Month: January 2023
Health Impact of Chemicals in Plastics is handed Down Two Generations
Avantium Nominates 2 New Members to Supervisory Board
Agilyx CEO Among ICIS Top 40 Power Players in 2023
Avient Launches New Density Modified Polymers with Recycled and Bio-Based Content
Forbes Article on Ginkgo Bioworks
CNBC Article on a New Line of Compostable Fashion
Bioplastics: The ‘Best Kept Secret’ in Kansas (FREE)
The EU Chemical Ponzi Scheme (FREE)
McDonald’s is Testing Strawless Lids
Supplier of Co-op’s Compostable Bags Frustrated by Federal Plastics Ban
Canadian Federal Ban on Plastics Applies to Compostable Plastic
Corruption in the EU Parliament, US Composting Consortium and Germany Rejects Crop-Based Biofuels (FREE)
Turning Problem Sea Algae into a Replacement for Plastic
The Washington Post Article on Compostable Bags
Neste and CINEA Partner on Chemical Recycling
New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components
Water Mafia and Government Partner in Bangladesh
Braskem and Nexus Circular Strengthen Partnership on Chemical Recycling
Tesco Launches Ocean Plastic Packaging for Fish
Philippines Investigates Palm and Coconut Oil Fiddling
EU Deforestation Rules Discriminate Small Players
HolyGrail 2.0 Launches Pilot Project in France
Net Zero Insurance Alliance Fails to set Sufficient Climate Targets for its Members
EU Consumers Save on Food and Buy Less Organic in 2022
Deciphering the Inner Workings of Bacteria
Geno CEO Named Top 40 Power Player
EU Commission on Replacing Single-Use Plastic Film with Algae Biodegradable Edible Film
ECHA Communication on PFAS EU Actions
UK Invests millions in Chemical Recycling Research Despite Greenwashing Claims
UN Adopts New Principles on War and the Environment
Bacteria Really Eat Plastic
UK Climate Minister Received Donations from Fuel and Aviation Companies
Artificial Photosynthesis Uses Sunlight to Make Biodegradable Plastic
Processing of Bioplastics in Biogas Production
Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot Launched
LVMH and Dow Partner on Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
US Air Force and Industry Partner on Alternative Natural Rubber Supply
Inscripta Buys Infinome Biosciences and Sestina Bio
University of Michigan Compares Single Use vs Reusable Takeout Containers
Spanish Tax on Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging Enters into Force
Ghana Launches Edible and Compostable Packaging Pilot
Washington Post Article on Regulating Sustainability Claims in EU and US
Logjam for Biodegradable Plastic in India
Avantium and Henkel Sign Offtake Agreement
Defra to Roll out DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Samsung and Patagonia Partner on Microfiber Cycle and Filter
La Défense Buys € 1 Million Washing Machine for Reusable Tableware
BASF Monomers Division Announces Sustainability Roadmap
Mowilex Creates Indonesia First BioBased Paint
GAIA Launches Zero Waste Journalists Network to Investigate Environmental Issues
The Circularity Gap Report 2023
French Coast Hit By Plastic Pellets; Minister and Mayors File Legal Complaint
Waitrose Debuts Compostable Own Brand Tea Bags
Australian Designer Develops Bioplastic Fashion
Malaysian Scientists use Seaweed to Combat Plastic Pollution
US Gov Study Says Chemical Recycling are Problematic
Companies Parachute Accountants in to Fix Flawed ESG Data
Solvay Launches Bio-Circular Silica in Europe
MEPs Call for Stronger Rules on Waste Export
Germany to Ban Crop Based Biofuels
Recycling Plastics, UK Government Will Not Support Compostable Plastic, Plastic Pacts Mislead Consumers (FREE)
National Labs Research Better Uses for Carbon Dioxide
Sabic Makes Circular Plastic Commitment
Victoria Bans Compostable Plastics and Bioplastics
Australian Startup Develops Packaging made with Fungi mixed with Organic Waste
Investigation Finds 3000 Tonnes of Plastic Waste in Melbourne Warehouses
CJ HDC Biosol Completes Plant for Bioplastics
Ocean Plastic can be Used to Make Pharmaceuticals
Study Compares Plastic Recycling Methods
Biobased Flame Retardants for Bioplastics in Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Food Waste Reduction Challenge – Novel Tech Category Finalists
Calgary Co-op Seeking Bylaw Exemption for Compostable Bags
Braskem Considers Production of Bio-PP
Xampla Bolsters Food and Drink Expertise with Industry Hires
The New York Times Article on Notpla
Japan Times Article on Biodegradable, Compostable and Bio-based Plastic
PureCycle to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Belgium
Paptic Joins 4Evergreen Alliance
