Global Forum on Bioplastics and Manufactured Fibers Announced

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Innovation Takes Root
A collaborative biopolymers forum for the global Ingeo^™ community

April 13-15, 2010
Dallas, Texas
Four Seasons Resort & Club

Background

Innovation Takes Root covers:

recent advancements using Ingeo^™ bioresin and manufactured fibers, including mechanical and thermal properties, surface modifications, additives, and polymer blends
presentations on new consumer products, green marketing successes, and the latest in governmental initiatives
workshops by industry leaders in life cycle analysis (LCA), and end-of-life treatments

At Innovation Takes Root in 2008, there were more than 20 presentations from such companies as 3M, DuPont, Ford Motor Company, Frito Lay, Toray, and Toyota.

Everyone in any industry working toward lowering energy consumed and greenhouse gases emitted by oil-based plastics and synthetic fibers will want to attend Innovation Takes Root and learn more about the latest developments in Ingeo^™ — one of the most widely applied biopolymers in the world.

Web resources:
www.InnovationTakesRoot.com
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2008 Innovation Takes Root conference report
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