Category: Legal, Anti-Trust and Cartel
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California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392
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Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate case
https://www.courthousenews.com/filipino-typhoon-victims-sue-shell-in-landmark-climate-case
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TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition”
The Paris District Court ruled that the group misled consumers with its carbon neutrality promises. This is an unprecedented decision against an oil major.
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California sues plastic bag makers for falsely claiming bags are recyclable
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-lawsuit-says-makers-of-plastic-bags-lied-about-products-being-recyclable/ar-AA1OGapi https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-sues-plastic-bag-makers-for-falsely-claiming-bags-are-recyclable/ar-AA1OGyH8?ocid=TobArticle
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Correspondence to EIB regarding ENI
The following email has been sent to EIB on Sunday 5th October 2025.
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ENI is fined €336 million for Biofuel unfair commercial practices
I would like to thank the Italian antitrust authority for their independence and perseverance. Well done to the Italian government for allowing the antitrust authority to inquire independently.
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European Commission censorship
The European Commission asks me to remove content from the website. This is a FREE article
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EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/dsb_26sep25_e.htm
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California may file more plastics recycling lawsuits
https://www.reuters.com/world/california-looking-more-trump-plastics-lawsuits-attorney-general-bonta-says-2025-09-24
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Plastics deception case against Exxon wins key ruling
https://climateintegrity.org/news/view/plastics-deception-case-against-exxon-wins-key-ruling
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Nestle sued for alleged greenwashing in Poland
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nestl-sued-alleged-greenwashing-poland-135123169.html
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UK Financial Conduct Authority opens investigation into Drax’s biomass sourcing
Congratulations to the UK; finally a a government body that will look into biomass sourcing. FREE article
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Gas Pipelines, ENI and EU money: a toxic combination?
It’s Half past midnight Brussels time, and I feel tired and… one my readers forwarded this article to me: Since the 1990s, the European Union has been involved in the construction of gas pipelines that transport natural gas from Asia and Africa to Europe. The most important player in these dynamic projects, the next phase…
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ENI / Novamont Judgment – Insights and learnings (June 2025)
Here are some elements that struck me from the Novamont / ENI cartel judgment. This is a FREE article
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English Summary of the Novamont /ENI Judgment
Here’s an English summary of the Novamont / ENI Cartel judgment concluded by the Italian antitrust authorities in June 2025. This is a FREE article.
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Did Novamont acted responsibly regarding plastic bags in Europe? (FREE)
Did Novamont (owned 100 % by ENI) developped a cartel outside Italy? This is a FREE article
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UN court climate change ruling: Packaging insiders assess industry impacts
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/icj-climate-ruling-packaging-responsibility-turning-point.html
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The World Court finally opens the door to ‘climate reparations’
https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-world-court-finally-opens-the-door-to-climate-reparations
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European Commission creates diversion with Lantmannen cartel to avoid critisism from Novamont cover up
Some EU Commission officials with whom I have spoken are frowning their eyebrows as to why the Commission didn’t investigate the Novamont cartel. The EU Commission antitrust dpt had to come up with a diversion to make us believe they’re working hard. We all know, nobody is working at the Commission in July and August.
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We’re looking for victims of Novamont / ENI
Do you know of any company that has been victim of Novamont / Versalis / ENI unfair commercial practices and market abuse?
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Novamont market abuse scandal in the Italian Press
This article was published in the Italian press (Milano Finanza). There’s a google translation at the bottom.
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Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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Why didn’t the European Commission inquire on Novamont’s unfair commercial practices?
Why didn’t the European Commission inquire on a possible European wide cartel involving Novamont and ENI?
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Novamont and ENI have been fined €32M for abusive market practices
The fine is small for the crime. Unfair commercial practices intended to push smaller sized Italian companies off the edge has repercussions for the companies, their employees and their families. It’s not helping the reputation of Italy too.
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UK Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Technology Gets Approval for EU Use (FREE)
Read UK Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Technology Gets Approval for EU Use
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Impacts of a landmark legal opinion on climate change (FREE)
Read One year on: Impacts of a landmark legal opinion on climate change
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WEF Klaus Schwab steps down due to embezzlement (FREE)
WEF is hit by an embezzlement scandal: CEO and founder, Klaus Schwab, has been accused by employees and whistleblowers to steal money from the WEF to finance his personal life. Many people believe the WEF is an organisation that corrupts governments to impose ‘greenwashing’ policies to cash in on popular fears.
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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 non-possession of the requested documents.”
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Lavazza and Dualit adverts banned after making ‘misleading’ compostable claim in UK
Do not communicate or advertise compostability plastics claims in the US or UK. It will get you in trouble.
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Symphony Environmental Celebrates Legal Victory in Brazil for Biodegradable Plastics (FREE)
Symphony’s biodegradable plastic technology gains traction with a Brazilian court ruling. This is a FREE article
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NGOs complain about fossil ads to OECD
What about human rights abuses on palm oil plantations? What about human rights abuses in China with the solar panels?
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Class Action against P&G for greenwashing and deforestation
P&G is full on greenwashing. The greenwashing circus may turn to be very expensive. — ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions
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Deceptive recycling claims – Summary and prospects of ExxonMobil vs California lawsuit (FREE)
Here’s a summary and possible prospects of the Exxon vs California lawsuit on deceptive recycling. This is a FREE article
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Chemical recycler Blue Cycle goes bankrupt in the Netherlands
Another one bites the dust. The business model of chemical recycling is not sound so expect more bankruptcies in 2025
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Keurig to pay $1.5M settlement over statements on the recyclability of its K-Cup drink pods
And soon they’ll have to pay another settlement regarding the so-called compostability of their coffee pods.
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US class action settlement against compostable poop bags
Companies advertising compostable claims in the US are running the risk of heavy fines.
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Italian Law Firm identified as part of the anti Bio-on cabal (FREE)
Italian Law Firm identified as part of the anti Bio-on cabal. This is a FREE article
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BNSF Railway to be sued over plastic pellets
The trouble with nurdles, the plastic pollution you may not know about
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TotalEnergies executives face criminal charges for climate harm (FREE)
Accusing TotalEnergies of climate change is ludicrous. This is a FREE article.
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Bio-On case: the masterminds behind the collapse of the Italian unicorn revealed, with confirmed financial interests of those who caused the stock to crash (FREE)
The Bio-On case: the masterminds behind the collapse of the Italian unicorn revealed, with confirmed financial interests of those who caused the stock to crash. This is a FREE article
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EU launches action against 20 airlines for greenwashing
EU launches action against 20 airlines for greenwashing
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Kraft Heinz Faces Shareholder Vote On Its ‘Deceptive’ Recycling Labels
Kraft Heinz Faces Shareholder Vote On Its ‘Deceptive’ Recycling Labels
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Eggland’s Best faces legal action in US over greenwashing recyclability claims
Eggland’s Best faces legal action in US over greenwashing recyclability claims
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NRDC sues DOE over recycling
NRDC Sues DOE for Records of Convos with the Chemical Industry
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Indian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging film
Indian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging film
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Belgian farmer takes TotalEnergies to court, seeking climate damages
If TotalEnergies loses this court case …. then they have a serious problem
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EU discriminated against palm oil in setting biofuel rules says WTO
On 5 March 2024, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Malaysia in “European Union and Certain Member States — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels” (DS600).
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Shareholders sue Oatly for greenwashing
Oatly greenwashing suit to be settled for $9.3m
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TotalEnergies starts new legal procedure against Greenpeace
Greenpeace claims that TotalEnergies is lying about its real carbon and GHG footprint. Imagine if, somewhere down the line, Greenpeace looks at the LCAs of Luminy PLA too. Was Corbion wisely advised to pull the plug on the French PLA plant?
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Renewcell is bankrupt
Stockholm District Court approves Re:NewCell’s bankruptcy application — EU circular economy is crumbling down due to unsound EU macroeconomic policies.
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P&G settles plastics recyclability claims lawsuit in the Philippines
P&G, consumers in false recyclable label ads, dangerous plastic complaint sign mediation agreement
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EU PPWR is not compatible with EU law
Well, one must not have a rocket science degree to realise that recent EU legislation on plastic waste management is not what we call ‘good governance’. There are discrepancies between EU legislation and field reality / available technologies; and the European Commission doesn’t even follow their own rules.
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Symphony Environmental statement on the EU OXO legal case (FREE)
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc (AIM: SYM), makes this further announcement following the judgment of the General Court (the “Court”) of the European Union (“EU”) delivered on 31 January 2024 (the “Judgment”). This is a FREE article
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Prison sentences for rogue waste recyclers
Up to 5 years imprisonment for people involved in illegal waste trade between Belgium and France
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OXO Compensation Claim – Bungling EU officials and legislators ignore their own rules and get away with it (FREE)
Statement provided by Symphony Environmental
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Symphony Environmental initial response to the EU OXO court case (FREE)
Symphony Environmental initial response to the OXO court case. This is a FREE article
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European General Court endorses oxo-degradable plastic ban
The court has dismissed Symphony Environmental Technologies’ action against the European Parliament, which claimed that Article 5 of the Single-Use Plastics Directive is unlawful
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Investigative Journalist claims there was a conspiracy against Bio-on (Video) (FREE)
Italian investigative journalists published a book and documentary about a conspiracy behind the Bio-on saga. This is a FREE article
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US city imposes moratorium on chemical recycling plant
US city imposes pyrolysis moratorium to block chemical recycling project
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