Year: 2020
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China Increases Production of Biodegradable Materials
Hainan increases production of eco-friendly alternative for plastic
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Google and Unilever Partner on Palm Oil Deforestation
How Google will help end deforestation in our supply chain. A new partnership with Google Cloud will use satellite photos to help monitor the ecosystems connected to our raw materials. We’re starting with palm oil and scaling up.
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Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
The luxury designer’s new innovation prize fund of $1 million will focus on replacement for thin-film plastic – the kind that is used for wrapping, plastic sandwich and storage bags.
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India Goes Rice Bio Composites
India may have found a solution to an agricultural problem
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Consumers Receptive to Plant Based Packaging
New Research Reveals Massive Market Potential Exists for Plant-Based Products and Packaging
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Indonesia Government Develops Bioplastics
Govt Develops Bioplastics from Marine Biota to Tackle Plastic Waste
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Climate Ambition Summit 2020
The United Nations, United Kingdom and France are proud to be co-hosting the Climate Ambition Summit 2020, in partnership with Chile and Italy. Check all the videos
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Biden Statement on Paris Agreement
Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Paris Agreement
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The Net Zero Carbon Myths
Carbon neutrality targets are often not as ambitious as they sound, relying on problematic carbon offsets and unproven technologies
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Corbion Recognised for Climate Change
Corbion recognized with prestigious ‘A’ score for climate change
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Tesco Cuts Plastic From Christmas Range
Tesco has removed over 20 million pieces of plastic from this year’s Christmas range.
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Afyren Builds Biorefinery in France
AFYREN, a biotechnology start-up that is a member of the French Tech 120, is making the leap to industrial-scale production as it begins construction of a zero-waste, low-carbon factory in France’s Grand Est region.
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Clariant Appoints New CEO
Conrad Keijzer to become CEO as of January 1, 2021. Hariolf Kottmann to focus on his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Limits of Plastic Recycling Rates
Theoretical limit in recycling rates for plastic packages scientifically established
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Amazon Bans PLA and PHA Food Packaging
What a terrible blow to the bioplastics industry. The bioplastic associations are not doing a very efficient job. I mean, a ban on PHA? We’re dealing with amateurism here.
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New Fleece Technology by Toray
Improved Durability and Pilling Resistance With Dramatically Reduced Levels of Microplastic Pollution
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UK Plastics Pact Update
UK Plastics Pact cuts unnecessary plastic by 40% and increases plastic recycling by 107,000 tonnes
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Australian Scientists and Artists Partner on Blue Bioplastics
Artists help scientists apply seaweed plastic into everyday life
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Oceanological Observatory on Marine Degradability of PHA
Here’s the view of a French Researcher
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Dutch MEP Gives Vision on Plastics
Dutch MEP Makes Statements on plastics, chemical recycling and voluntary initiatives.
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Interaction Between Bioplastic Mulch Films and Pesticides
A laboratory comparison of the interactions between three plastic mulch types and 38 active substances found in pesticides.
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Chemical Recycling is Last Resort Says EU
EU Commission not convinced by chemical recycling
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Massive US Anti Plastic Campaign
Hundreds Of Environmental Groups Call For ‘Presidential Plastics Action Plan’
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Sweden Tests Lignin Asphalt
The project uses lignin extracted from black liquor, a residual product from the pulp industry.
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Reorganisation at Total Corbion
Total Corbion PLA appoints Thomas Philipon, new CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, new CFO to drive next phase of growth
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The Less Sustainable Bioplastics Companies (FREE)
Here’s the top 3 less sustainable bioplastics companies according to Axel Barrett. This is a free article.
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New Bio Acrylic Acid Partnership
Cargill, IFPEN and Axens collaborate to advance lactic-to-acrylic-acid technology
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Bioplastic Bed and Furniture Packaging
Hypnos Launches New Ground-Breaking Carbon Neutral Eco-Packaging Solution
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Coca-Cola European Partners Goes Net Zero Green House Gas Emissions
Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
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Bioplastic Bottle from Citrus Peel
Plant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material
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PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty and Hotel (FREE)
Teal continues its mission to reduce plastic pollution by bringing 100% biodegradable PHA containers made from microorganisms to Beauty and Hotel Industries.
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Danimer Scientific and Kemira Partner on PHA Coatings
Kemira Announces Partnership with Danimer Scientific to Develop Biodegradable Coating for Paper and Board Industry
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UK To Pioneer Moral Trading
Human rights risk assessment before backing a Brexit trade deal.
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Designing Sustainability Governance for the Bioeconomy
Designing Sustainability Governance for the Bioeconomy – a Global Expert Survey
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Link Between Ocean Pollution and Human Health
Scientists Show Link Between Ocean Pollution And Illness
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South Korea Retailer Goes Bioplastic Bag
Convenience store franchise CU to adopt degradable bioplastic bags
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Yoghurt Pot Made From Chemical Recycled PS
Total, intraplás and yoplait successfully demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating recycled polystyrene from chemical recycling into yogurt pots.
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The Aston Martin Scandal
Another one bites the dust. The Astongate or how Aston Martin got into the Middle of a scandal
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Aluminum Cans Counter Offensive Against Plastic Bottles
It was about time that the aluminun cans industry woke up from their winter sleep.
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Extremely Tough and Heat Resistant PLA
This work shows that the environmental-friendly biorenewable and biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLLA) can be made to have superior mechanical and thermal characteristics and thus show promise to replace conventional petroleum-based polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate.
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Mitsui Included on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Mitsui Chemicals Included on Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index for Third Straight Year
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Finland Innovative Materials Champion
Here’s the list of the innovative materials champions from Finland.
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PepsiCo Converts CO2 and Potato Waste in Fertiliser
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
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Apple Cofounder Launches Energy Efficiency Trading Platform
Steve Wozniak is starting another company, 45 years after co-founding Apple with Steve Jobs
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5 Misperceptions on SUP
Five Misperceptions Surrounding the Environmental Impacts of Single-Use Plastic
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US Senate Passes Ocean Plastic Bill
Maine Lawmakers’ Bid to Stop Ocean Plastic Passes Senate
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Carbon Negative Plastic for Automotive Sector
Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials.
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Printed Plastic Films Recycling
New initiative PrintCYC: Innovative solutions for a circular economy
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Paccor and Total Partner on PCR PP
Paccor ready to produce containers with post-consumer pp from total circular compounds®
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Stora Enso to Lead in Lignin Commercialisation
Stora Enso is investing EUR 14 million to build a granulation and packing plant for lignin, allowing easier packing and handling of lignin compared to powder and wet form.
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South Korea Government to Invest in Bioplastics
Government to Invest in Bioplastic Technology R&D
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US Grant to Boost Cellulosic Nanomaterials Commercialization
Endowment Announces $2M in Grant Funding to Accelerate Cellulosic Nanomaterials Commercialization
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French Biofuel Plant to Cause Massive Deforestation
France is pushing for policy deviations from EU sustainability standards. Is Macron a hypocrite when it comes to the environment?
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Is Thailand Next Plastic Waste Dumping Paradise?
Will Thailand become the new China in terms of plastic waste dumping place?
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US PET Recycling Report 2019
napcor releases 2019 pet recycling report: rpet content in bottles and containers grow
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Canada and UK Brexit Trade Talks
On November 21, 2020, Canada announced conclusion of an interim trade agreement to mitigate possible trade disruption associated with the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and thereby the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
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French Flax Goes Biocomposites
The first French Flax cooperative is going into composites.
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Working From Home Boosts UK Recycling Rates
Plastics Recycling member-based charity, RECOUP, have published their UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, annually, which is a full analysis of Local Authority data of plastics recycling collections alongside that known to be placed on the market.
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Nestle Net Zero Emission Video
We’re redoubling efforts to combat climate change! We will halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 at the latest – even as we continue to grow. We are accelerating our efforts around the world, using our size and scale as a force for good. Changing how we source, produce and…
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Is this the First Chemical Recycling Bill?
Legislation that eases the regulatory environment for facilities that use certain technologies to process scrap plastics
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Bloomberg Bursts the PHA Bottle Myth
An innovative new liquor bottle will biodegrade in just 18 months. Unfortunately, there’s a catch.
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LCA Bio vs Recyclable vs Fossil Pet Food Packaging
Bio-based packaging requires fewer fossil fuels, GHG emissions
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Nivea Develops Reduced Rollable Tube
I have to express my admiration and respect to companies who succeed in “reducing” the packaging while innovating in terms of convenience.
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Lithuania Develops Biobased Resin for Optic 3D Printing
Bio-Based Resin Advances Low-Waste Optic 3D Printing
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Good Natured Acquires Integrated Packaging Films
good natured Products Inc. Announces Acquisition of Integrated Packaging Films
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First Chemical Recycling with Negative Carbon Footprint
Clariter’s Unique Plastic Recycling Solution Achieves a Net Negative Carbon Footprint
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China Province Bans Disposable Non Degradable Plastic Products
Hainan bans disposable non-degradable plastic products
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Tesla Exec Joins Polymateria
Tesla exec leaves to join U.K. start-up trying to combat the world’s plastic crisis
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University of Liverpool Research Smart Sustainable Packaging
Liverpool researchers awarded £965k smart sustainable packaging
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UK First Plastic Free Lidless Disposable Cup
UK’s First Plastic-free Lidless Disposable Cup Launches
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Pepsi Goes rPET
PepsiCo Commits to 100% Recycled Plastic Beverage Bottles for its Pepsi Brand in 9 EU Markets By 2022
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Tipa Answers Compostable Plastics Critics
Tipa Sales Director answers critics against compostable plastics. He recently joined the industry and he’s doing what the senior industry leaders failed and didn’t dare to do.
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NL Agricultural Biotechnology Report
This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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Massive Biodiesel Fraud in NL
Due to large-scale fraud, diesel that is not produced sustainably at all is registered as a sustainable fuel.
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Marine Conservation Society Campaign for Microfibre Filters
Marine Conservation Society calls for microfibre filters in washing machines to slow the tide of ocean plastic
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Versalis Partner with AlphaBio Control for Biobased Herbicides and Biocides
Versalis: agreement with AlphaBio Control for the production of bio-based herbicides and biocides
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Did Marketing Kill the Environment?
Many industries have been recognized as directly and indirectly causing climate and ecological degradation. So far, however, the advertising industry has largely escaped accountability.
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Microplastics on the Mount Everest
Scientists find plastic fibres in snow samples from Mount Everest
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New Zealand Combines PLA and Wool
Serial Kiwi inventor banking on corn starch and wool combination to save the wool industry
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Green Cards for Swiss Banks
What better way to market your green credentials directly to the public than through environmentally-sound credit cards?
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Anti Plastic Sachet Campaign
Campaigners call for UK and EU bans on plastic ‘sample’ sachets. Personal and home care sectors use an estimated 122bn sachets a year and few are recycled
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Covestro CO2 Cast Elastomer for Offshore Industry
Covestro develops sustainable cast elastomer solution for the offshore industry
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Total Corbion White Paper on End of Life Options
Total Corbion PLA outlines most favorable end-of-life options for PLA bioplastics
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Tesco to Cut Chicken Plastic Packaging
Tesco is announcing that from next year it will stop using plastic trays to pack its fresh, whole chickens.
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Pakistan Plastic Bag Ban Update
Officials say prohibition is still in place, but shops across province have long resumed use of polythene bags
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Sugarcane Bagasse Epoxy Biocomposites Analysis
Physical and Mechanical Behaviour of Sugarcane Bagasse Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy Bio-Composites
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Compostable Plastic is Booming in Canada
Compostable plastic is booming in Canada — but it may still end up in landfills
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rPS Yoghurt Pots
COEXPAN, one of the world’s leaders in Form Fill Seal (FFS) food packaging systems, has successfully tested mechanically recycled polystyrene in its FFS facilities at Innotech, (Innovation and Technology Centre of COEXPAN and EMSUR, the rigid and flexible packaging divisions of Grupo Lantero).
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Breakthrough in Polyamide Fabric Recycling
For the first time ever, a new method enables the recycling of clothing containing polyamide as part of a circular system. The recycled polyamide can then be spun into new textile fibers.
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New Industrial Strategy for Europe
European Parliament resolution of 25 November 2020 on a New Industrial Strategy for Europe
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