BEPS. Bio/Environmentally Degradable Polymer Society USA. Non-profit organization for researchers in the biodegradable polymer industry, founded to promote research, education and training. Abstracts of annual meetings. Links to journal, newsletter, and related sites. http://www.bedps.org/

Biodegradable Polymer Research Center USA. Non-profit organization for exploratory and fundamental research on biodegradable polymers. http://www.eng.uml.edu/Dept/BPRC/

DPI. Dutch Polymer Institute The Netherlands. Partnership organization between private industry and knowledge institutes, focused on polymer science, industrial research, and polymer application and processing technologies. Extensive library of news and information. http://www.polymers.nl/

Polymer and Recycling Technology Institute Germany. Center for basic and applied research in polymer recycling technology, based in the University of Kassel. English and German. http://www.krt.maschinenbau.uni-kassel.de/

Polymer Centre Denmark. Center for research and education in polymer science and technology. List of seminars and publications. Links to related sites. http://www.polymers.dk/

INTB. International Network on Textile Biotechnology Austria. Professional membership organization, dedicated to the promotion of biotechnology in the fiber and textile industries through the organization of symposia and research activities. http://www.intb.org/

Institute for Textile Chemistry Germany. Government founded and supervised institute for research, development and technology transfer in manufacturing, modification, characterization and processing of man-made fibers and textiles. English and German. http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/itc/

Society For Biomaterials USA. Professional society, founded to promote advances in all phases of biomaterials research and development. Calendar of events. List of publications. Job bank. Searchable directory of companies, products and services. http://www.biomaterials.org/

TRI. Textile Research Institute USA. Independent, not-for-profit, research institute of the Princeton University. Provides advanced research and education in polymers, fibers, films and porous materials for industry and government. http://www.triprinceton.org/

Special Chem Portal and information resource to polymer additives and colors, adhesives and sealants, and coatings and inks. Technical guides and articles. Product database. Extensive glossary of terms. Business news. Links to related sites. http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/index.aspx?lr=google

Cellulose Peer reviewed scientific journal for researchers and professionals in the global cellulose industry. http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/0969-0239