Nov 12 2010
During December’s UNFCCC’s Conference of the Parties (COP-16) in Cancun, Mexico, NatureWorks LLC and Climate Action will present examples of how leading international brands are using Ingeo™ biopolymers to cut their carbon footprints.
Ingeo™ biopolymer is the market-leading material among a new generation of fibers and plastics, made from plants, not oil.
For the second consecutive year, NatureWorks will partner with Climate Action at a COP conference to develop a series of activities based on the theme of “Innovative, Sustainable Product Development for Everyday Use.” Their goal is to share how NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ biopolymer partners are contributing to COP-16 and Climate Action’s goals by demonstrating how every individual and company can do something tangible for the environment. An innovation gallery of commercially available, low carbon footprint Ingeo™ products produced by key international consumer brands will be on display at the Climate Action launch reception Dec. 3, 2010.
“NatureWorks and Climate Action’s shared goal is to inform and educate on real innovation and responsible, low climate impact products and market choices,” said Marc Verbruggen, president and chief executive officer, NatureWorks. “The display of everyday products that can make a real difference at personal and business levels will be a great opportunity to drive awareness of how companies and individuals can make better choices.”
Ingeo™ fibers and plastics will be featured through the sustainable consumer product alternatives developed by partner companies. This project is unique within COP-16 since NatureWorks and its brand partners are the only companies approaching the environmental solution from a consumer perspective.
“Our mission is to inform, educate, and find solutions for sustainable development and carbon neutrality,” said David MacConnell, CEO of Climate Action. “Ingeo™ plastics and fibers and the products derived from them give the markets an additional tool to reduce CO2, something which we support.”