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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…
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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 %…
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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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Panama bans the use of plastics in protected areas
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Bill Gates changed his climate change narrative
Bill Gates wants to remain relevant but he choose ‘a climate change’ narrative that didn’t make him popular. He’s been…
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Australia’s Uluu Nets $10.5M to Make Fossil-Free Plastics with Seaweed
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Australian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into food
Australian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into food
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Weak plastic reduction targets expose brands to share price declines and legal risk, study finds
https://www.eco-business.com/news/weak-plastic-reduction-targets-expose-brands-to-share-price-declines-and-legal-risk-study-finds
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California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392
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ENI linked to espionage scandal?
ENI hired the services of Italian company Equalize. Documents show that Eni paid Equalize €377,000. On paper, Equalize provides services…
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ENI’s unethical biofuel strategy in Africa
What if ENI’s biofuel strategy was not intended to develop biofuels industry but to bribe local stakeholders?
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ENI fined €5m for greenwashing palm oil biodiesel
Italian oil giant Eni has been slapped with a €5 million fine over its greenwashing of palm-oil based diesel as…
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per person
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20251022-1
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Fibrant closes part of Chemelot plants, union fears domino effect
https://www.industrylinqs.com/chemelot/2025/10/fibrant-closes-part-of-chemelot-plants-union-fears-domino-effect
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EU’s simplification agenda is extending to chemicals policy
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Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicals
https://ecomagazine.com/news/research/artificial-ocean-carbon-recycling-system-converts-seawater-co2-into-valuable-chemicals
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Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yv8e0prg9o.amp
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Turning Dairy Waste into Sustainable 3D Printing Material
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Scientists are using egg to build transistors, memory chip
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Bill Gates has high stakes in recycling business
16 % of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is invested in a recycling company. As recycling doesn’t exist…
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Valorization of White Grape Pomace for Polyhydroxybutyrate Production by Bacillus sp. MUN4
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396746312_Valorization_of_White_Grape_Pomace_for_Polyhydroxybutyrate_Production_by_Bacillus_sp_MUN4
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Plastic film recycling has a problem with staying power
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/film-recycling-advancements-challenges-mechanical-chemical-closures/803698
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Impact of phosphate limitation on PHBV production and microbial community dynamics fed with synthetic fermentation digestate
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479725037351
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Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-puzzled-over-what-happens-to-plastic-as-it-breaks-down-in-the-ocean-our-new-study-helps-explain-the-mystery-268305
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Fabrication and structure–function relationship of PLA/PBAT-based biodegradable food-grade films
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212429225020036
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Cotton Offers a Biodegradable Answer to Fashion’s Microplastic Problem
https://www.ecotextile.com/2025102760500/news/partner/cotton-offers-a-biodegradable-answer-to-fashions-microplastic-problem
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Difference between Chinese and EU Sustainable furniture
While the EU Commission and EU Parliament are talking about and regulating sustainability, the Chinese tackle the sustainability issue straightforward.
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Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate case
https://www.courthousenews.com/filipino-typhoon-victims-sue-shell-in-landmark-climate-case
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Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brands
https://www.eco-business.com/news/strengthening-buyer-supplier-relationships-for-certified-sustainable-palm-oil-the-next-step-for-chinese-brands
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Scientists convert glycerol into bio-derived solvent
https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/scientists-convert-glycerol-into-bio-derived-solvent
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Lignin-Based Wax Inhibitors─Part 2: Effect of Lignin Molecular Weight
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c04176
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NEXE Innovations Expands Compostable Coffee Pod Lineup Amid Rising Demand
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nexe-innovations-expands-compostable-coffee-pod-lineup-amid-rising-demand/ar-AA1OZyMq
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OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules
https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-beverage/oxbarrier-launches-compostable-coffee-capsules
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Canada invests in plastics recycling and bioplastics
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TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition”
The Paris District Court ruled that the group misled consumers with its carbon neutrality promises. This is an unprecedented decision…
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Strategies for Designing Circular, Sustainable, and Nonpersistent Consumer Plastic Products: A Case Study of Drinking Straws
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c05448
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European Bioplastics will cease to exist
The following is a rumour ….
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Algenesis cracks diisocyanate problem to make fully bio-based polyurethane
https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/algenesis-cracks-diisocyanate-problem-to-make-fully-bio-based-polyurethane/4022376.article
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Australian designers develop a compostable alternative to iconic soy sauce fish
https://www.trendwatching.com/innovations/australian-designers-launch-compostable-alternative-to-iconic-soy-sauce-fish
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Regulation of Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Starch/PBAT Films from Extrusion Perspective: Structural Evolution, Correlation Insights, and Predictive Model Development
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07433
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Anaerobic co-digestion of HDPE plastics with fruit and vegetable waste: Insights into partial biodegradation and organic waste valorization
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653525006848
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Petroleum-based Plastics Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
https://www.plasticstoday.com/industry-trends/there-s-a-simple-reason-why-petroleum-based-plastics-aren-t-going-away-anytime-soon-follow-the-money
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Drinking coffee from a cup made of coffee (Video)
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CJ Biomaterials Wins 2025 Bioplastics Innovation Award
https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/cj-biomaterials-wins-2025-bioplastics-innovation-award
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European Bioplastics Says the Market Is “Doing Great” — Really?
European Bioplastics (EUBP) has once again declared that the bioplastics market is thriving. But honestly — haven’t we heard the…
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Creating luminescent biomaterials from wood
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-luminescent-biomaterials-wood.html
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Acer Doubles Ocean Plastic Collection for Sustainability Day and Rewards Vero Customers with Free Accessories.
https://technologyreseller.uk/acer-doubles-ocean-plastic-collection-for-sustainability-day-and-rewards-vero-customers-with-free-accessories
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IFF and BASF partner to boost sustainable enzyme and polymer innovation
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/iff-basf-innovation-partnership.html
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Structural features of xylan dictate reactivity and functionalization potential for bio-based materials
https://biotechnologyforbiofuels.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13068-025-02704-8
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Recyclable single-material packaging: The key to more sustainable and efficient packaging
https://www.infopack.es/en/new/recyclable-single-material-packaging-the-key-to-more-sustainable-and-efficient-packaging
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Finetech Unveils Eco-Friendly Packaging Line Compatible With Compostable and Recyclable Materials
https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/finetech-unveils-eco-friendly-packaging-line-compatible-with-compostable-and-recyclable-materials
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Computer Mouse
https://www.all-about-industries.com/researchers-develop-biodegradable-computer-mouse-a-6fc81025fb32f41ab95e089f04ef9ed7
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Plastic’s triumph was no accident. It built an economy addicted to throwaway living
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Transforming Grape Pomace into Bioplastics with Bacillus
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PLASTICS announces 2025 Innovation in Bioplastics Award winner
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/plastics-announces-innovation-in-bioplastics-award-winner
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ESG backlash? ‘Huge’ difference between headlines and reality in Asia
https://www.eco-business.com/news/esg-backlash-huge-difference-between-headlines-and-reality-in-asia-uob-sustainability-chief
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“Uppercut for the Flemish industry”: Chemical giant BASF Antwerp cuts 600 jobs
BASF Antwerp, Belgium’s largest chemical company, plans to cut 600 jobs by 2028, 16 percent of its current workforce. The…
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Coca Cola implements multipacks without film
https://www.coca-cola.com/de/de/offerings/multipack-ohne-plastikfolie
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1 in 5 chemists have deliberately added errors into their papers during peer review, study finds
https://cen.acs.org/policy/publishing/One-five-chemists-deliberately-added/103/web/2025/10
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The David vs. Goliath Battle to Pass the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
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US Impact on UN COP 30
https://www.eco-business.com/news/trumps-team-weighs-cop-attendance-but-influence-looms-either-way
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Minister of Environment Launches “Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Jordan” Project
https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-112/Economy/Minister-of-Environment-Launches-Circular-Solutions-for-Plastic-Pollution-in-Jordan-Project-45640
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Scientists make incredible discovery after reengineering E. coli bacteria
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Braskem K 2025 marketing
https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-unveils-bio-based-product-innovations-at-k-2025 https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-reinforces-its-leadership-in-sustainable-solutions-at-k-fair-2025
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Bioplastics and the future of packaging
Bioplastics are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional plastics, offering packaging solutions made from renewable materials
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World’s first reactor converts ocean CO₂ into biodegradable bioplastic feedstock
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ocean-carbon-capture-bioplastic
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Geno partner with Sojitz on Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/geno-announces-new-partnership-with-sojitz-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-worlds-first-plant-based-nylon-6-302576836.html
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Campaigners Urge the IMO to Keep Biofuels Out of Net-Zero Framework
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ENI merges Novamont with Matricia
Sometimes I wonder if Matricia was a project created to obtain millions in EU funding. Follow the money. Who benefited…
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The Bio-on / Novamont Polemic in the Italian Press
The Bio-on / Novamont polemic is all over the Italian press and I hope the the bomb attack in Rome…
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The McKinsey FDI webinar: A Fairy Tale from the Top Floor (FREE)
I just finished watching McKinsey’s webinar on FDI — and let me tell you, the McKinsey boys really know how…
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Mad Surfer-Scientist Discovers Solution for Plastic Pollution
https://www.surfer.com/news/surfer-scientist-discovers-solution-for-plastic-pollution
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Taghleef Industries rebrands Nativia biobased film range
https://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/substrates-adhesives/taghleef-industries-rebrands-nativia-biobased-film-range
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As compost program launches, squirrels have already eaten holes in this Windsor green bin
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/squirrel-eats-into-windsor-green-bin-9.6945893
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Young students invent incredible plastic alternative made from unexpected material: ‘Very durable and stretchy’
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China plans to rip off Cambodia with waste
China intends to export its plastic waste to Cambodia. Has China suddenly invented a new recycling method of are they…
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Soil fungus and calcium team up to break down bioplastics faster (National Taiwan University)
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-soil-fungus-calcium-team-bioplastics.html
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Biodegradable plastic from bamboo is stronger and easier to recycle
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The Bioplastics Week
It’s the Bioplastics Week, I think. As usual the communication is not very pro.
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Eco-Products Wins Balpex Innovation Center Award for Veda Reusable Containers
New line recognized for reducing waste and simplifying reuse programs for campus dining halls and other foodservice operations
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Biomanufacturing is predicted to be worth up to 30 trillion euros in the next 20 years (Video)
30 Trillion 😂😂😂. I’m sure people at the European Commission believe this.
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BASF Presentation on biodegradability as end-of-life option
BASF produces PBAT who is bad for the soil and human health. But the allmighty BASF always gets its way…
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Tipping point: Threats to jobs and growth in Europe’s chemical sector
https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/tipping-point-threats-to-jobs-and-growth-in-europes-chemical-sector
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ADNOC Nears EU Approval for €14.7B Covestro Takeover
EU chemical industry is falling apart. Europe will soon have no chemical industrial assets. The EU should block this decision.…
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WEF video for nanocellulose bag grown by bacteria
Play the video
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Promotional video of Phade Cups
Play the video
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California sues plastic bag makers for falsely claiming bags are recyclable
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-lawsuit-says-makers-of-plastic-bags-lied-about-products-being-recyclable/ar-AA1OGapi https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-sues-plastic-bag-makers-for-falsely-claiming-bags-are-recyclable/ar-AA1OGyH8?ocid=TobArticle
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Mr. Trump, China is smuggling palm oil branded as UCO into US
Palm Oil Palm oil is a first generation biofuel and bioplastics feedstock used in both biofuels and bioplastics. The problem…
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Potato peel-based PBS/PBAT biocomposites: influence of composition and filler content on injection molded properties
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396473431_Potato_peel-based_PBSPBAT_biocomposites_influence_of_composition_and_filler_content_on_injection_molded_properties
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Siemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable Materials
Siemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable Materials
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Bio-Based Polyamide As A Plastic Alternative
https://www.all-about-industries.com/development-bio-based-biohybrid-materials-a-40770cb3f949b98a2aee876392a2cd0f
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Ancheng: Leading the Way in Eco-Friendly Wooden Cutlery and Bagasse Plates Manufacturing
https://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+PR+Wire/Ancheng%3A+Leading+the+Way+in+Eco-Friendly+Wooden+Cutlery+and+Bagasse+Plates+Manufacturing/25472245.html
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Amyloid-Like Self-Assembling of Black Soldier Fly Proteins and Development of Bioplastics
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07418
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Journalist who exposed Bio-on conspiracy on TV targeted in Rome mafia bombing
Car of investigative journalist threatened by mafia is destroyed by bomb minutes after his daughter walks by. This is a…
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Aduro reports decline in sales for first quarter 2026
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/aduro-reports-decline-in-sales-for-first-quarter-2026
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SOPREMA and its partners are reinventing building materials as part of the European R&D project HIBISCUS
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New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling
New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling
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CJ Biomaterials Introduces New PHACT™ PHA Masterbatch for Safer, Stronger, Softer, Home Compostable Spunbond Nonwovens and Staple Fiber
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cj-biomaterials-introduces-phact-pha-130200317.html
