OXO-degradation is based on a very small amount of a pro-degradant additive being introduced into the conventional manufacturing process, changing the behaviour of the plastic. The degradation of the plastic starts immediately after manufacture and will accelerate when exposed to heat, light or stress, being consumed by bacteria and fungi. Products can be made in oxo-biodegradable plastic using the same machinery as currently used for conventional plastic. Read more about the technology, applications and advantages in Oxo biodegradable plastic: an alternative to environmental issues - is now widely accepted globally

From a level of about 52 KT in 2005, biopolymers are expected to reach a level of 94 KT by 2010 - achieving more than 12% annual growth in the next 5 years, exceeding global GDP growth. To know the key reasons for this buoyant growth, the growth sectors, etc, read Global demand for biopolymers can reach a level of 94 KT in 2010

The total market of PE films in North America is approx 6.5 million tons, growing quite impressively at 9% in 2004, and estimated to grow at 4% for the next 5 years. AMI has found that North America continues to grow quite impressively despite the challenges the film sector faces. Read further in Polyethylene film grows in North America despite challenges

One of the single largest costs in producing olefins is the energy required to heat the furnaces to crack the feedstock. Even at those temperatures, only about 60% of the feedstock is converted, and just over 50% of the converted materials re-form into the desired end product such as ethylene. Experiments have recently produced yields of ethylene that are 20-25% higher than the industry norm. The technology can be be utilized with only minimal retrofitting of existing plants. Read in Will a new technology provide economy in production of Ethylene?