
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
