Month: August 2023
Forever Chemicals PFAS Detected in ‘Eco-Friendly’ Plant-Based Straws, Study Says
The OXO witch-hunt continues in India
Researchers turning food waste into biodegradable plastic (video)
Capital of Europe says no to compostable bags and packaging (FREE)
Australia’s annual plastic consumption produces emissions equivalent to 5.7m cars, analysis shows (FREE)
KIA to use real ocean plastics (FREE)
Global Bioenergies raises its ambitions (FREE)
Japanese firms plan to produce bio-based plastic bottles (FREE)
Argentina Biofuels Annual Report (FREE)
Microplastics, Paper Drinking Straws and Factory Closures (FREE)
Enhancing biodegradation of PBAT through bio-stimulation using Pseudozyma jejuensis for effective plastic waste reduction (FREE)
Partnership Expands PHA Bioplastics in Cosmetic Packaging (FREE)
CJ Blossom Park Achieves TÜV SÜD Lab Accreditation, Streamlining Biodegradability Testing (FREE)
New bio-based materials from non-biodegradable plastic waste for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries (FREE)
How Anne-Marie Bonneau, the ‘Zero Waste Chef,’ broke up with plastic (FREE)
SKZ and Fraunhofer Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)
Indonesian firm turns plastic into bricks (FREE)
URI researchers’ paper adds to understanding around ethanol production (FREE)
Reuters Video on Bioplastics Records (FREE)
Sabic Offers Bio-Based Versions Of All Noryl™ Resin Grades To Further Advance The Bioeconomy Of Plastics (FREE)
Cheaper, Greener Bio-Plastic Research Succeeds (Video) (Free)
3D-Printed PLA Sculptures Act as Air Purifiers (FREE)
EU starts probe on Indonesian biodiesel avoiding import duties (FREE)
Ireland Launches Bioeconomy Funding Initiative (FREE)
Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone (FREE)
Carbon balance of plywood from a social reforestation program in Indonesia (FREE)
How to Extrusion Blow Mold PHA/PLA Blends (FREE)
Neste, Suntory and Mitsubishi Partner on Bio-PET (FREE)
Compostable plastic bags should be banned says Environmental Defence (FREE)
UK Prime Minister Says New Oil and Gas drilling is consistent with Net Zero Strategy (FREE)
Nexam Chemical receives another patent in recycling – Creates new opportunities to recycle polyethylene (FREE)
Wall Street Journal on plant-based Plastics (FREE)
Parts 3D Printed with PLA Pellets, Just as Good as PLA Filament (FREE)
Braskem and SCG Chemicals Partner on Bio-Ethylene (FREE)
Scaling plastics circularity by McKinsey (FREE)
Update on Canadian Industrial Hemp Production Trade and Regulation (FREE)
New reports measure progress on organics recycling (FREE)
EU biofuels annual report (FREE)
Canada Biofuels Annual Report (FREE)
Avantium continues to show strong progress in executing the commercialisation strategies for its proprietary technologies (FREE)
Avantium awarded €0.76 million EU funding for its participation in the Rebiolution project (FREE)
Water Powered Car (FREE)
Amsterdam’s ‘bubble barrier’ fighting plastic pollution (FREE)
Transforming flies into degradable plastics (FREE)
Japan Foreign Affairs Ministry video on Bioplastics (FREE)
Confusion about OXO and Microplastics, and Agricultural Mulch Films (FREE)
Yield10 Bioscience Q2 2023 Results (FREE)
Bioplastics Mentioned in G20 technical Document (FREE)
Crying carrot pleads for organics recycling (FREE)
Quiz: Are you using compostable bags properly? (FREE)
The Conversation Survey on Composting vs Recycling
Plastic Free July wraps up with loss of recycling opportunity (FREE)
Bioplastic Classifications and Innovations in Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antioxidant Applications
Cyclyx Launches Brokerage Service
Cyclyx Welcomes Teknor Apex
Microwaving food in plastic containers releases billions of microplastic particles into the food
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Pricing of $3.7 Million Public Offering
BASF LCA study on polyamides from chemically recycled or renewable raw materials in mozzarella packaging
Researchers use enzymes to develop a new class of materials for biocatalytic processes
Polyurethane is widely used in daily life, so eco-friendly synthesis boosts utilization
New recycling process could find markets for ‘junk’ plastic waste
Co-op launches petition to save compostable bags
Biotuff’s Compostable Produce Bags
The Japanese Market for Hemp Fiber
High concentrations of PFAS in Belgian sea air
Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen American Biomanufacturing
Defra unveils waste resources programme
Plastic Overshoot Day
Polystyrene upcycling
Artificial grass a huge contributor to marine plastic pollution crisis
ErthCycle Announces Partnership with Jayleaf to Create a More Sustainable Future
Is it time to ditch the recycling symbol? (Video)
New York Federal Judge Forbids Producer to Use Misleading Certified Compostable Claim
Parkside and New Forest Fruit Company collaborate on compostable ‘plant to packet’ solution
NEXE First Delivery of BPI Compostable Coffee Pods to U.S. Customer
Bioplastics Referred to as a niche
Biodegradability of plastics: Discussion paper
Origin Materials and Terphane Partner on Bio-PET
