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Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
Read https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5671/binghamton-university-researchers-develop-process-to-turn-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastic
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European project targets bioproducts from olive waste
Read https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/european-project-to-convert-olive-waste-to-green-energy-and-bioplastics
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This New Bioplastic Is Clear Flexible and Stronger Than Oil-Based Plastic
Read https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/this-new-bioplastic-is-clear-flexible-and-stronger-than-oil-based-plastic-and-its-made-by-microbes
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BBIA is run by consultants
BBIA is the British antenna of the NSDAP 😂 (that’s actually a good joke, I did make myself laugh with this one). The members of BBIA are Germanophile who want to see the return of Prussia. The BBIA board meetings are usually done in German 😂. More seriously, when an association is run by consultants,…
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BASF cuts annual targets after earnings decline
Read https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/chemieindustrie-basf-kappt-nach-ergebnisrueckgang-jahresziele/100141093.html
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EU and US allow synthetic microplastics in chewing gum
The EU hasn’t banned synthetic microplastics in chewing gum yet? Nope, they want you to eat plastic. Wait until compostable plastics are made mandatory.
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Soaring oil prices may accelerate global green energy transition
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/soaring-oil-prices-may-accelerate-global-green-energy-transition
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Novel cardanol-based polybenzoxazine (PBZ) resins from a sustainable source to substitute phenolic resins in brake pads for eco-friendliness and superior performance
Read https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359836825006985
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ZWIA updates zero waste hierarchy to account for chemical recycling concerns
Read https://www.wastedive.com/news/zwia-zero-waste-definition-hierarchy-chemical-processing-plastic/751978
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Indian Experts believe compostable plastics risk worsening pollution
The Compostable Plastic industry has been lobbying aggressively in India. India’s waste management infrastructure is really nowhere in comparison to European infrastructure … but still, they’re pushing compostable plastics. I guess the level of corruption must be noticeable.
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Scientists Create Edible Plastic That Grows and Repairs Itself
Read https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/scientists-create-edible-plastic-that-grows-and-repairs-itself/ar-AA1FWdrE?ocid=arwlchr
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Pesticides and PLA microplastics from mulch film produce a highly toxic cocktail
Read https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389425021284
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Surrey researchers to help turn Europe’s olive mill waste into bioproducts and clean fuel
Read https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1090737
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European Project Turns to Strawberry Waste to Develop Bioplastics for Packaging
Does anyone believe strawberry waste ca be a reliable feedstock to produce plastic? The answer is no. Strawberry waste should be composted.
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Most Stupid Bioplastic Application Ever
The price goes to PLIXXENT (German Chemical Company).
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EPA ditches proposed reviews of plastic-to-fuel chemicals
Read https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/07/09/epa-ditches-proposed-reviews-of-plastic-to-fuel-chemicals-00444516
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End-of-life Vehicle Regulation – crucial differences in EU Council and Parliament approach
Read https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/09/11117925/end-of-life-vehicle-regulation-crucial-differences-in-eu-council-and-parliament-approach
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Development of functional degradable materials by precise crosslinking design of biobased polymers
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41428-025-01051-7
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A possible replacement for plastic: Spinning bacteria create improved cellulose
Read https://phys.org/news/2025-07-plastic-bacteria-cellulose.html
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Harvard Scientists Grow Algae in Mars-Like Conditions, Paving Way for Space Habitats
Read https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-grow-algae-in-mars-like-conditions-paving-way-for-space-habitats
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Brazilian researchers identify bacteria that can transform plastic waste into bioplastics
Read https://agencia.fapesp.br/brazilian-researchers-identify-bacteria-that-can-transform-plastic-waste-into-bioplastics/55270
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Australia delays packaging EPR amid calls for clarity and fairness
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/australia-packaging-epr-regulation-delay.html
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European Commission creates diversion with Lantmannen cartel to avoid critisism from Novamont cover up
Some EU Commission officials with whom I have spoken are frowning their eyebrows as to why the Commission didn’t investigate the Novamont cartel. The EU Commission antitrust dpt had to come up with a diversion to make us believe they’re working hard. We all know, nobody is working at the Commission in July and August.
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Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries to develop bio-based HHPA
Read https://www.beckers-group.com/en/about-us/news/2025/beckers-group-announces-collaboration-with-anodyne-chemistries
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Mars Sustainability Investment Fund targets recyclable, compostable flexibles
Read https://packagingeurope.com/news/mars-sustainability-investment-fund-targets-recyclable-compostable-flexibles/13052.article
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Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41528-025-00448-x
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We’re looking for victims of Novamont / ENI
Do you know of any company that has been victim of Novamont / Versalis / ENI unfair commercial practices and market abuse?
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University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic
Read https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2025/july/07082025-rahman-bacterial-cellulose-plastic.php
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Irish EPA confirms d2w biodegradable plastic complies with EU directive
Read https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/irish-epa-confirms-d2w-biodegradable-plastic-complies-with-eu-directive-93CH-4125864
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Reusable packaging: German lessons for the Dutch market
Read https://kidv.nl/reusable-packaging-german-lessons-for-the-dutch-market
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SK chemicals Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Austria’s Durmont to Supply Sustainable Materials to Global Automotive Brands
Read https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sk-chemicals-signs-exclusive-partnership-agreement-with-austrias-durmont-to-supply-sustainable-materials-to-global-automotive-brands-302490329.html
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Plastic waste: Commission consults on new rules for chemically-recycled content in plastic bottles
The only end-of-life option that is working OK is mechanical recycling of PET …. now the European Commission wants to throw everything overboard by allowing chemical recycling of PET. 😂 The European Commission is truly an ivory tower ….
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Third-party verified LCA confirms Luminy® PLA has low environmental impact, achieving carbon neutrality and negative footprint with recycled content
It’s difficult to get a grasp on TotalEnergies Corbion external communications. Sometimes they send me their press releases sometimes not. My perception is that their external communication is not ‘constant’. It has a big implication on how I perceive the company. That’s not clever because they could climb up the ladder if I had the…
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USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference
I publish this USDA article because of one word: “chargé d’affaires” … a french word. Americans are sophisticated and the US government is an example of professionalism. The European Commission believes it plays in the same league as the US government but it doesn’t. The European Commission are truly amateurs compared to the US government.…
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For some Western firms, China is the place for carbon dioxide utilization
Read https://cen.acs.org/environment/greenhouse-gases/Western-firms-China-place-carbon/103/web/2025/07
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Novamont market abuse scandal in the Italian Press
This article was published in the Italian press (Milano Finanza). There’s a google translation at the bottom.
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How will Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill affect climate change?
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/how-will-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-affect-climate-change
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Climate change will impact cassava, corn, rice, sorghum and soya bean yields
The corrupted European Bioplastics members and the Nova Institut will tell you that using bio-based feedstock will not impact food production. Greed and moral Corruption seem to be the guiding principles at those organisations
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AI data-centre boom could destroy Big Tech’s net-zero plans
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/ai-data-centre-boom-could-destroy-big-techs-net-zero-plans
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Italy’s Eni launches demo plant for mixed plastic recycling
Read https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/eni-unveils-plant-chemical-recycling-plastic-waste-2025-06-19
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UNEP roundtable: Huhtamaki VP discusses flexible packaging circularity in India
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/india-recyclable-flexible-packaging.html
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How far has the dial really moved in climate finance since COP29?
Read https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-far-has-the-dial-really-moved-in-climate-finance-since-cop29
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Glass bottles contain microplastics originating from bottle caps, study finds
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/glass-bottle-cap-microplastics.html
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Malaysia cracks down on plastic waste imports with stricter laws
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/malaysia-plastic-import-law-update.html
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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ blows US emissions goal by 7 billion tonnes
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-blows-us-emissions-goal-by-7-billion-tonnes
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Nestlé and IBM leverage AI and deep tech to unlock new packaging innovations
Read https://www.nestle.com/about/research-development/news/ibm-ai-powered-sustainable-packaging
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Recycling in Vietnam: Study suggests national DRS to accelerate circularity and design innovation
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/vietnam-drs-recycle-waste-management-eunomia.html
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EUBP Position paper on anaerobic digestion
Here’s a picture of people responsible for microplastics in our foodchain.
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New threat to marine life discovered: sunscreen meeting plastic
Read https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25290593.scots-scientists-discover-new-threat-marine-ecosystems—sunscreen
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Will Compostable Coffee Pods Solve Any Problems?
Read https://www.wweek.com/news/dr-know/2025/07/05/will-compostable-coffee-pods-solve-any-problems
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Standardization transformation of C-lignin to catechol and propylene
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61457-y
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Mars multiplies recycled content use, but still lags 2025 target
Read https://www.packagingdive.com/news/mars-2024-sustainability-report-pcr-postconsumer-recycled-content/752198
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Stella McCartney’s new plant-based sneakers can be composted
Compostable sneakers 🙂 🙂 🙂 Greenwashing alert !!
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Sustainable Packaging is a fairy tale (FREE)
Does sustainable packaging exists? FREE article
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Avantium Announces Offtake Agreement with PLIXXENT for FDCA in Insulation Foams
Using PEF in insulation foams? The most absurd idea of 2025. Come on, if this is not greenwashing then I don’t know. PLIXXENT is officially the biggest greenwasher around. If you need to communicate on your offtake agreements … then it’s pretty bad already.
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Europe puts flagship green project in jeopardy: ArcelorMittal considers shutting down the Steelanol plant in Ghent
Read Europe puts flagship green project in jeopardy: ArcelorMittal considers shutting down the Steelanol plant in Ghent
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Bioplastics News is FREE again; no more paywalls
Bioplastics News is FREE again. All new publications and articles will be accessible to everyone. No more paywalls.
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Kerala college student designs biodegradable pen to combat plastic waste (FREE)
Read Kerala college student designs biodegradable pen to combat plastic waste …
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PLA Polylactic acid impacts gut microbiota and induce inflammation (FREE)
PLA is going to cause a massive public health crisis. The three biggest companies that will provoke this crisis are NatureWorks, TotalEnergies Corbion and Emirates Biotech (the biggest greenwasher). FREE article
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Compostable Plastics will destroy the composting industry according to composters
Compostabe plastic are set to destroy the organic compost industry. Some chemical companies such as BASF and ENI want us to eat plastic. The OK compost certifications are a fraud. The European Commission and the California lawmakers are complicit in this scam.
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Avantium plant-based polymer granted PET stream compatibility
What’s the point of buying PEF if it ends up in the PET recycling stream?
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D-PAK™ cartons have smaller carbon footprint than plastic pouches for laundry detergent (FREE)
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Researchers develop living material from fungi (FREE)
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ENEOS and Mitsubishi Inaugurate Chemical Recycling Plant in Ibaraki (FREE)
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Lisbon becomes first European capital to introduce city-wide reusable cup system (FREE)
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SmartSolve is transforming the packaging industry with dissolvable, compostable and recyclable materials designed for sustainability without compromise (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Regulatory standards favour fossil materials over bio-based alternatives (FREE)
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Doctor calls for transparency as study reveals unawareness of microplastics in period products (FREE)
Read Plastic Free July: Doctor calls for transparency as study reveals unawareness of microplastics in period products
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Eco-friendly plastic offers flexible electronic properties without ‘forever chemicals’ (FREE)
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Buscar Company and Terramer, Inc. Advance Hemp Bioplastics to Combat Microplastic Pollution (FREE)
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Green Algae Yields Closed-Loop Sustainable Bioplastics for Mars Missions (FREE)
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Schools in Mysuru to take up ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Krill Design’s compostable biopolymer made from citrus peel (FREE)
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Can Compostable Shoes Break Down Fashion’s Waste Problem? (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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EU regulatory certainty needed to boost bio-naphtha and pyrolysis oil growth (FREE)
Read INSIGHT: EU regulatory certainty needed to boost bio-naphtha and pyrolysis oil growth
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Biodegradable Metafilm Offers Breakthrough in Sustainable Cooling (FREE)
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Forest Biomaterials Researchers Developing Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Foam Packaging (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Catalytic process can transform natural polymer into customizable biodegradable plastics (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Extraterrestrial Habitats: Bioplastics for Life Beyond Earth (FREE)
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Implementation of Japans ‘Positive List’ Confirms FDCA Approval for Food-Contact Use
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AI paves the way towards green cement (FREE)
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