Bioplastics

Metabolix, Inc. is an innovation-driven bioscience company that delivers sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries.

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Biopolymers

Metabolix Biopolymers

Metabolix is developing and commercializing a family of high-performance PHA biopolymers targeted to the markets for film and bag applications, performance additives and functional biodegradation.

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Biochemicals

Metabolix Biobased & Renewable Chemicals

Metabolix also applies its technology to the development and commercialization of biobased chemicals as “drop-in” replacements for petroleum-based industrial chemicals.

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Crop based Technologies

Crop-based Technologies

Metabolix is currently developing a platform for co-producing biodegradable plastics, biobased chemicals and energy from crops. This research highlights our exceptional capabilities in plant transformation and multigene stacking. 

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Mvera B5008

Biopolymer Mvera B5008

Metabolix has launched Mvera B5008, our next generation certified-compostable film grade.

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I6001 biobased polymeric modifier

Polymeric Modifier I6001

Metabolix has launched I6001, a biobased polymeric modifier for PVC.

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Bioplastic

Considering a Switch to Bioplastic?

Find out if our performance biopolymers are right for your application.  We will work with you to ensure a seamless transition of your conversion process to biobased plastics.

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Biodegradable Plastic

Environmentally Friendly Alternatives for Products

Metabolix biopolymers are innovative biobased and biodegradeable plastic alternatives that provide consistent performance while reducing environmental waste.

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News and Events
May 23, 2013
MetabolixInc: Metabolix one of 8 companies added to Biofuels Digest Index @bdigest http://t.co/ofjgRZpCKW #MetabolixInc
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May 22, 2013
MetabolixInc: #MetabolixInc #biopolymers are at @CHINAPLAS this week! Come see our Mvera bags at KDF’s booth: 11.2E01
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May 22, 2013
MetabolixInc: U.S. #plastics product manufacturing is "chugging steadily upward" @plasticsnews reports http://t.co/a3VBWafIgo #MetabolixInc
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May 21, 2013
MetabolixInc: Study finds bioplastics account for .006% of world's agricultural land & pose no threat to food supply #MetabolixInc http://t.co/EDv8gegT98
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May 21, 2013
MetabolixInc: Welcome to David Boudreau as Metabolix global biz dev manager! @BostonBizJournl http://t.co/PrgCqV3dvT #MetabolixInc #bioplastics
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May 14, 2013
MetabolixInc: New research on #plastic in #oceans. Did you know our Mirel biopolymer degrades in H2O? @RecyclingIntl http://t.co/WIjFUX0wo2 #MetabolixInc
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May 8, 2013
Metabolix Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
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April 29, 2013
MetabolixInc: Industry News: Mass. could become 1st state to ban single-use #plastic bags at large retail stores: http://t.co/dCjVNqyBxf #MetabolixInc
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April 25, 2013
MetabolixInc: N. America, Europe and Asia biodegradable plastic demand to reach ~525,000 mT in 2017, says @IHS : http://t.co/wbBX277y1P #MetabolixInc
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April 25, 2013
MetabolixInc: In 2012, Europe accounted for about 55% of biodegradable polymer demand, followed by N. America at 29% http://t.co/wbBX277y1P #MetabolixInc
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