymedia Publisher GmbH unless otherwise agreed in advance and in writing. We reserve the right to edit items for reasons of space, clarity or legality. Please contact the editorial office via mt@bioplasticsmagazine.com. 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. Envelopes A part of this print run is mailed to the readers wrapped in BoPLA envelopes sponsored by Taghleef Industries, S.p.A. Maropack GmbH & Co. KG, and SFV Verpackungen Cover Photo: liz linder photography, inc. (Courtesy NatureWorks LLC) Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/bioplasticsmag Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioplasticsmagazine
daily upated news at www.bioplasticsmagazine.com News ABA requests compostable bags into bag ban discussions The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) has called for support of certified compostable bags as an alternative to single use lightweight plastic bags. The ABA welcomes discussions and the recent Australian Ministerial Roundtable regarding more states banning single use conventional polyethylene plastic bags. With South Australia, the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania having already banned lightweight plastic bags, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland are currently discussing their options. South Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT and Tasmania did not ban certified compostable shopping bags. The ABA supports bans on conventional plastic bags. Conventional polyethylene plastic bags may seem useful for shopping and the like, but they are not compostable, not biodegradable, are rarely recycled at end of life, instead ending up in landfill or as unsightly litter. In a similar call to the one made by the Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA), the ABA is requesting to have certified compostable bags exempted from a ban on conventional polyethylene plastic bags. In Australia approximately 14 million tonnes of organic waste is generated annually of which significant amount is food waste. Organic waste is the second largest volume of waste generated by industry and households. Diverting organic waste from landfills in Australia represents an immense opportunity. Used as a convenient way to capture food waste, certified compostable bags can be disposed into green waste bins and sent to composting. Certified compostable bags are digested by microorganisms in the compost, in exactly the same way as food waste. The compost can be used to improve agricultural soil quality by returning carbon and other nutrients back into the soil. Australian soils are generally carbon deficient and adding compost to these soils, solves several problems at the same time-diverting food waste from landfill, emission reduction associated with reducing organic content in landfills and improved agricultural soils with increased organic content. Rowan Williams, President of the ABA explains, “Certified compostable means compostable and biodegradable. Collecting food waste in the home in conventional plastic bags condemns the contents and the bag to landfill. Source separation of the food waste into certified compostable bags will allow the local council, processor or organics recycler to know that the bag can safely pass through their operation without having to be diverted to landfill. The bag and its contents will completely disappear in a composting environment, within the composting process cycle. Conventional polyethylene bags, no matter what additives are used which are claimed to cause biodegradation, will never achieve the required performance of these standards. Be safe, be sure, be certified.” It is important to understand that oxo-degradable, biodegradable and certified compostable are not the same thing. Unless bags are Australian Standard AS 4736-2006 certified compostable or Australian Standard AS 5810-2010 certified compostable they are not considered suitable for use in organics recycling. The ABA performs verification of claims made by individuals and companies that wish to have their claims of compostable and biodegradable products, verified. MT http://bit.ly/1Nwm7u0 Innovia Group sale of Cellophane Innovia Group, the global leader in high-tech film products for industrial applications and banknotes, announced in mid April an agreement to sell its Cellophane business and assets to Futamura Chemicals Co., Ltd. The deal is expected to complete on or before 30 June, 2016. Based in Nagoya, Japan, Futamura is a leading manufacturer of plastic and cellulose films, principally servicing the food packaging industry. Following the sale, Innovia will continue to deepen its focus on its fast-growing and world-leading polymer bank note business and on building on its market leading and differentiated double bubble biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films business. Mark Robertshaw, Chief Executive of Innovia Group, said: “The sale of our Cellophane business is an important strategic step for Innovia. Futamura is an excellent long term owner for Cellophane, with its core business focussed on cellulose and plastic films.” Yasuo Nagae, President of Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd, said: “The acquisition of the Innovia’s Cellophane business will enhance our product range and presence across the globe. It supports our ambition to serve our key customers through local manufacturing facilities offering the highest standards of delivery by experienced personnel. We look forward to welcoming Innovia’s Cello employees into our family.” MT www.futamura.co.jp/english www.innoviafilms.com bioplastics MAGAZINE [03/16] Vol. 11 5
