
Month: November 2022


UPM and Orthex Partner on Ocean Plastic

Bioplastics Sports Sunglasses

What Are Bioplastics? Overview and Impacts

Avantium Appoints CFO

Euronews Article on Plastic Treaty

Global Plastic Treaty Should Address Chemicals

KTH Develops New Biodegradable Plastics

Kutee Kitties to Raise Money for Bioplastics

Clintel Begs G20 to Worry About Global Poverty, not Global Warming

TotalEnergies Corbion White Paper on PLA Recycling

Brita Reuse Culture White Paper

Environmental Investigation Agency on COP 27

Biodegradable Microplastics in Soils Cause CO2 to Rise

Shell and University of Twente Converts CO2 into CO

Neste Invests in Startup Circularise

Enzymes and Bacteria Sent to Space To Upcycle Plastics

Avantium Appoints New MD of Renewable Chemistries

Recycling, Plastic Exports and Antimicrobials (FREE)

Aekyung Chemical Starts with Bioplastic Research

EU Proposal to Reduce Microplastic from Tyres

Joint statement from Industry and Civil Society on Packaging and Packaging Waste Legislation

P2 Science Launches Biobased Range of Pigment Dispersions

ISU Research on Efficient Conversion of Lignin into Bio Chemicals

Nespresso Goes for Paper Based Compostable Capsules

‘Biorecycling of Plastics’ Report for US Congress

This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year

Bioplastics as Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Waste

Sugar World Markets and Trade Biannual Report

First 100%Â Bio-based 3D-printed Home

Netherlands Agricultural Biotechnology Report 2022

How Many Microplastics do we Ingest When Using Disposable Drink Cups?

Fashion Brands Linked to Russian Oil

Biorizon and Kaneka Partner on Lignin Polymers

Samyang Starts Production of Bioplastic Isosorbide

Novel Magnetic Lignin Composite Sorbent for Chromium Adsorption

Biome CEO Talks about His New Grant

First Retailer to go for Cove PHA Bottles

Coles Group to Launch SECOS MyEcoBag

Video of Elephant Eating Plastics

VU and Chinese Researchers Partner on Seaweed Bioplastics

Reusable Containers for Takeaway and Delivery Meals are Less Sustainable – New Study

Eco-Products Launches New Line of Compostable Straws Made from Plant-Based Plastic (FREE)

LG Chem Builds Carbon Capture Facility for Plastics Production

LG Chem Invests in Chemical Recycling in South Korea

Bioplastics Couture Collection

France May Review Fruit and Vegetables Plastic Bag Ban

ExxonMobil, IPE & Plastic Energy Partner on Chemical Recycling In Indonesia

LyondellBasell Goes Chemical Recycling in Germany

Renew ELP and px Group Partner on Chemical Recycling

Berkeley Allows Compostable Bags

Agricultural Bank of Egypt and Visa Partner on Eco Friendly Cards

Malta Goes Beverage Container Return Scheme

BASF on Microorganisms Technology

AFYREN to Provide Biobased Organic Acid to US Manufacturer of Industrial Lubricants

McKinsey on Solutions for Plastic Recycling Challenges

Philippines Approves Plastic Tax

EU Cosmetics Future and Trends

Purolic Acid Becomes First USDA Certified Biobased Glycolic Acid

Industry Project for Cellulose and Lignin Sawdust Biocomposites

Smile Compostable Solutions and Pod Pack International Partner on Coffee and Tea Pods and Cups

Playmobil Expands Bioplastic Range

PLA 3D Printed Desk Accessories by Pearson Lloyd

Crystallization Behaviour of PHA Using Raman Spectroscopy

Construction Starts for Indonesia Biobased Epichlorohydrin Plant

Evonik and Pörner Group Partner on Bio Silica

Geno CEO in front of US Senate

Update on Bioeconomy Strategies in EU

BBIA Response to UCL Study Regarding Compostables Breakdown Rates

Coke Response to COP27 Sponsorship Backlash

Eisenia Foetida and Lumbricus Terrestres Show High Plastic-Degrading Enzyme Activity

First PHA Bottle Hit the Market

Visualizing Mismanaged Plastic Waste by Country

Chemical Week Shortlist 2022 Sustainability Awards

NatureWorks and CJ Biomaterials Partner on Bioplastics

Siemens Shows Sustainable Applications for Green Additive Manufacturing

Yield10 Bioscience Q3 2022 Results

Japan to Include GHG Criteria in Procurement Decisions

Lygos and Ginkgo Bioworks Partner on Biobased Chemicals
