Eco-friendly solution: The advantages of bioplastic tree guards

The Challenge The aim was to establish mixed broadleaf trees on farmland adjacent to existing woodland, where Roe deer and rabbits are plentiful. The site falls within the HS2 ‘buffer’ zone and therefore attracts strong incentives for landowners

Last November, we announced our collaboration with Thomas Swan, one of the UK’s leading chemical manufacturers, to bring novel FDCA-based polymers to market. After nine years of significant work by our scientists, engineers and supporting partners, our collaboration

The Challenge The first phase of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood was planted in 2012, with a further tranche of planting work taking place in 2019/20. The very wet planting season delayed the start, so there was

Redditch, Worcestershire – Vigilis Tree Shelters The Challenge The aim was to establish mixed broadleaf trees on farmland adjacent to existing woodland, where Roe deer and rabbits are plentiful. The site falls within the HS2 ‘buffer’ zone and

The Challenge Much of the Broughton Estate has been grazed by sheep for many years, but with the owner wanting to ‘re-wild’ large parts of the estate – allowing deer, rabbits, and hares to move freely amongst newly

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain on the 9th January 2023. It outlines the government’s new vision for plant biosecurity over the next 5 years. The vision is: “To protect Great

As part of Spains Hall Estate’s aspiration to be more environmentally sustainable across all operations, they have partnered with Vigilis Tree Shelters, the leading designer and manufacturer of biodegradable tree shelters. Vigilis Tree Shelters, who are based in Finchingfield, have

The biodegradation process of the biodegradable polymer involves the breakdown of the polymer material into smaller, simpler compounds that can be absorbed by the environment. This process typically occurs when the polymer is exposed to the elements and

Hybrid Event | Berlin | Germany 1st -2nd March 2023 The primary factor driving the growth of the bioplastics and biopolymers market is the rapidly growing need to adopt environmental-friendly measures. Moreover, governments in various countries have introduced

According to market data from European Bioplastics (EUBP) and the Nova-Institute, global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from 2.112 million tons in 2018 to 2.616 million tons in 2023. This represents an increase in production of

If you are planting trees in your garden or in an open area that wildlife will have easy access to, it is important to consider using tree shelters. However, the benefits of tree shelters stretch much further than

Stanelco RF Technologies will be attending the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023. The show will be open from Tuesday 7th February 9.30am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 8th February 9.30am – 4.30pm and Thursday 9th February 9.30am – 3.30pm located at the Farnborough

As society moves towards sustainable development and a circular economy, one aspect that needs urgent attention is the use of plastic and plastic-based products. This webinar focused on the need for bioplastics, Praj Industry’s approach towards bioplastics, and

Precedence Research, a worldwide market research and consulting organization, has found that the bioplastic packaging market size is expected to approach $58 billion by 2032, with a corporate annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.02% over the next decade.

A circular bioeconomy can dramatically rein in the fast-growing plastic sector’s climate, pollution, and resource consumption impacts. Under current policies, global plastic production will likely triple by the year 2100. Today, the plastic sector is responsible for almost