cereplast.com - 10/24/2009
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Cereplast to Transform Algae into Bioplastics
Green Car Congress —
... Cereplast, Inc., manufacturer of proprietary bio-based sustainable plastics, has been developing a breakthrough technology to transform algae into bioplastics and intends to launch a new family of algae-based resins that will complement the company’s existing line of Compostables & Hybrid resins. ...
Slimy algae could become tomorrow’s green plastic
Greenbang —
... A California-based firm, Cereplast, says it’s working on a “breakthrough” technology that will let us turn algae into bioplastics. The company, which already makes renewable plastics using starches from tapioca, corn, wheat and potatoes, says it next plans to launch a family of algae-based resin products. ...
US Company Transforms Algae into Bioplastic: Could Slash Petroleum Use by 50%
Green Options —
... has revealed that it is developing breakthrough technology to transform algae into bioplastics, and predicts that it could replace 50% or more of the petroleum content used in traditional plastic resins. ...
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