Category: Corona
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US officials delayed warning public about heart inflammation risk and long term side effects of covid vaccine (FREE)
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EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case (FREE)
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the EU Commission “has not given a plausible explanation to justify the…
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Health firm SureScreen Australia to make biodegradable Covid-19 kits
Health company SureScreen Australia will produce biodegradable testing kits from a new $35m factory in Brisbane as the medical sector…
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Recyclable and Biodegradable Covid Tests
UK design studio develops new recyclable and biodegradable covid test
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3D Printed Graphene PLA Resistant to Covid
3D-printed graphene polylactic acid devices resistant to SARS-CoV-2: Sunlight-mediated sterilization of additive manufactured objects
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Masuku Compostable Face Masks
Masuku Daily Surgical Face Mask, the world’s first fully compostable, high-performance single-use face mask, provides lightweight comfort and high breathability.
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First Biodegradable Lateral Flow Tests
Biodegradable lateral flow tests to cut plastic waste
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Pfizer Board Member Says to Revoke Vaccine Mandate (FREE)
Pfizer Board Member Suggests End to Mask, Vaccine Mandates. This is a FREE article.
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Indigenous Compostable Face Masks
Reconciliation at Heart of Newly Created Spirit92 Partnership — ECHO INSTRUMENTS, Technology to Measure & Analyse Plastic Biodegradation
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Bioplastics, Planetary Health and Covid (FREE)
Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the…
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Hong Kong to Test Packaging on Covid Virus
Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and…
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Impact Covid on Plastic Waste
The focus on plastic waste reduction has since been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Bioplastic Examination Gloves
Mun Australia releases revolutionary new biodegradable glove to help tackle waste
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Precision ADM Acquires Roswell Downhole Technologies to Supply Canada with Compostable PPE
Precision ADM Acquires Roswell Downhole Technologies to Manufacture Canada’s First Supply of 100% Compostable Fabrics for PPE and Reduce Canada’s…
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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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What Will Happen to Covid Plexiglass Barriers?
What will happen to the COVID-19 plexiglass barriers? Iowa State students have ideas
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Face Masks Turning into Plants
Face masks: The companies making face masks that turn into plants
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Nanoplastics and Harmful Pollutants in Face Masks
Nanoplastics and other harmful pollutants found in disposable face masks. Regulation and research urgently needed, say experts
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BASF Biomass Balanced Styropor Used in Vaccine Logistics
Logistics company Unitax uses Schaumaplast cold-chain packaging made from BASF’s biomass-balanced Styropor® BMB in COVID-19 vaccine logistics
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Sukano PLA is Antibacterial
SUKANO PLA Masterbatches confirmed to be effective against SARS-Cov-2. However, the market and technology leader remains Symphony Environmental.
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NEXE Compostable Face Masks
NEXE Developing Compostable Single-Use Facemasks
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Plastic Packaging used to Transport Covid Vaccines
They tried to kill that plastic. Then came the covid virus. Now, they realise they need it.
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Covestro CEO Talks to World Economic Forum
Accelerating a Real Economy-led Recovery
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Force Majeure Declaration for EU Plastic Industry?
Will Force Majeure be declared for the EU plastic Industry?
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Circa BioSolvent to Combat Covid
New study uses bio-based, renewable solvent to extract key nutrient to combat covid-19
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UK Litter During Lockdown Report
Clearly coronavirus has had a devastating impact on communities across the country and continues to present us with significant challenges.
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Now Comes Bioplastic Gloves
Now comes the smart ones who will make lots of money
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How California is Fighting Corona PPE Waste?
How “Ocean Friendly” initiatives in San Diego are combatting the rise of COVID-19 plastic pollution
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Borealis Q3 Results and Corona Update
Borealis keeps employing stringent health and safety measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 while continuing to take steps to maintain…
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Are Face Masks Carcinogenic?
One world famous celebrity think they are!
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Belgian Recycling Sector on the Brink of Collapse?
The ivory tower of EU institutions versus the real world. Most recycled plastic will be incinerated without being used.
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Antimicrobial, Antibacterial and Antiviral
What is the difference between antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral?
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Impact Lockdown on UK Waste Collection
Eight in 10 councils saw an increase in the amount of recycling being collected since the outbreak and national lockdown.
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Decontaminating and Reusing PPE
PPE could be safely decontaminated and reused to conserve supplies and save waste, say engineers.
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Plastic Kills Covid Virus in 1 Hour (FREE)
The fastest “covid virus” killing plastic.
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Compostable BioPBS Face Masks
Compostable Nonwoven Countering a Surge in a Waste from COVID-19.
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Kiwis Adapt to Packaging Trends in China
Adapting to changing consumer behaviour in terms of food packaging in China. What is New Zealand doing?
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FPInnovations Develops Canadian Biodegradable Masks
FPInnovations completes phase 1 of development of biodegradable disposable masks from Canadian forests
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Recycling Plastic Sachets and Film into Corona Protection Gear
Dow Found a creative way to use plastic sachet and plastic film waste to combat the corona virus.
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Biobased Biodegradable Covid Testing Kits
Biobased Biodegradable Covid Testing Kits.
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Many Recyclers Bankrupt due to Corona
Many Asian Recyclers Bankrupt due to Corona
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Good Natured Corona Results
good natured Products Inc. announced its financial results for the three months (“Q2 FY20”) and six months ended June 30,…
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Impact of Covid on Packaging Strategies
Check out this report on the impact of covid on packaging strategies.
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Canada Goes for Biodegradable Face Masks
Canada invests in the development of Biodegradable Face Mask Filters!
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Packaging Source of Covid Contamination
Coronavirus has been found on packaging and is been exported from one country to the other.
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Demand for Recycled Plastics Has Collapsed
Demand for recycled content has collapsed due to Corona.
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Novozymes Corona Results
With 4 percent organic growth in first half-year of 2020, Novozymes has delivered a solid first half-year performance despite headwinds…
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Aramco Profits Collapse
Aramco reported a 73% year-on-year fall in second-quarter profits.
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What Happens to PPE Waste in South Africa?
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The Chemical Recycling of PPE
Will India pioneer the chemical recycling of personal protective equipment?
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Sabic Corona Results
Q2 2020 results
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DSM Corona Results
Corbion first half 2020 results.
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DSM Corona Results
DSM financial results for the first six months of 2020.
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How to be Eco Friendly During Corona Times?
Can you wash your disposable mask at 20C – and should we still be going for reusable coffee cups?
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Biodegradation Testing of PPE
Videos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular…
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Bioplastic Bags Production Resumes in Caribbean
Local manufacturers will restart the production of biodegradable plastic bags on Tuesday.
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Total Corbion Donates PLA to Fight Corona
Total Corbion Donates PLA for face masks 3D printing.
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Neste CEO Talks About Corona Results
CEO Talks: good performance despite the market turbulence in Q2/2020
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Solvay Hit by Corona Crisis
Solvay first half year 2020 results.
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BASF Results Hit by Corona Crisis
BASF Group: EBIT before special items declines in second quarter due to weaker demand as a result of the corona…
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Shortage of Aluminium Cans
America is running out of aluminum cans.
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Covestro Hit by Corona Crisis
Q2 2020: Results significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as expected.
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First Plastic To Kill Corona Virus (FREE)
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (AIM: SYM), has announced positive antiviral test results from Eurofins Laboratories for its d2p antimicrobial masterbatch…
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Could Bioplastic Packaging Affect Covid 19 Infection Risk?
You think it’s impossible? Well, think again as there may be a correlation between PFAS and Covid19.
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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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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
With the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce…
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Paptic Does Crowd Funding During Corona Crisis
“A crowd-funding round in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic? that is madness!”
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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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Winners of the Corona Crisis
Four companies are the winners of the corona crisis in terms of communication and marketing.
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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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Mitsui Goes 3D Printed Masks
Mitsui Chemicals has begun working on the development of a new, reusable 3D-printed mask with Professor HORI Katsutoshi of the…
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EU Supports New Projects for Green Recovery
The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) has signed grant agreements with the projects selected for funding under the 2019…
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Industry Asks to Postpone Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Trade bodies and consumers call for the plastic bottle and can scheme to be halted. Trade body the Scottish Wholesale…
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Vegware Guide for Social Distancing Catering
Back to business, A practical guide to packaging for socially distanced catering.
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Thailand Waste Management Cannot Cope with Corona
Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags that Bangkok office worker Nicha Singhanoi hoped would cut…
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Can Corona Revive SUP Bags in New Zealand?
The Covid-19 crisis could be a big setback to progress on eliminating plastics, a rural expert has warned.
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Braskem and Biopromotions Partner on Mask Straps
Braskem and Biopromotions collaborate on sustainable mask straps. Biopromotions has developed mask straps made of a Braskem’s bio-based material.
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ADM and the Corona Crisis
ADM announced today that it is has committed a total of approximately $1 million to various organizations involved in the…
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Dow and the Corona Crisis
What tries to pull us apart, just brings us closer together.
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Polystyrene is Making a Comeback
“We didn’t see this coming at all. We really saw it begin to pick up in February in Europe, and…
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Plastic Waste due to Corona
All of the defining images of the coronavirus pandemic seem to feature one thing: plastic.
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Sabic Suspends All Spending
Sabic Suspends All but Essential Spending.
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Corona Impact on Bioplastics in April
Impact of corona confinement measures on the bioplastics sector for April 2020.
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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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Shareholders Meetings During The Corona
Let’s look at how Avantium is organising its Annual General Meeting in times of Corona.
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Ocean Plastic Face Masks
Helping the oceans is helping humans protect from the coronavirus. Diving school PADI are helping the ocean and humans at…
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The Corona Champion
Who’s thriving during the Corona Crisis?
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NatureWorks Donates PLA for Masks
NatureWorks has donated enough Ingeo biopolymer needed to produce as many as two million reusable N95 masks per week from…
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Braskem Supply Chain During Corona
Braskem Deploys Enhanced Polymer Production Support to Meet Medical Equipment Manufacturing Essential Needs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Impact of Corona on Corn Prices
Analysis released by the National Corn Growers Association today showed cash corn prices have declined by 16 percent on average,…
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Letter from Establishment to EU on Corona
Brussels, 22th April – Cefic, represented by its President, Daniele Ferrari joined a group of 23 CEOs calling on EU…
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US Bails Out Big Oil
Trump Determined To Bail Out The Beleaguered Oil Industry.
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Supply Chain Total Corbion During Corona
Corona preventive measures and our ongoing ability to supply Luminy® PLA.
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The Worse Corona Communication
The worse Corona Crisis social media post goes to ….
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The Corona Conspiracies
Let’s look at some of the corona conspiracy theories in circulation at this moment, some more exotic than others.
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Napoleon and the Bio Revolution
What can the French Revolution teach us?
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UK Plastic Ban Delayed
Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton bud ban delayed.
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Covestro Adjusts 2020 Financial Guidance
Covestro adjusts FY 2020 financial guidance due to effects of the Coronavirus pandemic after reaching its EBITDA target in Q1…
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Arkema and the Corona Crisis, ACT II
Arkema expresses its solidarity commitment in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
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