Year: 2020
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New Bio Material with Same Mechanical Properties as Plastics
20 times more flexible than existing biodegradable materials
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What is Needed for Bioplastics Breakthrough?
What is Needed for Bioplastics Breakthrough
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Fighting Bottle Caps Pollution in Hawai
From Plastic Waste to Fuel—Improving the Environment. It’s not the plastic water bottle that causes the most harm to sea birds, but the cap, which is mistaken for food.
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Food Safe PLA Filaments
Even when a filament is made of food-safe material, the material itself isn’t the only thing impacting the filament’s food safety.
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Is BBI JU the Green Narcissism of EU?
Does BBI JU likes to look at its own reflection in the mirror? Is BBI JU a cash machine for their friends and friends of their friends? Has BBI JU become a fraternity?
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The Carbon Footprint Scam
Big oil distracts from their carbon footprint by tricking you to focus on yours
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Australian Government on Plastic Packaging
Government welcomes further action on plastic packaging
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French Study Finds Oxo Bio Biodegrades in Oceans with no Toxicity
Abiotic and biotic degradation and toxicity of oxo-biodegradable plastics in marine waters – OXOMAR. The French Ministry of Health shares the results (Free Article)
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Aramco and Sabic Fossil Chemical Plant on Hold
Saudi Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. will re-evaluate the scope of a planned crude-to-chemicals project in the kingdom as they seek to reduce spending amid a slump in prices for their products.
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Future of Plastic in Taiwan
The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) on Tuesday called on Taiwanese companies to use more recycled plastics in their packaging.
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UPM Builds Biochemical Plant in Germany
The construction of UPM’s innovative biochemicals facility starts in Germany
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Bioplastic Fishing Gear in Japan
‘Green’ fishery gear key to ocean plastic problems. Japan’s Kuraray developing materials to make equipment biodegradable
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Bioplastics To Substitute Synthetic Fibres
Bioplastics will become increasingly important to the textile and nonwovens industries as substitutions for synthetic fibres, as well as in the replacement of general commodity plastic packaging and other end-uses that will be initially easier to develop.
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Ocean Plastic Depot in Canada
B.C.’s first ocean plastic depot opening soon in Powell River
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Solvay Opens Second Bio Solvent Plant in Brazil
The new plant in Paulinia, São Paulo specialises in the development of a bio-based solvent to mainly serve the European and North american market
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Cash is the New King of Plastics
Petrochemical makers delay investments in new U.S. plants as profitability shrinks, reversing a trend fueled by the shale-drilling boom. Cash and liquidity are the new kings.
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Environmental Damage of Glitter
New research indicates that glitter could be causing ecological damage to our rivers and lakes.
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Fossil to Cash in on Build Back Better
Polluters profiting from pandemic bailouts. How the fossil fuel industry is using the COVID-19 crisis to capture public funds and lock in-dirty energy.
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Operation Clean Sweep
Action plan for a European zero pellet loss certification scheme unveiled
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Stora Enso Goes Bio Asphalt
Swedish road and infrastructure operator Svevia has decided to collaborate with Stora Enso in testing lignin in asphalt.
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EU Commissioner Comments Implementation SUP Directive
Virginijus Sinkevičius comments implementation SUP directive
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EU to Optimize Horizon 2020
Many EU Horizon 2020 projects have no real outcome or results. A lack of scrutiny and nepotism seems to be at the root of the problem. EU tax payer money unwisely spent.
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Towards Catalytic Chemical Recycling
Toward Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Waste (and Future) Plastics
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First Road Ready Bioplastic Car Made from Waste
The next steps is to obtain a license plate in an EU country and history will be written.
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How Technology Helped Biopak Conquer Oceania
Find out how deploying Oracle NetSuite helped the business offset more than 44,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2019 alone.
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Sugar Cane Coffee Lid Worse Carbon Footprint than Polystyrene
LCA reveals sugar cane coffee lids have far worse carbon footprint than polystyrene coffee lids. I was impressed by the huge difference.
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UK Plastic Waste Fiasco Continues
UK still shipping plastic waste to poorer countries despite Conservative pledge. More than 300 tonnes a day of plastic scrap has been sent to non-OECD countries so far in 2020. How is this even possible!
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US Government Invests in Bioplastic Projects
Americans cut to the chase. US government invests in practical solutions and real outcome projects. US meritocracy versus EU nepotism. EU gives money to their friends; and to the friends of their friends. Americans invest in good ideas.
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Who is the Canadian Bioplastic Leader?
Let’s take a deeper look at one small-cap Company engaged in the business of plant-based materials and packaging that is positioned to broadly address the consumer goods market with its own sustainable products.
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Japan Food Service, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Update
With the courtesy of the US government.
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Interview Founder Paptic
A sustainable alternative to plastic packaging materials; Interview with Esa Torniainen, Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Paptic Ltd.
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Gevo and Total Partner on Renewable Isoamylene
Gevo to develop renewable Isoamylene in partnership with TOTAL
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Danimer Scientific Receives United Soybean Board Grant
Danimer Scientific Receives United Soybean Board Grant to Support Biodegradable Plastic Production
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Sabic Renewable Polycarbonate
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced its partnership with Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH, an industry leader in the plastics processing industry.
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Carbon Negative Beer
BrewDog goes carbon negative: ‘Carbon neutral is no longer enough’
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Carbon Neutral Milk in New Zealand
Danone’s New Zealand Karicare milk formula brand commits to carbon neutrality.
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Microbial Biomass Living on Ocean Plastic Waste
Microbial Biomass Living on Ocean Plastic Debris.
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Chemical Recycling: Big Investments vs NGOs
Companies are placing big bets on plastics recycling. Are the odds in their favor? Chemical recycling is attracting billions in capital spending, but environmentalists don’t think it will solve the plastic waste problem.
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First Chemical Recycling Plant in France
This first project in France represents the start of the collaboration between Total and Plastic Energy to deploy chemical recycling.
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Satellites Panels Made from Flax
Natural fibres threaded into satellites for safer missions.
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London Startup Makes Edible Packaging from Seaweed
Seaweed may be the solution to our plastic crisis. A London startup is making edible packaging out of it.
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Who Will Be the Person of 2020? (FREE)
Who are the nominated for the “Person of the Year” 2020 Award? (Free Article)
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Licella and Canfor Form New JV Arbios Biotech
Cat-HTR™ Technology Innovators Licella Enter into New Joint Venture with Canfor to Form Arbios Biotech. Longer term, Arbios believes its proprietary technology will enable it to expand into other highly attractive opportunities such as the biochemical and biomaterial sectors.
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New British Bioplastic Standard Welcomed
ULMA Packaging welcomes new British standard for biodegradable plastic — Symphony Environmental developed a plastic that kills Covid19 virus in 1 hour — Unused Verdezyne Biochemical Plant Equipment are for sale
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Wood Based PVC Pipes in Sweden
INOVYN supplies its next generation of sustainable PVC to ‘The Hope Project’
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BASF Appoints Chinese in Supervisory Board
Liming Chen appointed to Supervisory Board of BASF SE
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EU Innovation Agencies to Merge
After signing letter of intent, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and the European Innovation Council are scoping how they can cooperate
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The Start of Mandatory Packaging Reporting
One country starts with mandatory packaging reporting. Here’s the Factsheet
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Sustainability Metrics According to World Economic Forum
Measuring Stakeholder Capitalism Towards Common Metrics and Consistent Reporting of Sustainable Value Creation
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Can Bacteria Degrade Cellulose?
Researchers have uncovered details of how a certain type of bacteria breaks down cellulose—a finding that could help reduce the cost and environmental impact of the use of biomass, including biofuel production.
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Stora Enso Alternative to Plastic Food Bowls
Stora Enso and Tingstad launch unique formed fiber food service bowls to replace plastics
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Belgian Alliance for Climate Action
The Shift and WWF are calling upon organisations across Belgium to join the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA) in order to further develop their sustainability agenda through science-based targets and incentivize their supply chains to act accordingly
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US Launches Forest Blockchain
ForesTrust, LLC was introduced today as the newest venture to take advantage of Blockchain technology, universally recognized as one of the 21st century’s most innovative and powerful applications
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Lummus Creates Green Circle
Lummus Establishes Green Circle, Focused on Circular Economy and Energy Transition
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Sulzer Enables Green Tire and Rubber Production
Sulzer’s processing technology enables green tire and rubber production
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Worlds First Carbon Neutral rPET
Production using green electricity and offsetting of unavoidable emissions with carbon certificates
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New Biobased Epoxies and Gelcoats
Sicomin Epoxy Systems offers an introduction to GreenPoxy® – the company’s line of bio-based epoxies and gelcoats, available in industrial quantities for a wide range of manufacturing processes and market applications
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Best Kept Secret of Plastic Recycling Industry
The most sensitive secret of the plastic recycling industry has been revealed. The big number of new recycling initiatives may be a cover up to this problem. Will politicians fall for this trap?
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EU Loosing AgroTech Battle Against US and China
EU Talks a lot but can hardly ever lead against US and China.
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First Milk Bottle to Milk Bottle Recycling
First milk bottle to close the loop hit the market
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People Distrust Chemicals and Chemical Companies
40% of the people interviewed do everything possible to avoid contact with chemicals. There’s even a word for it: chemophobia.
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Plastic Fuel is GreenWashing
Converting Plastic Fuel Back Into Fossil Form Is a New Method of Greenwashing.
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Australian Recycling Campaign
Today marks the launch of Check It! Before You Chuck It, a two-year national campaign to educate Australians about sustainable packaging and inspire positive recycling behaviours.
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More Natural MicroFibres than Microplastics in Ocean
Rubbish made from natural fibres could be polluting oceans at far greater rates than plastic, an expert on marine plastics says.
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Canada To Regulate Plastic
The Government of Canada is taking steps toward eliminating plastic pollution in Canada, including potentially banning or restricting certain harmful single-use plastic products, where warranted and supported by science. — Symphony Environmental developed a plastic that kills Covid19 virus in 1 hour — Unused Verdezyne Biochemical Plant Equipment are for sale
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First New Zealand Bioplastic Milk Bottle
New Zealand’s first plant-based milk bottle to launch.
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Monitoring EU Plastic Recycling Rate
EuPC and Circularise Plastics collaborate to further develop the digital platform to monitor the rate of the plastics recycling activities in Europe
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Anti OXO Campaign, The Sequel (FREE)
I’ve received following anonymous message to start an anti-OXO campaign. This is a FREE article.
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California Approves Bioplastic Mulch Films
The State of California approves “soil biodegradable” mulches certified according to the EN 17033 standard.— Symphony Environmental developed a plastic that kills Covid19 virus in 1 hour — Unused Verdezyne Biochemical Plant Equipment are for sale
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First rPE From Mixed Plastics Waste in US
Chevron Phillips Chemical successfully completes first U.S. commercial scale production of circular polyethylene from recycled mixed-waste plastics — Symphony Environmental developed a plastic that kills Covid19 virus in 1 hour — Unused Verdezyne Biochemical Plant Equipment are for sale
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Renewables and Human Right Problems
How can renewables overcome their human rights problems?
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Solvay Sustainability Targets
Solvay is launching another strategy or sustainability target. I’m not counting anymore.
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US Recycling Industry in Favour of Policy
Politicians see recycling as an easy solution for the circular economy. The recycling industry see policy as being in “their” advantage: make recycling, recyclable plastics and recycled content a legal obligation and it shall turn the recycling business into an El Dorado. The Recycling Industry may also be tempted to push the compostable plastics off…
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Roquette Opens Beauty Expertise Center in Paris
Designed around an experimental consumer laboratory and collaborative spaces, the Roquette Beauté Expertise Center will support customers and partners to better address the plant-based cosmetics market challenges.
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Technology Improving PLA Ductility and Toughness Awarded
Four research teams from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and their technologies have received 2020 R&D 100 Awards.
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ADM and Spiber Partner on Biopolymers
ADM and Spiber to Partner on Production of Innovative Biobased Polymers
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Store Sets Prices Based on Carbon Emissions
New store in Sweden prices goods based on carbon emissions.
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Report on Circularity for Automotive Plastics
A new report released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) reinforces the plastic and polymer composites industry’s commitment to helping automakers and their suppliers transition toward a circular economy.
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Stora Enso New Biocomposite from Wood Fibers and Biobased PP
New Biocomposite from Wood Fibers and biobased PP
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Brazil Sugar Briefing
Brazil’s MY 2020/21 sugarcane crush has been revised upward to 655 million metric tons (mmt), due to overall favorable weather conditions in the north-northeastern growing region.
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EU Will Not Meet Plastic Recycling Target Says EU Court of Auditors
There is a significant risk that the EU will not meet its plastic packaging recycling targets for 2025 and 2030, according to a review by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
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Aldi Plastics and Packaging Report
ALDI Australia publishes its inaugural Plastics and Packaging Progress Report
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EU Sugar Briefing
You need sugar to produce some bioplastics. Eventually, producers may have to use EU sugar to produce “sustainable” EU bioplastics.
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First Renewable Oxo products
Perstorp introducing world’s first renewable Oxo products.
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PET Strikes Bioplastics
PET Industry underlines the negative impact of bioplastics packaging.
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Should We Tax Basic Chemicals?
Developing and transition countries need additional infrastructures and capabilities for the sound management of chemicals and wastes that they currently lack and cannot presently afford to establish and maintain. Options for a coordinated tax.
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Controlling Lignin Quantity in Trees
This study is an important breakthrough in the development of wood resources for the production of paper with a lower carbon footprint, biofuels, and other bio-based materials.
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