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?? NatureWorks Earns Diamond Award for Workplace Safety Excellence! We’re proud to share that NatureWorks has been recognized with a Minnesota Safety Council, Inc. Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for our commitment to occupational injury prevention throughout 2024. We received the Diamond Award, an honor given to companies that achieve an incidence rate better than the 97th percentile of both state and national averages. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to workplace safety, the well-being of our employees, and a culture that prioritizes health at every level. A huge thank you to our #TeamNatureWorks for making safety a top priority every day—this achievement is a reflection of our collective commitment to looking out for one another and creating a safe workplace for all! ?? Review all the winners here: https://lnkd.in/gvzPPvpS

Composting facilities are increasingly accepting both food scraps and BPI-certified compostable packaging, and it's having a positive impact on their operations and the environment, as well as their local communities. A recent article from Closed Loop Partners Composting Consortium highlights insights from composters like Black Earth Compost and Glacial Ridge Composting, who have successfully integrated compostable packaging into their processes. ? (Please note that Better Earth is featured here as a valued Member of our organization, but this mention does not indicate endorsement over other member companies.) Check out some valuable advice for composters looking to expand their services and embrace sustainable practices here ?? https://bit.ly/434xmox Also, do you have exciting news about compostable products or compost-related efforts you would like us to share? Please send it to [email protected] ?? . . . #Composting #BPICompostable #WasteDiversion #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #CompostingInsights

Ingeo News March 2025 is here! https://lnkd.in/gQqpUx8e This month, we’re bringing you the latest from NatureWorks, including: ? Introducing Ingeo 3D300 – Our fastest, high-quality 3D printing grade yet! ? Advancements in BOPLA – NatureWorks & Brückner Maschinenbau team up to further improve biopolymer film solutions. ? EPR Reminder – What you need to know about U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). …and much more! ?? Stay ahead of the latest innovations in sustainable materials—subscribe to our monthly Ingeo News email today! Sign up here:? https://lnkd.in/e7csx2U8 #IngeoNews #BOPLA #3dprinting #IngeoPLA #circulareconomy #bioplastics #EPR

NatureWorks is looking for an Application Development Engineer to partner with customers, create new products, and fuel innovation in sustainable materials. Bring your polymer expertise and passion for problem-solving to help shape the future of renewables!

We’re thrilled to share that Jesse Sumstad, Business Development Manager at NatureWorks, will be presenting at the AMI Single-Serve Capsules conference in Tampa! ?? Join us as we explore innovative ways to eliminate obstacles in BiAx film processing by improving BoPLA film production efficiency and the future of single-serve packaging. Plus, don’t forget to stop by our exhibit to chat with our team—we’d love to connect! Check out all of our upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/gJMMWt4V #AMIConference #IngeoPLA #compostable #coffeecapsules #coffeepods #BoPLA

?? NatureWorks is heading to TCT Asia! ?? We’re excited to showcase our latest innovation—Ingeo 3D300, a faster, high-performance grade designed for cost efficiency and optimal transparency. Plus, we’ll have all our specially engineered Ingeo 3D grades on display, optimized for exceptional print quality and reliability. ?? Visit our booth to see our materials in action, chat with our experts, and discover how Ingeo is driving the future of 3D printing. Read more about Ingeo 3D300: https://lnkd.in/grvGhdwv See all of our upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/gJMMWt4V #TCTAsia #IngeoPLA #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing

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PRESS RELEASE: NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo 3D300: Our Fastest 3D Printing Grade Yet https://lnkd.in/grvGhdwv ?? Designed for faster printing without compromising quality, Ingeo 3D300 sets a new benchmark in additive manufacturing by offering enhanced efficiency and exceptional performance. #IngeoPLA #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing

?????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? – NatureWorks and Brückner Maschinenbau further improve ??????????. In today’s world, key sustainability factors such as the use of renewable resources are becoming more and more important. As a sustainable alternative to crude oil-based raw materials, biomaterials are increasingly used in the production of biaxially oriented packaging films, including compostable packaging applications. ? Anticipating legislative trends, NatureWorks together with ????ü?????????? started a collaboration already some years ago, aimed to expand the field of application of BOPLA films, using NatureWorks’ ?????? ??????????? ?????? ????????????. Trials on Brückner’s laboratory stretching frame KARO? 5.0 were followed by various test series on the pilot line. ? Viviana Conti, Application Development Engineer at NatureWorks summarizes: “Our goal was to eliminate obstacles in biax film processing by improving BOPLA film production efficiency – and we have achieved this completely." Brückner’s ????. ???????????? ????????, Manager Laboratories, adds: “Brückner has vast experience with PLA going back to 1999. Numerous trials on the Brückner pilot line with mono- and bi-axially oriented PLA have shown excellent results." ? If you want to know more, please take a look here:?https://lnkd.in/dpC-8TVi #brückner #brücknermaschinenbau #brueckner #bruckner #filmstretching #stretchingthelimits #natureworks #bopla

?? Hot off the press: Ingeo News – Feb 2025! ?? This month, we’re covering: ? A breakthrough in coatings – A biobased, fully recyclable & compostable solution with Ingeo 1102 ? USDA BioPreferred Streamlining Rule – Easier certification, frequent audits, & stronger product trust ? Composters Speak Out – How accepting compostable packaging is fueling business growth ? Global Market Momentum – Ingeo PLA is meeting rising demand & driving sustainability forward Don’t miss out on the latest in?Ingeo innovation! ?? Check your inbox or this link for more: https://lnkd.in/gYmm4xqg #PLA #IngeoPLA #coatings #sustainablepackaging #compostable #recyclable #composters #BioPreferred Channel Prime Alliance #circulareconomy