that is a hell of a good article Sky!
DSM says it believes the bio-based economy "has reached a tipping point in its development". Clearly, many other leading producers share the same opinion.
Over the past few decades, factors such as energy scarcity, population growth, changing climates and sustainability have combined to give credence to the advancement of green-based and renewable products. With the technology now viable and the financial and environmental benefits clear, the green revolution is certainly gathering pace.
The green agenda is gaining momentum and chemical producers are placing an ever greater emphasis on bio-based products and sustainability in their portfolios. This increased impetus towards responsible chemistry has resulted in numerous projects and processes being unveiled in the past year alone.
Bio-based materials are finding their way into a multitude of applications, as diverse as the automotive and packaging sectors to agriculture and consumer electronics.
Last month, the newly appointed chairman of the European Bioplastics trade association, Francois de Bie, suggested that the bioplastics industry is on the brink of a revolution in terms of awareness and the use of its products. With an annual growth rate of more than 20%, the bioplastics industry is developing dynamically in a number of application fields, the trade association said.
"Bioplastics will help make this world a more sustainable place for now and for our future generations. In our society, many consumers, brand owners and converters are not yet aware of the benefits of bioplastics," said de Bie.
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