Category: Biodegradation & Composting
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Plastic Degrading Enzymes Correlate with Pollution
Microbes across the globe are evolving to eat plastic pollution
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Tasmanian Government Goes Composting
Dulverton Organics project to help manage compostable waste
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Engineered Microorganisms for PET Waste
Researchers Engineer Microorganisms To Tackle PET Plastic Pollution
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University of Konstanz Develops New PE
Chemists at the University of Konstanz successfully manufacture a new kind of poly-ethylene
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Packaging Industry Owned Composting Infrastructure (FREE)
Closed Loop Partners Collaborates with PepsiCo, the NextGen Consortium & Other Leading Brands to Advance Composting Infrastructure & Recover Compostable Packaging and Food Scraps. This is a FREE article.
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TIPA to Lobby for Composting at COP26
Campaigners Say Compost Is An Essential Solution For COP26 Leaders To Reach “Net Zero”
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Vermont to Stop Accepting Compostable Foodware
Vermont’s largest commercial compost facility will stop accepting compostable foodware from 1 Jan 2022
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Treehugger Guide to Compostable Plastics
Treehugger published a guide on the disposal of compostable plastics
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Converting BioPlastics into Fertilisers, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Plastics to fertilizers: chemical recycling of a bio-based polycarbonate as a fertilizer source†
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Lenzing Fibres Biodegradability Confirmed
World-renowned marine research institute confirms biodegradability of LENZING™ fibers
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Is Biodegradable Plastics Possible Video
US scientists make video whether biodegradable plastics is possible
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Chicago Goes Composting
Chicago waste management is not really what we would call “an example”
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Bioplastic Films Degradation in Different Marine Ecosystems
Disintegration half-life of biodegradable plastic films on different marine beach sediments
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Anya Hindmarch Biodegradable Leather Bags
Anya Hindmarch Launches Collection of Biodegradable Leather Bags
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California Bill on Biodegradability and Compostability
AB 1201 expands product-labeling requirements related to biodegradability and compostability from plastic products to all products.
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Louisiana Program to Support Biodegradable Packaging
Take the pledge and help keep our oceans clean and get $500 of eco-friendly to-go supplies from us!
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Field Testing Compostable Packaging in Colorado Video
Field testing compostable packaging is a crucial step on the path to Zero Waste
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Too Much PBSA is Bad for Soil Microbial Ecosystem
Decomposability of a Biobased and Biodegradable Plastic in Field Soil Environments and Its Microbiome under Ambient and Future Climates
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Australian Bioplastic Leader
Two Australian entrepreneurs believe they’re world leaders
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Canada Food Compost Pilot Program with Bag
Ottawa County has launched a Food Compost Pilot Program
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Pilot for Compostable Packaging of Hotel Industry
There will be a pilot to compost the compostable packaging of the hotel industry in France
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Canadian Newspaper Covers Compostable Plastics
Compostable plastics are getting more and more coverage in mainstream media. For the better and for the worse.
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How to Make Plastic Biodegradable Video by UC Berkeley
How to make plastic truly biodegradable
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Green Matters Cover Compostable Plastics
The article covers the challenges and potential solutions of compostable plastics. It relates to previous reports issued by the Telegraph and BBC
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PLA Industry Criticises Biodegradable Plastic
I came across the following article. It gives a good idea of what the PLA industry has been doing to damage the reputation of biodegradable plastics.
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Polymateria Plastic Transforms into Harmless Wax
Scientific breakthrough proves innovative plastic film transforms into harmless wax when exposed to nature
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Mixed Plastics Biodegradation and Upcycling Using Microbial Communities
MIXed plastics biodegradation and UPcycling using microbial communities: EU Horizon 2020 project MIX-UP started January 2020
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Degradation of Bioplastics by Anaerobic Digestion, Composting and Soil Incubation
Degradation of bioplastics in organic waste by mesophilic anaerobic digestion, composting and soil incubation
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US Industrial Composters on Compostable Plastic
What composters think of compostable plastics.
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Plastic Dog Waste Bags Greenwashing Settlement
District Attorney Jill Ravitch announces greenwashing settlements with Chewy, Petco, Petsmart, and Target
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Video and Report Proving PHA Straws Marine Degradation
Video and Report proving the marine degradation of PHA straws
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Bioplastics Research by Imperial College London
Imperial researchers driving globally sustainable production and consumption
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The Future of Bioplastic Lining in California
Many thought that bioplastic lining was going to be a success story. NGO explicitly asks to skip the lining in California.
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Chinese Bioplastics Degrades in 7 Days in Open Air
China is very efficient. It makes us reflect on how we spend R&D funds in the EU
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Compostable Plastics Are Not a Solution Says US Newspaper
US Newspaper recommends to stay away from compostable plastic
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ALPLA Goes Biodegradable Range
ALPLA is bundling its biodegradable packaging solutions under a new brand
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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 Park in Mendota Heights and Civic Center Park in Burnsville
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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 an eco-friendly way to reduce litter
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New Strategy on Green Waste Collection in France
New strategy regarding the collection of compostable waste
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France Amends Industrial Composting Law
The Order of 27 May 2021 amending the Order of 22 April 2008 lays down the technical rules with which composting installations subject to authorisation must comply pursuant to Title I of Book V of the Environment Code
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Enzyme Eatable Polymers Better than Compostable Plastics says Mashable
US Marketing in action
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US Composting Council Launches Target Organics Hub
The US Composting Council Launches Target Organics Hub to Help Communities Build Infrastructure
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Maryland Composting Law
Requiring a certain person that generates food residuals to separate the food residuals from other solid waste and ensure that the food residuals are diverted from final disposal in a refuse disposal system in a certain manner
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Swiss 3D Printed Biodegradable Battery
Swiss scientists have developed a biodegradable battery that can be thrown into the compost after use
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Zionsville to Test Compostable Packaging
Zionsville Chamber of Commerce tests compostable packaging at member restaurants
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Tip to Recognise Real Compostable Packaging
Canadian company gives a simple trick recognise what packaging are compostable
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South Korean Biodegradable Plastic Problem
A recent report by a civic group Green Korea suggests that biodegradable plastic is a blind spot in the nation’s recycling system – ROQUETTE, Perfecting the Performance of PET
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Compostable Packaging Reality in Germany
The reality regarding compostable packaging in Germany
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Charlotte Refuses Compostable Plastic Bags
City Of Charlotte Solid Waste Services Announces Paper Bag Mandate For Yard Waste Collection Beginning July 5
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Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments
According to Established Standards & Certification Schemes
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First Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics According to Euronews
Is This The World’s First Biodegradable And Compostable Plastic?
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California Sues Retailer for Biodegradable, Degradable and Decomposable Plastics
State of California sues retailer for using terms such as Biodegradable, Degradable and Decomposable Plastics
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World Economic Forum Recognise Truly Biodegradable Plastics
Scientists have developed truly biodegradable plastics according to WEF
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Bio-Gran Patent for Biodegradable Plastics Recycling
Biodegradable plastics recycling made possible with Bio-Gran (patent pending)
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Biodegradable Plastics Won’t Save the Beauty Industry
Bioplastics Won’t Save the Beauty Industry according to Allure
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Ontex Tests Industrial Composting of Diapers
Ontex Tests Industrial-Scale Composting of Diapers
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Public Consultation on Industrial Composting in France
Last day of the public consultation. Here’s the draft proposal of the French ministry of Environment
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Can Mycelium and Mushroom Leather Biodegrade?
Will mycelium clothes biodegrade if you throw them in your garden?
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Danimer Scientific is Greenwashing Says Professor
Danimer Scientific Biodegradability Claim is Greenwashing Says Professor in big US newspaper
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EU Court Extend Deadline EU Bioplastic Lawsuit (FREE)
The EU Commission was caught breaching the EU Reach legislation. This is a FREE article.
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Race to Develop Plastic Eating Bacteria
Forbes talks about the Race to Develop Plastic Eating Bacteria
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Polymateria Claims First Biodegradable and Recyclable Plastic (FREE)
British company makes biodegradable and recyclable plastic in world first, according to The Telegraph
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New London Site for Compostable Packaging
New Compostable Packaging Line in London. Is this the beginning of a new era?
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Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food Packaging
Development of Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food Packaging
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New Spanish Recyclable and Biocompostable Plastic Film
New innovative REcyclable and BIo-COMpostable film for flexible packaging
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US Military College Says PLA Doesn’t Degrade and Creates Microplastics
A new study by a Citadel professor shows that some plant-derived plastics, meant to replace traditional fossil fuel products, may present their own problems for the environment.
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First Biodegradable Makeup Sponge
EcoTools ® Introduces BioBlender, The World’s First 100% Biodegradable Makeup Sponge*
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Biodegradable vs Compostable Plastics According to Earth911
Bioplastics, Biodegradable Plastics, & Compostable Plastics: What’s the Difference?
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Biodegradable vs Compostable Materials According to Glamour
Biodegradable vs Compostable according to Glamour Magazine
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Closed Loop Plastic Composting
One company is experimenting with closed lood plastic composting
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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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Plastivores, WaxWorms and Enzymes Feasting on Plastics
Why scientists say ‘plastivores’ could be the solution to plastic pollution
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Are Bioplastics a Solution for China?
Are degradable plastics a way out of plastic pollution?
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Nespresso Compostable Pods
NEXE Nespresso-Compatible Pods achieve 100% breakdown by composting within 10 weeks
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The Battle over Biodegradable Plastics
There’s a spat between tech companies trying to develop a new generation of plastics that biodegrade harmlessly without leaving a trace and skeptics worried that such novel substances won’t live up to their promise and will worsen the plastic waste problem.
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China Compostable Plastic Fiasco
Is the Chinese compostable plastic experiment turning into a fiasco?
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OK Compost Label Roasted on Belgian TV
There was a documentary on Belgian TV regarding the OK Compost logo
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Total Corbion White Paper on End of Life Options
Total Corbion PLA outlines most favorable end-of-life options for PLA bioplastics
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UK Scientists Awarded Millions to Examine Bioplastics
Scientists awarded £2.6million to examine environmental impacts of biodegradable plastics
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Canada Identifies New Problem for Compostable Plastic Bags
Potentially, a very big problem for compostable plastic bags.
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Bacteria Use Task Division When Breaking Down Plastic
Bacteria use task division when breaking down plastic
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Will UK Tax Bioplastics?
When will the UK plastic tax law be finalised? What will be taxed ?
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Ministerial Row on Biodegradable Plastic
Ministers answer questions regarding biodegradable and compostable plastics.
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Mineral Nutrients, Organic Amendment, and Water Impact Decomposition of Biodegradable Containers
Mineral Nutrients, Organic Amendment, and Water Impact Decomposition of Biodegradable Containers Under Controlled Conditions
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Biodegradable Plastics: Standards, Policies and Impacts
The environmental and socio‐economic impact of plastics, government policies, standards and certifications, physico‐chemical properties, and analytical techniques are covered.
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Carbiolice and the PLA Home Composting Fairy Tale
Carbiolice claims to have developed a home compostable PLA …. Yeah Right. Have you seen how cold it is in Europe in the autumn and winter? Do you have to place your home composting bin in the sauna?
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BGN Technologies and ECOIBÉRIA Partner on Biodegradation of Plastic
BGN Technologies Announces Research Collaboration with ECOIBÉRIA for Biodegradation of Plastic
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US and UK Partner on Plastic Eating Enzymes
US and UK determied to beat the French Carbios.
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Can Bacteria Degrade Cellulose?
Researchers have uncovered details of how a certain type of bacteria breaks down cellulose—a finding that could help reduce the cost and environmental impact of the use of biomass, including biofuel production.
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South Korea Claims Breakthrough in Plastic Biodegradation
Researchers find molds capable of decomposing bioplastic components
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Converting Plastic Waste into Bioplastics
Could scientists create a bacteria that can convert fossil plastic waste into fresh bioplastics? Science Fiction? Americans want to do it!
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New York Times is No Fan of Compostable Packaging
The bioplastics industry is doing a poor job in terms of communications. The industry should be careful not to miss the wave…once again.
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Worlds Fastest Plastic Eating Enzymes
The race is on. Which enzymes will be the fastest to break down plastic? Will UK beat France (Carbios)? Probably!
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Russia Claims Major Bioplastic Breakthrough
It’s a major discovery if this is true. It could turn the bioplastics paradigm upside down. It’s not possible according to my experience and according to Western standards.
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Composting PLA Bottles
PLA bottles were brought to a French industrial composting facility. Here are the results and conclusions.
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