Ingeo News: October 2024
NatureWorks Welcomes New Chief Growth Officer and Chief Financial Officer as Company Enters New Growth Phase
October 2, 2024, NatureWorks announced the appointment of Roger Tambay as the company’s Chief Growth Officer and Roger Kempa as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. The new executive officers are joining NatureWorks as the company enacts the first phase of its global expansion plans with the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand. Both leaders underscore NatureWorks’ ambitions for growth and innovation as the global market for biobased materials accelerates alongside fast-evolving legislation and regulation around plastics and material circularity. Read the Press Release
A Big Idea
Opportunities for sustainable advancements
In the special Sustainable Innovations edition from International Fibers Journal (IFJ), NatureWorks Strategic Marketing Manager, Koen Bastiaens, shares how, after years of innovation and reviewing various biomaterials like PBAT, PHA, PBS, and others for diaper applications, NatureWorks found a promising and sustainable result in the new Ingeo grade, 6500D. It’s a grade that is 50% softer and 80% stronger than generic PLA AND meets the low basis weight needed for diaper top sheets. Read the Article
Quick Hits
Did you know?
Ingeo PLA is certified non-toxic. In fact, it’s GreenScreen Certified Standard Platinum level certified. NatureWorks was the FIRST materials company to achieve that certification and is proud to assist in shifting the food serviceware market away from PFAS and toward greener alternatives.
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute also awarded Ingeo a Gold Level Material Health Certificate, which means Ingeo is optimized for material health, and contains no toxins, carcinogens, or other substances of concern. Read more
NatureWorks driving the importance of a strong agriculture bioeconomy
Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) leaders, including NatureWorks’ Shannon Pinc, discussed the importance of a strong ag bioeconomy provisions and bipartisan efforts in passing an updated US Farm Bill with congressional champions like PA Congressman Glenn Thompson and MN Senator, Amy Klobuchar.
Composting Microgrants Program
BPI is launching its Composting Microgrants program to support food scrap programs using compostable products. With grants from $500 to $5,000, they’re funding projects that promote best practices, increase food waste collection, and improve composting operations.
Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. Read more
What We're Reading
Residential Composting and Foodservice Packaging: Eight Program Case Studies, Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI)
PFAS and the Compost Industry, United States Composting Council
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Upcoming Events
GC Sustainable Living Symposium 2024: GEN S Gathering | October 18 | Siam Paragon
NatureWorks CEO, Erik Ripple will speak on the Plenary Stage during "Packaging for Sustainable Future" - Approaches to designing and creating materials that minimize environmental impact, presented through the perspectives of senior executives from leading global packaging innovation companies, including NatureWorks, and Interface Polymers.
European Bioplastics | December 10 - 11 | Berlin, Germany
NatureWorks will exhibit and speak at this event.
Stay up-to-date with where NatureWorks will be on our News & Events page