Additive designed to strengthen biodegradable PLA
A new additive on the market can improve the performance of a biodegradable polymer used for food packaging, its manufacturer claims.
Archives for May 27, 2007
Resin reduces shrinkage on film labels says manufacturer
A resin for shrink film labels can eliminate the "smiley face" distortions found in other competiting products, its manufacturer claims.
UK grants 10m towards seed bank projects
The UK's Department for International Development is to invest £10m (c €14.7m) in banking seeds of essential food crops over the next four years, as part of an effort to preserve food sources for poor farmers and maintain crop diversity.