Category: People and Leaders
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Iron Man Invests in Bioplastics
Famous superstar Actor invests in one bioplastic company
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Prince of Wales and Global CEOs on Sustainable Transition
Prince Charles and Brian Moynihan discuss the private sector’s transition to a sustainable future and the evolution of corporate climate…
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The Future of Starch
A Bio-Material with a Strong Future.
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Elon Musk Donates $100M to CO2 Capture
Donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology
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CEO Expected to Lead on Societal Issues
Trust in traditional newsmedia and Governemnt is falling. Business leaders are trying to mislead. CEO expected to lead on societal…
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DOW CEO on Climate Protection Strategy
Going big: Now is the time for a bold, durable strategy for climate protection
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Solvay CEO on Getting the Right Chemistry
Interview with Solvay CEO. Ilham Kadri is a charismatic leader and she’s disrupting the way chemical companies communicate with the…
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Prince of Wales Launches Terra Carta
As part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, HRH The Prince of Wales, announces the ‘Terra Carta’
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Interview Danimer Scientific CEO
Danimer Scientific Chief Executive Officer Stephen Croskrey discusses the trading debut of the firm’s initial public offering, investment plans, and…
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Solvay CEO on How to Reinvent Progress
Solvay has become a champion in talking the talk; but can they walk the talk?
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India VP Gives Vision on Plastics
Indian vice-president gives full vision on plastics: trends, recycling, media campaigns, bioplastics, etc.
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Nova Chemicals on Pennsylvania Chemical Recycling Bill
The need for recycling innovation, especially for plastic materials, has never been greater. While plastic materials have great value and…
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US Senators on Save Our Seas 2.0
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) yesterday held a colloquy on the Senate floor…
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Eco Flexibles Appoints Paul Edwards
Sustainable packaging innovator Eco Flexibles has announced the key appointment of Paul Edwards, who joins the business as Business Unit…
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Biden Statement on Paris Agreement
Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Paris Agreement
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Clariant Appoints New CEO
Conrad Keijzer to become CEO as of January 1, 2021. Hariolf Kottmann to focus on his role as Chairman of…
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Reorganisation at Total Corbion
Total Corbion PLA appoints Thomas Philipon, new CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, new CFO to drive next phase of growth
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Apple Cofounder Launches Energy Efficiency Trading Platform
Steve Wozniak is starting another company, 45 years after co-founding Apple with Steve Jobs
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Tesla Exec Joins Polymateria
Tesla exec leaves to join U.K. start-up trying to combat the world’s plastic crisis
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Tipa Answers Compostable Plastics Critics
Tipa Sales Director answers critics against compostable plastics. He recently joined the industry and he’s doing what the senior industry…
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Ministerial Row on Biodegradable Plastic
Ministers answer questions regarding biodegradable and compostable plastics.
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Greta Has a Message for Donald
There’s a love story between Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg. We were able to find the love letter!
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Sulapac CEO Talks About What it Takes to Change the World
Ami Rubinstein is the Deputy CEO of Sulapac. He is passionate about creating ‘another Finnish success story’ and heading Sulapac’s…
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DSM CEOs Discuss Q3 2020 Results
Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, co-CEOs at DSM, discuss the company’s third-quarter earnings and the impact of the pandemic…
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Former UK Environment Minister Supports OXO BIO
Powerful Support for OXO BIO from Former UK Environment Minister. Bioplastics News has seen a letter to Symphony Environmental Technologies…
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Lets Start Revolution Says Solvay CEO
Let’s start a responsible revolution.
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Video Message from Mitsui CEO
Clearly a break from the past and from Japanese culture. Not bad at all for a company that has been…
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Greta Thunberg Warns about EU Agricultural Policy
It’s remarkable when the truth is spoken by teenagers. It also shows the EU hypocrisy. EU CAP is more about…
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Green Dot Bioplastics CEO Talks Alternative Plastics
Green Dot Bioplastics CEO Talks Alternative Plastics on The Future of Agriculture Podcast
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Tom van Aken, Person of the Year 2020
Tom van Aken is the Bioplastic Champion of 2020.
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Interview Founder Paptic
A sustainable alternative to plastic packaging materials; Interview with Esa Torniainen, Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Paptic Ltd.
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Who Will Be the Person of 2020? (FREE)
Who are the nominated for the “Person of the Year” 2020 Award? (Free Article)
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BASF Appoints Chinese in Supervisory Board
Liming Chen appointed to Supervisory Board of BASF SE
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Big Web CEOs Invest in Bioplastic Bottles
They’re coming out in American newspaper.
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Kate Middleton and Bioplastics
Why is Kate Middleton leading by example?
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Interview with Ecovia Renewables Founders
Ecovia Renewables—Jeremy Minty, Co-founder, President and CEO and Drew Hertig, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer
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Interview with CFO of Bioplastics Company
Interview with CFO leading bioplastic company. What it takes to be the CFO of a bioplastic company.
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Lewis Hamilton Goes Plant Based
Recently I’ve been making many changes in my life to reduce my impact on the environment. The first step in…
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Genomatica CEO Promotes Biotech Role in Circular Economy
A Roadmap for Industry to Harness Biotechnology for a More Circular Economy
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Top EU Official Gives Opinion on Chemical Recycling
Interview with Kęstutis Sadauskas, Director for Circular Economy & Green Growth at the European Commission’s DG Environment, about the EU’s…
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Pro Football Player Invests in Biochemicals
Videos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular…
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Sustainable Revolution: Brazilian Sugarcane and the Plastics Industry
Throughout my career at Braskem I’ve been asked one question more than any other.
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Novozymes CEO Discuss Corona Results
Novozymes CEO Ester Baiget discusses the company’s latest interim results and outlook for the rest of the year.
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Sabic VP On Covid, Circularity and Chemical Recycling
SABIC sees COVID-19 change plastic usage, need to maintain sustainability efforts.
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Interview with Avantium CTO
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Discussion With Danimer Scientific CMO
Discussion With Danimer Scientific CMO on covid and plastic problem.
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Dow CEO Defends Plastics
Together, we – government, industry and society – are changing systems through strong commitments and bold actions.
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Agilyx and the Virgin Connections
Videos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular…
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Interview with Dow CEO on Diversity, Sustainability and Corona
Dow Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling talks about the need to wear face coverings, leading through the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Lanzatech CEO Interview on Carbon Recycling Technology
Jennifer Holmgren, CEO at LanzaTech, talks about the company’s carbon recycling technology, in which they convert carbon emissions into ethanol…
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Hemp Packaging on Forbes
Tarek Moharram Discusses Truly Green Plastic Biodegradable Cannabis Biomass Solutions
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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 Joanna Dupont-Inglis as…
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Video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO
We found a video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO talking about the corona crisis. It’s unique. It’s a gem!
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French Government Blames Black Plastic, Plastic Films and Over Packaging
French Secretary of State blames French Retailer for over Packaging. Her cabinet blames black plastic and plastic films.
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Interview with Stora Enso CEO Annica Bresky
“I am really privileged to be the CEO of a company with a positive climate impact. Regardless of the Covid-19,…
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Dow Returning to Work Playbook
Safely retuning to the workplace, together. Message from Dow CEO and returning to work playbook.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Chemical Recycling
Here’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Chemical Recycling made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics…
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Message from Mitsui CEO
Message for All Employees of the Mitsui Chemicals Group.
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Its safe to go Back to Work says Dow CEO
Dow Inc. CEO Jim Fitterling on Thursday detailed how the company is continuing to operate its plants and labs while trying to protect…
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New Vice-Chairman Circular Biobased Delta
Freek van Eijk, CEO of Holland Circular Hotspot and Managing Director of Acceleratio, has been appointed as a board member…
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The Luckiest Man in the Bioplastics Industry
Who is the luckiest man in the bioplastics industry today?
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New Clariant CFO
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced that Stephan Lynen will be appointed CFO as of April…
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Message from New Mitsui CEO
Message from New President & CEO of Mitsui Chemicals, HASHIMOTO Osamu, to All Employees.
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New President German Chemical Federation
Christian Kullmann, chairman of the executive board of Evonik Industries AG, has been appointed new president of the German chemical…
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Young Disruptive UK Female Engineers
The Department of Engineering and Design at the University of Sussex supports the achievements of their female engineering students and…
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French Chemical Industry Facing Corona
Interview with Magali Smets, managing director of the French Chemical Federation (France Chimie), on the consequences of the Corona virus…
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Plastic Recycling to Finance Glass Recycling in France
The Ministry of Ecological Transition has a particular vision when it comes to recycling.
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Avantium CEO On Bioplastics in the Drinks Industry
Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, discusses the challenges and benefits of introducing plant-based plastics to the drinks industry.
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Yield10 Bioscience CEO in the News
Panic is setting in about a potential french fry shortage in the near future, due to a poor potato harvest…
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Interview with New Chair of BPI Board
Congratulations to NatureWorks’ Senior Circular Economy Manager, Tim Goodman, for his new additional role as Chair of the BPI Board.…
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LyondellBasell CEO Talks Industry Trends and Curbing Plastic Waste
LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel was the keynote speaker at the Partnership’s 2nd annual State of Houston’s Petrochemical Industry event on…
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Interview with VP Shell New Energies
Mark Gainsborough of Shell’s New Energies division speaks about the oil and gas giant’s renewables ventures, its future in fossil…
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Sulzer CEO Mentions Biopolymers in Shareholders Letter
At Sulzer, we know that “Life is Fluidˮ. Whether in the form of liquids or gases, many of the world’s…
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Sofinnova Appoints New Head of Investor Relations
The appointment reflects the company’s strategic growth and the expansion of its life sciencesfund strategies
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Corbion Proposes Ilona Haaijer to Supervisory Board
Corbion’s Supervisory Board announces it has nominated Ilona Haaijer for appointment to the Supervisory Board for a term of four…
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Danimer Scientific COO Briefs Rotary on Bioplastic Tech
Rotarians heard an update this week on the hometown venture, Danimer Scientific, from Michael Smith, chief operating officer.
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NatureWorks CEO in the News
NatureWorks President and CEO, Rich Altice talks about the potential of biotechnology and the importance of innovation and collaboration on…
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An End to Petroleum Plastics
Floreon CEO Shaun Chatterton Talks About Bioplastics, PLA and Floreon.
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Interview With BP COO on Their Recycling Solution
BP is helping to tackle the global problem of plastic waste with a recycling technology that has the potential to…
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Interview With China SUP Ban Official
Establishing a long-term mechanism for the management of plastic pollution. The person in charge of the National Development and Reform…
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The Price of Sustainability According to Covestro CFO
Plastics Maker’s CFO Balances Cyclicality vs. R&D Imperative. Covestro, pressed by low pricing for its products, continues its focus on…
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French Secretary of State Speech on New Anti-Waste Bill
Speech by Brune Poirson during the final reading of the anti-waste bill for a circular economy in the National Assembly…
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Who Defended Plastics?
Who was courageous enough to defend plastics in public when the industry was under fire by plastic bans?
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Interview with Marco Astorri, ex CEO Bio-on
“We were victims of a well-prepared speculative attack. We Started a revolution so they stopped us” said Astorri
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Interview with CEO Novamont France
This week, Christophe Doukhi de Boissoudy, president of Club Bio-Plastiques (French Bioplastics Association), speaks about the role of bio-based and…
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Macron Speaks About Plastic Bottles
Macron made a short speech on plastic bottles. Here’s the video.
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Interview With LyondellBassell CEO
Bob Patel is the CEO of energy and chemical major LyondellBassell. In this interview with ‘India Global Business’, he tackles…
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New Sanner CEO Wants Bioplastic Packaging for Pharma Sector
Sanner, international supplier of high-quality plastic packaging and components for pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products, renewed its organisational structure. Ralf…
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Parkside Appoints New Global Sales Director
Innovation-led packaging solutions specialist, Parkside, has announced the appointment of Paula Birch to Global Sales Director in recognition of her…
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PSI Appoints Mike DuFrayne President and CFO
PSI appoints Mike DuFrayne President and CFO. DuFrayne joined the company as CFO in 2017.
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Vertoro Appoints New Scientific Advisor
Prof. Emiel Hensen has formally joined Vertoro as Scientific Advisor. His scientific track record and industrial network will add value…
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Avantium Appoints New CFO
Avantium announced the appointment of Bart Welten as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Queen Says To Deliver on Plastics Commitments
In her formal State Opening of Parliament this morning (19 December), the Queen urged ministers to deliver progress on the…
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Avantium Appoints New Chairman of Supervisory Board
Avantium announced that Mr. Edwin Moses has been appointed as Chairman of its Supervisory Board.
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Interview With Radical Plastics Co-Founders
Radical Plastics Cofounders Yelena Kann and Kristin Taylor have extensive backgrounds in polymers and plastics engineering, both having worked for…
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Peter Vanacker, Person of the Year 2019
It was a logic decision to choose Peter Vanacker as the Person of the Year 2019. Peter has been this…
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The Irish Bioplastic Leader
Prof Kevin O’Connor, the first scientist to convert non-degradable plastics into biodegradable plastics, has won the Science Foundation Ireland Researcher…
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Why is Finland a Bioeconomy Champion?
Exclusive Interview with the Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry in Finland, Jaana Husu-Kallio, on the Finnish bioeconomy…
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Interview With Director Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (UK)
Resource talks with David Newman, Managing Director of the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) about his quest to clean…
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