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Shell Invests in Canadian Chemical Recycling
Shell Invests In Quebec’s First Waste To Low-Carbon Fuels Plant
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Henkel CSR Campaign in India
Henkel is active on CSR and pushing it in India.
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Impact of Agri Biotech on Bioplastics
Sowing the Seeds of Agricultural Biotechnology. According to Yield10 Bioscience, plant metabolism can be altered to enhance photosynthetic efficiency and…
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World Packaging Organisation WorldStar Awards 2021
World Packaging Organisation WorldStar Awards 2021
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Is this the First Pharma Packaging Recycling Programme?
Is this the First Pharma Packaging Recycling programme? — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to Enhance PET Performance
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SunChemical Guide to Sustainable Packaging
Sun Chemical Issued a guide on sustainable packaging full of Biobased, plant-based, bio-renewable, biodegradable, comostable, etc.
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Turning Pineapple Waste into Drones
Malaysian team turns pineapple waste into disposable drone parts
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DSM and Clariter Partner on Chemical Recycling Solution for Dyneema
DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products
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A Prototype Ocean Cleaning Facility Awarded
Slovak designer wins top prize for ocean station prototype that removes plastic from the sea — ROQUETTE has a bio-based…
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All You Need to Know on Black Plastic Recycling
What Makes Black-Colored Plastic Different? What About Black Plastic Bags and Film Wrap? — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to…
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New PHA Biocomposite
The biocomposites actively absorbs carbon from the air before degrading — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to Enhance PET Performance
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Bank Lending to Plastics Industry Faces Scrutiny
Bank lending to plastics industry faces scrutiny as pollution concerns mount
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Flemish Government Adopts Bioeconomy Plan
Flemish (Belgium) Government Approves A New Policy Plan To Advance The Smart And Sustainable Bioeconomy In The Region
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6 Innovative Circular Tableware Design
French Newspaper identifies 6 circular innovations
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US Plastic Overshoot Day
January 16, 2021 is Plastic Overshoot Day in the U.S.
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Main French Radio Talks About Bioplastic
France Inter Talks about Bioplastics
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Mermaid Protest for Bali Plastic Waste Crisis
Woman’s ‘mermaid’ protest to highlight plastic waste crisis at Bali’s beaches gets everyone talking online
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UK Scientists Partner with Industry on Recycling
Bath scientists collaborate with industry to improve plastic recycling
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Mainstream Compostable Plastic Lobby in Canada
As we enter 2021, the days of many single-use plastics in Canada are numbered
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First Reusable Deodorant Packaging
The first mainstream reusable deodorant packaging
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5 Sustainable Packaging Trends in 2021
5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021
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Deforestation Will Lead to Stranded Asset
Agriculture in the Age of Climate Transitions: Stranded Assets. Less Land. New Costs. New Opportunities.
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The Deadliest Plastics For Marine Life
Not all plastics are equal, some are worse than others for marine life
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Yum China Goes Bioplastics
Yum China Targets 30% Reduction Of Non-degradable Plastic Packaging Weight By 2025
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Another Bioplastic Company Involved in Palm Oil Scandal
After Neste’s Palm Oil debacle comes a second bioplastic company. Violating community land rights, attacking and criminalising defenders, causing serious…
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New Bioplastics from Wine Industry Waste
Company who produces bioplastics from wine waste wins an award
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Malaysia Looking for Plan B to Palm Oil
Malaysia in search for sustainable biomass to replace palm oil
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EU Consultation on Algae Production
The European Commission has just published an online consultation on its roadmap towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector
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Sun Chemical Learned from Their Mistakes
Sun Chemicals seems to have learned from their sustainability report 2018 debacle.
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The Plastic Film Recycling Fiasco
What if we’re not able to solve the plastic film recycling challenges?
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Future of Plastics in New Zealand
Unlike other countries, New Zealand’s plastics industry is influenced by three factors that can greatly shape the way we transition…
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LCA Plastic Grocery Bags and Alternatives
Life cycle assessment of plastic grocery bags and their alternatives in cities with confined waste management structure: A Singapore case…
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H&M Says Plastic is Not Needed for Secure Packaging
With online shopping increasing worldwide and with that plastic waste, there is an increased need to find new solutions for more sustainable packaging. Now we introduce a…
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Rabobank Report on Advanced Recycling
The Basics of Advanced Recycling: The Next Step in Plastic Packaging Waste Management
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Vietnam PR on Ocean Plastic Waste
The Vietnamese Government has over the past time exerted a great deal of effort in addressing plastic waste in oceans…
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LA Times Says Plastic Trash is Climate Change Problem
Single-use plastic is a climate change issue — as well as an observable, measurable menace to the environment that has…
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US to Invest in Algae Based Carbon Capture Tech
DOE’s Upcoming Funding Opportunity For Algae-Based Carbon Capture Tech
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Coca-Cola Goes Drink Dispensing Technology
Investing in new technology that lets consumers make and pour their drink at the push of a button. Coca-cola is…
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Unilever and Alibaba Partner on Recycling
Unilever teams up with Alibaba on recycling deal
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Paper vs PLA Tea Bags
PP Tea Bags seems to have two alternatives in the UK: PLA and Paper. Who shall win?
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Lingrove Fiber Bioresin Ekoa for Automotive Industry
Natural fiber/bio-thermoplastic composite veneers meet sustainability and performance demands for multiple markets.
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Lanxess Solution to Purify Biobased Chemicals
LANXESS Extends Product Portfolio with New Ion Exchange Resins for Heparin Production and Sugar Decolorization
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Mexico City SUP Ban
In a statement, city authorities declared that “the commercialization, distribution and delivery of single-use plastic products is prohibited” as of…
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The Battle over Biodegradable Plastics
There’s a spat between tech companies trying to develop a new generation of plastics that biodegrade harmlessly without leaving a…
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US Not Responsible for Ocean Plastic Waste
The study finds that 2%-3% of waste in the U.S. is mismanaged.
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Greece Plastic Ban
Greece Bans Plastic in Public Sector
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US Bans Palm Oil Products from Malaysia
CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Palm Oil Produced by Forced Labor in Malaysia
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Solvay CEO on How to Reinvent Progress
Solvay has become a champion in talking the talk; but can they walk the talk?
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Danimer Scientific Rings NYSE Opening Bell
Video of Danimer Scientific Ringing The Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange
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New Retailer Joins Consortium to Reinvent Retail Bag
Initiative is retailer’s latest effort to lessen its environmental impact — TEAL Innovates PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty and Hotel
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French Parliament Report on Plastic Issues
Here’s the French parliamentary scientific committee report on plastic issues. It provides recommendations and solutions to current plastic challenges. It…
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Meat Tray Innovation
No more absorbers needed!
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Danimer Scientific to Begin Trading on NYSE
Danimer Scientific to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange Under “DNMR”
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New International Rules for Global Plastic Trade
International convention to stop richer countries exporting contaminated material for recycling could mean a cleaner ocean in five years
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India VP Gives Vision on Plastics
Indian vice-president gives full vision on plastics: trends, recycling, media campaigns, bioplastics, etc.
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Unilever and Sabic Partner on rPP
Our new Knorr recyclable packs are a load of rubbish
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Amyris Receives Bonsucro Certification
Amyris Announces Bonsucro Certification Sustainable Sugarcane Production For Clean Ingredients
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Nova Chemicals on Pennsylvania Chemical Recycling Bill
The need for recycling innovation, especially for plastic materials, has never been greater. While plastic materials have great value and…
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Unboxing VTT Packaging Innovations
Ever wondered, what packaging of the future looks like? Here at VTT, we have developed cool materials and new packaging…
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Handmade Bamboo Bikes
These bamboo bicycles handmade in Ghana have created jobs for the locals and funding schools in Africa.
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Review of Loop Industries Technology
loop industries announces independent review confirming effectiveness of patented technology. Independent testing by respected third-party research center confirms that Loop’s…
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Palm Oil Lobby Position for EU Public Consultation
Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has made its submission to the EU Forests Regulation public consultation on reducing deforestation and…
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PlasticsEurope Loses BPA EU Court Battle
EU court overrules plastics lobby, confirms BPA dangerous for wildlife
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Japan To Fight Climate Change
Japan PM Calls for Bold action on climate change
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Plastic Bottle Industry Not Convinced by Danimer Scientific
Danimer makes plastic pellets using canola oil instead of petrochemicals that promises to quickly decompose when met with bacteria from,…
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Japan Partnership to Recycle Polystyrene
A major Japanese polystyrene (PS) manufacturer PS Japan Corp. is pursuing a demonstration project to test the chemical recycling of…
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Sulzer and H&M Partner on Textile Recycling
Sulzer partners with H&M and Worn Again in developing technology for textile recycling – Sulzer Chemtech’s Division President elected Chairman…
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Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership
The Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) is a collaboration between the Government of Viet Nam, represented by the…
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Oil Industry Predicts the Future
What they’re saying: Experts examine the future of the fuel & petrochemical industries
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Microplastics in Japan
Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean
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Most Popular Articles of 2020
Which were the most popular articles published in 2020?
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Compostable Bags Propaganda or Independent LCA?
I found this study on compostable bags. Not sure if It looked more like independent research or propaganda?
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French Lobby Convinces Producer to Stop Using PLA Packaging
One company will stop using PLA packaging due to anti-bioplastic lobby
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EU Bans Plastic Export
Eu Bans Plastic Waste From Being Shipped To Developing Countries
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US Biochemical Bill Introduced
Pascrell, Fitzpatrick Introduce Green Bill to Boost Renewable Chemicals, Phase-Out Fossil Fuels. Bipartisan legislation will provide tax credits for the…
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Season’s Greetings – Special Discount!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Special Discount for the subscriptions. Limited Offer.
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US Senators on Save Our Seas 2.0
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) yesterday held a colloquy on the Senate floor…
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UPM and Domtar Partner on Lignin
UPM Biochemicals grows lignin business with new Domtar supply agreement
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China Ramps Up War on Plastics
China’s New Year’s resolution: bans on plastic straws, plates, non-biodegradable plastic bags — TEAL Innovates PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty…
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Sustainable Plastics Strategy by the EU Industry
The European Plastic Industry associations releases their Sustainable Plastics Strategy
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Beverage Carton Recycling Rates Much Lower Than Reported
New research has revealed that the actual beverage carton recycling rate in four European countries is far below what is…
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First Lawsuit on Recycling Label
US company sued for using deceptive recyclability labels. Will this open the box of Pandora? Will this accelerate the downfall…
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H&M Ocean Plastic Collection
H&M has joined forces with Danone AQUA for the bottle2fashion project, which transforms plastic bottle waste from the shores of…
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Good Natured Closes Acquisition of Integrated Packaging Films
good natured Products Inc. Announces the Closing of its Acquisition of Integrated Packaging Films
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Big Brands Invest in Indian Plastic Waste Management
Investment to Scale Up India’s Circular Economy for Plastic Waste
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Channel 4 Documentary on Bioplastic Bottle
Well I don’t know what to say!
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Greenpeace Report on Bioplastics in China
Here’s the report from Greenpeace on Bioplastics in China
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Revision of EU Rules on Food Contact Materials
Could some bioplastics food packaging be banned due to PFAS?
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Rapes on Palm Oil Plantations
With his hand clamped tightly over her mouth, she could not scream, the 16-year-old girl recalls – and no one…
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UN Solutions for Marine Plastic and Microplastics
Water pollution by plastics and microplastics: A review of technical solutions from source to sea
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Impact of China eCommerce on Green Packaging Drive
China’s Online Shopping Addiction Is Killing Its Green Packaging Drive
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Circa BioSolvent to Combat Covid
New study uses bio-based, renewable solvent to extract key nutrient to combat covid-19
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Biodiesel and Ocean Plastics Amongst Top Greenwashing
First Company to be sued for advertising palm oil-based diesel as ‘green’.
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Guide Against Greenwashers
Greenwashers talk loudly about sustainability without contributing to a better world. Responsible companies work hard to create shared values for…
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Breach of Jamaican Plastic Ban
41 companies, individuals charged with breaches of plastic ban
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Update on Jamaica Plastic Ban
Jamaicans have until June to become compliant with third phase of plastic ban
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EU Sustainable Product Policy Framework
The commission wants to come forward with what we call a sustainable product policy framework.
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Consultation on EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
Consultation on the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive: have your say!
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First Bioplastic Lawsuit Against EU (FREE)
UK Bioplastic Company To sue the EU for Infringement of the REACH regulation.
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together
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