Category: Events
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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 a good idea to have an Italian company sponsoring the Olympic Games in Italy. What I disliked more was to have Snoop Dogg as an Olympic Games ambassador. What an immoral choice. Watch the video…
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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 responsible innovation and sustainable value creation. With 800 exhibitors and brands spread across five complementary sectors, FIP – France Innovation Plasturgie is the strategic trade show for an industry in full transformation.
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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 working at all and that a working system would be a better option.
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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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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 past 10 years The European Bioplastics associations has hired mafiosi lobbyists in the past who had their connections within the European Commission and European Parliament. These ‘Don Corleone’ lobbyists manage to corrupt the EU legislative…
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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 FREE article.
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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 legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4).
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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 online.
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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 get those PFAS questions at the same time? I realised it was because the “3M Open” golf tournament took place recently. This is a FREE article.
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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 for the long-term sustainable production of consumer products.
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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 various environmental sustainability projects to promote awareness and spur climate action initiatives.
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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 based Specialty chemicals and Renewable chemicals; CHEMEXCIL crosses USD 30.31 bn of chemical exports in FY23
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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, innovators are revolutionising materials for consumer goods, which includes packaging, textiles, non-wovens, and durable goods, as well as approaches to waste management. this is a FREE article
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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 investment.
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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 & 2. This is a FREE article
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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 Davos — Respect for Biden for not going to Davos. He knows that he can have all those leaders at the White House with a finger snap. Ursula von der Leyen on the other hand…
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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 Agreement — The Gods must have a sense of humor … probably British or German. This is a FREE article.
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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 a company accused of generating the most plastic pollution. This tells you enough about the United Nations. Did the UN became a cocktail reception for the corporate bourgeoisie?
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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 tackle plastic pollution
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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 FREE article
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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 be attending in person this year. This is a FREE article
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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 May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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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 / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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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 / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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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 packaging, highlight the latest bio-based materials, and uncover vast investment opportunities. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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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 FREE article
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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 compostable materials in this interview ahead of the Rethinking Materials Summit
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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 industry stakeholder.
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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 participating at Rethinking Materials last year. This is a FREE article
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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, 2021.
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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 in its eleventh edition.
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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 solutions in material science that will contribute towards a circular economy. This is a FREE article.
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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 they believe has the most potential to scale up and transform the plastics and packaging sector. This is a FREE article.
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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 2021, has been postponed from 05 to 08 April 2022 at Lyon Eurexpo.
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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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European Research and Innovation Days
European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. This year, it is a fully virtual event, with the Policy conference and the Science is Wonderful! online…
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