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Biopak Sustainability Strategy
Here’s the Sustainability Strategy of Biopak.
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TIPA Shares Global Commitment Achievements
Last year, TIPA® became a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, and joins the global effort of moving…
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US Universities Funded for Biopolymers Research
US Universities Receive Millions for Biopolymers Research. The race is on!
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Solvay Hit by Corona Crisis
Solvay first half year 2020 results.
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BASF Results Hit by Corona Crisis
BASF Group: EBIT before special items declines in second quarter due to weaker demand as a result of the corona…
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Nannocare Goes Bioplastics
Nannocare, the makers of the revolutionary NannoPad®, is a leader in feminine hygiene products and in environmental protection.
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Danimer Receives US DOE Grant
Danimer Scientific Receives U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Support Bioplastic Production
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Plastic Has Lowest Carbon Footprint
A new report titled ‘Examining Material Evidence – The Carbon Fingerprint’, commissioned by Veolia and published today by Imperial College,…
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Annual Innovation in Bioplastics Awards
The eight annual Innovation in Bioplastics Award presented by the PLASTICS Bioplastics Division will recognize one outstanding innovation in unique…
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EU Plastic Tax Dangerous for Plastic Lobby
EU Plastic Tax approved by European Council: A Danger for the EU Single Market & Recovery
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More Plastic Bans in China
Message from the Dpt of Ecology and Environment of the Sichuan Province. Authorities in the southwestern province announced that bars,…
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Shortage of Aluminium Cans
America is running out of aluminum cans.
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Textile Recycling Scandal
Another scandal relating to recycling; this time from the textiles industry.
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Israel Patents Enthanol from Lignin Technology
A Tel Aviv University breakthrough allows, for the first time, a local production of ethanol — and hand sanitizer –…
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Bioplastics Recycled Fishing Lures
15-year-old in Central Texas starts business “Bioplastics: Recycled Fishing Lures”
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Phone App Tracks Plastic Microbeads
To find out whether your beauty products contain microplastic ingredients, use the Beat the Microbead app.
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Xampla Launches Marketing Website
The website is callled “Let’s take the plastic out”
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Nestle Waters Pushes Biorecycling
Infinite recycling of plastic bottles! “Plastic-munching” enzymes: science or fiction? Can all PET really be recycled again and again?
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Dow and Thong Guan Launch Bioplastics Films
Dow and Thong Guan introduces sustainable plastic stretch cling films made with renewable feedstock in Asia Pacific.
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Lanzatech and Nextchem Partner on Chemical Recycling
Nextchem and LanzaTech Sign an agreement to promote circular ethanol production.
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Zero Plastic Pollution Scenarios
Plastic pollution is a pervasive and growing problem. To estimate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce plastic pollution, we modeled…
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Impact of Compostable Plastics on Compost and Soil
Are compostable plastics good for the quality of the compost and soil?
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Is Sustainable Forestry Greenwashing?
Forests provide a series of ecosystem services that are crucial to our society. In the European Union (EU), forests account…
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Polymateria Closes £15m Funding Round
London-based startup that’s “Polymateria”, has raised £15 million from Planet First Partners (PFP).
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Bioplastics News is Changing
Time has come for a change!
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Covestro Launches Bio Polycarbonate Film
Now more than ever before, OEMs and designers are looking for sustainable alternatives to the traditional materials used in their…
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Covestro Hit by Corona Crisis
Q2 2020: Results significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as expected.
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New York to Ban Food Packaging with PFAS
New York lawmakers in both the Assembly and the Senate have passed a bill that would ban the manufacturing, selling,…
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European Innovation Council Gives Millions to Biobased Companies
The European Innovation Council has awarded over €307 million to 64 game-changing ‘green deal’ start-ups and SMEs contributing to the…
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Mastercard Launches Sustainable Materials Directory
Directory of Sustainable Card Materials and Vendors Now Available. 60+ Financial Institutions Have Issued Cards Made From Recyclable, Bio-Sourced, Chlorine-Free,…
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Compostable Coffee Pods LCA
Single-serve machines have proven to be a rapid and convenient mechanism for preparing coffee for consumption.
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Dow Second Quarter 2020 Results
Dow reports second quarter 2020 results. Financial Highlights.
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Is Organic Recycling Greenwashing?
Is “organic recycling” a genuine circular solution or just greenwashing?
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First Plastic To Kill Corona Virus (FREE)
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (AIM: SYM), has announced positive antiviral test results from Eurofins Laboratories for its d2p antimicrobial masterbatch…
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Are Cans More Sustainable than Plastic Bottles?
A short overview of Aluminium and Steel cans.
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Lumson Launches PLA Lipstick Packaging
Lumson has a new green concept in the pipelines for make up: PLA 2.0.
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Clariant and Ineratec Partner on Green Chemicals
Partnership to develop emerging technologies for production of renewable fuels and chemicals.
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New UK Startup for Biomedical 3D Printing
Universities of Birmingham and Warwick form spinout company, 4D Medicine Ltd, to take new family of biomedical 3D printing resins…
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CEFIC Position on Chemical Recycling
Today, just 15% of EU-collected plastic waste in the EU finds its way back into the EU plastic market. Chemical…
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American Chemistry Council Circular Plastic Campaign
The American Chemistry Council launched a circular plastic campaign.
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EU Plastic Tax Included in the Corona Recovery Deal
EU has agreed on a €750bn coronavirus pandemic recovery package that will include a plastic tax.
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NL Government Advised to Stop Biofuels
The Dutch Social Economic Council (SER) advised the Dutch government to phase out bioenergy and instead use biomass for high…
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Novamont Bags LCA by UK Government
This LCA compares carrier bags found in the UK in 2006. The Starch-polyester blend bags are from Novamont. Although things…
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Novamont Receives B Corp Certification
Italian bioplastics manufacturer joins a community of over 3,400 companies verified as ‘Benefit Corporations’ by the independent ‘B Lab’.
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Corruption or Cover up by Forest Stewardship Council?
Forest Stewardship Council has postponed a number of investigations into companies linked to deforestation and human rights abuses. NGOs are…
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L’Oreal Plastic Packaging Strategy
L’Oreal aims to cut out non-recycled plastic packaging by 2030 and bring in greener products like solid shampoo bars under…
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Procter and Gamble Goes Carbon Neutral
Reducing GHG Emissions by 50% and Purchasing 100% Renewable Electricity for all Manufacturing Sites by 2030 and Advancing Natural Climate…
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Dole Stops Fossil Based Plastic Packaging
Dole to make nutritious foods accessible for 1 billion people, and move towards zero fruit loss and zero fossil-based plastic…
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Avery Dennison Label Receives Compost Certification
Avery Dennison has successfully achieved OK Compost certification for a BPA-free and FSC®-certified thermal label material combined with the brand…
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Bottle Up Made with Im Green
Joining the fight against the plastic tide, Dutch-based brand Bottle Up has launched in the UK with their pre-filled, reusable,…
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Recycling Guidelines for Bioplastics
The recycling industry issued design guidelines for recycling-friendly packaging. Here are all the guidelines relating to bioplastics.
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Acoustic Absorption and Thermal Insulation of Hemp Composites
Investigation on a Bio-Composite Material as Acoustic Absorber and Thermal Insulation.
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Trade Bodies React to EU Packaging Tax Plan
A number of EU Member States have introduced or are considering the introduction of taxation systems on certain packaging materials…
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Milk Waste Bioplastics in the EU
Dairies in Europe are major economic drivers in rural areas, but they produce significant waste from cleaning and processing. Wastewater…
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Good Natured Launches Bioplastics Flexible Packaging
good natured Products Inc. today announced the expansion of the good natured® commercial product assortment to include pallet stretch wrap…
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US Leads Algae Bioplastics with Flip Flops, Yoga Mats and Skateboards
The first prototypes of their new invention, developed over the summer in a York Hall chemistry laboratory, consist of a…
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Could Bioplastic Packaging Affect Covid 19 Infection Risk?
You think it’s impossible? Well, think again as there may be a correlation between PFAS and Covid19.
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EU Commission Promotes Glass Packaging
‘Close the Glass Loop’ action platform launched in Europe, collection target at 90% for 2030.
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Coke Invests in PET Recycling Startup
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has taken an important step on its journey towards 100%…
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Heinz Goes Loop
We are very excited and proud to be a part of this revolutionary new scheme with Loop, and this new…
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Nestle Waters Bottle Strategy
At Nestlé Waters, we are pioneering new sciences for packaging that is innovative, 100% sustainable and made from recycled or…
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Novamont Launches iPhone App
Novamont launches iPhone game app to teach kids value of food waste recycling
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NGO Recommendations on Chemical Recycling Legislation
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) and the Rethink Plastic Alliance (RPa) published a policy briefing on 7 steps to effectively legislate…
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Plastix and Titan Bioplastics Partner on Recycled Plastics
PLASTIX in Lemvig Denmark, a plastics recycling company dedicated to mechanically recycling post-use maritime fibers such as fishing nets and…
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UK City Council Says Bioplastics Are a Problem
They are promoted as ‘green alternatives’, but the truth is there is no truly viable end-of-life solution for them at…
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ENI Leaves Fossil Oil Industry
Eni launches a new business structure to be a leader in the energy transition. Italian Oil Major Looks To Leave…
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PepsiCo Joins Recyclable Paper Bottle Consortium
PepsiCo has joined the consortium of global consumer goods companies, including Unilever, to further develop and scale the world’s first…
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Participation as Alternative to Certification in the Bioeconomy
Novel regional and landscape governance approaches aim at addressing complex sustainability challenges by enhancing commitment and collaboration between multiple stakeholders…
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WRAP Roadmap for Flexible Plastic Recycling
Galvanising the entire plastics value chain around a common roadmap for flexible plastic packaging. Flexible plastic represents a quarter of…
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MSU Develops Styrene Alternative with PLA
Research at Michigan State University is developing new styrene-free bio renewable resins with broad applicability in the construction of countertops,…
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Are Biobased Wood Finnish Sustainable?
Are biobased wood finishes trully the most sustainable option?
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Biobased Oil Spill Sorbents
Oil spill disasters on land cause long-term damage for communities and the natural environment, polluting soils and sediments and contaminating…
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Johnnie Walker Goes Paper Bottle
Johnnie Walker, the whisky which traces its roots back 200 years, will soon be available in paper bottles.
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Oimo Creates Starch Based Water-Soluble Packaging for Food, Drinks and Cosmetics
Spanish startup Oimo is set to revolutionise the packaging industry with a biodegradable and water-soluble material with the same properties…
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Industrial 3D Printing in France
French Documentary on Industrial 3D Printing in France.
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US Federal Activities Report on Algae
The Algae Interagency Working Group under the Biomass Research and Development (BR&D) Board meets to discuss U.S. federal funding and…
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Solvay Biomaterials and Circularity Strategy
Resorting to feedstock that doesn’t drain the Earth’s natural resources is an important part of reducing our environmental footprint. That’s…
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Coke and Pepsi No Longer Against Plastic Tax
The unthinkable suddenly becomes a reality. Beverage multinationals – the most responsible for the phenomenon of the plastic soup –…
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US Brands Take Position on Recycling Policy
The Consumer Brands Association’s position on the Optimal Recycling System.
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Norway Invests in Pyrolysis Chemical Recycling
Innovation Norway, the government’s instrument for innovation and development of Norwegian enterprises and industry, has awarded grants and loans to…
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BioChemicals Take Center Stage
Usually, when oil prices fall, biobased chemical firms struggle. But these days, alternatives to petroleum-based products are undergoing a renaissance.…
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3D Printing Comparison PLA, ABS and PET
We asked an expert to compare PLA, ABS and PET in terms of 3D printing.
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Santa Barbara Landfill Goes Recycling and Anaerobic Digestion
This new state-of-the-art waste management facility will increase our community’s recycling rate to above 85%, generate resources, such as green…
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Role of Minerals in Circular Economy, Omya Research
Omya has published first results of research about the role of minerals in Circular Economy together with the Department of…
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Another Skeleton in the Recycling Closet
We strongly advise not to read this article if you’re a bit naive and innocent and want to stay that…
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Evian Launches Label Free Bottle
The label-free bottle, our latest innovation in packaging and sustainability as our first circular designed bottle.
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DOE New Website on Bio Economy Challenges and Impact
The IBMS is a website featuring information about a collection of models and tools developed by national laboratories with BETO…
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The Sterile Marketing of UPM Pulp
I found this blog post from UPM Pulp. It literally says nothing. Completely sterile! Almost written by a diplomat.
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Another Episode in the Financial Saga of Good Natured
good natured Products Inc. Announces $3.5 Million Brokered Private Placement Led by Integral Wealth Securities and Canaccord Genuity.
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The Magic Trick of Compostable Packaging Surveys
Let me show you one of the most frequent trick used during consumer surveys on compostable packaging.
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Interview with Dow CEO on Diversity, Sustainability and Corona
Dow Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling talks about the need to wear face coverings, leading through the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Braskem Joins PP Recycling Coalition
The Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an initiative of The Recycling Partnership, is a targeted industry collaboration to improve the U.S. polypropylene…
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Perstorp Vision on Mass Balance Standard and Greenwashing
As ISO is developing a new global mass balance standard for the industry, Perstorp together with three other leading representatives…
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Danone Carbon Neutral Factory
Danone has transformed its Wexford site into a carbon neutral facility between 2010 and 2020 whilst doubling production volumes.
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California Dismantles Organised Recycling Fraud Ring
California agents arrested nine suspects in a move to dismantle an organized recycling fraud ring that stretched from Phoenix to…
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Tyre Industry vs Microplastics Accusations
A growing body of scientific research linking tyre wear to microplastic pollution, as well as increasing scrutiny from lawmakers in…
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Indonesia Reusable Cup Rental Service
Cupkita will enable Jakartans to avoid single-use cups in a city that generates up to 2,400 tonnes of plastic trash…
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1 Bln $ to Transform Australian Recycling and Waste Industry
The Morrison Government will commit $190 million to a new Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) that will generate $600 million of…
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New Pyrolysis Plant in Virginia
Company to invest $31.7 million to establish first-of-its-kind waste plastics facility and manufacturing operation.
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Encina Goes Plastic Waste to BTX with Worley
Benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) are important building blocks for a variety of widely-used products including pharmaceuticals, clothing, and glues.…
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