Month: April 2023
Compostable Coalition UK Unveils New Advisory Board
Woodoo raises $31 Million
Sudpack on Chemical Recycling
US EPA Releases Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
Capra Biosciences to Build a Green Biochemical Production Facility in Virginia
Visolis and Ginkgo Bioworks Partner on Microbial Strain for Bio-Isoprene
Marico targets 100% recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging by FY25
Fashion greenwashing glossary: what do ‘biodegradable’, ‘closed loop’ and ‘degrowth’ really mean?
Danimer Scientific ESG Report 2022
Danimer Scientific Rings Closing Bell at New York Stock Exchange to Celebrate Earth Week
Meet the fisherman’s daughter using seaweed to make plastic packaging
Bio-Based Valorization of Lignin-Derived Phenolic Compounds
This House Is Made Entirely of Plastic
This Mexican company is turning avocado pits into biodegradable cutlery
Indiana governor signs law designating chemical recycling as manufacturing
Center for Dairy Research (CDR) on Making Bioplastics with Dairy Waste
Green composite material made from flax and chitosan
phade® Introduces First Ever PHA-Lined Paper Cups for Hot Beverages
Nigerian Stakeholders seek ban of single-use plastic by 2024
BASF Q1 2023 Results
Archaic equation helps scientists control CO2 transformations
Sabic and BAPI Partner on Chemical Recycling
Bio-based plastic won’t solve the plastic problem
Why bioplastics won’t solve our plastic problems
Bioplastic, a False Solution of the Future?
Novozymes and Fibenol Partner to demonstrate lignocellulosic biorefining on an industrial scale
UNEP: Everything you need to know about plastic pollution
Canada Consultation on Regulatory Framework for Plastic Packaging
Citeo launches first French PET closed loop recycling for PET pots and trays
NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms
INCA Renewable Technologies Secures $40M USD Funding Commitment, as part of Series B Round led by Private New York Family Office
Are Regenerative Materials the Solution for Sustainable Packaging?
Ukraine agricultural report 2022
GreenAro aims for new green production routes to important aromatic base chemicals
USDA on Compostable Fruit Stickers
Circular chemicals in Europe: Agilyx & BioBTX announce first of its kind partnership
Corruption in the EU Parliament (FREE)
Five People Sentenced for Billion-Dollar Biofuel Tax Conspiracy
VTT pilot scales up production of sustainable cellulose film to replace traditional plastic wrap in food packaging
Christina Aguilera Founds Bio Lubricant Brand
AMSilk Raises Millions for Bio Silk
Australian Plastic Recycling Scandal is Worse than Expected
Cemvita Unveils eCO2 Pilot Plant
Global Bioenergies not doing well on the financial markets
Japan palm oil power push is losing momentum
OPRL research shows consumer support for recycling, while over half name confusion as greatest barrier
Reimagining the Waste Framework Directive – White Paper
Kuraray Develops Bio-Based, High-Barrier, Recyclable Granulate for Paper Coating
Asia and Australia target greenwashing as companies risk penalties
Carbios accelerates its enzyme optimization with screening capabilities for millions of enzymes in a day
Solinatra and ATMI IGI Partner on Bioplastics Center of Excellence
Swedish Startup Wants to Replace Metal Jar Lids with Biobased Materials
Saudi Arabia Research on Renewable Rubber
NTPC and Chempolis partner on bamboo biorefinery
Survey on Consumer Interest in Green Finance in Southeast Asia
Interview with Good Natured CEO
Maximizing synergy from oil and gas mergers
National Geographic Reaches New Heights in Hypocrisy
India’s palm oil plans fail to account for climate change
Uber Eats rolls out reusable packaging trial in central London
Earth Day 2023: Global collaboration crucial to realizing plastics, bio- and fiber-based circularity
Trinseo Expands Styrenics Portfolio Based on Mass Balance
Geno and Lululemon Partner on Bio-Nylon (Video)
Chinese National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics
The world’s first bio-material toilet is made from wood
Low concentration CO2 can be reused in biodegradable plastic precursor using artificial photosynthesis
ASTM International Publishes Case Study on Standards for Biodegradable Plastic
Sex Toys Made with Ocean Plastic
Perspective on oligomeric products from lignin depolymerization: their generation, identification, and further valorization
German Media DW talks about Compostable Plastics on their podcast
University of Queensland raises concerns about PFAS in compostable food containers
High levels of PFAS found in paper takeout containers
‘Chemical recycling’ or hot garbage? Michigan proposal cooks up controversy
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Position on the EU Green Claim Directive
Global Bioenergies launches Isonaturane® 16, its second cosmetic ingredient
Japanese Bioplastics Startups
Origin Materials and Minafin Group Launch Manufacturing Initiative for Origin’s First Commercial Plant
Bridgestone Develops Tire Using 75% Recycled and Renewable Materials Including Recycled Plastic Bottles, Recycled Steel and Natural Rubber From the U.S. Desert Shrub
