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