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Greenpeace calls on Toyota to stop greenwashing biofuel vehicles
Greenpeace calls on Toyota to stop greenwashing biofuel vehicles
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Braskem COP 30
https://www.braskem.com/braskem-na-cop30-en https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/braskem-bioeconomy-policy-cop30.html
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Differential Effects of Microplastics on Soil Organic Carbon via Lignin Phenols and Amino Sugars in Soil Aggregates
https://www.newswise.com/articles/differential-effects-of-microplastics-on-soil-organic-carbon-via-lignin-phenols-and-amino-sugars-in-soil-aggregates
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Researchers Develop Biobased Film That Could Replace Traditional Plastic Packaging
https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-develop-biobased-film-that-could-replace-traditional-plastic-packaging
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The BioGlitter Initiative- Getting Plastic Glitter out of ASD
https://environmentamerica.org/alaska/center/articles/the-bioglitter-initiative-getting-plastic-glitter-out-of-asd
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Why Ireland could lead the way in a new multi-trillion euro industry
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1112/1543503-bioplastics-industry-ireland-plastic-waste-sustainability
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P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethanes
https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/11/12/p2-science-and-algenesis-partner-to-develop-algae-derived-chemicals-and-100-biobased-biodegradable-polyurethanes/amp
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Mushroom material takes on plastic packaging at Belgian start-up
https://phys.org/news/2025-11-mushroom-material-plastic-packaging-belgian.html
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The Plastics Industry Association names CJ Biomaterials as its 2025 Innovation in Bioplastics Award winner
https://interplasinsights.com/api/amp/plastics-materials/latest-plastics-materials-news/plastics-cj-biomaterials-2025-innovation-bioplastics-award
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MIT Senior Transforms Fishing Waste Into Bioplastic
https://www.miragenews.com/mit-senior-transforms-fishing-waste-into-1569351
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How China bought French Vencorex?
What happened with Vencorex? What about Covestro AG? Summary What happened to the Vencorex patents? The French government allowed all Vencorex patents to be sold for one symbolic euro. Relationship Between Wanhua and BorsodChem Ownership History Operational Integration Strategic Role in the Vencorex Deal Instagram View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visible…
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Green Science Alliance Made Quantum Dot from Plastic Wastes
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-made-quantum-dot-from-plastic-wastes-302610277.html
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Neste to receive EU Innovation Fund support for developing a new co-processing technology
https://www.neste.com/news/neste-to-receive-eu-innovation-fund-support-for-developing-a-new-co-processing-technology
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Building sector’s appetite for sustainability wanes amid cost and geopolitical concerns
https://www.eco-business.com/news/building-sectors-appetite-for-sustainability-wanes-amid-cost-and-geopolitical-concerns
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Compostable soy fish alternative Holy Carp swims to the rescue after SA plastic ban
https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/compostable-soy-fish-alternative-holy-carp-swims-to-the-rescue-after-sa-plastic-ban.html
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Låkril tackles the challenge of biobased acrylic acid
https://cen.acs.org/business/biobased-chemicals/Lakril-tackles-biobased-acrylic-acid/103/web/2025/11
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d2w bioplastic dog waste bags wins South Korean award
https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/symphony-environmental-technologies–sym/new-product-launch-south-korea/9222276
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With Memora, Lumson turns grape residues into innovative packaging
https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/with-memora-lumson-turns-grape,26620
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Bio-based film matches traditional plastic packaging in blocking moisture and oxygen
https://phys.org/news/2025-11-bio-based-traditional-plastic-packaging.html
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Criminals channel waste into manure: 3,000 tons of industrial salt in NL & BE
Translated by Google Criminal networks in the Kempen region have dumped thousands of tons of waste on Kempen farmland. This is according to an investigation by the federal police, in collaboration with the Dutch police. Officially, the public prosecutor’s office has not released the names of the suspects, but according to the Gazet Van Antwerpen,…
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Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
https://www.eco-business.com/news/technical-knowledge-remains-the-biggest-hurdle-for-independent-palm-oil-smallholders-to-comply-with-eudr
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Algenesis Labs Partners with Safic-Alcan to Bring Soleic® Sustainable Materials to Europe
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/algenesis-labs-partners-with-safic-alcan-to-bring-soleic-sustainable-materials-to-europe-302585889.html
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Mater-Bi mulch film can be considered an inorganic soil improver according to the Fertilizer Regulation
Well be eating plastic soon with the blessing of the EU institutions. 😂😂
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How Oil prices caused the collapse of USSR
History of oil in USSR / Russia and how oil precipitated the fall of the USSR. This is a FREE article.
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Ineos faces new NGOs lawsuit over Project One
There’s a political will to destroy European Countries. European citizens should be careful about this.
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From Environmental Emergency to Inequality Emergency
It seems the G20 is shifting its focus — from the environmental emergency to the inequality emergency. This is a FREE article
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The Economics of French Renewable Energy Companies
Here’s how it works: Renewable energy companies in France purchase one megawatt-hour of electricity from fossil or nuclear producers for €42 — a price conveniently negotiated by the French government. They then sell that very same megawatt-hour to French consumers for €280 because it’s branded ‘eco-friendly Renewable’, under a fixed tariff also imposed (or “negotiated”)…
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Plastic production keeps rising and could double by 2060
https://valorinternational.globo.com/environment/news/2025/11/07/plastic-production-keeps-rising-and-could-double-by-2060.ghtml
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AIMPLAS reinforces the safety of bio-based materials with in vitro bioassays
https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/aimplas-reinforces-the-safety-of-bio-based-materials-with-in-vitro-bioassays
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Market traders now using biodegradable plastic bags
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/09/market-traders-now-usingbiodegradable-plastic-bags
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UPM joins Cefic to strengthen the role of renewable chemistry in Europe
https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1187505/upm-joins-cefic-to-strengthen-the-role-of-renewable-chemistry-in-europe.html
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NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/nsw-takes-action-to-phase-out-single-use-plastics-and-harmful-chemicals
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Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acids
https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-green-alternative-emitting-materials-displays.html
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Putin’s position on GMOs
Here’s a short video from instagram regarding Vladimir Putin’s position on GMOs.
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Study author breaks down biosurfactant challenges in cosmetics industry
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/biosurfactants-cosmetics-industry-challenges.html
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Startup of the Month: Nereid Biomaterials
https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/startup-month-nereid-biomaterials
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FutureBio startup to make completely recyclable plastic cost-competitive
https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/research-and-ideas/futurebio-startup-to-make-completely-recyclable-plastic-cost-competitive/article_398f2b68-8a34-439d-a598-ad2166e4c363.html
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Smart lignin valorisation: Fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via one-pot synthesis
Smart lignin valorisation: Fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via one-pot synthesis
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Behind PepsiCo’s Continued Sustainability Transformation
https://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainability/behind-pepsico-s-sustainability-transformation
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Royal Society Study on Ocean Biodegradable Plastic
https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/market/LSE20251029070011_5879458/royal-society-study-on-ocean-biodegradable-plastic
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Waste-2-Plastic: Turning wastewater into bioplastic
https://www.umu.se/en/events/waste-2-plastic-turning-wastewater-into-bioplastic_12146910
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BRIN Develops WoodPlastic, a Sustainable Bioplastic Innovation
https://rri.co.id/en/technology/1936434/brin-develops-woodplastic-a-sustainable-bioplastic-innovation
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Markets
https://chemicals.sasol.com/newsandevents/pressreleases/livinex-io-7
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Scientists issue warning after discovering disturbing underwater ‘snow’ phenomenon: ‘Millions of tons’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-issue-warning-discovering-disturbing-033000527.html
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Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study finds
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8v5jgyq20o.amp
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Toxic effects of biodegradable polylactic acid nanoplastics on developing zebrafish (Danio rerio)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-21849-y
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What Trump’s absence means for COP30
https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-trumps-absence-means-for-cop30
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Is China the new enemy?
I was recently speaking with an EU lobbyist who runs a PR agency in Brussels. He told me that China is the new enemy. He went on to say, we shouldn’t buy anything that comes from China. Let me tell you — I disagree. And here’s why.
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Enzymes from fungi can be used to extract plant components for biofuels and bioplastics
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/enzymes-from-fungi-can-be-used-to-extract-plant-components-for-biofuels-and-bioplastics/ar-AA1GVYJ7
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Synthetic wollastonite-based particles as fillers in bioplastic cellulose acetate composites
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272884225053350
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Researchers say spray-coated bioplastics layers can improve barrier properties for paper packaging
https://packagingeurope.com/news/researchers-say-spray-coated-bioplastics-layers-can-improve-barrier-properties-for-paper-packaging/13592.article
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Bioplastics Truce and change of editorial line
I’m going to change the editorial line of Bioplastics News and make a truce with European Bioplastics members. Here’s why…
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CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials partner on PET biorecycling technology in Asia
https://www.carbios.com/newsroom/en/carbios-and-wankai-new-materials-a-subsidiary-of-zhink-group-are-committed-to-the-large-scale-deployment-of-carbios-pet-biorecycling-technology-in-asia
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ECESP’s new Coordination Group has been selected
https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/coordination-group
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These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever
https://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/plastic-eating-bacteria
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
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Visible light-responsive amine-rich porous g-C3N4-chitosan/PBAT bilayer film with high antibacterial activity for fruit preservation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813025092268
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Braskem World’s First Bio-PE Christmas Trees
https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/with-braskems-im-greensuptmsup-bio-based-polyethylene-balsam-hill-made-the-worlds-first-plant-based-plastic-christmas-trees
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Bioplastics spark viral activity, reshape microbiomes and accelerate organic matter degradation in the marine environment
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02806-z
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Plastics recycling is in trouble
https://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/Plastics-recycling-trouble/103/web/2025/11
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Researchers make sponges recyclable without toxic chemicals
https://www.technology.org/2025/11/01/researchers-make-sponges-recyclable-without-toxic-chemicals
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New process: Nylon recycling in 2 minutes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/new-process-nylon-recycling-in-2-minutes-like-rebuilding-noodle-strands/articleshow/125018731.cms
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Novel PVC-recycling process piloted in Ohio
https://www.chemengonline.com/novel-pvc-recycling-process-piloted-in-ohio
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CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/cubic-project-meeting-reports-progress-on-novel-biomaterials-for-circular-composites
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How an industrial microbe converts carbon monoxide into biofuel
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-an-industrial-microbe-converts-carbon-monoxide-into-biofuel/ar-AA1Pr7GI
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Scaling up Europe’s bio-based industries
https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20250060-scaling-up-europe-s-bio-based-industries
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Scientists stunned after discovering mysterious bacteria in world’s oceans: ‘Spontaneously evolved in the deep sea’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunned-discovering-mysterious-bacteria-235000125.html
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Immediate Action is Needed to Address the Pervasive Microplastics Health Threat, Says Symphony Environmental
https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=35992
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India’s first PLA bioplastics plant to start operations soon
https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/balrampur-chini-pla-bioplastics-plant-operations-19742553.htm
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Sasol International Chemicals Targets Growth in Bio-Based Surfactants Through Insect Oil Innovation
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/sasol-international-chemicals-eyes-growth-in-bio-based-surfactants-with-insect-oil-39861
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Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic?
https://sciworthy.com/do-microbes-prefer-biodegradable-plastic
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Berkeley company says it is creating a new kind of plastic
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/futurebio-berkeley-company-create-new-plastic/6382017
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Catia Bastioli: the circular bioeconomy requires an integrated approach
https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/catia-bastioli-circular-bioeconomy-requires-integrated-approach
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TotalEnergies Corbion adds recycled content to Luminy PLA bags
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/totalenergies-corbion-recycled-pla-bags.html
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Nexam Chemical enables lightweight materials in bio-based plastics – together with Verdofoam®
https://news.cision.com/nexam-chemical/r/nexam-chemical-enables-lightweight-materials-in-bio-based-plastics—together-with-verdofoam-,c4258243
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Bill Gates and EU partner to harm Africans with GMOs (Documentary)
Bill Gates has been bribing African governments to develop and test GMOs in Africa with the support of the EU 😂😂😂 … the Horizon program … again?
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The Poshest Belgian Avenue is a landfill
The Avenue Louise is the poshest avenue in the capital of Europe (Brussels, Belgium). Belgians pay more than 55 % income tax and 21 % VAT … but still, the government and the European Commission cannot clean the Avenue properly. The avenue is filthy, full of waste and litter.
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A Hundred International Specialists Address Challenges and Advances in Plastic Material Characterization at CHARPLAST
https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64999
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Pakistan -plastic bag ban update
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575406/sewing-change-one-bag-at-a-time
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