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Floreon signs UK compounding agreement with Hubron

Alison Evans

Jan 24, 20221 min read

Floreon signs UK compounding agreement with Hubron

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B Corp announcement: Floreon Certifies as a B Corporation

Andrew Gill

Jan 24, 20223 min read

B Corp announcement: Floreon Certifies as a B Corporation

Floreon the high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS becomes a high performing certified B Corp. Floreon, an innovative...

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Andrew Gill

Nov 29, 20211 min read

VIDEO: BBC Breakfast visits Aura Innovation Centre and chats to Andrew Gill

It was pleasure to be involved in BBC Breakfast's visit to the Aura Innovation Centre, which is where our office and lab facilities are...

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Floreon launches halogen-free flame retardant bioplastic

Alison Evans

Nov 9, 20211 min read

Floreon launches halogen-free flame retardant bioplastic

The high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS Floreon can confirm that its high-performance PLA is officially a halogen-free...

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Why are 'halogenated flame retardants' banned in the EU, and what's the alternative?

Andrew Gill

Sep 23, 20212 min read

Why are 'halogenated flame retardants' banned in the EU, and what's the alternative?

From 1st March 2021, the EU prohibited halogenated flame retardants (HRF) in plastic enclosures and stands of electronic displays....

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Bringing to market a Flame Retardant Bioplastic for home appliances

Alison Evans

Aug 10, 20211 min read

Bringing to market a Flame Retardant Bioplastic for home appliances

58% of UK adults would ‘definitely’ buy a home electrical appliance made from a bioplastic. We undertook our own market research,...

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Alison Evans

Aug 3, 20211 min read

Shaun features on the POC podcast

Are you looking to connect with people who care about sustainability? Is peer-to-peer networking something that is missing from your...

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Alison Evans

Jul 27, 20211 min read

Why are we buying more vacuums?

Reportedly, sales of vacuum cleaners are currently at a high, but why? Is it because it is one of those household appliances that seems...

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Alison Evans

Jul 20, 20211 min read

We are going for B Corp certification

With the help of Kate Chapman of Midori Consulting, we are going for B Corp certification. At Floreon, we truly believe in the value of B...

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Setting bioplastics up to hit the sustainability sweet spot

Alison Evans

Jul 13, 20211 min read

Setting bioplastics up to hit the sustainability sweet spot

Bioplastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA) thermoplastic polymers in particular, have received negative feedback in recent years. That’s because...

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4 companies that are setting an example in sustainability

Alison Evans

Jul 6, 20211 min read

4 companies that are setting an example in sustainability

Addressing global warming sometimes requires out-of-the-box thinking, and there are some outstanding brands who have put ingenious ideas...

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Alison Evans

Jun 29, 20212 min read

Can we make hair dryers greener?

A staple which some of us use every single day. Every house has one. But how bad for the environment are they? Are they villainous at...

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Can the toy industry make pocket money toys sustainable?

Alison Evans

Jun 22, 20213 min read

Can the toy industry make pocket money toys sustainable?

In a world where we have spent over ten years redefining bio-plastics, Floreon's Shaun Chatterton delves into the toy industry's plastic...

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Alison Evans

Jun 14, 20211 min read

Official member of 1% for the Planet

Floreon joined 1% for the Planet in May 2021. What does this mean for us? Our membership represents a commitment we have made, to...

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Composting is critical to the circular economy

Alison Evans

Jun 8, 20211 min read

Composting is critical to the circular economy

Composting is a key element to building a circular economy. Commercial composting is possible with Floreon which is one of our key...

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Alison Evans

Jun 1, 20211 min read

Paper bags for life

Noticeably there is a new trend emerging, of paper bags being distributed where shoppers are undoubtedly used to plastic bags. Bags for...

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3 major toy companies that are going green

Alison Evans

May 28, 20211 min read

3 major toy companies that are going green

The toy industry is arguably the most plastic-intensive industry in the world. Tonnes of oil-based plastics are used to produce new toys...

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Alison Evans

May 25, 20211 min read

Future of Plastics

Plastics have been villainised in recent times, so much so that it can leave us wondering whether plastic has a place in the...

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Alison Evans

May 19, 20211 min read

Floreon in consumer electronics

Consumer electronics include computers, laptops, smartphones, TVs, tablets, gaming consoles, hearables, wearables, digital cameras, and...

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Our bioplastic is suitable for Automotive Applications

Alison Evans

May 5, 20211 min read

Our bioplastic is suitable for Automotive Applications

For the automotive industry, Floreon represents tremendous opportunity. Enhancing this bioplastic has made Floreon’s material ten times...

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