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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...
alison0575
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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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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Nov 24, 20222 min read
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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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Oct 10, 20223 min read
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[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?...
alison0575
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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[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...

Andrew Gill
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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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,...

Andrew Gill
Feb 6, 20224 min read
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Floreon signs UK compounding agreement with Hubron
Floreon signs UK compounding agreement with Hubron

Alison Evans
Jan 24, 20221 min read
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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...

Andrew Gill
Jan 24, 20223 min read
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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...

Andrew Gill
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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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....

Andrew Gill
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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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,...

Alison Evans
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Jul 27, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Jul 20, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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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...

Alison Evans
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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