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Axel Barrett

Founder & Editor of BioplasticsNews.com
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Politics & Legislation US

Green Guides Update – Comments Closed, but the FTC Wanted to Hear More About Waste

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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The UN wants to drastically reduce plastic pollution by 2040. Here’s how (Video)

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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EU Tea Bags and Coffee Pods & Capsules

Europe wants to ban certain coffee capsules, here are the ones that will be affected

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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The Conversation on Plastic Treaty and Compostable Plastics

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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People and Leaders Startup

Prince William Impressed with Notpla

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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Asphalt Construction, Building and Insulation Universities, Institutes & Labs

Biobased asphalt with lignin can cut emissions up to 60%

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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Construction, Building and Insulation Glue & Adhesives Universities, Institutes & Labs Waste

Researchers make high-quality building boards from pruning waste without added glue

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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Fungi, Mushroom & Mycelium Video

Compostable Coffins and Urns Make Death More Eco Friendly

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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Joint Venture & Partnerships PHA PLA Tableware & Utensil

CJ Biomaterials and Dongil Platech Partner on PLA/aPHA Drinking Straw

by Axel BarrettMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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Feedstock Joint Venture & Partnerships

Dow and New Energy Blue announce collaboration to Bioplastic from corn residue

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Health & Toxicity NGO Plastic Treaty Reports & Studies

New Greenpeace Report Calls Out Toxic Hazards of Recycled Plastic as Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Resume in Paris

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 30, 2023
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M&A, Corporate and Financial News US

Office of Management and Budget Releases Request for Information on the U.S. Bioeconomy

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Chemical Recycling Under Threat (Podcast)

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Packaging PHA US

CJ Bio PHA Added to FDA Food Contact Substances

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Award Media

World Changing Ideas 2023 by FastCompany

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Ranking, Index & Maps

5 Bioplastics Companies to invest in

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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CO2 EU M&A, Corporate and Financial News

Avantium awarded €1.5 million EU grant to demonstrate the electrochemical conversion of CO2 into sustainable plastic materials

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Oil Companies Reports & Studies Trends

Shell Polymers Trends Report 2023

by Axel BarrettMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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Marine Degradable PLA Reports & Studies Universities, Institutes & Labs

New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic And Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade In The Ocean

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 26, 2023
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Award Startup

Carbios recognized as a flagship start-up in French green innovation at the Choose France Summit

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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Health & Toxicity PFAS Production Capacity

The top 12 PFAS producers in the world and the staggering societal costs of PFAS pollution

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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Agriculture Reports & Studies

Mexico Amends the National List of Permitted Substances for Organic Agriculture

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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Carbon US

DOE Launches New Energy Earthshot to Decarbonize Transportation and Industrial Sectors

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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Self-Regulation & Commitments

Neste to set the first science-based targets for nature as part of the selected pilot group by The Science Based Targets Network

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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3D Printing

RD Physics introduces the first commercially available 3D printed product made with Sulapac®

by Axel BarrettMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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US Waste Management

Why Colorado Will not Accept Compostable Plastics?

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Biodegradable & Compostable Self-Regulation & Commitments

PepsiCo’s Compostable Packaging Test-and-Learn Plan

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Definitions

The WGSN Sustainability Glossary: what are bioplastics?

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Greenwashing Net Zero

Adverts claiming products are carbon neutral by using offsetting face UK ban

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Recycling Retail

What went wrong at ground-breaking Morrisons recycling plant?

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Bags Biodegradable & Compostable

Stop Wasting Money on Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Beat Plastic Pollution – Practical Guide

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Agriculture Universities, Institutes & Labs

Aston University biofuel experts advise on how Ukraine can build back greener

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Oil Companies

Shell AGM Interrupted by Activists

by Axel BarrettMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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Bags Recycling US

Plastic bag recycling in US seems to be a farce

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 24, 2023
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Joint Venture & Partnerships PLA

Changsu Industrial and TotalEnergies Corbion collaborate to advance adoption of sustainable biobased BOPLA films

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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LyondellBasell and Veolia restructure their plastics recycling joint venture QCP

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Carbon US

DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office Launches New Renewable Carbon Resources Webpage

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Canada: Updated guidance for seed regulations supportive of gene-edited products

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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USDA Climate Hubs Go Global

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority Issued Technical Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Impacts of allocation rules on chemical recycling

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Strong Decline in Danimer Scientific Revenues

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Cosmetics & Personal Care

Plackers® Launches First-Ever Sustainable, 100% Biodegradable Dental Flossers

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Biodegradable & Compostable Certification & Labels

Ingevity Capa® thermoplastic technology earns Biodegradable Products Institute compostable certification

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Startup Buyo wants to use biowaste to tackle the plastic crisis

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Bags Hemp Joint Venture & Partnerships

Bioplastics International and 454 Bags Partner to Reduce Plastic from the Cannabis Industry

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Biobased Biorefineries Feedstock

A million-ton biomass chemical project was put into operation in China

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Chemical Recycling

Eastman secures significant feedstock agreements for molecular recycling facility in France

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Definitions Greenwashing

Greenwashing vs. Real Sustainability: How to Spot the Difference

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Australia & New Zealand Feedstock Startup

How potato scraps can help win the war on plastic

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Health & Toxicity Plastic Bans

2 plastics additives face global ban

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Ocean Plastic Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear Video

Massachusetts native turns ocean plastic into umbrellas

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Medical Video

The New Sterile Reloads with Bio-based Pipette Tips

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Cosmetics & Personal Care

Corman and Tosama Develop Biodegradable Plastic Tampon Applicator

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Ocean Plastic Reports & Studies Universities, Institutes & Labs

The perfect pathogen storm: Sargassum and plastic debris

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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People and Leaders Video

Polymateria CEO on Bloomberg (Video)

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Bio-Nylon Video Waste

Nylon and synthetic materials are fast becoming the second biggest ocean polluter after plastic

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Award Bags Biodegradable & Compostable

Compostable disposable bag wins at “Jugend forscht”

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Tableware & Utensil

Comparing Eco-Friendly Plastic-Straw Alternatives : The Ultimate Research

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Joint Venture & Partnerships PHA

Kolon Industries and NL Startup Partner on PHA

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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OXO Reports & Studies

BPA Response to UCL Report (FREE)

by Axel BarrettMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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CO2 Universities, Institutes & Labs

Transforming CO2 Into Valuable Materials Using Formic Acid

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 23, 2023
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Certification & Labels US

EPA looks to toss ‘deceptive’ plastics recycling symbol

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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Joint Venture & Partnerships PHA

Trinseo and RWDC Industries Announce PHA Dispersion Partnership

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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Canada Certification & Labels Fruit Stickers

As Canada considers ban on plastic produce labels, this company makes paper and compostable ones

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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Painting & Coating PHA

AIMPLAS pursues improved mechanical properties for recycled materials and PHA-based barrier coatings for bioplastics

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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Biocomposites Chemical Recycling

Solvolysis is the best method for recycling biocomposites from the aeronautics sector

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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Bags Certification & Labels

Novolex Earns BPI Commercially Compostable Certification for Shopping Bags and Lawn Bags (FREE)

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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3D Printing Biocomposites

GEHR presents compostable, recyclable wood-based 3D printing filament 

by Axel BarrettMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023
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Biodegradation & Composting Universities, Institutes & Labs

Penn State University goes composting but refuses compostable plastics

by Axel BarrettMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
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Biobased Diapers Marketing & Communications

Naturopera to launch bio-based diapers

by Axel BarrettMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
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Samples of New Grade of Plant-derived Bioengineering Plastic DURABIO with Higher Biomass Content to Be Made Available This Month

by Axel BarrettMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023
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Biobased Joint Venture & Partnerships Universities, Institutes & Labs

MSU and Finland Partner on Biobased Products

by Axel BarrettMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
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Loliware Launches New Seaweed Resin to Replace Plastics at International Materials Conference

by Axel BarrettMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
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Politics & Legislation Reports & Studies

New UN ‘roadmap’ shows how to drastically slash plastic pollution

by Axel BarrettMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
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Kia Goes Biobased

by Axel BarrettMay 17, 2023May 19, 2023
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Biofuel & Biodiesel Production Capacity

ORLEN Południe plant makes propylene glycol production more sustainable based on BASF technology

by Axel BarrettMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
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Health & Toxicity Legal PFAS

3M Belgium to Pay Compensation to Family for PFAS Intoxication

by Axel BarrettMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023
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Biodegradable & Compostable Tea Bags and Coffee Pods & Capsules

ALPLA home-compostable coffee capsules

by Axel BarrettMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023
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