Tag Archives: Bioplastic

Fraunhofer LBF optimizes plastics processing with new project “FlowTech”

By | August 27, 2025
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF is launching the "FlowTech" project to improve the flowability of plastic compounds such as polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). The goal is to optimize the use of flow improvers to reduce production costs, increase energy efficiency, and enhance product quality. The institute is seeking industrial partners for collaboration. Flow improvers reduce the viscosity of… Read more »

Negligent disposal of green waste endangers the environment and health

By | July 31, 2025
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Credits: Soester Anzeiger

Gardeners and farmers are familiar with the problem: potting soil and compost containing waste residues. Whether the substrates come from garden centers, discount stores, or waste disposal companies, practically every batch contains shredded binding material, unidentifiable plastic scraps, or polystyrene. Composting organic waste is a central component of the German circular economy. According to the Federal/State Working Group on Waste, around 60 million tons of organic waste were composted in 2019… Read more »