Category: Axel Barrett
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Belgian State commits injustice against Youtuber Acid
23-years old Belgian Youtuber and influencer Acid2 (aka Nathan Vandergunst) has been banned of doing his job for three months. The heaviest “socio-economic” sanction imposed on a Belgian citizen who hasn’t committed any crime. This is a FREE article
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The Novamont Fairy Tale (FREE)
The history, present and future of the phenomenal Novamont fairy tale. The story told like you’ve never heard it before. This is a FREE article.
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TotalEnergies executives face criminal charges for climate harm (FREE)
Accusing TotalEnergies of climate change is ludicrous. This is a FREE article.
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Bioplastics Advertising in the media (FREE)
Let’s have a look at the current bioplastics advertising in the media. This is a FREE article.
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Bioplastics Review of 2023 (FREE)
I’ve tried to make a selection of the most important trends and news items of 2023. This is a FREE article
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Capital of Europe says no to compostable bags and packaging (FREE)
There has been a change in the waste management policy of Brussels, the capital of Europe. This is a FREE article
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Some Bioplastics Companies are destroying the composting business (FREE)
You may believe that bioplastics companies are the friends of the composters but this is not the case. In fact, they’re killing their business. This is a FREE article.
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The Uncertain Future of PLA (FREE)
The future of PLA is not written in stone and it seems that unfavourable trends will impact its future growth prospects in Europe. This is a FREE article.
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Crisis in the Plastic Sector (FREE)
I’ve spoken to a few CEO’s and senior executives from the plastic industry and the feedback is that they’re going through a difficult time. They didn’t use the word “crisis” but I will. This is a FREE article.
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The Oil Empire Fairy Tale
The birth of the Middle Eastern oil empire and how the quest for oil became a conspiracy for world domination. This article focusses on the early days of the Middle Eastern oil industry. This is a FREE article.
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The Inconvenient Truth About Biobased Plastics and Fuels (FREE)
There’s an inconvenient truth about bio-based plastics and fuels … This is a FREE article.
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The Gentleman Fairy Tale
Have capitalism and our consumption society reach a limit or is everything OK in money land? This is a FREE article.
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US vs EU Bio Economy (FREE)
What’s the difference between the US and EU Bio Economy? This is a FREE article.
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The Ursula von der Leyen Fairy Tale (FREE)
Let’s have a closer look as to whom Ursula von der Leyen really is. This is a FREE article.
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The Net Zero and Climate Neutrality Fairy Tales (FREE)
We’re seeing more and more “net zero” and “climate neutrality” commitments by chemical and plastics companies. What is it all about? Is it really effective? This is a FREE article
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The End of Biofuels and Biodiesels in Belgium (FREE)
The end of biofuels and biodiesels in Belgium is coming. This is a FREE article.
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Plastic Treaty May be Fatal Error for Bioplastic Industry (FREE)
A Global Plastic Treaty may represent a high risk for the bioplastics industry. This is a FREE article.
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Food vs Plastic and Land Use Debacle for the Bioplastics Industry (FREE)
There’s another storm coming at the bioplastics industry. This is a FREE article.
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Rape Free Palm Oil (FREE)
Here’s the fastest and most efficient way to make palm oil sustainable. This is a FREE article.
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The Vladimir Putin Fairy Tale (FREE)
Let’s have a closer look at who is Russian president Vladimir Putin. This is a FREE article
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TOP 10 Best Bioplastics Companies 2021 (FREE)
The Top 10 Best Bioplastics Companies of 2021. Discover the best players of 2021. This is a FREE article
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The Chinese Solar Panels Fairy Tale (FREE)
Presentation made on the topic of photovoltaic panels (solar panel) in the french Senate. This is a FREE article.
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Dishwasher Tabs Packaging Lies (FREE)
The Finish dishwasher tabs brand is not the most transparent and honest when it comes to packaging. This is a FREE article.
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Is Tom Szaky From Terracycle a Hoarder? (FREE)
Is Tom Szaky from Terracycle the greatest hoarder in the history of mankind? Did he brought hoarding at an industrial scale? This is a FREE article
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The Faith of NatureWorks 3M Cups (FREE)
NatureWorks designed PLA cups for the 3M Golf Open that they sponsored, but what happened to the cups after use? We found out! This is a FREE article.
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Biobased Plastics, the Fall of Prometheus and Brand Owner Tips (FREE)
I was asked to write a column for the cosmetic packaging industry. Here’s the first one. Enjoy! Axel Barrett. This is a FREE article.
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News from Plastic Land (FREE)
I was doing my shopping when I realised that more plastic packaging had been removed from the supermarket shelves.
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The Plastic Maffia (FREE)
The French Secretary of State for the Ecological Transition has written a book called The Plastic Maffia. Is there really a Plastic Maffia? This is a FREE article.
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Plastic Inflation: Shipping, China and Cartels
What is causing the inflation of plastics and polymers?
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European Bioplastics Calls for a Boycott
The EU federation ‘European Bioplastics (EUBP)’ calls to boycott /blacklist me. This is a FREE article.
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Could Sustainable Business Models Fail?
Here’s an example of a company who decided to walk the “sustainability” talk; however he end result may not be as expected.
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First Biocomposite and Biopolymer Car (FREE)
What was the first biocomposite and biopolymer car? This is a FREE article.
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The Paper Bottle Fairy Tale
Let’s have a look if the paper bottle is a real champion or just a fairy tale. This is a FREE article
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Major Problem of EU BioEconomy (FREE)
Let’s look at why nobody in Europe identifies with the bio-economy! This is a free article.
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Are Plastic Blockchains Sustainable? (FREE)
A complete overview of plastic blockchains. this is a Free Article.
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The Degradation of Plastics and Polymers (FREE)
A complete overview of the degradation processes of plastic. This is a FREE article.
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The Less Sustainable Bioplastics Companies (FREE)
Here’s the top 3 less sustainable bioplastics companies according to Axel Barrett. This is a free article.
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Why Does Toxicity Matter to Bioplastics? (FREE)
Let’s look at the roots of the toxicity issue of bioplastics.
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Mechanical vs Chemical Recycling
What is the difference between mechanical and chemical recycling? This is a free article
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Antimicrobial, Antibacterial and Antiviral
What is the difference between antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral?
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Impact of Compostable Plastics on Compost and Soil
Are compostable plastics good for the quality of the compost and soil?
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Is Organic Recycling Greenwashing?
Is “organic recycling” a genuine circular solution or just greenwashing?
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Another Skeleton in the Recycling Closet
We strongly advise not to read this article if you’re a bit naive and innocent and want to stay that way.
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The Magic Trick of Compostable Packaging Surveys
Let me show you one of the most frequent trick used during consumer surveys on compostable packaging.
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Sustainable vs Intensive Farming
What is the difference between sustainable and intensive farming? How is the soil created? What is the impact of intensive farming? Watch the video!
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Who is Kaneka?
Who is Kaneka and Kaneka Biopolymers? The complete history and all you need to know about Kaneka including their circular economy and bioplastics portfolio.
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Who is Sabic?
Let’s have a look at who Sabic is. The complete history and all you need to know about Sabic including their circular economy and bioplastics portfolio.
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Ikea Timber, US Recycled Content, EU Bio Industries, Mitsui Finance, HP, Covestro, Canada SUP, Turkey Waste
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com: Ikea Illegal Timber, US Recycled Content Survey, EU Bio-based Industries, Mitsui Finance, HP Plastic, Covestro, Canada SUP, Turkey Waste.
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The Bioplastics Ponzi Scheme
Let me tell you the story about a Ponzi Scheme in the bioplastics industry…
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OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable Plastics
Let’s look at the similarities and differences between OXO biodegradable (Oxo-bio) and compostable plastics.
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Agilix, Amazon Climate Fund, McDonald’s Biofuel, e-Nable, Huhtamaki Startups, African Parks, Siberia
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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Who is Clariant?
Let’s have a look at who Clariant is. The complete history and all you need to know about Clariant.
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Flexible Packaging Recycling, Acid Oceans, Mitsui Awarded, Tale & Lyle Targets, Greta Thunberg
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Chemically Recycled Content, Recycling in US and Korea, Plastic Free Beauty Day
Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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Australia Recycling, Denim Recycling, E-Crackers, Biomotive, Recycling Better than Compostable?
Latest News on Sustainable Plastics presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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Chemical Recycling Commitments and Incentives, Deep Sea Plastic, Greece Plastic Ban, NY Composting
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Michigan Waste, Definitions, Greenpeace Malaysia, Tax and Voluntary Schemes, Shell
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Who is Bio-on?
Let’s have a look at who Bio-on is. The complete history and all you need to know about Bio-on.
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Bioplastic Economics, Scottish Beaches, Thailand Waste, Unilever, Shell CEO
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA
Here’s an article on PLA, the advantages and disadvantages of PLA Polylactic Acid.
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Industry 4.0, PEF, Perstorp, Timber and Chemical Recycling
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Bioplastics Ranking May 2020
Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of May 2020. May was in the middle of the Corona Crisis. We have two winners on the first and second place. The visibility ratio has been included for every company.
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Woodly, Plastic-Free Masks, Plastic Tax, UK and US Survey, Biodegradable War and Spain
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Unboxing Sulapac
Sulapac published an article regarding some “creative” end-of-life options they suggested for their packaging. I disagreed with some of the options and re-branded the article: Sulapac End-of-Life Nonsense. Here’s how they replied ….
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Chemical Recycling Europe, Sustainability on Hold, Lyondellbasell, Ikea, Covestro
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU and Compostable Plastics, Biodegradable Additives, RWDC, Black Plastic, Oxo
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Nestle, Denmark, Weather, Mitsui, Plastic Free July, Compost Shortage
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Impact of Corona on Bioplastic Industry in May
Impact of corona crisis on the bioplastic and plastic industry for the months of May 2020.
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Iowa, Zalando, Sabic, South Africa, Dow and Mondelez
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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China Scandal, Mitsubishi, Tyres, Flexible Packaging, Sargassum, Canada Lignin
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Arkema, Neste and Covestro, Braskem, US Survey and Basf
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Winners of the Corona Crisis
Four companies are the winners of the corona crisis in terms of communication and marketing.
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SK Chemical, Borealis, Omya, Stora Enso, UPM, Dow and Good Natured
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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France Recycling, Lactips, EU Plastic Pact, EU Biodiversity, Covestro, Huthamaki
Watch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Plastic Packaging in The Circular Economy
Here’s a short video on Plastic Packaging in the Circular Economy made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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Compostable Plastics, Advantages and Disadvantages
Here’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Compostable Plastics made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Biobased Plastics
Here’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Biobased Plastics made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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History of Climate Change and Global Warming
Here’s an attempt to give a short history and to list all the inventions and milestones that, directly and indirectly, played their part in climate change and global warming.
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Bioplastics and GMOs
Let’s look at the use and wider picture of GMO crops in the bioplastics industry.
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How Did McDonalds Cope With the French Plastic Ban?
Let’s have a look at how “McDo” dealed with the French plastic ban.
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History of Bioplastics in the Automotive Industry
Here’s a summary and short history of the use of bioplastics in the automotive and car industry.
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Bioplastics Ranking October 2019
Here’s the Bioplastics Brands and Companies ranking for October 2019. Corbion, Futamura and Mitsui Chemicals makes the highest jump in popularity. We’ve included the visibility ratio for the top 20 companies.
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Bioplastics Ranking September 2019
Here’s the Bioplastic Companies and Brands Ranking for the month of September 2019.
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Bioplastics Ranking July 2019
Here’s the Ranking of the Most Popular Bioplastic Companies and Brands of July 2019.
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What is the Difference Between Biodegradable, Compostable and OXO Biodegradable?
Let’s look at the Difference Between Biodegradable, Compostable and OXO Degradable plastics.
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McDonalds and the Polystyrene Connections
Let’s have a look at the relationship between McDonald’s and Polystyrene










