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Compostable Menstrual pads is a no go
I think she means biodegradable menstrual pads because sending used menstrual pads to the compost would cause a sanitary crisis.
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Kobe University Engineers Bacteria to Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative
https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21506
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ENI vs Italian Trade Unions
ENI is in conflict with Italian trade unions because it wants to fire thousands of employees to increase its profitability.…
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Burning trees for energy is a sustainable activity, EU court rules
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-court-rules-bioplastics-can-be-classed-as-green
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EPA Paved Way for Buildout of Fossil Fuel-Boosting Chemical Recycling Facilities
EPA Paved Way for Buildout of Fossil Fuel-Boosting Chemical Recycling Facilities
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The Future Of Plastic Waste Management
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/09/11/the-future-of-plastic-waste-management
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Plastics are causing stress to crops (and biodegradable alternatives do too)
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too
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Sumitomo Chemical Achieves Scale-Up of Its Proprietary Process for Producing Propylene Directly from Ethanol
https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/news/detail/20250820e.html
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Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical establish a limited liability partnership for ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan
https://jp.mitsuichemicals.com/en/release/2025/2025_0901_4/index.htm
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Researchers make surprising discovery about states that ban plastic shopping bags: ‘May be even more effective’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/researchers-surprising-discovery-states-ban-101000526.html
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Singapore’s Greenitio has closed a $1.5 million seed funding round to turn mushroom-based chitosan into functional biopolymers for cosmetics and specialty chemicals.
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Japan’s packaging industry turns to bio-polypropylene
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2727616-japan-s-packaging-industry-turns-to-bio-polypropylene
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Scottish college launches reverse vending machine trial offering 20p per bottle
https://resource.co/article/scottish-college-launches-reverse-vending-machine-trial-offering-20p-bottle
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Totalenergies Corbion And Multi Trade Group Partner To Drive PLA Bioplastics Adoption In The ME
https://menafn.com/1110006577/Totalenergies-Corbion-And-Multi-Trade-Group-Partner-To-Drive-PLA-Bioplastics-Adoption-In-The-ME
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Vizag researcher patents eco-friendly bioplastic made from dairy waste
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/vizag-researcher-patents-eco-friendly-bioplastic-made-from-dairy-waste/articleshow/123682407.cms
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Bio-based plastic sorting trial demonstrates recycling breakthrough
https://resource.co/article/bio-based-plastic-sorting-trial-demonstrates-recycling-breakthrough
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iMicrobes produces 100% bio-based acrylic acid through its scaled-up bioprocess
https://imicrobes.com/blog/bio-acrylic-acid-scale-up
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Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2025/09/05/prime-minister-carney-launches-new-measures-protect-build-and
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China Joins Big Oil in Opposition to Trump’s Biofuel Proposal
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/money/markets/china-joins-big-oil-in-opposition-to-trump-s-biofuel-proposal/ar-AA1LYMPR
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Oxford innovators take on ‘forever chemicals’
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Corruption and human rights still a problem in China
China is a positive example but still faces major problems. This is a FREE article.
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Cascade Bio Secures $6M to Scale Breakthrough Biocatalysts
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/sep/09/cascade-bio-secures-6m-to-scale-breakthrough-bioca
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Material That Breaks Down In Seawater Could Be The Answer To Microplastic Problem
https://www.wateronline.com/doc/material-that-breaks-down-in-seawater-could-be-the-answer-to-microplastic-problem-0001
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In Finland, plastic bag recycling often eco-friendlier than tossing biodegradable ones
https://yle.fi/a/74-20181859
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What Are ‘Neptune Balls,’ The Microplastic-Filled Clumps Washing Up On Beaches?
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/neptune-balls-microplastics-explained_uk_68baea62e4b04dd23504941b
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Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO₂ capture materials (University of Copenhagen)
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-scientists-plastic-efficient-capture-materials.html
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Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sunscreen that cools and protects skin
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2025/09/06/F2PLFNGWRFBOTKYK2PAEIBKSYE
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ENI CEO didn’t reach out and next steps
The CEO of ENI didn’t reach out to my olive branch. What will happen next? This is a FREE article.
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IS TUV Austria a Certification or Marketing agency?
Let me try to say this with my own words what the role of TUV Austria is. This is a…
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Fzin Coffee has achieved 4-Star OK Biobased certification
https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/details/news-release-05-09-2025-09-05-2025
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PDCA: The New Biodegradable Plastic That Could Replace PET
https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/pdca-the-new-biodegradable-plastic-that-could-replace-pet-1820002299-1
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AI to spark new recyclable plastics design
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Greenwashing Alert: Versalis and Veritas partner on advanced plastic recycling
https://versalis.eni.com/en-IT/news/press-release/2025/versalis-veritas.html
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How single-stream recycling works − and how your choices can make it work better
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/single-stream-recycling-works-choices-141048554.html
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“Single Use Plastics Become Valuable Fuels”: Northwestern Scientists Create Miracle Catalyst That Converts Mixed Garbage Into High Quality Oils Without Sorting Or High Temperatures
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Braskem Siam and Mitr Phol Bio Fuel Sign Letter of Intent for Ethanol Supply for Upcoming Bio-Ethylene Plant in Thailand
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/braskem-siam-and-mitr-phol-bio-fuel-sign-letter-of-intent-for-ethanol-supply-for-upcoming-bio-ethylene-plant-in-thailand/ar-AA1CIgnk
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PFAS restriction proposal: 5 red flags from the recent update
https://chemsec.org/pfas-restriction-proposal-5-red-flags-from-the-recent-update
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Xampla secures USD14 million new investment
https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/plastic-alternatives-xampla,26259#
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Suri 2.0 brings new features to bioplastic electric toothbrush
https://www.dezeen.com/2025/09/05/suri-2-0-electric-toothbrush-design
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Novel material in new bioplastic (Flinders University)
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ENI launched a new company to manage its oilfield chemicals business
ENI is preparing to get rid of Versalis by peeling off profitable assets
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CBE JU replies to questions about Novamont and ENI
The CBE JU replied to my email about the ENI and Novamont cartel. This is a FREE article
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Shell will not restart construction of Rotterdam biofuels plant
https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-not-restart-construction-rotterdam-biofuels-plant.html
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Tipa and Bio4Pack present compostable labels for fresh produce
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/tipa-bio4pack-compostable-produce-labels.html
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Environmental studies urgently required before Ocean Carbon Capture can go large-scale, scientists warn
What I do know is that we should get the plastic waste out of the oceans and save as many…
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The New Plastics Economy: An Opportunity for the Middle East
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A novel high-efficiency pyrolysis strategy for recycling carbon fibers and interface strengthening of carbon fibers reinforced epoxy resin composites
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165237025004267
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Trump approves Chemical Recycling
Let’s hope Americans will do it properly. When Americans put their mind to it, they can achieve everything. Maybe a…
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Circular Strategies for Polylactic Acid Waste: A Pathway to Advanced Thermosets
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c04557
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Chattanooga announces partnership for curbside composting and glass pick-up
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/sep/06/chattanooga-announces-partnership-for-curbside
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Temple City’s Plastic Ban Loses Steam After Seven Years Andhra Pradesh
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/temple-citys-plastic-ban-loses-steam-after-seven-years-1901971
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Scientists made plastic that eats carbon
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905180736.htm
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Kenyan start up turns water hyacinth to bioplastic
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Scientists Develop New Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PET
https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/international/climate-change/new-biodegradable-plastic-stronger-than-pet-r2a4557?photo=1
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IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ Platform Sees First Large-Scale Use in Home Care Applications
https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250904544995/iffs-designed-enzymatic-biomaterials-platform-sees-first-large-scale-use-in-home-care-applications
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Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/09/04/compostable-packaging-pha-updates-for-cpg-bands
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Eni’s Strategic Shift Toward Circular Plastics and Bio-based Industrial Synergy in Porto Marghera
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 – you know what I’m thinking right now? ENI is trying to sell Versalis and Novamont, so now comes…
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Product Carbon Footprint of Styrene from Depolymerization of Waste Polystyrene
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Scientists Create a Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PET
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/scientists-create-a-biodegradable-plastic-stronger-than-pet-404375
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Biodegradable plastic films as eco-sustainable alternative to polyethylene films: Effects on soil multifunctionality
https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ecs2.70388
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Milk ingredient helps produce a new bioplastic—and more can be done
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-ingredient-bioplastic.html
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Chilean Researchers Modelled a Bacterium to Produce Bioplastics
https://www.uc.cl/en/news/chilean-researchers-modelled-a-bacterium-to-produce-bioplastics
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New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applications
https://idw-online.de/en/news857669
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How India helped scuttle the global plastics treaty
https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-india-helped-scuttle-the-global-plastics-treaty
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Argentina Biofuels report
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Agilyx 2025 Half-Year Report and Business Update Presentation
Play the video
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Is Avantium a ponzi scheme?
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Avantium Announces Half Year 2025 Results
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Email sent to The European Consumer Organisation – ENI Litigation
Here’s the email sent to European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The email was sent on…
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Email sent to the EU Greens party – ENI Litigation
Here’s the email sent to Green Party (EU political party) inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The letter was sent…
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ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluation
https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-announces-timeline-for-pfas-restriction-evaluation
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ENI vs WWF
Here’s the letter sent to WWF inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The letter was sent on 5th September 11.00…
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ENI litigation – Email sent to Greenpeace
Here’s the letter sent to Greenpeace inquiring on ENI’s behaviour and actions. The letter was sent on 5th September 10.55…
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Nigerian EU Representation vs ENI alleged corruption case
Here’s the email sent to the Nigerian Embassy to the EU today inquiring about the accusations of ENI corruption in…
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Message to ENI CEO
I’m addressing this letter to the CEO of ENI, Mr. Claudio Descalzi. This is a FREE article.
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Eni vs CBE JU
The following email was sent to the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) on 1st September 2025 at 12.11.…
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Eni vs European Investment Bank (Reply)
The EIB replied to my email. This is a FREE article
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Plastics Value Chain Demands Immediate Action to Save EU Industry
The EU recycling industry is collapsing overnight. Let me explain why. FREE article
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A quick glimpse into the Royal Saudi Arabian Harem
In today’s woke period, should we expect this to be banned? This is a FREE article
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The Quiet Revolution in Takeout: Why Bagasse Clamshell Boxes Are Taking Over
https://vocal.media/earth/the-quiet-revolution-in-takeout-why-bagasse-clamshell-boxes-are-taking-over
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Hanoi markets to stop using plastic bags, non-biodegradable foam containers
https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-markets-to-stop-using-plastic-bags-non-biodegradable-foam-containers-2429896.html
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Mechanical and thermal performance of polylactic Acid (PLA)- Saba banana peel composite
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425019386
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US Bill to promote biobased products
https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/new-markets-for-farmers-slotkin-s-bill-boosting-biobased-products-praised-by-ag
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A Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable Packaging
A Complete and Utter Breakdown: That’s the Hope When It Comes to Compostable Packaging
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Effect of biodegradable films on microplastic distribution and microbial community composition in paddy soil
https://journal.hep.com.cn/fase/EN/10.15302/J-FASE-2025629
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WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions
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Indonesia calls on EU to open market to Indonesian palm oil biofuels
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Ontario Announces Domestic Biobased Content Requirements for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline
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Estimation of bio-oil yield for biomass using hybrid models
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025012579
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Understanding the Production Process of PBAT: From Raw Materials to Sustainable Innovation
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/understanding-the-production-process-of-pbat-from-raw-materials-to-sustainable-38884
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Tobacco companies market “biodegradable” filters from new materials
https://www.thequint.com/climate-change/cigarette-filters-dont-protect-smokers-health-only-cause-plastic-pollution-is-it-time-to-ban-them
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Can sustainable packaging save our cities (Times of India)
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/can-sustainable-packaging-save-our-cities/articleshow/123626303.cms
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Disappearing Plastic
https://teen.gwnews.com/articles/disappearing-plastic
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Evaluation of the impact of polylactide microparticles on soil biota
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40887507
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Using milk proteins to make a new bioplastic
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/novel-ingredient-makes-a-new-bioplastic- https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/17/16/2207
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Should end-of-life options determine the future of packaging technology? (FREE)
Should the circular economy dictate the future of packaging technology? Haven’t we learned a lesson from the recycling fairy tale?…
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Europe Eyes Billion-Dollar Opportunity in Textile Waste Recycling
https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/europe-eyes-billion-dollar-opportunity-textile-waste-recycling
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Bellingham SeaFeast Becomes Whatcom County’s First Festival to Use 100% Reusable Dishware
https://www.bellingham.org/pressreleases/bellingham-seafeast-becomes-whatcom-countys-first-festival-to-use-100-reusable-dishware
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A biopiezocatalyst harnessing mechanical energy to enhance bioplastic production from CO2 and organic carbon
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63576-y
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Researchers make incredible breakthrough while studying how microscopic plastics travel through our bodies — here are the details
