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Polymateria CEO Talks with Robin Wright (FREE)
Polylmateria CEO Niall Dunn talks with Robin Wright about Polymateria bioplastics. One of the best communication stunt ever for the…
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Borealis Invest in Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (FREE)
Borealis invests EUR 17.6 million to lower CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and flaring at plant in Finland. This is A…
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APR Recycling Demand Champions Campaign Results
APR Recycling Demand Champions Campaign Announces Three Year Impact and Growth During Virtual APR Member Meeting
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Biochemical Mechanisms of Photosynthesis
We’re able to reconstruct the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis. The billion dollar question is … can we reproduce it with…
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3D Bioplastic Face Shields
3D-printed, bioplastic face shield
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Old Large Trees Dominate Carbon Storage
Old large trees are the only hope to stop climate change
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Paris Agreement Will Not be Reached
The chances are low that Paris Agreement Targets will be reached under current trends
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Solvay, Bridgestone and Arlanxeo Partner on Tires
Bridgestone, ARLANXEO and Solvay launch TECHSYN to give tyres unrivalled strength and environmental performance
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PHA Made From Low Cost Agro Industrial Residues
Integrated solid-state enzymatic hydrolysis and solid-state fermentation for producing sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoates from low-cost agro-industrial residues
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Vaude Goes for Bio Nylons
Skarvan Biobased Pants – Trekking pants made of biobased polyamide PA 6.10
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Nurel and SP Group Partner on Compostable Barrier
New Barrier Film Structure For Compostable Food Packaging
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Sainsbury’s New Plastic Film Recycling Program
Sainsbury’s introduces trial of new in-store recycling system for flexible plastics. Maybe it’s the retailers who should take matters into…
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Tetra Pak Certified Recycled Polymers
Today Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage…
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BBI JU Becomes CBE JU
The European Commission has agreed on the successor of BBI JU – the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)…
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FSC, FPA, BBIA and Packaging Federation Partner on Recycling Labelling
OPRL Deepens Partnerships for Innovative, Sustainable Packaging
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FSU Develops Battery Component from Plants
FSU researchers develop battery component that uses compound from plants
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2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge
Textile Exchange and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action are launching a…
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H&M, IKEA and Stora Enso Build Tree to Textile Plant
Stora Enso to host TreeToTextile’s demonstration plant for sustainable textile fiber
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Canadians Wants More Plastic Banned
Majority of Canadians want plastic ban expanded: survey
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RenCom Starts Producing Lignin Based Renol
RenCom starts production of lignin-based material Renol®, to replace fossil-based plastics, with a capacity of more than 1000 tonnes/year
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First Biocomposite and Biopolymer Car (FREE)
What was the first biocomposite and biopolymer car? This is a FREE article.
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Closed Loop Impact Report 2020
Today, Closed Loop Partners is proud to release its 2020 Impact Report, “Building a Circular Path Forward,” highlighting key milestones…
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Covestro CO2 Building Technology
Building with CO₂ technology becomes possible
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Japan University and Industry Partner on Marine Bioplastics
Academia–Industry Group Aims to Solve Durability Issue in Marine Biodegradable Plastics
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EU Soft Drinks Industry Circular Packaging Targets
EU beverage packaging aims to be fully circular by 2030 The European soft drinks industry’s Circular Packaging Vision 2030:
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Circularity Brings Confusion in Japan
The circularity quest has brought confusion everywhere. Japan may be the first country to recognise this. Other countries such as…
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Guam Shops Prefer Biodegradable to Compostable Plastic Bags
Paper, biodegradable plastic and compostable bags remain allowed for now, along with some other exceptions
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Carrefour Goes Solid Shampoo
Carrefour is the first retailer to launch a private label solid shampoo to offer a more responsible beauty routine that…
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New Mitsui Admer Adhesive Resin
Mitsui Chemicals Develops Eco-Friendly Admer™ Adhesive Resin
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The NL Recycled Content Fiasco
What if we told you that nobody buys recycled plastic content? Was this kept secret to avoid a public fiasco?
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Replacing Fossil Phthalic Anhydride with Bio Aromatics
Study: substantial CO2-reduction by Biorizon’s bio-based 3-methylphthalic anhydride
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Virginia to Ban Plastic Foam Containers
Virginia moves closer to ban plastic foam containers
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India Develops Cottoplastic
Cottoplastic is a combination of cotton and plastic
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Tipa Raises $10m
Compostable packaging co TIPA raises $10m
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Swedish Wooden Wind Power
Leading global wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems invests in Swedish wood technology company Modvion
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WSU Researchers Develop Recyclable Composites
A WSU research team has created a recyclable carbon-fiber reinforced composite that could eventually replace the non-recyclable version used in…
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Chemical Recycling in South Carolina
Is there a danger of fire and explosion when it comes to turning plastic waste into fuel?
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WEF Plan to Save Our Seas
A 10-step plan to save our seas
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European Bioplastics on Euronews (FREE)
European Bioplastics defends itself against accusations that certified compostable plastics do not biodegrade. This is a FREE article.
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CTK Bio Canada Develops New Bioplastic
CTK Bio Canada Develops Bioplastic Resin Designed to Break Down in Soil and Seawater
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Thailand Plastic Ban
Cabinet approves a plan to reduce and stop producing plastic waste
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Avery Dennison Label Liner Recycling Program
Avery Dennison launches label-liner recycling program in Europe
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Leading French Plastic Expo is Postponed
FIP – France Innovation Plasturgie, France’s leading trade fair for the plastics industry, initially scheduled from 15 to 18 June…
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ALPLA Makes Major Investment in Recycling
Expansion and globalisation of recycling activities to be expedited between now and 2025
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Sukano PLA is Antibacterial
SUKANO PLA Masterbatches confirmed to be effective against SARS-Cov-2. However, the market and technology leader remains Symphony Environmental.
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eCommerce Packaging in France
E-commerce packaging: obstacles, levers and solutions to facilitate sorting and reuse
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Lactips Video
Casein bioplastics
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UK MPs Call for Deposit Scheme
This motion has been signed by 19 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted
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Jamaica Ban on Plastics
The Government of Jamaica has implemented the third phase of a plastics ban, this final phase became effective January 1,…
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Dalhousie University Biomaterials Spin Off
Dal Spin‑Out Looks To Produce Nature’s Strongest, Lightest And Toughest Materials
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North Lincoln Excludes Compostable Plastics from Composting
North Lincoln Sanitary Service will distributing new compostable roll carts during the next two weeks and will begin collecting compostable…
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Closed Loop Recycling of PE Materials
Closed-loop recycling of polyethylene-like materials
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Analysis of New PHA Bioplastic Company
Financial Analysts take a look at the new PHA bioplastic company
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Ecover Tests Refill Stations
Ecover is testing refill stations at Delhaize
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Microplastics in Agricultural Soils, New Study
The media has focused on microplastics in the oceans. The same problem occurs in agricultural soils. Intensive agricultural practices are…
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Bubble in Renewable Sector Says Total CEO
Hard Talk with Total CEO. Total CEO throws everything on the table
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Danimer Scientific Science Chief Isao Noda Wins Award
Honoring scientists who have made outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy.
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Yves Rocher to Stop Cellophane Plastic Films
Here are Yves Rocher recent plastic commitments
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Shell Energy Transition Vision
I think the “majors” oil companies could live with a fossil fuel “exit strategy” on two conditions. We allow for…
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Aluminium Cans Survey
Survey shows sustainability of the beverage can is a key factor in consumer choice
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New London Site for Compostable Packaging
New Compostable Packaging Line in London. Is this the beginning of a new era?
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NEXE Compostable Face Masks
NEXE Developing Compostable Single-Use Facemasks
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Plastic Packaging used to Transport Covid Vaccines
They tried to kill that plastic. Then came the covid virus. Now, they realise they need it.
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CJ PHA Gets 4 Bioplastics Certification
The four certifications are those in the industrial, home, soil and marine environments
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Solar Panels Are Made in Chinese Concentration Camps
What if we told you that 70 % of solar equipments are produced in China and that this Chinese production…
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Beyond the Bag Challenge Winners
Celebrating 9 ideas that are pushing the boundaries of systems design, technology and material innovation as they reinvent how we get goods home
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EU Sustainable Industrial Crops Report
EIP-AGRI Focus Group Sustainable industrial crops
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Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food Packaging
Development of Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food Packaging
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Versalis Gets ISCC Plus Certification
Versalis: new certified product range for sustainability
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SWEETWOODS Delivers High Purity Lignin and Wood Sugars
SWEETWOODS delivers first tons of high purity lignin and wood sugars.
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Innovate UK offers Millions for Plastic Innovations
Innovate UK offers £16m for sustainable plastic pack innovations. UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to…
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First Recyclable and Compostable Monomaterial Paper Cup
Earth Cup ® is the 1 er monomaterial paper cup WITHOUT a PE liner, which is recyclable and suitable for…
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Shady Plastic Credit and Offset Schemes Report
As more companies and governments make commitments to address plastic pollution, several plastic offset claims and credit schemes have emerged
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Conagra Brands Issues Sustainability and Packaging Commitments
Conagra Brands Issues 2020 Citizenship Report and Sets New Environmental and Diversity Commitments
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Compostable Cup Wins Worldstar Packaging Award 2021
Cardbox Packaging Awarded At Worldstar Packaging Award 2021
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Central Banks Are Greenwashing
The Network For Greening the Financial System (NGFS) needs to revise its scenarios to avoid climate inaction says NGOs
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Plastic Waste Roads Overview by Yale University
A growing number of studies say that roads containing waste plastic have the potential to perform as well or better…
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Plastic Waste Roads vs Bitumen Roads
Performance comparison of waste plastic modified versus conventional bituminous roads
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NL to Ban Bamboo and Corn Composites Tableware
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) recommends that melamine plastic tableware in which bamboo and / or…
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New Advanced Recycling Plant in France
This may be a world premiere. Is this the first example of advanced recycling? The plant will produce rABS, rPS…
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Lygos and Flexible Solutions Partner on Bio-Aspartic Acid
Lygos Joins Forces with Flexible Solutions to Meet Growing Commercial Demand for Bio-Aspartic™ Acid
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New Spanish Recyclable and Biocompostable Plastic Film
New innovative REcyclable and BIo-COMpostable film for flexible packaging
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Coca-Cola is Greenwashing
Coke is accused of greenwashing by environmentalists. Has Coke brought greenwashing to a highly sophisticated level?
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PlasticsEurope and PET Industry Sign Deal
PlasticsEurope is happy to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with CPME – The Committee of PET Manufacturers in…
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NGO Plastic Report Sent to Biden and Congress
New report by #BreakFreeFromPlastic member organizations and allies identifies 13 solutions to reduce the environmental and health impacts of plastics,…
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Nestle Net Zero Strategy
Nestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.
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Taghleef Circular Flexible Packaging Ad
Flexible plastic packaging plays an important role for food: it protects it, maintains its properties and prevents its spoilage. Its…
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Unilever Plastic Strategy in Pakistan
Is this an honest initiative or a mega greenwashing attempt from Unilever?
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Teal BioWorks Wins Sustainable Packaging Award in Cosmetics Industry (FREE)
New Luxury Awards revealed an increasing numbers of natural perfumers and brands and an urgent need to innovate packaging to…
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New Chemical Recycling Partnership in South Korea
SK Global Chemical and Brightmark sign MOU aimed at construction of plastics renewal plant in South Korea.
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New SUP Bans in Canada
B.C. approves single-use plastics bans in Surrey, Nanaimo, Rossland and Esquimalt
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Sustainable Mycelium Fashion
Sustainable Mycelium fashion
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Impact Bioplastic on Food Shelf Life and Quality
Current status of biobased and biodegradable food packaging materials: Impact on food quality and effect of innovative processing technologies
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New French Biobased Wood Finish
Blanchon launches three bio-based wood finishes
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The Paper Bottle Fairy Tale
Let’s have a look if the paper bottle is a real champion or just a fairy tale. This is a…
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COOP Removes Plastic from Easter Eggs
Co-Op Cracks Plastic Packaging Solution For Own-Brand Easter Eggs
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US Military College Says PLA Doesn’t Degrade and Creates Microplastics
A new study by a Citadel professor shows that some plant-derived plastics, meant to replace traditional fossil fuel products, may…
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China to Explode Bioplastic Production
One Chinese company will produce 700.000 ton per year.
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Can Veolia Solve UK Recycling Crisis?
Can Veolia recycle all the plastic waste that hasn’t been recycled in the past?
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Cosmetics With Most Plastic Ingredients and Microplastics
Greenpeace Report identifies cosmetics brands with highest content in plastic and microplastics. Funnily enough, the worse performer is a world…
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