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Axel Barrett

Founder & Editor of BioplasticsNews.com
germany bioplastics
Certification & Labels Recycling

GreenDot and Synextra join forces to address the global plastic recycling challenge

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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Toray
PBT Recycled Content

Toray Expands Chemical-Recycled PBT Resin Products Employing Depolymerization and Repolymerization Technology

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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ocean plastic
Joint Venture & Partnerships Ocean Plastic

MOL and Idemitsu to Launch Demonstration Test on Recycling of Ocean Plastic Waste

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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covestro
M&A, Corporate and Financial News

Discussions on the future of Covestro

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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seawater
Environmental & Sustainability

The roots of the global water crisis

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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climate change
Climate Change NGO Reports & Studies

Report: Climate of Misinformation – Ranking Big Tech

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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Novamont
EU Legal M&A, Corporate and Financial News

EU Commission Approves acquisition of Novamont by Versalis

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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woodly
EU Joint Venture & Partnerships Startup

Woodly Appoints Guzman Polymers as New Distributor in Southern European Countries

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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M&A, Corporate and Financial News Packaging Seaweed and Algae Startup

FlexSea announces a £3M seed raise in equity and grants, led by Indico Capital Ventures (FREE)

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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indonesia
Biofuel & Biodiesel Reports & Studies

Indonesia annual biofuel report

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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DOW
Cosmetics & Personal Care Packaging

Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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carbios
Biorecycling Chemical Recycling

Carbios unveils major innovation in polyester recycling with new textile preparation line

by Axel BarrettOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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netherlands
Legal PFAS

Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS, NL judge rules

by Axel BarrettOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023
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Michael Stephen Column Bioplastics News
Biodegradable & Compostable Michael Stephen Column OXO

Plastiphobia, More bad news for compostable, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and misleading article in Brazil (FREE)

by Axel BarrettOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023
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qatar
Joint Venture & Partnerships Tableware & Utensil

Bioplastic Partnership in Qatar

by Axel BarrettOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023
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arkema
Carbon Footprint Production Capacity

Arkema will decarbonize acrylics production

by Axel BarrettOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023
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arkema
M&A, Corporate and Financial News Strategy

Arkema unveils its 2028 ambition

by Axel BarrettOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023
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Digital Watermarks Packaging Retail

ALDI brings products with digitally watermarked packaging to the German market

by Axel BarrettOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023
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Pharma Retail Tableware & Utensil US

US retail pharmacy store CVS expands sustainable product offerings

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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Biodegradable & Compostable Bottles PLA

Indian Defence Food Research Laboratory launches PLA water bottles

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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virospack
Biobased Caps and Pods Cosmetics & Personal Care

Virospack launches plant based dropper cap

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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UK
Plastic Bans Tableware & Utensil

Major UK plastic ban comes into force in October – what you need to know

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023October 3, 2023
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brenntag
Joint Venture & Partnerships

UPM Biochemicals and Brenntag Essentials Partner on bio mono-ethylene glycol

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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forests
EU Forestry & Deforestation Politics & Legislation

Joint Statement of Forestry Ministers: Austria, Finland, Slovenia, Sweden

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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Environmental & Sustainability Politics & Legislation

Finland legislation on corporate sustainability reporting

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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Coca-Cola
Caps and Pods

Coca-Cola partners with Blue Ocean Closures

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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M&A, Corporate and Financial News US

DOE Announces $16.7 Million to Advance Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals

by Axel BarrettSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023
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toxicity
Chemical Recycling

They Promised “Advanced Recycling” for Plastics and Delivered Toxic Waste

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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Award

Eastman named to Fortune’s Change the World list

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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EU Fishing Ocean Plastic

From plastic waste to stadium seats

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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nexe
Tea Bags and Coffee Pods & Capsules

NEXE Innovations Has Produced its Proprietary Single-Serve Pods for U.S. Based Rooted Grounds Coffee Company

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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forbes
M&A, Corporate and Financial News Startup

Biomaterials Startup Erthos Announces $11.2 Million Funding For Plant-Powered Plastic Substitute

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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daily mail
Bags Biodegradable & Compostable Health & Toxicity Media

Compostable carrier bags are more toxic than conventional plastic versions (Daily Mail)

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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Bioplastics week 2023
Associations & Federations Events

Bioplastics Week 2023

by Axel BarrettSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
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US Video Waste Management

Worse Waste Management Award goes to Palm Beach County

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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ecoveritas
Politics & Legislation

Ecoveritas laments “political sleight-of-hand” following government environmental U-turns

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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cropenergies
Production Capacity

CropEnergies opts for climate-neutral energy solution for new production plant

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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echa
EU PFAS

ECHA receives more than 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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award
Award Biodegradable & Compostable Gardening PLA

PLA floral foam wins sustainability award at Interflora World Cup

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Natureworks
Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear Video

NatureWorks video on 3M Golf Tournament (video)

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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honda
Automotive & Cars Bio-Nylon Chemical Recycling

Toray and Honda Start Jointly Validating Chemical Nylon 6 Recycling for Automotive Applications

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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polystyrene
Polystyrene Recycling

What most people don’t know about recycling “Styrofoam” cups

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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chemical recycling
Chemical Recycling Politics & Legislation Production Capacity Tyres US

US city council votes unanimously against chemical and advanced recycling plant

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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usa
Politics & Legislation US

U.S. Department of State Launches the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC)

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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NGO Plastic Treaty

Greenpeace demands stronger stance on Global Plastics Treaty 

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Seaweed and Algae Startup

The seaweed startup that’s tackling the plastic problem

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Microplastics & Nanoplastics Reports & Studies Universities, Institutes & Labs

Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Feedstock Painting & Coating Universities, Institutes & Labs

Wood waste transformed into transparent, anti-fog coating

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Recology
Biodegradation & Composting Reports & Studies Waste Management

Recology points to organics diversion in sustainability report

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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toxicity
Bags Biodegradable & Compostable Health & Toxicity Reports & Studies

Compostable bags more toxic than conventional plastic bags says study

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Uncategorized Universities, Institutes & Labs

Investigating the role of greener plastics for Japan’s carbon neutral goals

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Chemical Recycling Production Capacity

SynPet and Kolmar Group Partner on chemical recycling in Belgium

by Axel BarrettSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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European Commission EU
EU Microplastics & Nanoplastics Plastic Bans

EU Commission adopts measures to restrict intentionally added microplastics

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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construction
Construction, Building and Insulation

How companies are dealing with emission problem of cement production

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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closed loop partners
Associations & Federations Chemical Recycling Definitions

Closed Loop Study on Chemical Recycling

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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chemical recycling
Associations & Federations Chemical Recycling EU Reports & Studies Waste Management

European Recyclers recommendations for an EU circular economy: exploring chemical recycling when no better recycling alternative available

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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Malaysia
Video Waste

Malaysia Top 10 ocean plastic polluter (Video)

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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Parkside
Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging

Parkside partners with vegan chocolatier Mummy Meegz on home compostable packaging

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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McDonalds
Uncategorized

One of World’s Largest McDonald’s Franchisees Buys Biobased Products Made from Trash

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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r&d
Biodegradable & Compostable Reports & Studies

Synthetic Microbial Ecosystem Sustainably Upcycles Plastic into Biodegradable Polymers

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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South Dakota State University
Feedstock Universities, Institutes & Labs

Researchers develops biodegradable plastic alternative using discarded coffee grounds

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 28, 2023
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Teknor Apex
Marketing & Communications

Teknor Apex is relaunching bioplastics line

by Axel BarrettSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023
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nato
M&A, Corporate and Financial News

Nato victim of oil crime ring …. again

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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Startup
M&A, Corporate and Financial News Startup

Traceless Materials raises €36.6M for eco-friendly plastic alternative

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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SK Chemicals
Joint Venture & Partnerships Waste Management

SK chemicals and Lovere partner on waste management

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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enzymes
Biodegradation & Composting Enzymes Reports & Studies Universities, Institutes & Labs

New deep-sea enzyme breaks down PET plastic

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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africa
Africa Plastic Treaty Politics & Legislation

African Indian Ocean nations commit to plastics circularity

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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lego
Bottles Recycled Content

Lego abandons effort to make bricks from recycled plastic bottles

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023October 1, 2023
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Health & Toxicity

Are ‘Sustainable’ Plastics Truly Eco-Friendly?

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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trends
Technology & Process Trends

Bionaphtha for plastics: a building block toward sustainability

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 28, 2023
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Reports & Studies Universities, Institutes & Labs

Scientists reveal the date Earth will face a mass extinction that wipes out all humans

by Axel BarrettSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023
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bioplastics india
Plastic Bans Politics & Legislation

New Delhi bans plastic for publicity material on its premises

by Axel BarrettSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023
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coles
Australia & New Zealand Bags Biodegradable & Compostable Retail

Coles goes compostable bags in fruit & veg section in all South Australian stores

by Axel BarrettSeptember 25, 2023September 26, 2023
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SK Chemicals
Production Capacity

SKC to build bioplastic materials plant in Vietnam

by Axel BarrettSeptember 25, 2023September 27, 2023
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bloomberg bioplastics
People and Leaders

Michael Bloomberg to spend $85 million against U.S. plastic, petrochem buildout

by Axel BarrettSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023
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BASF
Uncategorized

BASF launches bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate 

by Axel BarrettSeptember 25, 2023September 27, 2023
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xampla
Marketing & Communications

Xampla launches consumer brand Morro

by Axel BarrettSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023
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defra
Extended Producer Responsibility Politics & Legislation

Defra reveals materials to be impacted by higher EPR fees

by Axel BarrettSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023
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eba
Associations & Federations EU Net Zero Politics & Legislation

EP Committee excludes biogas from Net Zero Industry Act

by Axel BarrettSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023
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bioplastics south korea
Biorefineries Joint Venture & Partnerships Production Capacity

LG Chem and Eni Partner on biorefinery in South Korea

by Axel BarrettSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023
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