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Interview with EU Commissioner on Climate Change, SUP Ban and Microplastics
Interview with EU Commissioner for the Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Virginijus Sinkevičius.
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Arkema and the Made in France Campaign
Arkema’s Rilsan® biosourced powder on show at the “Fabriqué en France” exhibition at the Élysée Palace. On 19 and 20…
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New Biobased Pigments for Bioplastics
Treffert has formulated new bio-based dyes for the production of greener plastics.
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Fines for Not Using Biodegradable Products in Malaysia
A total of 432 warning notices and 1,156 compounds were issued against traders in the Federal Territories last year for…
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Indians Invent Bioplastics that is Cheaper and Stronger than PLA
In an effort to counter plastic pollution, the Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay (IIT-B) has developed plastic-like films for…
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PLA Straws Take 100s of Years to Naturally Biodegrade
Charleston’s citywide single-use plastic regulations are now in effect, and a local company is selling a new straw to help…
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ASDA Goes for Refill Stations
Asda has announced plans to launch a new “sustainability store” where customers can refill containers with food products including coffee,…
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Sealive Project to Reduce Plastic Waste
A pioneering new project funded by the European Union will bring advanced bio-based plastic solutions to the market, providing viable…
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Biogears Project To Make Biobased Ropes for Aquaculture
BIOGEARS is a new innovative project funded by the European Union under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund that is…
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Could Thailand be the Hub for Bioplastic Production?
The Thailand Board of Investment have suggested that Thailand could become the new hub bioplastics due to their access of…
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US Senate Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags Again
Although plastic grocery bags are difficult to recycle, Senate Democrats are hoping to have more luck in recycling a statewide…
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The Paradox of Modern Plastics
Plastics have brought enormous benefits along with enormous challenges. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the issue of plastic waste.…
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California May Require Beverage Makers to Handle Recycling
California lawmakers are considering upending the state’s struggling bottle and can recycling program by requiring beverage distributors to create a…
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French Plastic Federation Launches Manifesto
We, members of the Plastics and Composites Federation, bring together the industries that manufacture and process plastics. We are fully…
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German Government Adopts Bioeconomy Strategy
Climate change, species loss, dwindling resources, the growing world population – humanity is facing major challenges.
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New Bioplastics Forum
The first “Bioplastics Forum” has been created. The Forum is a place where you can ask all your questions or…
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Nestle Invests Billions in Recycling
Nestlé creates market for food-grade recycled plastics, launches fund to boost packaging innovation.
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Meijer Woodward Corner Market Eliminates Single-Use Bags
A new Meijer neighborhood grocery store, set to open Jan. 29 in Royal Oak, Mich., is among the first in…
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Converting Plastic Into Gold
It might look like any old 18-carat nugget of gold, but it hides a secret. Produced in the lab, this…
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Stella McCartney Goes for Biodegradable Denim
Candiani Denim announced Tuesday on Instagram that designer Stella McCartney will use the mill’s exclusive plant-based Coreva Stretch Technology in…
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Biodegradable Snowshoes
What if your winter sports equipment was not only recyclable but also biodegradable? With Crescent Moon’s new eco-snowshoes, your footprint…
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The Complicated Journey of Composting in the US
In the summer of 2016, Sweetgreen executive Kevin Quandt got a confidential tip about something rotten that was going on…
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ADM and P2 Science Collaborate on Bio-Chemicals and Materials
The two companies have executed a Memorandum of Understanding addressing Plant-Based Monomers, Polymers, and Specialty Products
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The Future of PLA Coffee Capsules
French TV station TF1 covers the circularity of coffee pads and capsules in France and gives us an insight on…
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Colgate Goes for Recyclable Tube
This industry-first new toothpaste lists and explains each ingredient and its purpose on the front of the pack Packaged in…
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NatureWorks Joins The Wave
NatureWorks announced that they have joined The Wave… a kind of pledge.
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Bioplastic Packaging Developed for Pharma Industry
A new ‘green plastic’ alternative that degrades in 10 years has been created, which can be used in the pharmaceutical…
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LCA Reseach Reveals Sustainability Hotspots in Bio-Chemical Production
New research concerning Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reveals challenges and opportunities in bio-chemical production.
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Bitrez Launches Biobased Resins at JEC World
Bitrez Ltd, a leading European manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals, is launching a new family of regulatory compliant bio-based…
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Is Plastic Biodegradable? Myths and Facts on Biodegradable Plastic
Plastic, in the form of bottles, bags, packaging materials, furniture and more, has become an integral part of our present-day…
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Design for Recycling: the Perfect Concept for Sustainable Material
If closed-loop material cycles are to be possible, the entire life cycle of a new product must be considered before…
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Interview with Marco Astorri, ex CEO Bio-on
“We were victims of a well-prepared speculative attack. We Started a revolution so they stopped us” said Astorri
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The Green Deal Investment Plan and Transition Mechanism
The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050. This requires significant investment…
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First Bio-Aromatics Plant in Sight
BioBTX is able to take significant steps in its ambition to realize a commercial plant to produce platform chemicals from…
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Orange Peel and Mushrooms as Building Materials
A biotech startup is researching building materials that could revolutionise construction. Not only are they biodegradable – some also absorb…
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Biodegradable Cutlery Ecopak in Pakistan
A year ago, Sameed Anis entered the food-packaging business but something just didn’t sit right with his conscience: distributing plastic…
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Perdue Farms Goes Bioplastics
Perdue Farms says that the company has started making all of its e-commerce shipping boxes from 100% recyclable cardboard insulated…
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Circular Economy: What It Is and Why We Need It?
Producing, consuming, and throwing products away is starting to affect our planet and our way of life. A new way…
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5 Biobased Materials For Packaging
119 bio-based materials solutions for packaging were analyzed. ADBio Composites, LignoPure, Origin Materials, TBM & Universal Biopack develop 5 top…
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Comparing Fillers for Making PLA Composites
Researchers from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi in Bangkok, Thailand continue to study the science of materials in 3D…
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Viability of Bioplastics Made From Urban Biowaste
In a circular economy, city waste being turned into resources is of great importance, considering that more than 70% of…
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Interview with CEO Novamont France
This week, Christophe Doukhi de Boissoudy, president of Club Bio-Plastiques (French Bioplastics Association), speaks about the role of bio-based and…
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The Microscopic World of Algae
Let’s have a look at the microscopic world of Desmids: the symmetrical algae that’s full of crystals.
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Castor Oil Bioplastics in Sports Equipment
If you ski, run or play most sports, there is a high chance that your sports equipment contains our Pebax®…
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Valio and Stora Enso Test Biocomposite in Food Packaging
The reusable lids will be used to test the wood based biocomposite in food packaging.
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NatureWorks Recognized as Top Supplier by Jamplast
Jamplast Inc., a leading prime resin distributor, awarded NatureWorks as a top supplier for 2019.
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Bioplastics Sold as Being Not Plastics
A company that brands PLA as being “plastics-free”.
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How Does Plastic Consumption Impacts Japan?
Japan produces 9 million tons of plastic waste each year, with disposable plastic such as packaging and food containers accounting…
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Recycling Industry Does Not Want Bioplastics
The plastic recycling federation “Plastic Recyclers Europe” posted the following message on LinkedIn.
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Macron Speaks About Plastic Bottles
Macron made a short speech on plastic bottles. Here’s the video.
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Biobased RFID Tags
The new sustainable ECO RFID Tag Technology is made for companies committed to environmental values.
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Solvay Launches New Corporate Vision
Solvay launched their new corporate vision called “One Purpose” and embrace the circular economy.
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BioSphere Biodegradable Additive for Blow Moulded PET
Colourmaster NIP Ltd introduces a new addition to the Biosphere range – the additive which significantly accelerates biodegradation of plastics…
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Food Waste as Raw Material for 3D Printed Bioplastics
Extracts of lemon and almond peels can be used for sustainably produced car parts and building components.
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Taco Bell Goes Bioplastics
Taco Bell introduces global sustainable packaging commitments and U.S. employee programs.
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ALPLA Defends Plastic Recycling
ALPLA commissions life cycle assessments – positive effect of plastics recycling is documented.
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The World BioEconomy Forum 2020
The 3rd edition of the World BioEconomy Forum will take place next September in Ruka.
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How Plastic Bags Were Supposed to Help the Planet?
BBC News covers the origin of plastic bags and compares plastic, paper and cotton bags.
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German Biopolymer Innovation Award
The Award ceremony will take place at the “BIOPOLYMER – Processing & Molding” Congress in Halle (Saale) 2020.
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Interview With LyondellBassell CEO
Bob Patel is the CEO of energy and chemical major LyondellBassell. In this interview with ‘India Global Business’, he tackles…
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New Zealand Retailer Finds Alternative to Shopping Bags
Countdown, which has 180 stores across New Zealand, introduced the plan . Customers can purchase the reusable 18.4 litre baskets…
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Licella and BioLogiQ Go For Chemical Recycling in Australia
Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia, to chemically recycle post-consumption plastic that would…
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Suits, Cars and Houses Made from Hemp
Geoff Whaling, wearing a violet suit fashioned of hemp, waxed rhapsodically about his 2017 BMW. “It’s not just all-electric —…
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What the Grocery Sector is Doing About Packaging
There seem to be confusion about bioplastics.
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Demand for Sustainable Packaging Tests Snack Makers Flexibility
Sustainability touches all aspects of snack food manufacturing and has become a major strategic issue – from consumers demanding sustainable…
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Avoiding Bioplastic: New Year, New Tea
At NRDC we choose quality goods and services that reflect our values and support companies that align with our mission.…
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Plastic Ban in Monaco
On 1 January 2020, disposable plastic cotton buds, cups, cutlery and plates were banned in the Principality.
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Plastic Packaging Ban Could Harm Environment
Consumer pressure to end plastic packaging in shops could actually be harming the environment, a report says.
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Corbion Bio-Solvents Receive OMRI Certification
Corbion’s Purasolv BL and Purasolv El Solvents Receive OMRI Certification
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Oregon Single-Use Bag Ban Goes Into Effect
If you live in Oregon and you’ve been shopping anywhere since 2020 started, you might have noticed something different. Single-use…
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Novamont Joins Embraced Project
Closing the loop for Absorbent Hygiene Products waste. 10,000 tons/year of Absorbent Hygiene Products (baby diapers, fem care, adult incontinence)…
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Biodegradable Fabric to Solve Fashion Waste Problem
You might not realise, but plastic, a petroleum-based product, is the most used material in the fashion industry right now.…
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Bioplastics is Coolest Ohio State Science Story of 2019
The votes are in, the people have spoken, and it’s clear: You all care about the environment – and about…
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New Sanner CEO Wants Bioplastic Packaging for Pharma Sector
Sanner, international supplier of high-quality plastic packaging and components for pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products, renewed its organisational structure. Ralf…
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Compostable and Wooden Cutlery Worse For the Environment than Plastic
Race to find alternatives leads to rise in items creating more greenhouse gases.
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US DOE Gives 15 Million $ for CO2 Utilization Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy has announced up to $15 million in federal funding for…
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Tipa Part of 11 Israeli Companies That Made a Mark in 2019
An outstanding year for Israel’s tech industry in 2019, with mergers and acquisitions deals rising over the previous year, successful…
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Mexico City Bans Plastic Bags
Mexico City’s new ban on plastic bags has inspired visions of a journey back in time even as local makers…
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Barclays May Stop Financing Big Oil
Barclays is under pressure to stop financing some fossil fuel companies after a group of shareholders filed a landmark climate…
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Anti-Waste Bill Adopted in France
The joint committee (CMP) composed of 7 deputies and 7 senators met Wednesday January 8 to decide on the anti-waste…
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Smurfit Kappa Solution to Plastic Rings of Cans
Smurfit Kappa has launched a portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions for bundling canned and bottled beverages.
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What Happens to Plastic Bottles in Your Recycling Bin?
They’re usually turned into carpets and pillows, but 100% recycled bottles do exist
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Biodegradable Plastic Isn’t Compostable or Recyclable
The planet really can’t catch a break, can it? Turns out that oh-so trendy biodegradable plastic meant to save human…
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Pela Launches Bioplastic Phone Cases
Imagine if every company took responsibility for their products.
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Avantium to Build FDCA Plant in the Netherlands
Avantium, announces today that Avantium Renewable Polymers has signed a letter of intent to locate its new flagship plant at…
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Monta Launches Compostable Adhesive Tape
Sustainability is widely being talked about, and also the producing industries are required to find new sustainable solutions.
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Plates from Banana Waste
A gastronomy student and agro-industry analyst in Fortaleza, Brazil have developed a biodegradable dish made from banana crop residues.
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Biobased Self-Matting Resin Decovery Hit the Market
DSM enables higher commercial standards in the flooring industry with bio-based, self-matting resin.
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Irish Pupils Create Packaging From Sunflower Stem Pith
TRANSITION Year students Eoin Cottrell and Benjamin Velon, both 16, and 15-year-old Jamie O’Callaghan think that packaging is nuts.
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Turtle Straws Sold 2 Million Biodegradable Straws
THE founder of a biodegradable drinks straw company has celebrated selling two million straws.
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Parkside Appoints New Global Sales Director
Innovation-led packaging solutions specialist, Parkside, has announced the appointment of Paula Birch to Global Sales Director in recognition of her…
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l’Oreal Prepares for Plastic-Less Cosmetics with Perso AI
L’Oréal has unveiled Perso, a system that makes personalized skin care and cosmetic formulations inside the consumer’s home.
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Plastic Waste Becoming Main Issue in Japan
At a mid-December meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization and UNESCO, Kyoto Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa spoke with pride…
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Biopac UK and Biopak Australia Merge to Become Biopak
Biopac is now officially trading as BioPak UK Ltd following a merger with Australia’s leading eco-friendly packaging company, BioPak Pty.
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Methane Eating Bacteria Produces Bioplastics
Unconventional greenhouse gas reduction research brings biology and chemistry together in engineering.
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French Parliament Killed Plastic Bottle Industry
Reduction Target for plastic bottles set at 50 %.
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French Parliament Penalises Bioplastics Compared to Recycling
The EU parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2019/90 in June 2019. As a result, the French Senate created a bonus system…
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l’Oreal Launches Plastic-Less Packaging Competition
Are you ready to say ‘hello!’ to a beauty industry with less plastic? We are! By the end of 2020,…
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US Government Workshop on Circular Plastics
On December 11–12, 2019 the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office hosted a workshop titled, “Plastics for a Circular…
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Alameda Considers Ending Disposable Plastic
Alameda officials will take a look at a proposal to ban disposable plastic knives and forks, cup lids and similar…
