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A new leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues
A new leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues
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US Chemical engineers develop bioplastic that breaks down in soil
https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/leaf-it-out-chemical-engineers-develop-bioplastic-that-breaks-down-in-soil
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Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lunchskins-launches-revolutionary-home-compostable-freezer-safe-storage-bags-302528479.html
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Ambient Pressure Microwave-Driven Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Phenolic Blend for Soy Protein Adhesive Application
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c05561
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Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-12044-0
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Ocean protection group covers art with waste to build support for plastics treaty
https://nypost.com/2025/08/13/world-news/ocean-protection-group-covers-art-with-waste-to-build-support-for-plastics-treaty
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When recyclable beats compostable: the case for data
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/when-recyclable-beats-compostable-the-case-for-data/?cf-view
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Exploring key plastic alternatives and industry case studies
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/exploring-key-plastic-alternatives-and-industry-case-studies/?cf-view&cf-closed
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Stop letting a small minority derail the plastics treaty: WWF
https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/stop-letting-a-small-minority-derail-the-plastics-treaty-wwf
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Plastics Europe circularity director urges recycled content targets in UN treaty
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/un-plastic-treaty-circularity.html
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Plastic Treaty should ban Compostable Plastics
Plastic Treaty should ban compostable plastics such as PLA and PBAT PBAT is a fossil based co-polymer mixed with bio-based polymers such as PLA to make it compostable. PLA uses food crops such as corn and sugar cane and agricultural lands. PLA competes with food production. Compostable plastics will contaminate the ‘fresh’ and organic compost…
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Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in days
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234523.htm
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The use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner future
The use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner future
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Bioplastic to reduce daily plastic use: research report
https://vietnamnews.vn/environment/1723057/bioplastic-to-reduce-daily-plastic-use-research-report.html
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Cortec launches certified compostable 100% biobased bioplastic
https://www.sustainableplastics.com/news/cortec-launches-certified-compostable-100-biobased-bioplastic
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Sustainable DNA-polysaccharide hydrogels as recyclable bioplastics
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62682-1
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Dow and Mura cancel chemical recycling plant in Germany
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/dow-mura-technology-cancel-chemical-recycling-plant-in-germany
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Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition
https://www.clariant.com/en/Corporate/News/2025/07/Clariant-Catalysts-and-Shanghai-Electric-launch-alliance-to-advance-Chinas-energy-transition
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Klaus Schwab is kicked out of his birthday party and will Ellen MacArthur be next?
Don’t you think they look very similar? They seem to have the same taylor. Sometimes I wonder if Ellen Macarthur is the hidden daughter of Klaus Schwab … that would be the scoop of the decennia. How do you think she got the entire chemical and plastic industry on her bandwagon? Definitely not her looks…
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Can a Treaty Stop the Ocean from Drowning in Plastic? (Sea Shepperd)
https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/plastics-treaty
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Unocking new potential for natural gas–based bioplastic production
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1093936
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Guangdong launches world’s first 200,000 tons/year plastic recycling plant
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/12/WS6871c65ba31000e9a573ba30.html
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NREL publishes carbon fiber composite deconstruction method
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/nrel-publishes-carbon-fiber-composite-deconstruction-method
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The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought
https://grist.org/science/oceans-contain-more-plastic-than-previously-thought
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Argentinian brand introduces the first locally produced compostable coffee capsules, sustainable innovation
Argentinian brand introduces the first locally produced compostable coffee capsules, sustainable innovation
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Controlled Degradation of PBAT for PBAT/PLA Blend Melt-Blown Nonwovens
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/marc.202500276?af=R
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EPA Withdraws Proposed SNURs for 18 Chemicals Made from Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks
https://www.lawbc.com/epa-withdraws-proposed-snurs-for-18-chemicals-made-from-plastic-waste-based-feedstocks
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Transforming biodegradable polymers into functional electronics
https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/transforming-biodegradable-polymers-functional-electronics
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Coulée Coffee, First Fully Compostable Pour-Over Coffee System, Names David Schultz Chief Revenue Officer, Fueling Growth Momentum
Coulée Coffee, First Fully Compostable Pour-Over Coffee System, Names David Schultz Chief Revenue Officer, Fueling Growth Momentum
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Diversey launches TASKI SUS Compostable Cloths range
https://cleaningmag.com/news/diversey-launches-taski-sus-compostable-cloths-range
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Exploring the Miscibility Challenges of bio-based PLA/PBAT Backbones in Aluminium Feedstock for Metal Material Extrusion (MMEX)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025027173
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European Commission pushes Circular Economy Act with public consultation
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/eu-circular-economy-act-public-consultation.html
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Inside The Science Of PLA: The Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plastic Born From Sugarcane And Science
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!technology/inside-the-science-of-pla-biodegradable-plastic-born-from-sugarcane-and-science-enn25071604897
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Net Hero Podcast – Chewbacca, bin bags and bioplastics
https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/07/16/net-hero-podcast-chewbacca-bin-bags-and-bioplastics
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One World Products Acquires Eco Bio Plastics, Advancing U.S. Manufacturing and Sustainable Packaging Innovation
https://www.newmediawire.com/news/one-world-products-acquires-eco-bio-plastics-advancing-u-s-manufacturing-and-sustainable-packaging-innovation-7081311
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Maximizing Polylactic Acid Bioplastic Yield from Lactobacillus rhamnosus L6 via Response Surface Methodology: Evaluating Antimicrobial Effectiveness, Physical, and Chemical Properties of PLA
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c03643
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Meet 4 chemistry start-ups navigating uncertainty in the Trump era
https://cen.acs.org/business/start-ups/Meet-4-chemistry-start-ups/103/web/2025/08
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Brokers of scientific fraud growing rapidly, study finds
https://cen.acs.org/policy/publishing/Brokers-scientific-fraud-growing-rapidly/103/web/2025/08
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Clemson’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab Awards $2.5 million to drive export-ready packaging innovations
https://news.clemson.edu/clemsons-sustainable-packaging-innovation-lab-awards-2-5-million-to-drive-export-ready-packaging-innovations/
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Bio-based packaging for meat products
https://biooekonomie.de/en/news/bio-based-packaging-meat-products
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Biffa closes UK recycling plant amid regulatory uncertainty and waste exports
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/uk-recycling-plant-shutdown-biffa-regulations.html
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Plastic Treaty talks are political blabla
The Plastic Treaty talks are starting again. An important moment for the United Nations to show its relevance …. or irrelevance.
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Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/berlin-packaging-2024-sustainability-report-emissions-reduction/753528
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Trump ridicules the European Commission with new plastic straw mandates
https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-pushes-plastic-straw-purchases
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Local company aims to reduce environment pollution with biodegradable packaging (video)
https://www.wcjb.com/2025/08/05/local-company-aims-reduce-environment-pollution-with-biodegradable-packaging
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Tiderock Companies, Inc. Enters Exclusive European Distribution Agreement with NextGen Bioplastics, Accelerating Sustainable Packaging Expansion Across Europe
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tiderock-companies-inc-enters-exclusive-123000729.html https://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/nextgen-bioplastics
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Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5671/binghamton-university-researchers-develop-process-to-turn-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastics
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Packaging in Indonesia: Researchers explore reuse options as circularity barriers prevail
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/circular-packaging-barriers-indonesia.html
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Tariffs deal leads to Anti-Americanism, but where does it come from?
Europeans believe that they’re the butt of the joke regarding the latest EU-US tariff deal. Ursula von der Leyen betrayed the Europeans. She accepted a 15% tariff on EU goods with no countermeasure on US goods. She promised to invest € 600 billions in the US …. however, she doesn’t have the mandate to do…
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Extra-Strong Bacterial Cellulose Sheets as a Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/extra-strong-bacterial-cellulose-sheets-as-a-biodegradable-alternative-to-plastic-402532
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Microbes from the wild help scientists craft plastic that melts back into nature
https://interestingengineering.com/science/plastic-that-melts-into-nature
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Huhtamaki launches new compostable ice cream cups
https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/huhtamaki-launches-new-compostable-ice-cream-cups-83306
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AI-assisted sorting, other new technologies could improve plastic recycling
https://www.buffalo.edu/postdoc/news.host.html/content/shared/university/news/news-center-releases/2025/07/plastic-recycling-improvements.detail.html
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Biomimetic layered, ecological, advanced, multi-functional film for sustainable packaging (Study)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61693-2
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New process turns food waste into biodegradable plastic
https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/new-process-turns-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastic
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Environmental life cycle assessment of renewable starch alternative plastic: a comparative analysis of end-of-life scenarios in the Republic of Korea
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652625015288
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Murdoch University research on Bioplastics
https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250719/1412aceca98946e9961c9eb9edbdd145/c.html
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Green labels on plastic packaging can mislead consumers, survey reveals
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/misleading-green-labels-plastic-packaging.html
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Origin Materials signs PET bottle cap agreement with Hordijk
https://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/end-markets/beverages/origin-signs-pet-bottle-cap-agreement-with-hordijk
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Last Chance To Forge Treaty To End Plastic Pollution Crisis
https://wwf.org.au/news/2025/last-chance-to-forge-treaty-to-end-plastic-pollution-crisis
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World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/03/world-in-15tn-plastics-crisis-hitting-health-from-infancy-to-old-age-report-warns
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Boulder-based organization seeks to make pet food bags sustainable
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/boulder-based-organization-seeks-to-make-pet-food-bags-sustainable
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Scientists unveil bioplastic that degrades at room temperature, and outperforms petroplastics
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011823.htm
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This Incredible New Bioplastic Could Be The Supermaterial of Tomorrow
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-incredible-new-bioplastic-could-be-the-supermaterial-of-tomorrow
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Nations must deliver an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty – for nature & people
https://www.fauna-flora.org/opinion/nations-must-deliver-an-ambitious-global-plastics-treaty
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Neste and Ravago discontinue chemical recycling project in the Netherlands
https://www.euwid-recycling.com/news/business/neste-and-ravago-discontinue-chemical-recycling-project-in-the-netherlands-010825
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Sarah Ferguson launches her own range of compostable nappies
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/847954/sarah-ferguson-eco-friendly-nappies-new-career-move
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IIT Madras researchers develop agri-waste-based packaging solution to eliminate plastic usage, check details
https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/iit-madras-develops-agriculture-waste-based-packaging-solution-aimed-at-eliminating-plastic-dependency-check-details-101754137956640.html
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Teijin to showcase world’s first bioplastic pipe organ at Expo 2025 Osaka
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/rd/teijin-to-showcase-worlds-first-bioplastic-pipe-organ-at-expo-2025-osaka-26997
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Scientists create cellulose bioplastic that outperforms polyethylene
https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/scientists-create-cellulose-bioplastic-that-outperforms-polyethylene
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EU Bio-Economy is a copy of US Post War Cheese industry (video)
To make a long story short, the tax payer is the dupe.
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3 deads at biofuel plant explosion
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2-girls-man-killed-nebraska-plant-explosion-fire-continues-burning-rcna222123
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California’s Compostable Labeling Requirement Delayed, Varying Compostable Requirements in State’s Laws Questioned
https://www.newsbreak.com/the-national-law-review-329296004/4148500809409-california-s-compostable-labeling-requirement-delayed-varying-compostable-requirements-in-state-s-laws-questioned
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myco-type creates mycelium blocks and sheets with sawdust, coffee grounds and local waste
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New Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions by Replacing Traditional Plastics with Biodegradable Alternatives
https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-study-reveals-significant-reduction-in-carbon-emissions-by-replacing-traditional-plastics-with-biodegradable-alternatives
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UP set to produce cloth and bioplastic from cow dun
https://theprint.in/india/up-set-to-produce-cloth-and-bioplastic-from-cow-dung/2710332
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UN court climate change ruling: Packaging insiders assess industry impacts
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/icj-climate-ruling-packaging-responsibility-turning-point.html
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Characteristics of soil amendment produced from composting food waste and bioplastic bags
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025024661
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Scientists work to turn microbes into vanishing bioplastics to tackle plastic waste
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/Scientists-work-to-microbes-into-vanishing-bioplastics-1F9F50L3Axq/p.html
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