Category: People and Leaders
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Government Minister visits Celtic Renewables on launch of new Circular Economy Bill
New legislation to tackle waste by improving recycling rates and increasing reuse has been published by the Scottish Government.
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Titan Bioplastics Recognised in the Book of King Charles
Recognized for driving a more sustainable future, Titan Bioplastics announced their selection and participation as noted featured company in ‘His…
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Rowan Atkinson Feels Duped by Electric Vehicles
Sadly, keeping your old petrol car may be better than buying an EV. There are sound environmental reasons not to…
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Teysha Technologies on Biodegradable Plastics Advancements
Here, Dr Ashlee Jahnke, Head of Research and Development at Teysha Technologies, discusses common problems with bioplastics and how recent…
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Scaling Biocomposites lab success into a viable business
The challenges of bridging the gap from late-stage academic R&D to commercial viability.
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NL Prime Minister Lobbied for Shell to get EU Subsidies (FREE)
Rutte interfered to help Shell get €150 million subsidy for hydrogen power site: report
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Prince William Impressed with Notpla
Prince William hails ‘breathtaking’ advances by Hackney Wick eco-packaging firm
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Polymateria CEO on Bloomberg (Video)
Polymateria CEO Niall Dunne discusses the technology surrounding biodegradable plastics, and how Polymateria’s biotransformation technology could see applications in everyday…
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Christina Aguilera Founds Bio Lubricant Brand
Playground Announces Christina Aguilera as Co-Founder and Chief Brand Advisor
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Interview with Good Natured CEO
good natured Products: transforming bio-based technology into earth-friendly products. Interview with CEO Paul Antoniadis
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Interview with Agilyx CEO on Chemical Recycling
Tim Stedman, CEO of chemical recycler Agilyx talks about the advantages of chemical recycling and the industry’s challenges — One…
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Greta Thunberg Striking Outside Swedish Embassy in Brussels
A picture with the message “Forests are not renewable” — Another pertinent message from Greta Thunberg
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LAPP Uses Bioplastic from BASF
LAPP uses new bio-based plastic from BASF – Organic ETHERLINE® now available too
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Police Brutality and Human Right Abuses under the Auspices of Macron (FREE)
There have been many demonstrations for the last few days in France. French police forces have used extreme violence to…
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Ecuadorian Oil Industry Involved in Assassination of Activist
Ecuadorian Indigenous Leader Eduardo Mendúa Assassinated at His Home — Just when I thought that the oil industry was becoming…
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The United Nations Global Compact–Accenture CEO Study
Nearly half of global CEOs say their sustainability efforts have been hampered: study
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The Problem With Recycling According to Tom Szaky
Tom is my favourite hoarder but he’s working on it and we should support him.
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Great Quote by Greta Thunberg
Another great quote by Greta Thunberg. Greta knows how to put her finger on the pulse of society
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BASF Makes Donation for Turkish Syrian Earthquake (FREE)
Message from BASF CEO. This is a FREE article — A great gesture by BASF.
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Interview with NatureWorks VP Performance Packaging
NatureWorks VP talks about partnership with CJ Biomaterials and the new plant in Thailand.
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Agilyx CEO Among ICIS Top 40 Power Players in 2023
Agilyx CEO, Tim Stedman, named among the ICIS Top 40 Power Players in 2023
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Geno CEO Named Top 40 Power Player
Christophe Schilling recognized as chemical industry leader for scaling sustainable materials, launching $120M+ palm oil replacement initiative with Unilever and…
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Xampla Bolsters Food and Drink Expertise with Industry Hires
Xampla, expert creators of the drop-in, high performance natural replacements for plastic, has expanded its expert team with two new…
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs in Brussels
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno…
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Who is and Who is Not Attending the WEF?
Some 2,700 leaders from 130 countries, including 52 heads of state and government, will be attending the annual meeting in…
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Cutting Plastic is a Goal of Sustainability Outreach (FREE)
Do you want to use less plastic wrap? Sometimes you can just invert a plate over a bowl of leftovers…
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Vegware’s Vision for a Compostable Circular Economy
In an exclusive interview the managing director of UK compostable packaging company, Vegware, Helen Mathieson, reveals how she’s transforming the…
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PBPC Speaker Series – Brand Innovation: Optimizing Sustainability
On Dec. 16, the Plant Based Products Council brought together sustainability leaders from three international brands for its second Speaker…
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Canadian Teenager Develops New Bioplastic
16 year old teenager develops bioplastic made from duckweed
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Vladimir Putin, Person of the Year 2022 (FREE)
The person of the year 2022 is undisputedly Vladimir Putin. This is a FREE article.
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Earthfirst® Films Announces Leadership Changes
Earthfirst® Films announces organizational changes for continued technology leadership in sustainable packaging solutions.
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TIPA CEO Says Compostable (Plastic) Packaging Can Help Feed the World
I don’t think this is the best kind of “claim” to make because it’s a bit “far fetched” and “cynical”.…
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Vegware Appoints New MD
We are delighted to announce that Helen Mathieson is our new Managing Director!
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Tipa CEO Interview on Inc.
How This Determined Female Founder Is Taking on Big PlasticDaphna Nissenbaum started her Israel-based company with one goal: to make…
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Plastic Energy CEO Reelected as CRE President
Carlos Monreal, Founder & CEO of Plastic Energy, elected for a new mandate as Chemical Recycling Europe
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US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in Congress
Another aggressive plastics bill lands in Congress
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Exxonmobil VP is Pushing for Chemical Recycling
Dave Andrew, Exxon’s vice president of new market development, sees chemical recycling as key to solving the pollution crisis.
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Geno CEO in front of US Senate
Geno CEO spoke in front of US Senate
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New NL Agriculture Minister
On October 3, 2022, the Dutch government announced Mr. Piet Adema has been named the new Dutch Minister of Agriculture,…
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Yield10 Bioscience Appoints New Director
Yield10 Bioscience Appoints Willie Loh, Ph.D., Former Cargill Executive, to the Board of Directors
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CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content Bill
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
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Danimer Scientific Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Medical Industry Reviews Bioplastics
Technical director of healthcare products company reviews bioplastics
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Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company
Patagonia founder gives away company
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NL Minister of Agriculture Resigns over Fertilizers
On September 5, 2022, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality, Henk Staghouwer, resigned over manure and nitrogen…
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New Ad Interim Director at CBE JU
Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore appointed CBE JU’s Executive Director ad interim — CBE JU used to be called BBI JU in the…
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NatureWorks CEO Promotes Bioplastics on Golf Courses
PGA TOUR Shares Sustainability in Golf Video Featuring NatureWorks CEO, Rich Altice — Sometimes I wonder if NatureWorks CEO spends…
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Peruvian President Hit by Biofuel Corruption Scandal
Prosecutor of the Nation initiates fifth investigation against Pedro Castillo for the purchase of biodiesel
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New Leadership at European Bioplastics
European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson — It was about time to change the EUBP leadership.…
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Macron Becomes Oil Salesman (FREE)
When politicians become snake oil salesmen. This is a FREE article
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Pierce Brosnan and Son Join Plastic is Forever Campaign
Legendary Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan and Paris Brosnan, a filmmaker and environmental activist, have joined forces with the Basel, Rotterdam…
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Yield 10 Camelina PHA Update
Yield10 Bioscience Chief Science Officer Dr. Kristi Snell to Present on Advancements in Producing PHA Bioplastic in Camelina at the…
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Kenyan Politicians Are Lazy when it Comes to Sustainability (FREE)
Nairobi City County Members of Parliament fail the Environmental Sustainability Governance test. This is a FREE article
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First National Leadership Environmental Sustainability Scorecard (FREE)
Clean Up Kenya will this Sunday, 5th June 2022, on World Environment Day, commence the releasing of a National Leadership…
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Jason Momoa and rePurpose Global Partner on Ocean Plastic Bottles
Jason Momoa’s Mananalu Goes Plastic Negative and Fights Ocean Plastic with rePurpose Global
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Start-Up Success Story: Nfinite Nanotechnology
Start-Up Success Story: Pre-Summit interview with Chee Hau Teoh, CEO & Co-Founder of Nfinite Nanotechnology — RETHINKING Materials / London…
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What Became of the Woman who Invented Olive Pits BioPlastic?
What happened to the woman who invented olive pits biodegradable plastics?
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Pakistani Minister Bans SUP Bottles
Climate Minister Sherry Rehman bans the use of single use plastics in office
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Interview with GM Fluid Quip Technologies (FREE)
Interview with Timothy Bauer, General Manager, Growth Ventures, Fluid Quip Technologies. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials /…
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Symphony Environmental CEO on How Bioplastic Can Solve India Waste Problems
Symphony Environmental organic recycling could resolve India’s plastic pollution overnight
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Sabic, Deloitte, Suez, TerraCycle and Thai Wah Interviews (FREE)
Sabic, Deloitte, Suez, TerraCycle, Thai Wah to attend Rethinking Materials Event. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials /…
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Danimer Scientific Appoints New CHRO
Danimer Scientific Appoints Anthony Austin as Chief Human Resource Officer
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French Plastic Federation Reacts to Macron Plastic Statements (FREE)
Reaction Of Plastalliance To The Remarks Made By The President Candidate Emmanuel Macron During The Meeting In Marseille On April…
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Fossil Connections of the NL Government
NL Minister for New Economy writes about the fossil connections and the hypocrisy of the NL government.
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Interview with Carbios Director (FREE)
Interview with Bruno Langlois, Business Development and Partnerships Director at Carbios, on the barriers to achieving Circularity. This is a…
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Professors Awarded for Wood Based Textile Fibres Research
Marcus Wallenberg Prize to Professor Herbert Sixta and Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen for the development of Sustainable wood-based textile fibres
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Interview with AB Inbev Sustainable Innovations Director (FREE)
20 Minutes with Maisie Devine, Executive Director, Sustainable Innovation and 100+ Accelerator at AB InBev. This is a FREE article
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Message from Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group CEO
The Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group has taken a bold, new step forward.
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US Senator Opinion on Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
Republican US Senator gives his opinion on the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
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Parkside Expands Board
Parkside expands board to support rapid growth and investment
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs
European Bioplastics, the association, representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Neguț as…
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Interview With NatureWorks CEO (FREE)
In Conversation with Rich Altice, President and CEO of NatureWorks. This is a FREE article
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Interview with Indorama CEO
Indorama aims to invest $8bn in chemically recycled and bio-based plastics
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Need for Degradable Takeout Packaging may Decline as Commercial Sector Implements Food Recycling (FREE)
David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency writes about the declining need for degradable…
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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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Flemish PM Visits VITO LignoValue Pilot
Recently, Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon paid a working visit to Biorizon co-initiator VITO.
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Q & A with Ved Krishna, Founder of Pakka Inc
As a packaging producer and investor in new technologies, Pakka Inc. Founder Ved Krishna shares the opportunities and challenges facing…
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Manufacturing Institute Honors CTO Novolex (FREE)
The Manufacturing Institute to Honor Adrianne Tipton, PhD, Chief Technology Officer at Novolex. This is a FREE article.
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Agilyx CEO Interview Video
Agilyx CEO Tim Stedman joined Proactive New York to discuss the Portland, Oregon-based group’s recently announced partnerships with the city…
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Start Up Success Stories – Gelatex and Xampla (FREE)
Geletex Co-Founder and COO, Mari-Ann Meigo Fonseca and Xampla CEO, Simon Hombersley share what they have been up to since…
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Bill Gates Involved in Shady Palm Oil Plantations
Another shady deal … à la Bill Gates.
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Chris Packham on Oxo Biodegradable Plastic (FREE)
Christopher Gary Packham CBE is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, best known for his television work…
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Xampla Opens New Lab and Expands Team
Xampla opens new lab as company expands commercial and technical teams
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Woodly Hires Circular Economy Promoter (FREE)
Circular Economy Promoter Veera Virtanen Joins Woodly.
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BASF Accused of Assault and Battery Against Employee(s) (FREE)
Another serious human right abuse scandal at BASF — This is a FREE article.
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EU Commissioner on Fossil Plastic and Plastic Treaty
Reuters interview with EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius
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Tom Szaky is Judge in Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Price
Tom Ford And 52Hz Are Offering $1.2 Million To The Innovators Who Create The Best Replacement For Thin-Film Plastic
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Synova Appoints New CEO
Jörg Krüger appointed CEO of Synova
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Danimer Scientific Appoints New CFO
Danimer Scientific Appoints Michael A. Hajost as Chief Financial Officer
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Biden Slammed for Funding False Plastics Solutions
Biden administration slammed for funding “false” plastics solutions
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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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Bloom Hires Director to Develop Materials and Chemicals
Bloom Biorenewables hires Sophie Rouzeau (Dumas)
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Indian MP Promotes Biodegradable Materials
Indian politician promotes Indian made biodegradable materials
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Mitsui CEO New Year Message
New Year’s Greetings from President & CEO (Summary)
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Top 10 Influencers in the Bioplastics Industry 2021 (FREE)
Here’s a ranking of the top 10 most influential people in the bioplastics industry in 2021. This is a FREE…
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Petition Against Frans Timmermans
Frans Timmermans, VP of EU Commission, is set to receive an academic award in NL. However, many scientists are complaining…
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Macron Mentions Plastic in New Year Speech
French President Macron talks about plastic packaging is his new year speech.
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Ursula Von der Leyen Promotes Evonik
Ursula Von der Leyen promotes Evonik in a video
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Agilyx CEO Promotes Recycling on Euractiv
Without exhausting all recycling capabilities, the push for circular materials is meaningless — “Anti-OXO Biodegradable” campaign was driven by commercial…
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Recycling Association Appoints Head of UK Traqa
Traqa is a collaborative platform that automates the transfer of information between all parties in the recycling supply chain, ensuring…
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