#natureworks

A new study reveals that coffee capsules made with Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer from NatureWorks outperform aluminum, conventional plastics, and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance. The independent study conducted by Netherlands-based Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, a part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), assessed the environmental impact and…

NatureWorks, a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources headquartered in Minnesota (USA), made significant progress on the construction of their new fully integrated Ingeo PLA biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand. Continue reading Untitled

CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), and NatureWorks, an advanced materials company that is the world’s leading producer of polylactic acid (PLA), are collaborating on the development of sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT™ Biodegradable Polymers and NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ biopolymers.…

ABB has been awarded a major contract by NatureWorks to automate the new, greenfield plant in Thailand

ABB has been awarded a major contract by NatureWorks, the world’s leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA), a low-carbon bioplastic made from renewable agricultural resources, to automate their new, greenfield plant in Thailand, converting sugar cane to the polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer, Ingeo™. (more…)

NatureWorks to open a new headquarters and advanced biopolymers research facility in Plymouth

In response to rapid growth in the market for sustainable biomaterials, NatureWorks is going to open a new headquarters and advanced biopolymer research facility in Plymouth, Minnesota. Expanded laboratory capabilities will support research into the full circular lifecyle of Ingeo biopolymers from next generation fermentation technology to new applications, to increased functionality. (more…)

The Stanwick Sorceress needs your help

This Halloween families can explore the Spooktacular trail at Stanwick Lakes!  As part of their Natureworks Project and Heritage Projects, Rockingham Forest Trust have created a ‘spellbinding’ self-led event this year! From October 25 to 31 families can visit the site to help The Stanwick Sorceress remember the spell for her magic potion. A spooky prize can be won by completing the Halloween…

The Stanwick Sorceress needs your help

This Halloween families can explore the Spooktacular trail at Stanwick Lakes!  As part of their Natureworks Project and Heritage Projects, Rockingham Forest Trust have created a ‘spellbinding’ self-led event this year! From October 25 to 31 families can visit the site to help The Stanwick Sorceress remember the spell for her magic potion. A spooky prize can be won by completing the Halloween…