Author: Editor
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Who is Bio-on?
Let’s have a look at who Bio-on is. The complete history and all you need to know about Bio-on.
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Avantium Plans to Build New PEF Plant
Worley has been awarded a FEED (front-end engineering design) to develop Avantium’s flagship plant that will support the transition to…
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WWF Mapping of Corporate Actions on Plastic Waste
WWF has established a vision of No Plastic in Nature by 2030 and imagines a world where our resources are…
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Large Investment in Bioeconomy of Denmark
Denmark’s largest foundation, The Novo Nordisk Foundation, has awarded a grant of EUR 100 million to DTU Biosustain, paving the…
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Plastic is Essential According to Vatican News
Masks, gloves, shields but also medical equipment and food packaging… The coronavirus pandemic has marked the resurgence of plastic, which…
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Blockchain for Compostable Plant Based Products
Amid Plastic Pandemic of COVID-19, Circular Centric Delivers Compostable, Blockchain Technology Solution for New Global Circular Environment.
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Bioplastic Economics, Scottish Beaches, Thailand Waste, Unilever, Shell CEO
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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MIT University Unlocking the Secrets of Plastic-Eaters
Graduate student Linda Zhong and professor of biology Anthony Sinskey are studying the plastic-devouring enzyme PETase as a way to…
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Problems With Chemical Recycling
GAIA has released a new technical analysis authored by chemical engineers Dr. Andrew Neil Rollinson and Dr. Jumoke Oladejo. The…
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Russian Polymers Improve Thermal Stability of Bioplastics
A paper was published by Kazan Federal University’s Organic Compounds Lab in Reactive and Functional Polymers. One of the key…
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What Happens to Compostable Plastics in Belgium?
I wanted to understand what happened to compostable plastics in Belgium and was a bit surprised with what I found…
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Stora Enso Replaces Phenol with Lignin for Plywood Applications
Latvijas Finieris, a global leading developer, producer and supplier of birch plywood products, has together with Stora Enso taken the…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA
Here’s an article on PLA, the advantages and disadvantages of PLA Polylactic Acid.
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Video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO
We found a video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO talking about the corona crisis. It’s unique. It’s a gem!
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Simple Way To Convert Seaweed into Chemicals
UK researchers have developed a cheap and simple way of creating biofuel and fertiliser from seaweed, whilst removing plastic from…
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Industry 4.0, PEF, Perstorp, Timber and Chemical Recycling
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Bioplastics Ranking May 2020
Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of May 2020. May was in the middle of the Corona Crisis. We have…
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Yokogawa Partners with Jeplan on Chemical Recycling
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has signed an investment and partnership agreement with JEPLAN, INC., a polyester material recycling…
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SK Chemical Buys Arkema Unit to Boost Green Strategy
The acquisition of value-added business from Arkema will diversify its portfolio. Internalization of high-technology packaging technology helps Korean material industry…
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Kids Influence Parents on Recycling
Nearly half of parents have been shamed by their own children – for bad recycling practises.
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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
With the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce…
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French Government Says Plastic Bottles are SU and Must Go
Another tweet from French Environment Secretary of State, Brune Poirson, on plastic bottles this time.
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging…
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French Government Blames Black Plastic, Plastic Films and Over Packaging
French Secretary of State blames French Retailer for over Packaging. Her cabinet blames black plastic and plastic films.
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Campbell Soup Goes Bioplastics
Campbell Soup Company announced new packaging sustainability goals to reduce packaging waste by increasing circularity—keeping materials in use and out…
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Covestro Issues 1 billion Eurobond
Investors show confidence in Covestro.
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BASF Climate Strategy
Reducing BASF CO2 emissions significantly and over the long term will require the development of fundamentally new low-emission technologies. In…
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Interview with Stora Enso CEO Annica Bresky
“I am really privileged to be the CEO of a company with a positive climate impact. Regardless of the Covid-19,…
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Sabic Supplies Bio-PP for UPM Wood Biocomposites
SABIC confirmed details of a new world-class biocomposite material developed from our TRUCIRCLE™ products by UPM, a Finnish group of…
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Arkema Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Arkema is pleased to announce that it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and is working…
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Woodly, Plastic-Free Masks, Plastic Tax, UK and US Survey, Biodegradable War and Spain
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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2020 Sustainable Packaging Report by the Fibre Box Association and P&G
The 2020 Sustainable Packaging Report written by Winsight Grocery Business and sponsored by the Fibre Box Association, P&G and Kwik…
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Unboxing Sulapac
Sulapac published an article regarding some “creative” end-of-life options they suggested for their packaging. I disagreed with some of the…
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Northampton Student Creates Ecologically Sound Plastic Textile
An eco-conscious Textiles for Fashion student from the University of Northampton has shown plastic can be fantastic by making her…
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Symphony Wins Battle of Words with Compostable Plastics Industry
The BBIA, representing the compostable plastic industry, wrote to the UK Environment Minister on 1st June claiming that oxo-biodegradable plastic…
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Danish Enzymes Convert CO2 into Green Chemicals
Scientists activate enzymes’ ability to absorb CO2 from the air and convert and store it as eco-friendly chemicals.
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Paptic Does Crowd Funding During Corona Crisis
“A crowd-funding round in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic? that is madness!”
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Bioplastics Ranking April 2020
Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of April 2020. April was in the middle of the Storm: some companies were…
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How Neste Will Turn Chemical Recycling into Industrial Solution
No fundamental technical obstacle hinders us from recycling all of the world’s plastics. One tool to get us there is…
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Stora Enso Launches New Chocolate Packaging
Stora Enso introduces innovative low carbon paperboard for chocolate packaging.
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Bioplastics Ranking March 2020
Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of March 2020.
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Woodly Is Aligned with European Strategy for Plastics
Startup company Woodly closes its production loop with the help of NGR – Woodly products are aligned with the European…
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Science to Enable Sustainable Plastics
The worst environmental impacts of plastics are a common sight in the news or on social media – but they…
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LyondellBasell Named Responsible Care Company of the Year
LyondellBasell Named Responsible Care® Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council.
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Call for Recognition and Legislation Review Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Europe calls for a faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling.
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Chemical Recycling Europe, Sustainability on Hold, Lyondellbasell, Ikea, Covestro
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU and Compostable Plastics, Biodegradable Additives, RWDC, Black Plastic, Oxo
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU Not In Favour of Compostable Plastics
In 2015 the Commission adopted an EU action plan for the Circular Economy to help stimulate Europe’s transition towards a…
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Nestle, Denmark, Weather, Mitsui, Plastic Free July, Compost Shortage
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Mitsui to Create New Plastic Strategy Dpt
Mitsui Chemicals. is to establish a new Climate Change/Plastics Strategy Department within the Corporate Sustainability Division on June 15.
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Impact of Corona on Bioplastic Industry in May
Impact of corona crisis on the bioplastic and plastic industry for the months of May 2020.
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Iowa, Zalando, Sabic, South Africa, Dow and Mondelez
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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China Scandal, Mitsubishi, Tyres, Flexible Packaging, Sargassum, Canada Lignin
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Arkema, Neste and Covestro, Braskem, US Survey and Basf
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Clariant EcoCircle Initiative
With its new EcoCircle initiative, Clariant is tackling the problem of plastic waste along the entire value chain by building…
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Braskem Bioplastic Recognised as Sustainable
The initiative is now part of an online repository along with over 60 case studies for fostering the sustainable development…
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BASF and Red Avenue Partner on Bioplastic in China
BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group collaborate to produce certified compostable co-polyester (PBAT) in China.
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New Dow PCR Resin for Asia Pacific
Dow recently developed and commercialized a new formulated post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic resin designed for collation shrink film applications in…
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Covestro and Neste Partner on Bioplastic
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics…
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Winners of the Corona Crisis
Four companies are the winners of the corona crisis in terms of communication and marketing.
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SK Chemical, Borealis, Omya, Stora Enso, UPM, Dow and Good Natured
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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The Future of Plastic Packaging
Here are the 5 options for the future of plastic packaging.
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France Recycling, Lactips, EU Plastic Pact, EU Biodiversity, Covestro, Huthamaki
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Plastic Packaging in The Circular Economy
Here’s a short video on Plastic Packaging in the Circular Economy made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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SK Chemicals Recycled Content Packaging for Cosmetic
South Korea-headquartered SK Chemicals has launched a new range of E PET-compatible copolyesters comprised of 30% post-consumer recycled material, now…
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US Military Biomanufacturing Leader
The last decade has seen dramatic advances in using micro-organisms to manufacture highly specialized chemicals that the Department of Defense…
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Evonik and Beiersdorf Partner on CO2 for Cosmetics
Its aim is to develop sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide (CO2) as the starting material.
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Mitsui Supports Startup to Reduce Ocean Plastic
Mitsui Chemicals today announced that it has selected three innovative Asian startups to receive support under the Asia–Pacific Low-Carbon Lifestyles…
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USDA Final Rule on Production of Renewable Chemicals and Products
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has published a…
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Lignin Insulating Foams and Molding Compounds
Lignin, a basic component of almost any plant that grows, is proving to be a promising resource to make the…
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Chemical Recycling of PLA by UK Universities
A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities…
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Stora Enso and Cordenka Partner on Biobased Carbon fiber
Stora Enso and Cordenka have signed a joint development agreement to develop precursors for bio-based carbon fiber. The co-development is…
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Large Scale Test for Compostable Plastics in London
As foodservice shifts to more disposables for hygiene, a new composting partnership offers a sustainable waste management solution for businesses…
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EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategy
Today, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm…
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Total and PureCycle Partner on Chemical Recycling
Total has signed an agreement with PureCycle Technologies to develop a strategic partnership in plastic recycling.
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Arkema Annual and Sustainability Report 2019
Arkema new Annual Report, “Innovative for”. It reflects our determination to ensure environmental, social and human issues are central to…
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Compostable Plastics, Advantages and Disadvantages
Here’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Compostable Plastics made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics…
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European Investment Bank Circular Economy Guide
The EIB Circular Economy Guide aims to promote a common understanding of circular economy, and raise awareness about and promote…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Biobased Plastics
Here’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Biobased Plastics made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics…
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Dow Returning to Work Playbook
Safely retuning to the workplace, together. Message from Dow CEO and returning to work playbook.
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Sabic Sustainability Report 2019
These sustainable investments will bear fruit for all of our stakeholders in the future, and have made 2019 another step…
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EU Bio Economy Platform
New platform signals commitment of bio-based industries and regions in advancing European bioeconomy.
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Circular Economy for Plastics in EU
PlasticsEurope publishes the new report The Circular Economy for Plastics – A European Overview.
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Coke Goes All Plant Bottles that Degrades in 1 Year
Beer and soft drinks could soon be sipped from “all-plant” bottles under new plans to turn sustainably grown crops into…
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Deinking Plastic Film Recyclate
Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and APK AG, a specialist…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Chemical Recycling
Here’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Chemical Recycling made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycling
Here’s a short video made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor Bioplastics News, on the advantages and disadvantages of Plastic Recycling.
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Future of Recycling in Austalia
The NSW Government recently conducted a survey on recycling and plastic waste.
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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder
EUCLEF gives you an overview of the European Union’s legislation on chemicals.
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Finalists Design Innovation in Plastics 2020
Six talented university students have won their way to the final of the 2020 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition,…
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NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Partner on Recycling
Research Seeks New Way to Reduce Waste to Landfill and Drive Zero Plastic Waste.
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Clariant Sustainable Dispersant, Additives and Pigments
Clariant’s next-generation sustainable solutions front and center through 2020 and beyond.
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Mitsui Goes 3D Printed Masks
Mitsui Chemicals has begun working on the development of a new, reusable 3D-printed mask with Professor HORI Katsutoshi of the…
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US Justice and SEC Monitor Braskem
DOJ and SEC confirmed the conclusion of the independent compliance monitorship at Braskem.
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Perception on EU Plan for Safer Recycling
Business wish list includes a consistent approach to assessing chemicals of concern in the EU’s action plan for a circular…
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Avantium Shareholders Approve Resolutions
Avantium N.V, a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that at today’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM).
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More Plastic in the Future?
Dr. Fengwei (David) Xie is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow at the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM), WMG,…
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Lifestyle Packaging Launches BioPAC Formula
Yorkshire-based packaging specialist Lifestyle Packaging has introduced an advanced formula for the biodegradability of plastic packaging in the UK market.
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Scottish Parliament Approves Deposit Return
The deposit return scheme (DRS) has been approved by Scottish parliament in a vote yesterday (13 May) after debate that…
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Perstorp Q1 Report
Interim report for Q1 2020.
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