Sunday, February 01, 2009

Study validates lifecycle advantages of plant-derived polymer clamshells over rPET

A first-of-its-kind lifecycle analysis conducted by Germany's Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IFEU) has found that clamshell packaging made from Ingeo™, a unique plant-derived biopolyymer manufactured by NatureWorks, emits fewer greenhouse gases and uses less energy when compared to clamshells manufactured with petroleum-based rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate).

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