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Mr. Scheer became involved in the biodegradable plastics industry in 1994 through Montedison SpA a large chemical conglomerate operating Novamont SpA an Italian resin manufacturer and research company. Foreseeing that the demand for biodegradable products in North America would expand rapidly by the end of the decade Scheer secured the exclusive distribution rights in North America for Mater-Biresins. Soon thereafter he began North American distribution of Mater-Bi a 100% biodegradable resin patented and produced by Novamont.
Scheer created the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and this non-profit organization has quickly become the largest biodegradable association in the world with more than 40 members including BASF DuPont GeorgiaPacific NatureWorks Dow and Eastman. Prior to his involvement in the biodegradable industry Scheer was a merchant banker in Europe. He holds a Doctor of Laws from the University of Paris a Masters Degree in Finance and a Masters Degree in Political Sciences from Institut d’Etudes Politiques Paris France. Scheer a US citizen is fluent in French Spanish Italian and English. | 