Danimer Ipco, LLC

Societe Des Produits Nestle S.a.

Karson Durie

Joe B Grubbs, Iii

Johannes Zimmer

Phillip Van Trump

Michael Karlheinz Hausmann

John Moore

Charlyse Pouteau

Laurent Henriquel

Arne Matthew Terwillegar

Richard Eaton

Mangaldeep Kundu

Joe B Grubbs Iii

The present invention relates to a plastic container for a liquid, comprising a body portion () and a neck portion (). The body portion () comprises a body portion wall () forming a reservoir adapted to contain the liquid. The neck portion () is formed by a neck portion wall () that forms an opening () for filling the container with liquid and emptying the container. The container body portion wall () and the container neck portion wall () are made of biodegradable plastics at least the body portion () wall being made of a material comprising 40 to 99.9 weight percent of poly hydroxyalkanoate (PHA). The maximum thickness of the neck portion wall () is less than 2 mm, and preferably comprised between 1.2 mm and 1.6 mm. This enhances the biodegradability of the whole container.

PHA-based container and method for manufacturing such container

A biodegradable food service item is disclosed, which includes a biodegradable substrate having at least one food contact surface. This substrate is made of cellulosic fibers. The food service item also includes a coating applied over the at least one food contact surface. This coating is made up of from about 25 to about 60 weight percent of at least one biodegradable polymer, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates. A method for making the biodegradable food service item is also disclosed.

Biopolymer coated fiber food service items

A polyester is disclosed which is made up of: (1) from about 15 to about 40 weight percent monomer repeat units of isosorbide; (2) from about 25 to about 60 weight percent monomer repeat units of a dicarboxylic acid or anhydride such as succinic acid or anhydride; and (3) from about 10 to about 20 weight percent monomer repeat units of a polyhydric alcohol such as 1,3-propanediol. In some instances, the polymer may also include monomer repeat units of methyl nadic anhydride or nadic anhydride. A polymer composition is also disclosed, which includes the polyester as well as a biodegradable polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(lactic acid), poly(hydroxyalkanoates), and mixtures thereof.

Polyester impact modifiers

A biodegradable aqueous dispersion is disclosed, which is made up of from about 35 to about 75 weight percent water and from about 25 to about 65 weight percent of polyhydroxyalkanoates. Also disclosed is a biodegradable food service item, which includes a biodegradable substrate having at least one food contact surface. A coating is applied over the at least one food contact surface, which is formed from the biodegradable aqueous dispersion.

Biodegradable coatings based on aqueous PHA dispersions

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