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PepsiCo Acts on Plastic Packaging
1 brand goes 100 % recycled content and one brand removes plastic packaging.
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New Biobased Packaging Foam Plant
Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam.
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Norway is not a Circular Economy
Of the 235 million tonnes of materials consumed each year, 97.6% never make it back to the Norwegian economy. Norway…
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Top EU Official Gives Opinion on Chemical Recycling
Interview with Kęstutis Sadauskas, Director for Circular Economy & Green Growth at the European Commission’s DG Environment, about the EU’s…
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New Bio Thermoplastic Elastomers
A New Range Of Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomers
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German Packaging Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious German Packaging Awards are …
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California May Go For Compostable Rates
How will California Deal with the Plastic Waste?
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Is Paper A More Sustainable Packaging Material Than Plastic?
Well someone had to ask this question: Is Paper A More Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Than Plastic?
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Pro Football Player Invests in Biochemicals
Videos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular…
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The Carbon Neutrality Mirage of Biomass
Another scandal in the making regarding the carbon neutrality claims of biomass and the perverse effects of The Emissions Trading…
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Ice Cream Leader Goes Compostable Packaging
Belgian Ice Cream Leader Goes for Compostable Packaging.
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Solving the Green Bonds Problems
Here’s a report on how to solve the problems of Green bonds.
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Flax Boat Earns Eco Solution Label
Electric boat company earns ‘Efficient Solutions’ label of the Solar Impulse Foundation.
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Modernising Plastic Recycling in India
One company is transforming the way India recycles plastic
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The Behaviour of Bio Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Study on the use of solubility parameters to investigate phase separation-morphology-mechanical behavior relationships of TPU
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Toray Launches BioNylon
Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company’s Sustainability…
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The US Plastic Pact
Today, the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative led by The Recycling Partnership and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), launched as part…
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Impact of Covid on Packaging Strategies
Check out this report on the impact of covid on packaging strategies.
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Shifting to Bioplastics Packaging in India
Here’s the video of the plastic and packaging industry leaders in India talking about “shifting to bioplastics packaging”.
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The Arctic Sea Ice Disappeared
The sea turtle and straw video changed public opinion on plastic. This video should change public opinion on climate change.…
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SUP Producers to Pay for German Waste Management
‘You pay,’ Germany tells suppliers of throwaway utensils
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First Carbon Negative Beer
Green Washing or way to go?
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Detergents and Cosmetics from Captured CO2
Converting exhaust gases into detergents and cosmetics.
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First Nike Made from Hemp
Hemp is making its comeback! First Nike sport shoe made from Hemp.
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Partnership for 3D Wood Fiber Pulp Packaging
The goal is to develop a new type of wood-based product, a 3D fiber product, that can replace packaging made…
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UK Waste Industry Reacts to Plastic Tax
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has urged Government to “stay the course” on its plans to implement a tax on…
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Lanxess Launches Bio-Prepolymer Line Adiprene Green
LANXESS has developed a new range of MDI polyether prepolymers containing renewable raw materials. Marketed under the brand name Adiprene…
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The Achilles Heel of BioFuels
Biofuels seem cool and sexy. However, there’s one fundamental problem.
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Biopak Sustainability Report
Here’s the sustainability report of Biopak 19/20
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The Future of Green Hydrogen in the EU
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Taghleef Latest Sustainable Solution
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Consultation on Waste Management Plan for England
Seeking views on the updated waste management plan for England. All the info and documents on this topic.
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Caribbean Resorts Rewarded for Going Bioplastics
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Phillips Phasing Out Plastic Packaging
Phillips Phasing Out Plastic Packaging.
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Germans Invent New Wood-Based Material for 3D Printing
Forest scientists develop innovative wood-based materials for 3D printing.
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New Plant Converts Plastic Films in Chemicals
Is this the first operational chemical recycling plant in Europe that converts unrecyclable plastic films in chemicals? They intend to…
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New York Plastic Bag Legal Battle
New York Plastic Bag Upheld in Court.
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New Biobased Alternative to Plastic Rings
A natural and biodegradable material made from by-products.
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Scientists Invent Infinitely Recyclable Plastic
The plastic retains its strength and durability after being recycled.
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Impact of CO2 Rise on the Flora
There was more atmospheric CO2 in the past, and plants & trees can increase their CO2 absorption. But at what…
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US Government Goes PHA
Researchers funded by the US Government talk about their research on PHA.
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Industrial Composting of PLA Caps
A field study on the industrial compostability of PLA coffee capsules.
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PHA Industry Report
The first PHA Industry Report
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Bioplastics Straw Wins Innovation Award
Astonishing!
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What Is Better: Biodegradable or Recyclable?
Someone had to ask this question at some point!
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The On-Pack Recycling Label Sustainability Report
The aim is to increase the credibility of this organisation to increase its reach later on.
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Is this the Most Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging?
The producers claim the packaging is made from one material and that it can be recycled! I don’t believe it.…
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Sulapac Receives FSC Certification
Sulapac Receives FSC Certificate for Sulapac Premium
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Checkerspot Receives Millions to Develop Biomaterials
Expanding its Innovation Platform to Create Performance Biomaterials Across Industries.
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US Retailer Goes Bioplastic Packaging
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American Revolutionise Road Building
There’s a battle between EU and US to develop sustainable road materials. I think the Americans won this one. The…
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Can We Use Plastic Waste as Building Material?
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The Rise of a Lignin Bioplastics Champion
I think this is the birth of a lignin bioplastics champion. They may be the first one to make it!
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New Leader in Bioplastic for Coffee Pods
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Irish Retailer Goes Bioplastics
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More Funds for Nova Pangaea
Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company which sustainably converts biomass into valuable feedstocks for biofuels, biochemicals and biopolymers, has raised…
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Composting Nappies in Australia
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Biogenic Co2 Lobby in Action
Impact of biogenic CO2 on climate change.
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Bioplastics Drives Demand for Plastic Machinery
Compounding extruders are reporting greater interest in plastics recycling and bioplastics.
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Canada Goes for Biodegradable Face Masks
Canada invests in the development of Biodegradable Face Mask Filters!
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Recyclable Biopolymers in the EU Car Industry
Two solution in one: lightweight and recyclability.
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US Local Recycling Policies are Coming
US Local Recycling policies are coming.
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Biocomposites Enter F1 Racing
F1 Racing goes Biocomposites.
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Competition to Reinvent the Plastic Bag
Win 1 Million $ if you can re-invent the plastic bag.
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Upcycling Plastic Waste
American researchers found a way to convert plastic waste into something more valuable. We’re opening the door to Sci-Fi recycling.
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Microplastics in Seafood
Complete study of microplastics in seafood.
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Wood Pulp Enables Fully Circular Fashion
A new material made with wood pulp enables fully circular textiles.
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Why Japan Will Not go Green
Why Japan will not go green.
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Cellulose Nanocrystals in Canada
What Canada did to boost R&D on CNCs
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US Allows New GMO for PHA Production
Long time we didn’t hear from this company!
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Challenges and Opportunities of Lignin Valorisation
Why lignin hasn’t breakthrough as feedstock for industrial production of polymers. And indeed, it’s a big problem!
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The Future of Recycling in Finland
Finland is on its way to becoming a model country for plastic recycling.
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Plastic Pollution Strategy in Africa
Let’s look at how African countries deal with plastic pollution.
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Heineken Follows Coke Example
Heineken says farewell to some plastic packaging copying the recent decision of Coca-Cola
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Packaging Source of Covid Contamination
Coronavirus has been found on packaging and is been exported from one country to the other.
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Morrisons Stops Plastic Bags
Morrisons considers ditching plastic ‘bags for life’ for paper alternative.
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Sustainable Revolution: Brazilian Sugarcane and the Plastics Industry
Throughout my career at Braskem I’ve been asked one question more than any other.
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Packaging Solution for Ocean Waste
Invention may solve marine pollution by drink containers. Here’s the video with the experiment!
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Aerosols in PET Bottles
I think it’s a revolution.
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Demand for Recycled Plastics Has Collapsed
Demand for recycled content has collapsed due to Corona.
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Novozymes CEO Discuss Corona Results
Novozymes CEO Ester Baiget discusses the company’s latest interim results and outlook for the rest of the year.
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How to Circumvent the EU SUP Directive?
We were able to put our hands on official EU commission documents. EU Commission will allow following loopholes to circumvent…
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UK Green Deal Starts with Building an Incinerator
We had the euphoria of the green deal, now we have market reality of waste recovery.
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Microplastics Spread Diseases
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US Hospitals Banning SUP Bottles
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US Grant for Bio Glucaric Acid
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Novozymes Corona Results
With 4 percent organic growth in first half-year of 2020, Novozymes has delivered a solid first half-year performance despite headwinds…
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Academia and Industry Partner to Develop Japanese Circular Economy
Agreement between Japanese university and industry to collaborate on circular economy.
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Bioplastics Week
PLASTICS’ Bioplastics Division will host the sixth-annual Bioplastics Week from August 17-21, 2020.
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Plastic Company Builds Own Biodegradation Test System
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Mitsui Chemicals 2020 Results
FY2020 Q1 results
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Ineos Styrolution and Recycling Technologies Partner on PP Recycling
INEOS Styrolution and Recycling Technologies sign joint development agreement for recycling polystyrene.
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Magnum Launches Recycled Plastic Tubs
Last year, Magnum became the first ice cream brand to use recycled polypropylene plastic in its packaging. This year, we’ll…
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Aramco Profits Collapse
Aramco reported a 73% year-on-year fall in second-quarter profits.
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Aramco and Renewables
Aramco and renewables
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First Carbon Labelling on Food Packaging
Probably the first company to adopt carbon footprint labelling on its packaging.
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NL Government Breaks Producer Responsibility Promise
NL government caught greenwashing.
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Exiting the Bottled Water Industry
Australian organisation exits the bottled water industry …”to reduce the impact that single-use bottled water has on the planet, well,…
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Paptic Marketing Video
Here’s the latest Paptic marketing video.
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