Month: August 2020
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European Bioplastics Lobbies EU on Essential Requirements for Packaging
The European Commission (EC) is currently revising the Essential Requirements for Packaging as part of the amendment of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD).
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UK To Witch Hunt Deforestation Profiteers
Larger companies would have to demonstrate they were grown responsibly, and their supply chains are free from illegal deforestation, or face fines.
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Versalis Sustainability Highlights 2019
Versalis (Eni) is the largest Italian chemical company with a presence in the intermediates, plastics and rubber markets at an international level.
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Would You Like Pork in Your Bioplastics?
Some companies will use animal content including pork to produce bioplastics.
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New Plastic Scandal in Africa
Lobbyists have been caught trying to reproduce the Chinese plastic fiasco in Africa. Is this a sign that voluntary schemes do not work?
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First Biodegradable PET Bottle
Company claims their PET bottle is biodegradable and recyclable. It should be the first one I think.
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CNBC Covers Chemical Recycling
CNBC Covers Chemical Recycling and resume the situation.
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First Country to Ban Import of All Plastic Products
This must be the first country to ban import on all plastic products. Not sure of it’s for environmental or commercial reasons. This should lead to other countries to follow in the region.
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New Sustainable Biochemicals Catalysts
New Catalyst Discovery May Revolutionize Bio and Fossil Fuel Production
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Bioplastic Company is Web Awards Finalist
In the land of bioplastics, where poor marketing is the norm … one company seems to be particular streetwise in Marketing.
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The Perverse Effects of CO2 Capture
CO2 capture will have direct negative consequences.
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Sealed Air Makes U Turn on Chlorine
Sealed Air defended the use of chlorine in their packaging claiming it was more sustainable. But now they changed their mind and claim chlorine-free packaging is more sustainable.
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Plastic Packaging Investments Questioned by Financial Sector
There’s a growing backlash against plastic. Plastic may become the next GMO.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Partners on Waste Collection
Mitsubishi Chemical creates a capital and business alliance for industrial waste collection, treatment and recycling.
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European Environment Agency Talks About Bioplastics
More and more plastic products are labelled as ‘compostable’, ‘biodegradable’, ‘oxo-degradable’ or ‘bio-based’.
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Chemical Recycling Methods Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages of All Chemical Recycling Methods and general overview.
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Global Plastic Recycling Crimes
Police investigations in the international plastic recycling industry.
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Good Natured Corona Results
good natured Products Inc. announced its financial results for the three months (“Q2 FY20”) and six months ended June 30, 2020 (“YTD”).
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Haute Finance Goes Beyond Climate Change
Sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, clean water and numerous other environmentally conscious goals. Will this lead to a change of mind on Biofuels?
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PepsiCo Acts on Plastic Packaging
1 brand goes 100 % recycled content and one brand removes plastic packaging.
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New Biobased Packaging Foam Plant
Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam.
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Norway is not a Circular Economy
Of the 235 million tonnes of materials consumed each year, 97.6% never make it back to the Norwegian economy. Norway also has one of the highest per capita consumption rates in the world at 44.3 tonnes per person.
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Top EU Official Gives Opinion on Chemical Recycling
Interview with Kęstutis Sadauskas, Director for Circular Economy & Green Growth at the European Commission’s DG Environment, about the EU’s upcoming “Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability”
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German Packaging Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious German Packaging Awards are …
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California May Go For Compostable Rates
How will California Deal with the Plastic Waste?
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Is Paper A More Sustainable Packaging Material Than Plastic?
Well someone had to ask this question: Is Paper A More Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Than Plastic?
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Pro Football Player Invests in Biochemicals
Videos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular Plastic
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The Carbon Neutrality Mirage of Biomass
Another scandal in the making regarding the carbon neutrality claims of biomass and the perverse effects of The Emissions Trading System (ETS).
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Ice Cream Leader Goes Compostable Packaging
Belgian Ice Cream Leader Goes for Compostable Packaging.
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Solving the Green Bonds Problems
Here’s a report on how to solve the problems of Green bonds.
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Flax Boat Earns Eco Solution Label
Electric boat company earns ‘Efficient Solutions’ label of the Solar Impulse Foundation.
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Modernising Plastic Recycling in India
One company is transforming the way India recycles plastic
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The Behaviour of Bio Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Study on the use of solubility parameters to investigate phase separation-morphology-mechanical behavior relationships of TPU
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Toray Launches BioNylon
Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company’s Sustainability Vision and makes it possible to create bio-based versions of proven Toray technologies like Entrant® and Dermizax®.
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The US Plastic Pact
Today, the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative led by The Recycling Partnership and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), launched as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global Plastics Pact network.
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Impact of Covid on Packaging Strategies
Check out this report on the impact of covid on packaging strategies.
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Shifting to Bioplastics Packaging in India
Here’s the video of the plastic and packaging industry leaders in India talking about “shifting to bioplastics packaging”.
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The Arctic Sea Ice Disappeared
The sea turtle and straw video changed public opinion on plastic. This video should change public opinion on climate change. It shows it’s too late already!
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SUP Producers to Pay for German Waste Management
‘You pay,’ Germany tells suppliers of throwaway utensils
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Detergents and Cosmetics from Captured CO2
Converting exhaust gases into detergents and cosmetics.
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First Nike Made from Hemp
Hemp is making its comeback! First Nike sport shoe made from Hemp.
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Partnership for 3D Wood Fiber Pulp Packaging
The goal is to develop a new type of wood-based product, a 3D fiber product, that can replace packaging made from fossil raw materials.
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UK Waste Industry Reacts to Plastic Tax
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has urged Government to “stay the course” on its plans to implement a tax on the use of virgin and single-use plastics.
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Lanxess Launches Bio-Prepolymer Line Adiprene Green
LANXESS has developed a new range of MDI polyether prepolymers containing renewable raw materials. Marketed under the brand name Adiprene Green, the products are suitable as replacement for existing fossil based polyether prepolymers and allow the PU processor to produce components with a reduced CO2 footprint.
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The Achilles Heel of BioFuels
Biofuels seem cool and sexy. However, there’s one fundamental problem.
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Consultation on Waste Management Plan for England
Seeking views on the updated waste management plan for England. All the info and documents on this topic.
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Caribbean Resorts Rewarded for Going Bioplastics
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Germans Invent New Wood-Based Material for 3D Printing
Forest scientists develop innovative wood-based materials for 3D printing.
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New Plant Converts Plastic Films in Chemicals
Is this the first operational chemical recycling plant in Europe that converts unrecyclable plastic films in chemicals? They intend to build similar plants in Europe.
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New Biobased Alternative to Plastic Rings
A natural and biodegradable material made from by-products.
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Scientists Invent Infinitely Recyclable Plastic
The plastic retains its strength and durability after being recycled.
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Impact of CO2 Rise on the Flora
There was more atmospheric CO2 in the past, and plants & trees can increase their CO2 absorption. But at what cost?
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US Government Goes PHA
Researchers funded by the US Government talk about their research on PHA.
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Industrial Composting of PLA Caps
A field study on the industrial compostability of PLA coffee capsules.
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What Is Better: Biodegradable or Recyclable?
Someone had to ask this question at some point!
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The On-Pack Recycling Label Sustainability Report
The aim is to increase the credibility of this organisation to increase its reach later on.
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Is this the Most Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging?
The producers claim the packaging is made from one material and that it can be recycled! I don’t believe it. However these are big names!
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Sulapac Receives FSC Certification
Sulapac Receives FSC Certificate for Sulapac Premium
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Checkerspot Receives Millions to Develop Biomaterials
Expanding its Innovation Platform to Create Performance Biomaterials Across Industries.
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American Revolutionise Road Building
There’s a battle between EU and US to develop sustainable road materials. I think the Americans won this one. The Americans are just more practical than the Europeans.
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Can We Use Plastic Waste as Building Material?
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The Rise of a Lignin Bioplastics Champion
I think this is the birth of a lignin bioplastics champion. They may be the first one to make it!
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More Funds for Nova Pangaea
Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company which sustainably converts biomass into valuable feedstocks for biofuels, biochemicals and biopolymers, has raised a further £900,000 from investors following successful trials of its technology.
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Bioplastics Drives Demand for Plastic Machinery
Compounding extruders are reporting greater interest in plastics recycling and bioplastics.
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Canada Goes for Biodegradable Face Masks
Canada invests in the development of Biodegradable Face Mask Filters!
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Recyclable Biopolymers in the EU Car Industry
Two solution in one: lightweight and recyclability.
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Competition to Reinvent the Plastic Bag
Win 1 Million $ if you can re-invent the plastic bag.
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Upcycling Plastic Waste
American researchers found a way to convert plastic waste into something more valuable. We’re opening the door to Sci-Fi recycling.
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Wood Pulp Enables Fully Circular Fashion
A new material made with wood pulp enables fully circular textiles.
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Challenges and Opportunities of Lignin Valorisation
Why lignin hasn’t breakthrough as feedstock for industrial production of polymers. And indeed, it’s a big problem!
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The Future of Recycling in Finland
Finland is on its way to becoming a model country for plastic recycling.
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Plastic Pollution Strategy in Africa
Let’s look at how African countries deal with plastic pollution.
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Heineken Follows Coke Example
Heineken says farewell to some plastic packaging copying the recent decision of Coca-Cola
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