Overview

• Overview
• Global Technology Highlights (North America; Europe; Asia)

Scope and Methodology

• Scope
• Methodology
• Bioplastics Webwatch Directory

Biopolymers

Life Cycle

• Overview
• Development of Bioplastics

Legislation

• Life Cycle Analysis
• Life Cycle Design

Degradability Certification

• European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
• Amended German Packaging Ordinance Encourages Biopackaging
• Japan’s Container and Wrapping Recycling Law
• Green Procurement Law
• US Government Support
• Nongovernmental Organizations

Bioplastics Development Snapshot

Compostable Packaging Applications

Compostable Food Service

Textile-Based Bioproducts

Consumer Products

• Bioplastics Applications Continue Growth Trajectory
• Bioplastics Materials Evolving

Automotive Applications

• Dissolving Thermoformed Chocolate Tray
• Wave by Mater-Bi
• Corrosion Protecting Biodegradable Film

Medical Applications

• Total Bioplastic Food Service Package
• Biodegradable Cutlery for Defense Logistics

Biodegradable and Non Petroleum-Based Polymers

Genetically Modified Biomolecules

Polyhydroxy-Alkanoates (PHA)

Polylactides (PLAs)

Starch-Derived Plastics

Other Biobase-Derived Polymers

Biopolymer Blends; Alloys; and Copolymers

Bio-Based Compounded and Filled Products

Renewable Resource Stock Shapes

Bioplastics Strategy Introduction

Major Bioplastics Company Strategies

Bioplastics Fabricated Product Strategies

Plastics Company Sourceguide (North America; Europe; Asia)

Bioplastics Glossary

Technology Innovation Award

Technology Leadership Award

Excellence in Technology Award

Decision Support Database Tables