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The Future of Starch
A Bio-Material with a Strong Future.
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Elon Musk Donates $100M to CO2 Capture
Donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology
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FSC Certified Plastic Free Acoustic Guitar
Martin unveils its first FSC-certified, plastic-free acoustic, the 00L Earth Guitar
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Biobased and Biodegradable Fishing Nets
France is testing fishing nets from biodegradable, bio-based, recyclable materials without the diffusion of microplastics
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Building Houses with Recycled Plastic
Using one of the world’s problems to solve another is the philosophy behind a Norwegian start-up’s mission to develop affordable…
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Stop UK Plastic Waste Export Petition
A petition by a nine-year-old schoolgirl calling on Boris Johnson to stop shipments of plastic waste to developing countries has…
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Plastivores, WaxWorms and Enzymes Feasting on Plastics
Why scientists say ‘plastivores’ could be the solution to plastic pollution
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New Academic Degree in Circular Engineering
First bachelor’s programme in ‘Circular Engineering’ starting in September 2021
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Heinz Stops Multipack Plastic Packaging
Heinz continues to remove plastic from supermarket shelves with the launch of a convenient & skinny cardboard sleeves on all…
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Open Letter Urges UK Gov not to Backtrack on Green Policies
Open letter urges government not to backtrack on green policies
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Biobased Alternative to Insulated Styrofoam Packaging
Researchers at the Institute of Natural Products Engineering at TU Dresden have developed an insulating material made from recycled paper…
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Green Chemicals Startup Valued over $ Billion
US Green chemicals startup is valued over a billion $
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French Retailer Innovates Water Bottle Packaging
Leclerc is testing two innovations aimed at reducing its consumption of plastic and littering into the environment
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Eco-Friendly Bubble Wrap Alternatives
Plastic bubble wrap is not sustainable. It’s unrecyclable and increases our carbon footprint. However, there are sustainable options including bioplastics.
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Bioplastics Leader Goes for Rotterdam
Market leader in bioplastics chooses port of Rotterdam — SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL sues the EU for breach of REACH
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How to Build a Circular Future for Fashion?
Making the Leap: Unlocking Asian fashion manufacturers’ capacity to drive circular innovation — SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL sues the EU for breach…
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CEO Expected to Lead on Societal Issues
Trust in traditional newsmedia and Governemnt is falling. Business leaders are trying to mislead. CEO expected to lead on societal…
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KBR and Mura Partner on Chemical Recycling
KBR, Inc. announced today that it has signed an alliance agreement with Mura Technology Limited to offer Cat-HTRTM, an innovative…
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DOW CEO on Climate Protection Strategy
Going big: Now is the time for a bold, durable strategy for climate protection
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Force Majeure Declaration for EU Plastic Industry?
Will Force Majeure be declared for the EU plastic Industry?
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Pitch Your Sustainability Packaging Solution
Wanted: Startups and scale-ups with next generation sustainable packaging solutions
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Corbion to Expand Lactic Acid Capacity in US
Investment to increase production capacity demonstrates company’s commitment to regional customers and to meeting their growing needs.
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DSM and TU Delft Partner on AI Bioscience
DSM and TU Delft establish artificial intelligence laboratory to drive bioscience innovation
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Fashionable Bioplastic Sequins from Waste
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EPA Investigates PFAS Contamination
As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) extensive efforts to address PFAS, today the agency is making new…
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Thermomechanical Refining as Pretreatment for Fast Pyrolysis of Pine Wood
Fast Pyrolysis of Pine Wood Pretreated by Large Pilot-Scale Thermomechanical Refining for Biochemical Production
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2 New Chemicals for Plastics on EU Toxic List
Two more chemicals used in the production of plastics considered as dangerous by EU chemical agency
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French Mycelium Biocomposites Leader
Is this the French Mycelium Biocomposites leader?
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Yield10 Bioscience Achieves PHA Proof of Concept
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Achievement of Proof-of-Concept Milestone for Producing PHA Bioplastic in Field Grown Camelina Plants
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Paper Recycling Has Limited Environmental Benefits
Recycling of materials is considered to be an important part of a circular economy, but a new study published in…
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Plastic Packaging Industry Reacts to New French Law
Elipso calls for more visibility and less contradictions. It doesn’t agree with the role of compostable packaging in the new…
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US Plastics Innovation Challenge Roadmap and Request for Information
In January, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the Plastics Innovation Challenge Draft Roadmap and a Request for…
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Carbon Storage and Capture Cannot Solve Climate Crisis
A new report released today (11/1/21) from climate experts reveals that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology cannot meet the…
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Lessons Learned from Using Reusable Cups
Closed Loop Partners Releases Groundbreaking Report on the Pathway to Scale for Reusable Packaging Models
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SU Paper Based Packaging Better than Reusable Tableware
Ramboll’s new European Study: Single-use paper-based packaging in quick service restaurants is better for the environment than reusable tableware
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First Thai Plastic Waste Processing Community Enterprise
Plastic waste processing community enterprise in Thailand
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Big Oil Flagship Plastic Waste Project Turns into Fiasco
What if the plastic waste projects supported by the world biggest oil companies turn into a fiasco?
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Modifying Biological Polymers with Protein Based Biochemical Messages
Researchers develop a technique to modify biological polymers with protein-based biochemical messages
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Symphony Selects Top Lawyers in First EU Bioplastic Lawsuit (FREE)
Josh Holmes Q.C. and Jack Williams act for Symphony in relation to its damages action against EU Institutions
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Malaysia Sues EU over Palm Oil Ban
Is Malaysia acting under auspice of (European) biofuel companies?
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Biotherm Refillable Packaging
A glimpse into the future of sustainable skincare with the Life Plankton Elixir Blue Fountain
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New REACH Law in Israel
Israel – New REACH draft law implements centralized registration management
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Ocean Climate Actions Reco for US Administration
20 Proposals from various organizations and Congress to the Biden administration to take ocean-focused climate actions
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Australian Packaging Recycling Data 2018-19
Australia’s progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets
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New Barrier Coating Technology for Paper Packaging
Sappi implements innovative barrier paper technology to increase production
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Cargill Accused of Being World’s Worse Company
Cargill is the mother company of NatureWorks. Ex US Congressman accuses Cargill of being world’s worse company. Some serious accusations.…
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Suez and Fermentalg Partner on CO2 Capture
Fight against climat change: Fermentalg and SUEZ create a joint venture to accelerate the industrialization and commercialization of solutions for…
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Wood Plastic Composite as Alternative to Wood
WPC as an alternative material to wood in the construction and automotive sector
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EU Project for Recyclable Food Packaging and Systems Against Salmonella
European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable food packaging and new active packaging systems against Salmonella
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Santini Goes Bioplastic Packaging
Santini to use compostable packaging to wrap technical cycling wear
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PepsiCo Climate Goal
PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
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Covestro Gets ISCC Certification
Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for its Antwerp and Uerdingen sites
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Seagrasses Make Ecosystem with Plastics
Seagrasses provide a novel ecosystem service by trapping marine plastics
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Research on Biobased Alternatives to BPA
Finding replacements for bisphenol-A is a big deal these days
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Dunkin Donuts Straws Will Biodegrade Anywhere
The plant-based straw, manufactured by WinCup, will biodegrade anywhere, whether it’s composted or not
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Standardization of Compostable Materials and Products in Vietnam
There’s change coming in Vietnam.
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Solvay CEO on Getting the Right Chemistry
Interview with Solvay CEO. Ilham Kadri is a charismatic leader and she’s disrupting the way chemical companies communicate with the…
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Nl Government Resigns Over Scandal
Political crisis in the NL
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Maersk Partners with The Ocean Cleanup
A.P. Moller- Maersk, The Ocean Cleanup extend relationship with new three-year partnership
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Tula Goes Biodegradable
TULA Skincare Ramps Up Sustainability Focus with New Partnerships and Introduction of Biodegradable Product
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Win a Million Dollar
Do you have a game-changing, deep tech solutions in two key areas –Decarbonisation and Re-imagining Resources?
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Parkside and Riverford Partner on Compostable Packaging
Organic producer and online grocer, Riverford, is making huge strides towards its target of changing its fruit and vegetable packing…
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Big Oil Launches CO2 Capture and Storage Circus
Six of the world’s biggest energy companies have joined forces on a project that could cut the UK’s industrial emissions…
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NREL Cultivates Algae Indoors to Boost Growth
NREL’s indoor cultivators mimic conditions in large-scale outdoor algae farms, serving as an efficient testing platform for U.S. Department of…
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European Plastic Industry Goes for Zero Pellet Loss
Collaboration agreement on first ever European OCS certification scheme signed
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FrieslandCampina Goes 100% rPET Bottles
FrieslandCampina switches to 100% recycled PET bottles
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Italy Goes 100% rPET Food Packaging
Bottles in 100% recycled Pet, final green light with the 2021 Budget Law
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Avery Dennison Receives APR Recognition
Avery Dennison receives APR recognition
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Good Natured 2020 Results
good natured Products Inc. Announces Preliminary Unaudited Results for the Full Year 2020 and the Three Months Ended December 31,…
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Borealis Advanced Mechanical Recycling Plant in Germany
Borealis and TOMRA open state-of-the-art plant for post-consumer plastic waste sorting and advanced mechanical recycling
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Making Wood Transparent and Tactile
French Startup transforms transforms real wood into a transparent and tactile surface
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Another Paper Giant Destroying the Planet
Who said the paper industry was sustainable?
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Plastics
Authoritative Reports Shows Plastics and Microplastics are Pervasive Sources of Exposure to Dangerous Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals. The report includes bioplastics.
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New Biobased Durable Water Repellent for Textiles
Unlike other 100 per cent renewable raw materials, those used are chemically and genetically non-modified and are not used as…
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EU Green Deal January 2021 Update
This quarterly report covers October through December 2020 and provides details on the status of the EU Green Deal objectives…
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Are Bioplastics a Solution for China?
Are degradable plastics a way out of plastic pollution?
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UK Recycling Roadmap
BPF Roadmap Shows Way To Massively Reduce Plastic Waste Exports by 2030
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British Plastics Federation Sustainability Report
This report aims to address some of the key sustainability issues in the plastics industry and to provide concrete examples…
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Dow on the Future of Flexible Packaging Recycling
A new kind of recycling
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Adidas Goes Sustainable Materials
Adidas: In 2021, For The First Time, More Than 60 Percent Of All Products Will Be Made With Sustainable Materials
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Nespresso Compostable Pods
NEXE Nespresso-Compatible Pods achieve 100% breakdown by composting within 10 weeks
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Industrial Composter Joins BPI Board
Finally, a good news in the world of compostable plastics. It was about time!
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10 Alternatives to Plastic Packaging
10 Alternatives to Plastic Packaging
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Malta Sustainability Forum to Fight Plastic Pollution
A forum to fight ocean plastic pollution
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Scientists Make Bioplastics From Xylose
Scientists make sustainable polymer from sugars in wood, Xylose
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Prince of Wales Launches Terra Carta
As part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, HRH The Prince of Wales, announces the ‘Terra Carta’
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Summary Plastic Bans in France
Here’s a list of the plastic items that will be banned in France from 2020 to 2026
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Interview Danimer Scientific CEO
Danimer Scientific Chief Executive Officer Stephen Croskrey discusses the trading debut of the firm’s initial public offering, investment plans, and…
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Hypocrisy of Singapore Waste Management
Is there future for bioplastic packaging in the current system?
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University of Nottingham on Green Chemicals
Dr Anabel Lanterna is Assistant Professor in the School of Chemistry and a member of the Green Chemicals Beacon.
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UK PM Commits £3bn to Support Nature
UK will spend at least £3bn of international climate finance on nature and biodiversity over five years
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Green Algae Enzymes Produce Hydrogen
Hydrogen-producing enzymes from green algae
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Total Makes Biogas Acquisition
Total Acquires Fonroche Biogaz And Becomes The French Leader In Renewable Gas
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Bio Waste to Reduce Power Consumption Display Devices
Liquid crystal-nanoparticle composites with nanoparticles synthesized from bio-waste can reduce power consumption of display devices
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Tanzania Plastic Bags Deadline
Tanzania: Govt Issues Three-Month Deadline On Plastic Bags Users, Producers
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How French Recycling Body Spend its Money
Summary of how French Recycling body spend its money
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HSBC Cutting Carbon for Companies
HSBC has led a world-first financing deal that will pay for sectors including utilities and construction to reduce emissions in…
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Reusable Packaging in France
The big comeback of reusing packaging
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Chemical Recycling Reviewed by HuffPost France
Is chemical recycling a real solution or a fairy tale?
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together
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Danimer Scientific: Short Sellers, Class Actions and the Collapse of a PHA Pioneer
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Iraq Trucks Oil Through Syria to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
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Bio-on Founder Challenges Conviction Ahead of Appeal
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European Bioplastics and Novamont: Inside the Campaign Against a Competing Plastics Technology