Deep Polymers rallies 9% as firm forays into biodegradable polymers #Biopolymer Conference 2023 #May 15-16, 2023 #Singapore City, Singapore


Deep Polymers rallies 9% as firm forays into biodegradable polymers



In a regulatory filing, the smallcap speciality chemical player announced that it will be entering into biodegradable polymers to reduce wastage and global warming.

The government's recent action to ban the use of single-use plastic has increased the demand for biodegradable plastics, the filing on the exchanges added. 

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