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Redefining PLA For Durable Applications Is Now Possible With Floreon's Technology

Alison Evans

Dec 162 min read

Redefining PLA For Durable Applications Is Now Possible With Floreon's Technology

Dr. Andrew Gill of Floreon recently presented at the European Bioplastics Conference, showcasing Floreon’s cutting-edge PLA materials.

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Floreon Therma-Tech: Transforming Sustainable Fire Retardancy in 3D Printing with Spectrum’s New ‘FlameGuard PLA’ Filament

Alison Evans

Nov 262 min read

Floreon Therma-Tech: Transforming Sustainable Fire Retardancy in 3D Printing with Spectrum’s New ‘FlameGuard PLA’ Filament

Spectrum Filaments, a leading provider of premium 3D printing filaments, has chosen our award-winning Floreon® Therma-Tech PLA for 3D print

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COP29: A Crucial Step in Climate Action and Sustainable Manufacturing

Alison Evans

Nov 123 min read

COP29: A Crucial Step in Climate Action and Sustainable Manufacturing

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) is set to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing global effort to combat climate change. As world...

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Navigating the Future of Sustainability: Insights from the GRIPS Conference on Bioplastics and Food Production

Alison Evans

Sep 262 min read

Navigating the Future of Sustainability: Insights from the GRIPS Conference on Bioplastics and Food Production

Bioplastic production remains sustainable and does not compete with essential food and feed production. The future of bioplastics looks prom

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Floreon Triumphs As Winner Of The 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award

Alison Evans

Sep 92 min read

Floreon Triumphs As Winner Of The 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award

Floreon® is excited to announce that we’ve received the “Innovation in Bioplastics Award 2024” from the Bioplastics Industry Association!

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Building a Greener Future: Floreon and Morph Unite for Eco-Friendly Construction with Bioplastics

Alison Evans

Jul 113 min read

Building a Greener Future: Floreon and Morph Unite for Eco-Friendly Construction with Bioplastics

Innovative Plant-Based Durable Material from Floreon Is Used In Morph's Modular Construction System Floreon is delighted to announce its...

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Halogen-free flame retardant, a world leading bioplastic

alison0575

Feb 122 min read

Halogen-free flame retardant, a world leading bioplastic

The high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS with NO COMPROMISES Floreon can confirm that its high-performance PLA is...

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Embracing Sustainability In Toys - Is There A Safe, Durable Flame Retardant Bioplastic? Floreon's Development Of An Alternative Renewable Material for Plastic Toys.

Alison Evans

Jan 292 min read

Embracing Sustainability In Toys - Is There A Safe, Durable Flame Retardant Bioplastic? Floreon's Development Of An Alternative Renewable Material for Plastic Toys.

In a world where plastic dominates the toy industry, the environmental toll is undeniable, Floreon have developed eco-friendly materials.

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Is There An Alternative To Oil Based Plastics In Toys?

alison0575

Jan 32 min read

Is There An Alternative To Oil Based Plastics In Toys?

The toy industry is recognised as the most plastic-intensive industry in the world. 90% of the toys on the market are made of plastic....

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Climate change worsens - Increase in heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods

alison0575

Jul 27, 20233 min read

Climate change worsens - Increase in heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods

The climate crisis is undeniably to blame for the recent heatwaves across Europe and the USA scientist claim. These events would have...

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King Charles Urges Urgent Climate Action Before It's Too Late

alison0575

May 2, 20233 min read

King Charles Urges Urgent Climate Action Before It's Too Late

‘ ’The time is NOW. The eyes of our children and grandchildren are judging us. Let ours be the generation that can. And does.’ King...

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New plans to build Europe's FIRST biorefinery in Normandy to produce PLA & recycle it

alison0575

Jan 3, 20233 min read

New plans to build Europe's FIRST biorefinery in Normandy to produce PLA & recycle it

The need for PLA (poly-lactic acid) has grown over the years due to its eco credentials and having the ability to be recycled; recent...

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In an IDEAL WORLD all plastic would be made from plants NOT OIL

alison0575

Dec 15, 20222 min read

In an IDEAL WORLD all plastic would be made from plants NOT OIL

Over the Christmas period in particular - hundreds of millions of plastic toys, consoles and electronics will be sold, made from fossil...

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Sorting of PLA in mixed plastic recycling is NOW possible

alison0575

Nov 24, 20222 min read

Sorting of PLA in mixed plastic recycling is NOW possible

Problem solved, this advancement in technology blows away previous objections citing that PLA contaminates the waste stream. Watch the...

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Three Ways Towards More Sustainable Consumer Electronics

alison0575

Oct 10, 20223 min read

Three Ways Towards More Sustainable Consumer Electronics

The electronics industry is facing a new and demanding challenge from consumers - how to balance increasing volumes of electronic based...

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[VIDEO] Looking for alternatives for oil based plastics with NO COMPROMISE on functionality?

alison0575

Sep 13, 20221 min read

[VIDEO] Looking for alternatives for oil based plastics with NO COMPROMISE on functionality?

Are you thinking about the plastic in your products and the effect this has on climate change? Is there a better sustainable alternative?...

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Plastics are incredible, let's make them even better!

Alison Evans

Aug 31, 20221 min read

Plastics are incredible, let's make them even better!

Plastics are incredible! They have a vast range of applications across every industry and fulfil lots of versatile needs, with about 380...

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VIDEO - Fossil fuels have led us to a climate crisis that has to be stopped now!

Alison Evans

Aug 22, 20221 min read

VIDEO - Fossil fuels have led us to a climate crisis that has to be stopped now!

Floreon is fighting to help combat this climate emergency! Join us and make a difference, before it's too late! 98% of plastics are made...

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[WEBINAR] Emerging plastic trends for an ABS-free future

Andrew Gill

Mar 9, 20221 min read

[WEBINAR] Emerging plastic trends for an ABS-free future

Join Floreon and Hubron on Thursday 31st March at 2pm GMT It is time to revolutionise sustainable material innovation by limiting the...

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Six myths about PLA bioplastic dispelled

Andrew Gill

Feb 6, 20224 min read

Six myths about PLA bioplastic dispelled

Not everyone is convinced that PLA is a sustainable plastic or viable for mass production. We credit PLA for its 3D printing potential,...

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