Year: 2020
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Bio-Adhesive Research in Florida
Florida A&M and Florida State Universities are leveraging their unique partnership through the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering to create more learning opportunities for underrepresented students in engineering while also making improvements to existing medical applications.
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OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable Plastics
Let’s look at the similarities and differences between OXO biodegradable (Oxo-bio) and compostable plastics.
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Clariant Additives Receives Bioplastic Certifications
Several additives for biopolymers certified for industrial compostability. Licocare RBW 102 Vita also certified biodegradable in soil. Supporting development of industrially compostable plastics and biodegradable coatings for agriculture.
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Agilix, Amazon Climate Fund, McDonald’s Biofuel, e-Nable, Huhtamaki Startups, African Parks, Siberia
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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New Process for Chemical Recycling of PLA
Designed for performance and durability, synthetic plastics have become indispensable as “materials of every-day use”. However, their indiscriminate disposal has led to an acute problem of plastic pollution.
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Eastman Launch Chemically Recycled Content Tritan
Global specialty plastics provider Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew copolyester. Tritan Renew offers sustainability without compromise, providing the same durability, performance and safety of original Tritan but now with up to 50% recycled content derived from waste plastic.
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Chemical Recycling Europe Position on EU Waste Policy
Although the “10 priorities to transform EU Waste Policy” developed by various European Union (EU) NGOs and associations points at ambitious directions for the waste policy that Chemical Recycling Europe generally supports, restrictions mentioned in Priority 9 represent missed opportunities to improve the current waste and recycling system, leading to some inconsistencies between priorities. We…
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Cellulose Bioplastics Developed by South Dakota State University
Strength and biodegradability—these are the benefits of using cellulose to make plastics and other packaging materials. The cellulose can be harvested from plant materials, such as byproducts of agricultural processing and production, as well as forestry residues.
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Who is Clariant?
Let’s have a look at who Clariant is. The complete history and all you need to know about Clariant.
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Study Claims Compostable Plastic is Microplastics Source
Persistence in soil of microplastic films from ultra-thin compostable plastic bags and implications on soil Aspergillus flavus population.
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Most Advanced Technology to Measure Biodegradation of Plastic Polymer Material
Who is the leader when it comes to measuring the biodegradation of plastics?
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Who to Trust on Bioplastics?
The most useful links to help you remain informed on bioplastics.
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Lanzatech CEO Interview on Carbon Recycling Technology
Jennifer Holmgren, CEO at LanzaTech, talks about the company’s carbon recycling technology, in which they convert carbon emissions into ethanol that can be used for jet fuel, clothing and more.
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Health Experts Statement to Support Reusable Containers
Health Expert Statement Addressing Safety of Reusables and COVID-19 Reuse and refill systems are an essential part of addressing the plastic pollution crisis and moving away from a fossil fuel-based economy.
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Praj and Lygos Partner on Lactic Acid Technology
Praj Industries Ltd. and Lygos, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop Lygos’s proprietary yeast for the production of lactic acid.
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Flexible Packaging Recycling, Acid Oceans, Mitsui Awarded, Tale & Lyle Targets, Greta Thunberg
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Digital Moisture Sensors in Wood
Creating renewable and innovative solutions at Stora Enso is a collaborative process where the company works with partners and innovative start-ups to boost the innovation process. The new digital wood moisture meter developed by Wiiste and Stora Enso isone example of collaborative innovation.
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Producing Sugarcane Bioplastics in Australia
Sugarcane regions urged to look at producing bioplastics, but viability a concern.
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What Happens to Bioplastics at Industrial Composting Sites?
What happens to compostable plastics at an industrial composting plant? You want the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth … including the pictures and videos? The article of the year brought to you by BioplasticsNews.com
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Achilles Heel of Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Won’t Solve The Plastic Crisis As Over 50% Of Carbon Contained Gets Lost.
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Chemically Recycled Content, Recycling in US and Korea, Plastic Free Beauty Day
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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First Chemically Recycled Content Packaging Hit Market
Through strong collaboration, Zur Mühlen Group (Gutfried), BASF, SABIC and SÜDPACK are breaking new ground in packaging.
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Flexible Packaging Recycling in Europe
New study reveals collection, design for recycling and uptake of recyclates as the main drivers
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ExpandFibre To Convert Straw and Wood Pulp in Biomaterials
Fortum and Metsä Group to launch a joint EUR 50 million R&D programme in circular bioeconomy.
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Letter from Bio-Industry CEOs to EU for Green Recovery
63 BIC industry members CEOs and C-level representatives have signed an open letter addressed EU Commissioners calling for a stronger recognition of the bio-based sector in the EU’s green recovery.
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Hemp Packaging on Forbes
Tarek Moharram Discusses Truly Green Plastic Biodegradable Cannabis Biomass Solutions
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Genomatica Brontide Wins EPA Award
Genomatica Celebrates Third EPA Award Win with Brontide™ Natural Butylene Glycol. Award recognizes groundbreaking scientific solutions to real-world environmental problems
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Plastic Recycling Law Introduced in US Congress
New bill was introduced in U.S. Congress. It puts the focus on reducing plastic waste and strengthening plastics recycling.
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Aramco Completes Acquisition of Sabic
Aramco completes its acquisition of a 70% stake in SABIC from the Public Investment Fund (PIF)
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Dow Sustainability Commitments
Today, more than ever, the world needs leadership in environmental sustainability. That’s why we’ve set new targets around advancing a circular economy and climate protection by focusing on two closely linked issues: reducing carbon emissions and eliminating plastic waste.
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Dow Sustainability Report 2019
As one of the world’s leading materials science companies, we are committed to using science-based solutions and acting collaboratively to help lead the transition to a more sustainable society.
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NGO Policy Brief on Plastic to Fuels
The revised Renewable Energy Directive1 (REDII) establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources in the electricity, heating and cooling, and transport sectors for the 2021-2030 period.
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Australia Recycling, Denim Recycling, E-Crackers, Biomotive, Recycling Better than Compostable?
Latest News on Sustainable Plastics presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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US Navy Develops Biobased Composite for Aerospace and Space Transport
Cambium Biomaterials and the US Navy produce breakthrough in bio-based fire-resistant composite materials for aerospace, space transport, and other unmet advanced material needs
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Novamont Signs Circular Economy Declaration
Catia Bastioli among the signatories of the joint statement “A solution to build back better: the circular economy” of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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First US Water Bottles from Ocean Plastic
First U.S. bottled water packaged in 100% recycled, certified ocean plastic in stores now.
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ASDA Stops Plastic Cutlery
Asda removes over 24.5 million plastic forks from salads in a bid to tackle plastic pollution
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Impact of BBIJU Projects
BBI JU launched today the publication BBI JU: a high-impact initiative for green recovery of Europe highlighting the environmental, socio-economic and technological impacts of the initiative.
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Swedish Energy Agency Invests in Lignin Bioplastics
The Swedish Energy Agency has granted SEK 14 million to RenCom – an innovation company active in making forest-based materials to replace fossil plastics. The support goes to a demonstration unit that will convert lignin from pulp mills in the size of 1000 tonnes per year in an industrially relevant scale.
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How Dupont Will Use Seaweed?
Rooted in the seabed about 30 meters off shorelines around the world is one of the ocean’s many majestic secrets. While not exactly buried treasure, the seaweed harvested or cultivated by locals contains the raw properties that provide a tremendous value to food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Innovative Solutions for Food Waste in EU
A report identifying the untapped potential to valorise bio-waste in the EU will be published in July. We were able to obtain the data for Germany, France and UK. Here it is, exclusively for the readers of BioplasticsNews.com
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Chemical Recycling Commitments and Incentives, Deep Sea Plastic, Greece Plastic Ban, NY Composting
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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DuPont Sustainable Sourcing Goals 2020
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is building transparent and responsible supply chains for our key bio-based sourced materials, based on strong relationships with our suppliers.
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Unilever Commits to Protecting the Planet
Unilever sets out new actions to fight climate change, and protect and regenerate nature, to preserve resources for future generations.
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Borealis Signs Pledge to Build Circular Economy
The circular economy creates vital opportunities for economic growth, innovation and job creation that also address global challenges such as climate change and pollution. We are calling on businesses and governments around the world to join us.
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New Lignin Based Platform for Fuel, Chemicals and Materials
VERTORO, founded May 2017, is a spin-off of Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology (InSciTe 1 ), a Dutch public-private research and technical validation institute established by Eindhoven University of Technology, Maastricht University, Royal DSM, and the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.
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US Church Starts Collection of Compostable Plastic
Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona has begun a new outreach service to its community, one that church members say will promote care of God’s good creation.
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Biodegradable Food Packaging Extending Food Shelf Life
Plastic pollution and disposal of single use plastic packaging is a huge sustainability issue in need of innovative solutions: latest results from the EU-funded project YPACK show that an innovative formulation of active ingredients could allow this biodegradable food packaging to prolong the shelf life of foods and therefore reduce food waste.
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs
European Bioplastics, the association, representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Dupont-Inglis as new Head of European Public Affairs. She assumed her position on 1 June 2020 and will be based in Brussels.
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Michigan Waste, Definitions, Greenpeace Malaysia, Tax and Voluntary Schemes, Shell
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Tetra Pak Commits to Net Zero Emissions
The company announces commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its own operations by 2030, with the ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions for the entire value chain by 2050.
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Who is Bio-on?
Let’s have a look at who Bio-on is. The complete history and all you need to know about Bio-on.
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Avantium Plans to Build New PEF Plant
Worley has been awarded a FEED (front-end engineering design) to develop Avantium’s flagship plant that will support the transition to a bio-based economy for plastics. The plant will produce 100% plant-based FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics.
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WWF Mapping of Corporate Actions on Plastic Waste
WWF has established a vision of No Plastic in Nature by 2030 and imagines a world where our resources are never wasted. ReSource: Plastic leverages the power of business to achieve this vision. In its inaugural year, ReSource: Plastic worked with five Principal Members (Keurig Dr Pepper, McDonald’s Corporation, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, and The…
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Large Investment in Bioeconomy of Denmark
Denmark’s largest foundation, The Novo Nordisk Foundation, has awarded a grant of EUR 100 million to DTU Biosustain, paving the way for the development of new sustainable consumer products and strengthening Danish biotechnology research.
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Plastic is Essential According to Vatican News
Masks, gloves, shields but also medical equipment and food packaging… The coronavirus pandemic has marked the resurgence of plastic, which we have been trying to reduce so far. The advantages of this material are undeniable, but its use requires appropriate management.
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Blockchain for Compostable Plant Based Products
Amid Plastic Pandemic of COVID-19, Circular Centric Delivers Compostable, Blockchain Technology Solution for New Global Circular Environment.
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Bioplastic Economics, Scottish Beaches, Thailand Waste, Unilever, Shell CEO
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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MIT University Unlocking the Secrets of Plastic-Eaters
Graduate student Linda Zhong and professor of biology Anthony Sinskey are studying the plastic-devouring enzyme PETase as a way to improve recycling.
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Problems With Chemical Recycling
GAIA has released a new technical analysis authored by chemical engineers Dr. Andrew Neil Rollinson and Dr. Jumoke Oladejo. The report reveals that chemical recycling is polluting, energy intensive, and has a track record of technical failures, and concludes that it is impossible for chemical recycling to be a viable solution in the short window of…
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Russian Polymers Improve Thermal Stability of Bioplastics
A paper was published by Kazan Federal University’s Organic Compounds Lab in Reactive and Functional Polymers. One of the key objectives for contemporary chemistry is to improve thermomechanical properties of polymers, in particular, thermostability of bioplastics.
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What Happens to Compostable Plastics in Belgium?
I wanted to understand what happened to compostable plastics in Belgium and was a bit surprised with what I found out!
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Stora Enso Replaces Phenol with Lignin for Plywood Applications
Latvijas Finieris, a global leading developer, producer and supplier of birch plywood products, has together with Stora Enso taken the next steps towards replacing phenol – in resins used in plywood – with lignin.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA
Here’s an article on PLA, the advantages and disadvantages of PLA Polylactic Acid.
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Video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO
We found a video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO talking about the corona crisis. It’s unique. It’s a gem!
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Simple Way To Convert Seaweed into Chemicals
UK researchers have developed a cheap and simple way of creating biofuel and fertiliser from seaweed, whilst removing plastic from the oceans and cleaning up tourist beaches in the Caribbean and Central America.
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Industry 4.0, PEF, Perstorp, Timber and Chemical Recycling
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Bioplastics Ranking May 2020
Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of May 2020. May was in the middle of the Corona Crisis. We have two winners on the first and second place. The visibility ratio has been included for every company.
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Yokogawa Partners with Jeplan on Chemical Recycling
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has signed an investment and partnership agreement with JEPLAN, INC., a polyester material recycling company with a unique chemical recycling technology.
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SK Chemical Buys Arkema Unit to Boost Green Strategy
The acquisition of value-added business from Arkema will diversify its portfolio. Internalization of high-technology packaging technology helps Korean material industry become more competitive.
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Kids Influence Parents on Recycling
Nearly half of parents have been shamed by their own children – for bad recycling practises.
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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
With the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce the acute economic consequences of the corona crisis from the perspective of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). However, this does not change the structural deficits which weaken its competitiveness.
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French Government Says Plastic Bottles are SU and Must Go
Another tweet from French Environment Secretary of State, Brune Poirson, on plastic bottles this time.
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Let’s look at how our sector is celebrating.
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French Government Blames Black Plastic, Plastic Films and Over Packaging
French Secretary of State blames French Retailer for over Packaging. Her cabinet blames black plastic and plastic films.
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Campbell Soup Goes Bioplastics
Campbell Soup Company announced new packaging sustainability goals to reduce packaging waste by increasing circularity—keeping materials in use and out of landfills.
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BASF Climate Strategy
Reducing BASF CO2 emissions significantly and over the long term will require the development of fundamentally new low-emission technologies. In the Carbon Management research and development program, BASF has bundled all of the projects focused on the processes of the future.
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Interview with Stora Enso CEO Annica Bresky
“I am really privileged to be the CEO of a company with a positive climate impact. Regardless of the Covid-19, we will have to tackle the climate crises, which is an even bigger crises for the whole of the globe”, says Stora Enso’s President and CEO Annica Bresky.
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Sabic Supplies Bio-PP for UPM Wood Biocomposites
SABIC confirmed details of a new world-class biocomposite material developed from our TRUCIRCLE™ products by UPM, a Finnish group of companies that leads sustainability in the forest-based bioindustry.
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Arkema Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Arkema is pleased to announce that it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and is working in partnership with this network to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world.
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Woodly, Plastic-Free Masks, Plastic Tax, UK and US Survey, Biodegradable War and Spain
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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2020 Sustainable Packaging Report by the Fibre Box Association and P&G
The 2020 Sustainable Packaging Report written by Winsight Grocery Business and sponsored by the Fibre Box Association, P&G and Kwik Lok.
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Unboxing Sulapac
Sulapac published an article regarding some “creative” end-of-life options they suggested for their packaging. I disagreed with some of the options and re-branded the article: Sulapac End-of-Life Nonsense. Here’s how they replied ….
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Northampton Student Creates Ecologically Sound Plastic Textile
An eco-conscious Textiles for Fashion student from the University of Northampton has shown plastic can be fantastic by making her very own alternative biodegradable textiles.
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Symphony Wins Battle of Words with Compostable Plastics Industry
The BBIA, representing the compostable plastic industry, wrote to the UK Environment Minister on 1st June claiming that oxo-biodegradable plastic should be banned. Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc., the leading company in the oxo-biodegradable industry, wrote on 4th June to explain why the BBIA is wrong.
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Danish Enzymes Convert CO2 into Green Chemicals
Scientists activate enzymes’ ability to absorb CO2 from the air and convert and store it as eco-friendly chemicals.
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Paptic Does Crowd Funding During Corona Crisis
“A crowd-funding round in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic? that is madness!”
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Bioplastics Ranking April 2020
Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of April 2020. April was in the middle of the Storm: some companies were building walls and other were building wind mills. Surprise, we have a new winner who landed in the first place.
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How Neste Will Turn Chemical Recycling into Industrial Solution
No fundamental technical obstacle hinders us from recycling all of the world’s plastics. One tool to get us there is the transformative technology of chemical recycling. Here are the five big milestones in making chemical recycling—and thus, circular plastic economy—a reality.
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Stora Enso Launches New Chocolate Packaging
Stora Enso introduces innovative low carbon paperboard for chocolate packaging.
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Woodly Is Aligned with European Strategy for Plastics
Startup company Woodly closes its production loop with the help of NGR – Woodly products are aligned with the European Strategy for Plastics.
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Science to Enable Sustainable Plastics
The worst environmental impacts of plastics are a common sight in the news or on social media – but they also fulfil vital roles in society, and in some cases can even be a more sustainable option compared to alternatives.
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LyondellBasell Named Responsible Care Company of the Year
LyondellBasell Named Responsible Care® Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council.
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Call for Recognition and Legislation Review Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Europe calls for a faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling.
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Chemical Recycling Europe, Sustainability on Hold, Lyondellbasell, Ikea, Covestro
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU and Compostable Plastics, Biodegradable Additives, RWDC, Black Plastic, Oxo
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU Not In Favour of Compostable Plastics
In 2015 the Commission adopted an EU action plan for the Circular Economy to help stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy.
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