Bioplastics - Poised for next level of Growth - with New Applications & Innovations!

The road ahead for the Bioplastics sector looks set to be an exciting one!

Global demand for bioplastics continues to grow by leaps and bounds, as new applications and innovations catch the interest of "green" conscious end-users. Asia is not far behind.

Pira International reported that Global demand for bioplastic packaging is forecast to reach 884,000 tons by 2020. This translates to a compound annual growth rate of 24.9% from 2010-15 slowing to a CAGR of 18.3% in the five years to 2020. According to the study, a new breed of bioplastics will be major drivers as packaging market demand gradually shifts from biodegradable and compostable polymers towards biopackaging based on renewable and sustainable materials.

Recently implemented regulations are also compelling companies to reduce their carbon footprint, making bioplastics a logical choice.

But in order to realise the investment opportunities in emerging bioplastics markets in Asia, it is essential for producers to first address concerns regarding supply capacities and sustainability.

At 5th Bioplastics Markets you will hear the most authoritativeand in-depth analysis of these crucial issues and more.

This conference is also your 1 stop access to valuable business relationships with the world's Bioplastics community! Come prepared with your namecards to 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/brand owners/retailers/ processors/converters, financial & academic institutions, machinery suppliers & all who wants to get an update on the opportunities in the bioplastics business

Into its 5th year, and supported by an international panel of bioplastics professionals, the Bioplastics Markets conference in Hong Kong on 23-24 May 2011, is a MUST ATTEND event where you will gain key insights into the future for bioplastics!

Key Reasons to Attend:

• Development of sustainable feedstock supply in bioplastics
• Bioplastics trends and government legislation in India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
• Focus on PBS/PBSA market developments in Japan
• Gain an insight on plastics packaging and regulatory with regards to food contact
• Current and future outlook of global bioplastics development
• Stay updated with the current compostability testing
• Zoom into India's prospect of bioplastics markets
• Learn about successful bioplastic applications in durable goods
• Hear direct from end-users their experiences and trends of bioplastics application

Photos of 4th Bioplastics Markets
held on 1-2 June 2010 in Shanghai
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Against a global green agenda, bioplastics continues to rein supreme. Bioplastics accounts for less than 2% of the petrochemical-based polymer consumption, but this market has been rapidly developing over the past few years.

"According to the study, a new breed of bioplastics will be major drivers as packaging market demand gradually shifts from biodegradable and compostable polymers towards biopackaging based on renewable and sustainable materials."

10 January 2011, source: plasticstoday.com

With the increasing use of plant-based sources for bioplastics, comes the hot issue of sustainability. Corn and sugarcane used to produce bioplastics are primarily for consumption and this could be threatened by the growth of bioplastics. More and more bioplastics producers are looking at alternatives such as cellulosics and non-food wastes like potato-skin. One recent example is the development of bioplastics made of plant stems and cashew nut shells by NEC.

"Packaging is one of the most advanced fields of applications for bioplastics, both in biobased and biodegradable plastics" [1 October 2010, packagingnews.co.uk] Flexible films form the biggest part of the bioplastics market and we see increasing demand for such films in every country. Many packaging producers and brand owners are collaborating in a bid to inject as much "green-ness" in their products as possible.

As the bioplastics industry progresses, we see increasing use of biobased materials in durable goods in the electronics and automotive sectors. Bio-polyurethanes would soon be used in cars and running shoes and Fujitsu just created a bioplastic mouse made from non-food source. These are just a few of the many emerging bioplastics applications in durable products these days. What new research & developments are brand owners and producers coming up with to increase the percentage of bioplastics in their products?

How is the bioplastic industry developing in some of the Asian countries? What are the challenges faced in the India, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and what are some of their government regulations/legislations in place to support the bioplastics movement? What are the latest updates on compostability testing and what are the lessons learnt that can be put into use?

Attend CMT's 5th Bioplastics Market Conference to find out more where these developments are taking place and the identification of near future trends in technological and industrial progress. Register online at www.cmtevents.com with your team today!