Category: Events
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Oil Giants Pull Out of Saudi Energy Summit After Deadly Attacks
Major oil executives withdraw from Saudi energy summit following deadly Houthi attacks, raising concerns about security and regional stability.
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Interview with FIP 2026 exhibitors
Interview with FIP 2026 exhibitors
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Greenpeace protest against ENI sponsorship Olympic Games
Personal Opinion It’s better to have an oil company sponsoring the Olympic Games than a junk food producer. It was…
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Innovative plastics, high added value and fully committed to the ecological transition
From June 2 to 5, 2026, the plastics, composites and rubber industries will come together for four days dedicated to…
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Indonesia brings fossil-fuel lobbyists into its COP30 delegation
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WEF is going to push for a water emergency (Video)
The WEF likes to conspire against the world population 😂 .
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Braskem COP 30
https://www.braskem.com/braskem-na-cop30-en https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/braskem-bioeconomy-policy-cop30.html
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What Trump’s absence means for COP30
https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-trumps-absence-means-for-cop30
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Braskem K 2025 marketing
https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-unveils-bio-based-product-innovations-at-k-2025 https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-reinforces-its-leadership-in-sustainable-solutions-at-k-fair-2025
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The Bioplastics Week
It’s the Bioplastics Week, I think. As usual the communication is not very pro.
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COP29 president: ‘COP is the best system we have, we cannot lose faith in it’
Well, then you should identify the problem and come up with solutions. Cos we all know that the system isn’t…
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McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025 – Key Takeaways and Insights
I’ve just watched the McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025; and here are the key takeaways.
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Empowering Brands with Bio-Based Innovation: Braskem Highlights I’m green™ bio-based Portfolio at Sustainable Brands
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Business%20Wire/35256126/empowering-brands-with-bio-based-innovation-braskem-highlights-i-m-green-bio-based-portfolio-at-sustainable-brands
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Cargill Will Unveil a Bio-Based Fluoropolymer Replacement for Polyolefin Extrusion at K 2025
https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/cargill-will-unveil-a-bio-based-fluoropolymer-replacement-for-polyolefin-extrusion-at-k-2025
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Symphony CEO addresses plastics solutions at SPE conference
https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/symphony-ceo-addresses-plastics-solutions-at-spe-conference-93CH-4256822
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Symphony Environmental Technologies CEO will speak at SPE Responsible Plastics 2025 Conference
Symphony Environmental Technologies CEO will speak at the SPE Responsible Plastics 2025 Conference in Pittsburgh today
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World Cleanup Day signals rising public demand for ocean action
https://www.euractiv.com/news/world-cleanup-day-signals-rising-public-demand-for-ocean-action
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Lobby group rep raises alarm at HK event with ‘denialist’ claim that plastics don’t harm humans or marine ecosystems
https://www.eco-business.com/news/lobby-group-rep-raises-alarm-at-hk-event-with-denialist-claim-that-plastics-dont-harm-humans-or-marine-ecosystems
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2025 BPI Summit to host critical climate conversations on composting infrastructure, food waste solutions and policy frameworks
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/21/3137520/0/en/2025-BPI-Summit-to-host-critical-climate-conversations-on-composting-infrastructure-food-waste-solutions-and-policy-frameworks.html
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Thai Science Fair Showcases Rice-To-Bioplastics Breakthroughs At Mhesi Fair 2025
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/sponsored/2025/08/15/thai-science-fair-showcases-rice-to-bioplastics-breakthroughs-at-mhesi-fair-2025
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Teijin to showcase world’s first bioplastic pipe organ at Expo 2025 Osaka
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/rd/teijin-to-showcase-worlds-first-bioplastic-pipe-organ-at-expo-2025-osaka-26997
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Ocean Conservancy Experts Head to Final Round of Plastics Treaty Negotiations in Geneva
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The US DOE AlgaePrize 2025–2027
https://www.herox.com/algaeprize25-27
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Brazil COP30 Preparations and Logistical Challenges
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K 2025 Launches Reusable Cups Pilot Program
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Brat Fest increases recycling, composting with zero-waste initiative (Video)
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SeaSweepers to showcase ocean plastic repurposing Saturday at SeaCycle event in Coconut Grove
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Circularity25, what happened at the American circular economy event
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International Compost Awareness Week
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Earth Day event explores threat of plastic, embraces rays of hope
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Can These Bioplastic Cups Reduce Plastic Waste in Event Spaces?
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Register for the EU Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue
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Tipa showcases latest compostable materials
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World Economic Forum’s plastic group expands for systemic waste management
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NBCo presents “disappearing” fiber bottle at WEF forum
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European Bioplastics Conference podcast
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Key Takeaways of EUBP Conference 2024 (FREE)
Well, not much: A lot of blabla and a lot of false hope … the same thing as for the…
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3D printed bioplastic car structure for Lexus
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The Best and the Worse PR Agencies in the Bioplastics industry (Award)
The Bioplastics News Awards are here. The Best and the Worse PR agencies in the Bioplastics Industry. This is a…
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11th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics (Video)
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How Southeast Asian countries are positioning themselves at COP29
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Science Minister Lord Vallance visits Kelpi
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Pack Expo trends and insights on recycled content
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Curtin Malaysia team wins gold, top awards at iCAN 2024 for microalgae-based bioplastic innovation
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Nirma Students’ Bioplastic Ranked 1st At Hackathon
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Coca-Cola accused of greenwashing at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics, Over 100 Elite Athletes Ask Coca-Cola and Pepsi to Ramp Up Reusable Packaging in Face of Plastic Pollution Crisis
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Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) begins today at Bharat Mandapam
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Bioplastics banned at Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
Bioplastics banned at Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
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Green Lead and Sonali Bioplastics organise Unplastic Bangladesh 2024 National Photography Exhibition
Green Lead and Sonali Bioplastics organise Unplastic Bangladesh 2024 National Photography Exhibition
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SA scientists win award with bioplastics at Indonesia science competition
SA scientists win award with bioplastics at Indonesia science competition
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World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup goes for bioplastic bottle
World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup goes for bioplastic bottle
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Bioplastic Furniture Collection at Milan Design Week
Bioplastic Furniture Collection at Milan Design Week
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WWF notes on the INC-4 negotiations on plastic treaty
Here are the notes of WWF on the The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international…
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US Expo: Compostable, plant-based and biodegradable materials in clothing, accessories, jewelry and art
US Expo: Compostable, plant-based and biodegradable materials in clothing, accessories, jewelry and art
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SEALIVE Project Unveils Biobased Plastics at Malta Exhibition: A Leap Towards Ocean Health
SEALIVE Project Unveils Biobased Plastics at Malta Exhibition: A Leap Towards Ocean Health
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Most popular WEF Videos on Social Media (FREE)
Here are the two WEF videos that made the biggest buzz on social media. This is a FREE article
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WEF Davos most important takeaways (FREE)
Here are the main takeaways of the 2024 WEF summit in Davos. This is a FREE article
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10th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics (Video)
On November 30 2023, Biorizon co-initiators TNO & VITO host their 10th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics in Rotterdam and…
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Bioplastics Week 2023
Bioplastics Week is from 2 to 6 October. Almost missed it again!
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The Annual NatureWorks ‘3M Open’ Greenwashing Circus (FREE)
I’ve received a few questions from readers in the last couple of days if PLA contained PFAS. Why do I…
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Are Regenerative Materials the Solution for Sustainable Packaging?
As biology and chemistry coalesce, the building blocks of materials are being transformed, forging the next-generation catalysts and polymers required…
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Earth Day 2023: Global collaboration crucial to realizing plastics, bio- and fiber-based circularity
Today marks Earth Day 2023, an annual global event in which over one billion people and industry stakeholders engage through…
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Consider Corn Challenge IV Continues to Find Game-Changing New Uses for Field Corn
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fourth iteration of the Consider Corn Challenge.
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India Chemexcil Focusses on Green and Bio Chemicals
CHEMEXCIL focuses on exports to emerging markets, the concept of renewable chemicals named as “Green Chemicals” as well as Bio…
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Loliware Interview: The Future of Decarbonisation and Sustainable Materials
Victoria Piunova, CTO, and Sea Briganti, Founder and CEO of LOLIWARE discuss the future of decarboisation and sustainable materials.
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Meet the Innovators Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Materials
With consumers and regulators more focused on the materials we use and how they are disposed of than ever before,…
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Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal
After the Biden administration set a goal to boost bioplastic production by 90%, the industry said it needs more federal…
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The National Biobased Products Day Fiasco (FREE)
Apparently, yesterday (March 8th) was the first “National Biobased Products Day”. This is a FREE article
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3rd Annual Bioplastics Innovation Forum (FREE)
I’m proud to announce that I will be chairing the 3rd Annual Bioplastics Innovation Forum in Brussels on March 1…
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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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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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The United Nations COP 27 Has Started (FREE)
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 opened today with the key aim of ensuring full implementation of the Paris…
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Greenpeace Reacts to Coke’s Sponsorship of COP27
Hold on … The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be sponsored by a private company? Worse, by…
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Just Eat and UEFA Launch Seaweed Biodegradable Packaging at EURO final
Talk about kelping the environment! Just Eat launches compostable SEAWEED food packaging at the Women’s EURO final in drive to…
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Happy Belgian National Day!
It’s a Public Holiday in Belgium today.
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First International Meeting of Perfume Professions (FREE)
The International Perfume Foundation organises the First International Meeting of Perfume Professions in Paris on July 1st. This is a…
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Paris Packaging Week 2022 (FREE)
At the heart of packaging innovation for beauty, premium drinks, luxury and FMCG. This is the only event I will…
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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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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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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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26 Innovators Disrupting the Plastic & Packaging Value Chain (FREE)
250+ leaders in materials, packaging and recycling systems will meet to debate the best paths to achieving circularity plastic and…
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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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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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Lay’s Goes Compostable Packaging at Coachella
Lay’s will test compostable packaging at the Coachella Festival
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Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2022
Watch the videos of the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2022
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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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Vertoro to Pitch at NREL Industry Growth Forum
One of 40 cleantech startups selected globally, Vertoro will present its Goldilocks® decarbonization solution to potential investors and other cleantech…
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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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Eastman Innovation Day Highlights
Eastman 2021 Innovation Day Highlights Innovation-Driven Growth Model, Circular Economy, and Strong Cash Flow as Drivers of Growth
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DOE Insights on Algae Crop Protection
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted a virtual workshop on algae crop protection on April 20–21,…
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IFIB 2021 Conference Video
IFIB (International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy) is an event on industrial biotechnology and bioeconomy at world level, now…
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Role of Associations and NGO in EU Plastic Waste Management
BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE project EVENT: “Plastic Waste management in European Cities – Key Role of Associations and NGOs”
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Eight Start-ups Tackling Plastic Pollution Through Material Innovation and Circular Technologies (FREE)
With climate change, resource scarcity and plastic pollution high priorities for brands and investors, ambitious innovators are driving forward new…
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Where Will the Next Materials Technology Breakthrough Come From? (FREE)
Ahead of the Rethinking Materials summit on May 19-20, the organizers spoke to technology pioneers to uncover which breakthrough solution…
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Total Corbion at Chinaplas
PLA bioplastics for a brighter future
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Interview with Global Business Director DuPont Biomaterials
Interview with Michael Saltzberg, DuPont Biomaterials
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The Best Materials Conference of 2021
Unilever, PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, Colgate-Palmolive and LEGO Join New Summit Focused on Rethinking Materials: Innovation in Plastics and Packaging
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Leading French Plastic Expo is Postponed
FIP – France Innovation Plasturgie, France’s leading trade fair for the plastics industry, initially scheduled from 15 to 18 June…
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Rethinking Plastic Expo
From September 2020 to the end of 2022, Yksi Expo will present an extensive program on the theme of plastic.
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