A bioplastic used to make compostable bags can also improve the value of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) scrap used in medical and other applications. Metabolix (Cambridge, MA) announced at K2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany and at Vinytec2013 in Iselin, NJ, that its PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate)  bioplastic improves tensile toughness and tear resistance of recycled PVC without compromising clarity or UV stability. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Keywords:  K2013 bioplastic read more

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Metabolix focuses on PVC modification, compostables at K2013