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Proposition to Transform EU Economy
European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions
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Lidl GB Carbon Commitment
Lidl Gb Sets Ambitious Climate Targets And Will Become Carbon Neutral By 2022
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EU Product Environmental Footprint Labelling and the Australian Wool Industry
The European Union is prioritising the textiles industry to get fashion on a more sustainable track as part of it…
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Japan GMO Policy Update
This report reflects updates made by the Government of Japan to its guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived…
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Unilever and Arzeda Partner on Digital Biology
Unilever partners with Arzeda, harnessing the power of computer-designed enzymes
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Invest in Orange Peels Lamp
3D Printed Lamp Is Made From, Looks Like, And Smells Like Oranges
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Lignin First Biorefinery Pilot Scale Installation
Lignin-first biorefinery at pilot-scale: KULeuven and MTSA Technopower finalising detailed design
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Pulpac and HS Manufacturing Partner on Circular Barrier Technologies
PulPac and HS Manufacturing Group cooperates in sustainable Dry Molded Fiber barrier technologies
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ALPLA Goes Biodegradable Range
ALPLA is bundling its biodegradable packaging solutions under a new brand
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Building a House with Hemp from Scratch
See how hemp is cultivated, processed and used to build a house in this movie
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Household Appliances Plastic Recycling Flow Analysis
Multivariate input-output and material flow analysis of current and future plastic recycling rates from waste electrical and electronic equipment:The case…
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World Agricultural Production July 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
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Mali Climate Change Policy Overview
Mali ratified the majority of Multilateral Agreements on the Environment (MEAs), in particular the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
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Calyxt Seedless Hemp Innovation
Calyxt Announces Expansion of Hemp Breeding Platform with Seedless Hemp Innovation
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PolyStyreneLoop Grand Opening
Dutch people have many great skills; but their biggest weakness is the cheap marketing. Check out by yourself
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Global Threat from Plastic Pollution Report
Common press release: Stockholm University, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Helmholtz Centre…
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NGO Report on Plastic Designing
Designing plastics for real recycling
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DuPont Sustainability Report 2021
Over the course of DuPont’s existence, we have proven repeatedly that the most valuable and enduring business outcomes are the…
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How University of Virginia Deals with SUP Ban
There will be far fewer plastics in the future of the University of Virginia, as it cuts back on its…
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HC Introduces Biobased Growing Containers
HC Introduces New Biobased Growing Containers to the Market
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TotalEnergies and Jindal Films Partner on Circular PP Food Packaging
TotalEnergies and Jindal Films reinforce their partnership to introduce Certified Circular Polypropylene into high-end flexible food packaging, using advanced recycling…
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New Co-op Food Packaging Collection Scheme (FREE)
Co-op launches Europe’s most extensive collection scheme for plastic bags, crisp packets and food wrappings. This is a FREE article
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SPI Fund Buys Stake in Metabolic Explorer
The SPI fund, operated on behalf of the State by Bpifrance, becomes METEX’s reference shareholder with 25.9% of its capital…
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The Narcissism of BBI JU (FREE)
A little anecdote about the BBI JU. This is a FREE article.
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John Hopkins Article on Bioplastics Jewellery
John Hopkins on Bioplastic jewellery
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China Develops Bio Itaconate Butadiene Material for Tyres
Beijing University of Chemical Technology announced the launch of a bio-based itaconate-butadiene material
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Anti PFAS and 3M Demonstration in Belgium
The latest news on the 3M PFAS scandal in Antwerp, Belgium
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Samyang Develops New Bioplastics
Samyang Corp. Develops World’s First Biodegradable Plastic Based on Corn Starch
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Südpack Sustainability Commitment
Südpack Is Committed To A Sustainable Packaging Industry
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BASF New Pro Plastic Website (FREE)
BASF Launches new marketing website. Solving the plastic challenge is a journey we’re all on together. At BASF, we’ve already…
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Veolia Definition of Bioplastics
Veolia gives remarkable definition of Bioplastics. How did it come so far?
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Canada Grants Mobile Biomass Processing
Government of Canada supports cutting-edge biotechnology company in Welland
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Colorado Bans Plastic Bags and Foam Containers
This bill phases out single-use plastic carryout bags and expanded polystyrene food containers. It authorizes local governments to enforce violations…
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Security Matters Blockchain Powered Recycling Conveyor
Security Matters develops blockchain-powered recycling conveyor
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Kraton Cirkular Receives APR Critical Guidance Recognition For Hdpe Bottles
Kraton’s Cirkular+™ Additives Receive Apr Critical Guidance Recognition For Hdpe Bottles
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Reliable Coloration of Bioplastics
Iron oxide pigments from LANXESS are not affecting biodegradation and compostability of bioplastics
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Taiwan TV Documentary on PLA
Documentary made in 2019
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Good Natured Expands Production Capacity
good natured Products Inc. Expands Capacity at IPF to Meet Increased Demand for Plant-Based Compostable and Recyclable Packaging
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Indonesia Annual Biofuel Report
Indonesia has maintained its nationwide biodiesel program with a high on-road blending rate average of 30 percent nationwide since 2020,…
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Improving Consistency, Comparability and Reliability of Sustainability Reporting
The financial sector has a crucial role to play in helping to support the transition to a more sustainable future
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US Report on EU SUP Directive
This report provides an overview of the most important rules within the Directive and other upcoming initiatives for food packaging…
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Magnets Boosting CO2 Electrolysis
Scientists intensify electrolysis, utilize carbon dioxide more efficiently with magnets
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EU Biofuel Policy Resulted in Massive Deforestation
10 years of EU fuels policy increased EU’s reliance on unsustainable biofuels
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SUP Directive Cause Negative Consequences for EU Market
Strict Deadlines for SUP Directive Implementation Cause Negative Consequences for EU Single Market
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Plastic Recycling Generate High Volumes of Hazardous Waste
Plastic Recycling Schemes Generate High Volumes of Hazardous Waste
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Ultimate Biofuel Lobbying Attempt
Last lobbying attempt to push biofuels for cars in the EU
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Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation Report
The report provides a synthesis of global trends in climate change litigation (or simply ‘climate litigation’), a growing global phenomenon
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Coles Group Sustainability Strategy
Coles Group releases its full Sustainability Strategy as single-use plastic tableware is removed from shelves
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TotalEnergies and Veolia Partner on CO2 Microalgae Cultivation
TotalEnergies and Veolia Join Forces to Develop CO2-based Microalgae Cultivation to Produce Next-generation Biofuels
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EU SUP Explained in Practice
EU SUP came into effect on July 3 2021
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Update on Climate Referendum in France
Include the climate in the Constitution
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New Columnist on Bioplastics News (FREE)
Ladies and Gentlemen, Bioplastics News will have a new columnist soon. No one less than the one and only …
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Norway Fights Ghost Fishing with New Materials
Combating marine waste and ghost fishing with new materials
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New Chair for EU Fibre Based Packaging Alliance
4evergreen welcomes new chair to drive the alliance towards the completion of fibre-based packaging guidelines
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Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices
Code of Conduct for Responsible Business and Marketing Practices Farm to Fork Strategy, including packaging
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Spain First Natural and Compostable Mask
Presenting Spain’s first compostable nanofibre mask with FFP2-like filtration capacity
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Dakota County Adds Two More Organic Drop Off Sites
Dakota County is making it easier to reduce waste by opening new residential organics drop-off sites July 16 at Mendakota…
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Canada Invests in Pulse Starch Bioplastics Research
USask agricultural researcher receives $2.5 million in support from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan
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NGO Coalition Wants Ban on Plastic Cups, Confetti, FireWorks, Tea Bags
A group of NGOs wants additional plastic applications to be banned in the NL
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Most Sustainability Claims by Fashion Giants Are Greenwash
This report investigates the behaviour of some of the biggest fashion brands and retailers regarding their use of synthetic fibres…
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What’s Happening to UK Plastic Waste Now?
Turkey is refusing plastic waste now
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Belgium PFAS Fiasco Act 2 (FREE)
The latest news in the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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McDonalds Testing Reusable Tableware
McDonald’s is testing reusable tableware in France
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Covestro New Group Structure
Covestro creates the foundation for sustainable growth with its new Group structure
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Biden Says PFAS Linked to Cancer
President Joe Biden said that the federal government would step in to help with the PFAS issue in the country
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First Retailer in Canada to Set Science Based Sustainability Targets
Holt Renfrew Announces Sustainability Commitments
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Futamura Increases Production Capacity Natureflex
Expansion of our capacities and new CEO for Futamura’s five-year anniversary
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NGO Report on Fake Solutions to Plastic Crisis
Report: Consumer goods companies are missing the mark with false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis
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France Household Waste Recycling Review 2020
Review of household and paper packaging recycling in 2020
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Another Useless EU Bioeconomy Report
Do you need to have good connections and well placed friends to get EU Horizon 2020 funding?
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Industry Trying to Circumvent NL Deposit Scheme
Starting today in The Netherlands, you can turn in small plastic bottles for a 15-cent deposit
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Agilyx Major Operating Milestone
Company reaches 16,000 commercial operating hours, marking 4,400 tons of plastic waste converted
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Production of Biodegradable and Biobased PDC
In-planta production of the biodegradable polyester precursor 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid (PDC): Stacking reduced biomass recalcitrance with value-added co-product
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Nordic Partnership on Biocomposite Turbine Towers
Vestas strengthens collaboration with wood technology company Modvion
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Avoiding EU Biomass Misuse Report
EU Biomass is scarce and valuable. It cannot viably be used, at scale, in all the applications now envisioned
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Microbes in Cow Stomachs Can Break Down Plastic
Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach, can break down plastics, representing…
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Dow Strategy Update
Dow continues to advance incremental, high-return capacity expansions aligned to fast growing end-markets
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TBM and SKC Partner on Plastic Substitute
TBM and SK Group agree on a US$123M capital and business alliance to accelerate global expansion of LIMEX
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Chips Board Completes Fundraising
Bioplastics company Chip[s] Board to expand after successful fundraise, advised by M&A specialists Ciesco
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Danimer Receives Patent for Renewable, Biodegradable Marking Wax
Danimer Scientific Receives U.S. Patent for Renewable, Biodegradable Marking Wax
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Solvay CEO Podcast on Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion boosts the bottom line – Solvay CEO Ilham Kadri
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Eastman Report on Renewing the Recycling System
Three ways policymakers can renew the recycling system. The critical connection between public policy, advanced technologies, and recycling capacity
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Tipa in The Sun
Tipa Makes it into The Sun Newspaper. Not bad at all!
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ORNL Enzyme to Break Down Lignin Cheaper
New enzyme breaks down waste for less expensive biofuels, bioproducts
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US Public Private Partnership to Modernize Recycling
Unique Public-Private Partnership to Modernize Baltimore’s Recycling Collection and Infrastructure
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KFC Celebrates Compostable Packaging Commitment
KFC Canada goes big on compostable packaging with giant iconic bucket
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NIFA Invests in US Bioeconomy Research
NIFA Invests Over $5.4M in Bioprocessing, Bioengineering, Biofuels and Biobased Products Research
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Actress Emma Watson and Twitter Cofounder Back Bioplastic Startup
Actress Emma Watson and Twitter’s cofounder back startup aiming to revolutionize plastic
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BBI JU Activity Report 2020 (FREE)
The 2020 annual activity report of the BBI JU is now online. This is a FREE article
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Clariant and India Glycols Partner on Renewable Ethylene Oxide Derivatives
Clariant And India Glycols Successfully Established Joint Venture For Renewable Ethylene Oxide Derivatives
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PlasticsEurope President and Covestro CEO on Chemical Plastics
What is the magic formula for recycling plastics on a really big scale? Read the article of Dr Markus Steilemann,…
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New Jersey Bill on Recycled Content
New Jersey bill on recycled content and fiscal impact
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Australians Create Plastic Sorting Robot
Recycling robot could help solve soft plastic waste crisis
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BioPBS Nonwoven Fabric Bag for Agriculture and Horticulture
A Single-Use Plastic Plant Nursery Bag Turns to Compostable Nonwoven
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Cariuma Ocean Friendly Bioplastics Shoes
These made-to-order shoes clean the ocean
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Tidal Vision and Leigh Fibers Partner on Biobased Textile Treatments
Tidal Vision Announces New Facility Opening & Partnership with Leigh Fibers
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Recycling PLA into Insulation Foam
Recycling and rheology of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) to make foams using supercritical fluid featured
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Food Grade Polystyrene Recycling LCA
Life Cycle Analysis of food-quality polystyrene recycling options confirms significantCO savings
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French Senate Removes Ecocide from Climate Law
French Senate amends draft Climate Change Bill
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together
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Danimer Scientific: Short Sellers, Class Actions and the Collapse of a PHA Pioneer
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Iraq Trucks Oil Through Syria to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
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Bio-on Founder Challenges Conviction Ahead of Appeal
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European Bioplastics and Novamont: Inside the Campaign Against a Competing Plastics Technology