RESTRUCTURING (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Loss on contract termination		$ 2,641
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Contract termination fees payable	$ 1,194		$ 1,194
Paid through Stock and Equipment	(196)
Biopolymer Production Agreements
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Severance and Related Costs	(1,251)
Paid through Stock and Equipment	(196)
Employee Severance and Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Biopolymer Production Agreements		$ 872
Employee Severance and Related Costs	(656)
Paid through Stock and Equipment	0
Total	$ 216		216
Discontinued Operations | Biopolymer Production Agreements
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Severance and Related Costs			$ (1,907)