Author: Editor
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Bioplastics and Wishcycling
Many people try to help the earth by taking modest steps such as not using plastic straws and recycling.
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NL Starts Small Plastic Bottle Deposit
As of next summer, there will be a 15 cent deposit on all plastic bottles under 1 liter, State Secretary…
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Harvard to Disrupt PHA Technology
Engineered microbes can produce biodegradable plastics at lower cost and environmental impact than plant-based plastics.
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Stora Enso Issues Green Bond
HELSINKI, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stora Enso has successfully issued a new SEK 1 700 million green bond under…
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NatureWorks Donates PLA for Masks
NatureWorks has donated enough Ingeo biopolymer needed to produce as many as two million reusable N95 masks per week from…
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Braskem Supply Chain During Corona
Braskem Deploys Enhanced Polymer Production Support to Meet Medical Equipment Manufacturing Essential Needs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic.
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New Vice-Chairman Circular Biobased Delta
Freek van Eijk, CEO of Holland Circular Hotspot and Managing Director of Acceleratio, has been appointed as a board member…
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Impact of Corona on Corn Prices
Analysis released by the National Corn Growers Association today showed cash corn prices have declined by 16 percent on average,…
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Taghleef Vision on Quality Recycling
CEFLEX Sustainable End Markets workstream is planning industrial scale trials delivering higher-value end market applications for flexible packaging. This work…
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Avantium Receives Grant from NL
Avantium awarded funding to produce lignin for the development of bio-based asphalt.
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Coca-Cola and Pepsico Not Respecting Plastic Pledge
Tearfund NGO says drinks makers not doing enough to tackle their plastic pollution.
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Letter from Establishment to EU on Corona
Brussels, 22th April – Cefic, represented by its President, Daniele Ferrari joined a group of 23 CEOs calling on EU…
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EU Commission Not Amused with Plastic Lobby
The European Commission’s Green Deal chief, Frans Timmermans, assured EU lawmakers on Tuesday (21 April) that “every euro” spent on…
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US Bails Out Big Oil
Trump Determined To Bail Out The Beleaguered Oil Industry.
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Mitsui Business, Environmental and Social Goals 2025
The 2025 Long-term Business Plan embodies our strong commitment toward realizing sustainable growth and development along with society.
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Danish Judge Condemns Calling PLA Biodegradable
Can you call a pot biodegradable when it only composts under very specific circumstances, like in an industrial composting plant?
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Japanese Bioplastic Beads and Scrub
Green Science Alliance Develops Biodegradable Resin Beads, Scrub to Replace Micro Plastic Beads, Scrub, Pollution, in Facial Wash, Body Soap,…
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Bioplastic Floorball Equipment
Sustainability is something that any responsible company cannot overlook these days. Floorball equipment manufacturer UNIHOC is now tapping into the…
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PLA Furniture in South Korea
For South Korean artist Ryu Jong-dae, it’s important that his works not only push the envelope of modern design, but…
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Sabic Vision on Circular Economy
Innovation and collaboration are vital for the success of plastics in the circular economy.
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Lobby to Classify PHA as Natural Polymer
Status of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) as a class of Natural Polymers that have not been chemically modified.
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Mechanical and Geometric Performance of PLA Composites
In this work, the effect of short carbon fibre (CF) on the mechanical and geometric properties of 3D printed polylactic…
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Evian Certified as Carbon Neutral
French firm says it has achieved goal set at Paris climate conference through offsetting and significant carbon reduction efforts across…
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Supply Chain Total Corbion During Corona
Corona preventive measures and our ongoing ability to supply Luminy® PLA.
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The Worse Corona Communication
The worse Corona Crisis social media post goes to ….
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Australia to Review Waste Storage Laws
A review of Victoria’s dangerous goods laws has been appointed to answer the state’s recycling and waste crisis.
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BASF Partners to Accelerate Circular Plastics
BASF plastic additives business leverages on its expertise as a global market leader. Proprietary technology from Security Matters to improve…
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Aramco Buys Sabic at Worse Time
Aramco agreed last year to buy the controlling stake in SABIC from the kingdom’s wealth fund for $69.1 billion, sealing…
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The Corona Conspiracies
Let’s look at some of the corona conspiracy theories in circulation at this moment, some more exotic than others.
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Top 5 Best Biodegradable Trash Bags of 2020
Every time we can replace single-use plastic with something recyclable or biodegradable, we are taking another step toward protecting the…
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Degradable Mulching Films Studied in US
A federal grant matched by New York state and RIT is enabling university researchers to study a competitive solution to…
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Marine Bioplastics by Cornell University
To address the plastic environmental crisis, Cornell chemists have developed a new polymer with ample strength in a marine setting…
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Dutch Project to Convert Biomass
PERFORM project has been started as a consequence of increasing demand in the chemical industry to be more sustainable and…
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German Government Looking for Green Talents
Striving for International Cooperation in Sustainability Research. Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the…
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Michelin Partners on Pyrolysis Technology
Michelin and Enviro partner to develop an innovative technology to transform used tires into raw materials.
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Borealis Increase Stake in Novealis
Borealis AG has completed the acquisition of Nova Chemicals’ 50 percent ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC (Novealis).
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Recyqualipso for PS Recycling in France
COEXPAN is participating in the French RECYQUALIPSO initiative led by Syndifrais (French Union of Fresh Dairy Product Manufacturers) in collaboration…
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Circular Economy Principles
For most of us, using a product once before throwing it away is a daily habit. Beverage bottles, food containers,…
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Chemical Recycling of PS in Japan
Agilyx Corporation (“Agilyx”), the leader in chemical recycling of post-use plastics back into polymers, chemicals, and low carbon fuels, announces…
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Plastic Mulch Damages Soil
China has led the world in using plastic-film mulch to increase the productivity of its crops, and now it needs…
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Napoleon and the Bio Revolution
What can the French Revolution teach us?
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EU Circular Bio Society
By 2050, Europe will have a sustainable and competitive bio-based industry providing jobs and growth that contribute to a circular…
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UK Plastic Ban Delayed
Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton bud ban delayed.
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Covestro Adjusts 2020 Financial Guidance
Covestro adjusts FY 2020 financial guidance due to effects of the Coronavirus pandemic after reaching its EBITDA target in Q1…
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Off Grid Buildings with Hemp and Solar
A team of organizations has completed construction of a ground-breaking eco-building in Morocco that combines hemp construction with a high-tech…
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Goes Biocomposites
Sappi is proud to announce that its Symbio bio-composite cellulose fibre which is derived from responsibly managed, renewable forests has been…
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Biodegradable Packaging for Mykirei by Kao
Kao USA is ready to launch MyKirei by Kao, which it says is a comprehensive collection of products that marks…
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Biopak Cups with Aboriginal Art
BioPak has partnered with community development organisation SevGen Indigenous Corporation and Plastic Free Noosa to release a limited edition Art…
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Finland Push to Replace Plastics with Fibres
VTT and 52 companies to cooperate to reduce need for plastics by using natural fibres.
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Arkema and the Corona Crisis, ACT II
Arkema expresses its solidarity commitment in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
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NatureWorks and the Corona Crisis
Here’s a letter sent to Natureworks customers and partners.
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Green Recovery Alliance
An informal alliance has been launched in the European Parliament on the back of calls from 12 EU environment ministers…
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The World Needs Hemp Plastics
Hemp plastic is increasingly becoming a viable option as an eco-friendly alternative to carbon-based plastic.
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BASF Donates 100 Milion Masks
As part of BASF’s “Helping Hands” campaign in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, BASF is donating 100 million protective…
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Neste Joins European Alliance for Green Recovery
Neste has joined an alliance of cross-party political decision-makers, businesses, NGOs and other stakeholders in a call for a Green…
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Eastman and the Corona Crisis
As part of the world’s collective effort to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, Eastman is donating materials to produce protective…
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German CDU Wants to Delay EU Climate Target
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects are expected to cause a deep recession in Europe and elsewhere.
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Mitsui and the Corona Crisis
Due to the Japanese government’s declaration of an emergency on April 7, Mitsui Chemicals today announced that to minimize risks…
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US Waste Collection and Corona Crisis
Barney Shapiro, owner of Tenleytown Trash, never expected that he would turn to the Washington National Opera’s costume department to…
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3D Printed Pla Surfboard
People always tend to push the boundaries of what is doable with a 3D printer.
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The Luckiest Man in the Bioplastics Industry
Who is the luckiest man in the bioplastics industry today?
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Impact of Corona on Bioplastics Sector in March
Here’s an estimate impact of the covid 19 confinement measures on the bioplastics sector for the month of March.
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Fight Against Covid and Plastic Pollution
Coffee chains are going back to using disposable cups for health reasons, but we cannot ignore the environment damage their…
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California Plastic Bag Ban in Jeopardy
California’s plastic bag ban is in jeopardy. We can save it together, but we must act now.
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Easy to Grow Agave
Agave could be a new thing in fuel production, the researchers say. Requiring no irrigation, agave it cultivated on land…
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Policy and Action on Plastic in the Arctic Ocean
The Polar Institute and the Belfer Center’s Arctic Initiative co-hosted a workshop in October 2019 with the Icelandic Chairmanship of…
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Impact of Gene Modification on Lignin
Researchers are interested in genetically modifying trees for a variety of applications, from biofuels to paper production.
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China to Ban Thin Plastic Bags, Films and Cutlery
China will look to ban ultra-thin plastic bags and agricultural-use plastic mulch, as well as other types of non-biodegradable plastic…
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First Deodorant Packaging from Bamboo
The world’s first plastic-free deodorant refill is made of bamboo pulp.
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Braskem Reports Huge Quarterly Losses
Brazil’s Braskem reports $708 million quarterly loss.
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Braskem and the Corona Crisis
Braskem hereby informs its shareholders and the market that, in view of recent events and the progression of the COVID‐19…
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Solvay Creates Corona Solidarity Fund
Solvay creates a COVID-19 solidarity fund.
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Toymakers Reducing Carbon Footprint
Hardly eco-friendly, the process can yield more clutter from plastic and cardboard than the actual toy.
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Radical Plastics Born from the Ashes of Metabolix
Plastics are wonder materials that are used in countless applications, but there is one big problem: they will mostly be…
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UPM Raflatac Launches Recycled PP Label Material
UPM Raflatac has launched the first polypropylene (PP) label film manufactured from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic using Sabic’s TruCircle technology…
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Novozymes and the Corona Crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Novozymes’ commitment to our employees, our customers, and the communities where we operate is stronger than…
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Taghleef Receives ISCC Plus Certification
In an era of increasing environmental challenges, there is the need to adopt new approaches and production processes that contribute…
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Mutant Enzyme Recycles Plastic Bottles in Hours
Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours. Bacterial enzyme originally found in compost can be used to…
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EuPC Asks Postponement SUP Directive
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation in view of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Compostable Coffee Capsules for Espresso
Italian coffee roaster Covim produces its own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based, compostable coffee capsules engineered to meet…
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ChemRecEU Declares Love for Waste Management Industry
ChemRecEU calls for constructive collaboration with waste management industry to increase recycling.
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Biodegradable Plastic Mulch is Trending with Berry Growers
Plastics are abundant in our everyday life because of their convenience, utility, and low costs.
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Lobsters Create Microplastics
Lobster digestion of microplastics could further foul the food chain.
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Loop by TerraCycle
It all changed in the 1950s. That’s the point in time where TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky said the attitude towards packaging…
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SUEZ Measures for the Corona Crisis
COVID-19: SUEZ puts in place a solidarity plan.
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Plastic Like Packaging From Renewable Materials by VTT
Consumers and companies alike are interested in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging made from renewable materials, such as wood.
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US DOE Bio Restore Summary Report
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has released the “Bio-Restore…
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Enzymatic Synthesis of Biobased Polyesters with Aromatic Diols
Biocatalyzed synthesis of furan and pyridine diols-based polyesters. Tunable crystallinity based on the aliphatic diester used for their synthesis. Complete…
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Danimer Scientific Wins Georgia Bio Golden Helix Award
Georgia Bio, the state’s life science trade association, will celebrate its Golden Helix Awards & Annual Gala on Friday, March…
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Plastic is Looking Cool Again
When I speak or teach on environmental policy, one question often comes up. What to do about all the plastic…
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Bioplastic from Used Coffee Grounds
We’ve been hearing more and more about eco-friendly biodegradable plastics, made from cellulose nanofibers.
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Australia to Change Attitude to Waste
Australians must start treating waste as a resource rather than a problem, says recycling science expert Professor Veena Sahajwalla.
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Novamont Joins Plant Based Products Council
Novamont North America Joins the Plant Based Products Council.
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Bioplastics from Olive Pits
Spain is the world’s leading olive oil producer and therefore generates considerable waste during the stoning process.
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Zero Waste Shampoo Tablets
EarthSuds makes zero waste shampoo tablets.
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UK Chemical Strategy on Hold due to Corona
Defra pauses work on England chemical strategy due to Covid-19. Staff moved into new roles to support response to pandemic.
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How Bacteria Break Down Lignin?
A collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and three other national laboratories has yielded new insight into the…
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Daily Mail Covers New Bioplastic
Researchers develop a new kind of plastic from cassava starch and wood pulp that is twice as strong and can…
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Bioplastic Bottle on Dragons Den
More nervous entrepreneurs face the fiercest line-up in business. An eco-warrior wants to put a cap on plastic pollution with…
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3D Printing in Circular Economy
When the greatest share of a product’s environmental impact comes from producing its feedstock, selecting the right material is critical.
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