"Use of innovative materials to drive a more sustainable future"

NatureWorks achieves breakthrough in bioplastics manufacturing process....a new proprietary manufacturing process commissioned late last year lowers CO2 emissions by 60% and reduces by 30% the energy required for production of Ingeo™ plastics compared to previous manufacturing process.
26/2/09, Bioplastics24.com

BASF will open its facility in Ludwigshafen in 2010 and once up and running the plant will increase the production of its 'Ecoflex' product from 14,000 to 74,000 tons per year.
25/9/08, Cosmeticsdesign-Europe.com

While the use of petroleum-based plastics continues to grow (estimates range up to one trillion pounds per year), BCC Research estimated that the market for biodegradable plastics is expected to reach 1.2 billion pounds by 2012, up from 541 million pounds in 2007. Growing awareness in climate change as well as the "peak oil" concept are drivers for bioplastics growh. However, with the global financial crisis, weak economies & plunge in crude oil market, what will be the impact on the bioplastics development? Will companies put off their plan to go "green" or delay their bio investment?

Cost is not the only barrier to the growth of bioplastics but performance, sustainability of supply & end-of-life options are some of the other concern for companies trying to adopt bioplastics application. What are companies & government's plan to tackle these concern?

With food vs fuel debate, companies are exploring next generation bioplastics from non-food feedstock. Innovations in R&D has also expanded the properties & applications potential of bioplastics, encouraging application ranging from packaging to electronics to automobile.

CMT's 3rd Bioplastics Markets conference in Guangzhou will bring together leading panel of experts to discuss pertinent issues in the bioplastics industry. Register online at www.cmtevents.com with your team today!

Key Reasons to Attend 3rd Bioplastics Markets

- Impact of crude oil price trends on bio development
- Insight on the end-of-life scenarios for bioplastics and how it affects products carbon and environment footprints
- Learn from leading suppliers' their experiences of supplying bioplastics materials at the Beijing Olympic Games
- Applications of bioplastics from Europe to Japan to India
- Views of product designers on material selection criteria and future trends
- Leading processor on overcoming constraints and challenges
- Network with brand owners and retailers to realize their commitment to "green products"
- Emerging trends in PHA bioplastics
- Details on modified PLA technology for high temperature applications
- Technology innovations from leading producers
- Maximize your networking & gain insight on the latest market trends to chart your strategy in the coming years!

You will network with

CEO/Presidents, MD, GM, Business Development Directors, Sales & Marketing Managers, Commercial Director, Technology Manager, Product Manager, R&D Director from bioplastics producers/suppliers, brandowners/retailers, processors/converters, financial & academic institutions, machinery suppliers & all who wants to get an update on the opportunities in the bioplastics business