Category: Legal, Anti-Trust and Cartel
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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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European Commission to examine allegations of unfairly traded biodiesel from China
The European Commission has today launched an investigation into allegations of dumping of biodiesel from China onto the EU market.
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KLM ‘greenwashing’ Court Case started
KLM defends advertisements in Dutch court, denies ‘greenwashing’
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Unilever investigated by UK watchdog for greenwashing claims
Another hit for greenwashing platform Ellen MacArthur Foundation that claimed Unilever was an example. Unilever is everything except an example. Unilever is also known to be a greedy company.
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Australian regulator sanctions food company for Ocean Plastic claims
Moo Premium Foods has been found guilty of misleading consumers with its claims of using “100 per cent ocean plastic” on its packaging.
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Legal complaints against BA and Virgin Atlantic for greenwashing over Biofuels
British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic are sued over their claims that Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are green
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Chevron media battle for the Amazon rainforest
Impressive what Chevron is pulling out of their pocket to win the media battle. This must be a first one.
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Lawsuit against Shell directors dismissed
A lawsuit against the board of directors of the UK’s energy giant Shell has been thrown out of court
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New York state sues Pepsico for packaging pollution
Local authorities are finally waking up. Initially, I wouldn’t have approved of this option; but almost 6 years after the Chinese wake up call we haven’t moved an inch forward so now comes the time to try something different. Pepsico cannot say the packaging doesn’t belong to them, their brand name is written on the…
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NGOs file complaint against Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone for misleading recycling claims
Coca-Cola and Nestle accused of misleading eco claims
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Legal action filled against Cargill, founder of NatureWorks
Cargill has been involved in deforestation, human rights abuses … and of course PLA. The road to Cargill headquarter is paved with animal carcasses.
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Court Halts US Biofuel Megaproject Operations
Refinery on Hold Until County Addresses Community, Environmental Harms
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Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS, NL judge rules
Chemical factory Chemours in Dordrecht is partly liable for damage suffered by municipalities in the area due to pollution with PFAs. The Rotterdam court determined this in an interim judgment in a civil case.
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Appliance Industry Complain to EU Commission about French Climate Law
They highlight the importance of EPS (expanded PS)
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NGOs file petition against EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Rule
The EPA Rule ignores evidence that biofuel production has significant climate, environmental, consumer, and justice impacts in violation of federal law
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Complaint against composting and farm gas facility in Delaware
DNREC and Sussex County, Delaware, violated the public’s rights to information and public participation when reviewing permits for Bioenergy Devco’s factory farm gas and composting facility in Seaford, resulting in discrimination against the local community — Don’t underestimate the Bio-economy actors to disregard democracy when implementing their ‘bio’ business model
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New York Federal Judge Forbids Producer to Use Misleading Certified Compostable Claim
US federal courts to stop the use of “compostable” claims.
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Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review
Climate litigation represents a frontier solution to change the dynamics of the fight against climate change.
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Belgian court rules Ineos Project One illegal
Local court overturns permit for the INEOS Project One Antwerp cracker project — It was meant to be a gigantic Plastic plant but it’s not going to happen for now
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Official Documents regarding the new corporate structure of Solvay
You’re not allowed or supposed to read these documents. We strongly discourage you to read them. Those documents are published for anthropological purpose only 🙂
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New Fiasco regarding French recycling labels
Triman and Grüne Punkt logo in a legal turmoil in France
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Commission closes antitrust investigation in the wood pulp sector
I don’t know the particulars of this case, but what I do know is that, when it comes to antitrust, the European Commission wouldn’t see a tree in the forest.
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Lawyer Explains Los Angeles Single Use Plastic Regulation
Los Angeles County’s Single-Use Plastic Regulation for Restaurants and Delivery Services
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EU Commission Closes Antitrust Case Against Ethanol Cartel
The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into Alcogroup S.A. and its subsidiary Alcodis S.A. (together ‘Alcogroup’) for their alleged participation in a cartel concerning the wholesale price formation mechanism for ethanol in Europe — I don’t know the particular for this case, but what I do know is that when it…
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Compostable Plastics Startup Shuts Down after Raising millions
The company had raised about $450 million from SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund and others — Difficult times for compostable plastics industry
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3M Belgium to Pay Compensation to Family for PFAS Intoxication
3M must pay family from Zwijndrecht compensation for PFAS pollution: “Important precedent”
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Five People Sentenced for Billion-Dollar Biofuel Tax Conspiracy
Los Angeles Businessman, Utah Fuel Plant Operators and Employees Sentenced to Prison for Billion-Dollar Biofuel Tax Fraud Scheme
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Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for PVA
Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World’s First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to Stop the Destruction of Plastic Pollution
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REDCycle Declared Insolvent After Plastic Waste Management Fiasco
REDcycle declared insolvent after failing to pay storage fees for the 12,000 metric tons of soft plastics it secretly stockpiled in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria and South Australia.
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Indian Court Suggests Sale of Milk in Glass Bottles
Madras High Court suggests sale of Aavin milk in glass bottles on a pilot basis
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EU Procedure Against France Regarding Waste Management Labels
Commission calls on FRANCE to ensure that its labelling requirements concerning waste sorting instructions comply with the principle of free movement of goods
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Shell Directors Personally Sued over Climate Strategy
Claimants ClientEarth say the oil company’s plan puts the company at financial risk as the world transitions to clean energy — I don’t really believe in this “coup de theatre” cos they’re doing this in the name of the “Net Zero” neoliberal greenwash. An NGO shouldn’t be for a neoliberal greenwashy dogma.
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Asahi Kasei and Michigan Settle PFAS Contamination Suit
The settlement could be the first of many, Michigan’s attorney general says
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French Coast Hit By Plastic Pellets; Minister and Mayors File Legal Complaint
Joël Guerriau, a senator for the Loire-Atlantique region says that a clear definition of how dangerous these pellets is needed on an international level.
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New US Lawsuit Targets Forever Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers
Suit alleges Inhance failed to follow EPA rules involving dangerous PFAS chemicals and asks a judge to halt production
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ClientEarth Takes Danone to Court for Plastic Pollution
We’re going to court against Danone over its plastic pollution.
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ReSea Sues Rio over Ocean Plastics
Ocean clean-up firms in legal battle over alleged dumped plastic waste meant for recycling in Indonesia
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European Patent Office Report on Plastics Reviewed by Lawyer
The European Patent Office issued a report on plastics patents. Here are the comments of a lawyer focusing on innovation trends in recycling and bioplastics.
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TotalEnergies Sued for War Crimes in Ukraine
Two NGOs have filed a complaint against French energy giant TotalEnergies for “complicity in war crimes” — The profits generated by TotalEnergies’ PLA business were used to supply weapons used against citizens … Im’ joking … they don’t make any money with their PLA business, it’s pure loss-making.
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Paris and New York Join Legal Action Against TotalEnergies
The cities of Paris and New York have joined a coalition of associations and local authorities that are suing oil major TotalEnergies for failing to adequately fight climate change — TotalEnergies seems to be one the biggest greenwashers in town and abides to the lowest moral and the highest greedy corporate standards. Let us remember…
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Legal Actions Against Big Food for Plastic Pollution
Duty of Vigilance: Nestlé, Danone, others on legal notice over threadbare plastics approach
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Bio-on Trial and Skeletons in the Novamont Closet (FREE)
Serious accusations were made against Novamont during the Bio-on trial. This is a FREE article.
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Peruvian President Hit by Biofuel Corruption Scandal
Prosecutor of the Nation initiates fifth investigation against Pedro Castillo for the purchase of biodiesel
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Legal Actions Against Ineos Plant in Antwerp
Lawyers at ClientEarth, together with 13 NGOs, have taken the Flemish authorities to court to block petrochemicals giant INEOS’ plastics project, its biggest ever investment, in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.
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H&M Beeing Sued for Greenwashing
H&M is Being Sued Over “Misleading” Sustainability Marketing, Product Scorecards — Something tells me that this is just the beginning; many more companies to be sued for greenwashing claims. Will this trend come to the Plastic and bioplastic sector too?
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3M Involved in Earplugs Scandal (FREE)
3M involved in another scandal. This is a FREE article
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Canadian Patent for Biodegradable Filter
Greenbutts received a Canadian patent for biodegradable filter tow technology.
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3M to Pay €571 Mln for Belgian PFAS Fiasco
3M to pay half a billion euros for the remediation of the grounds around its factory in Zwijndrecht.
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Supreme Court Ruling on West Virginia Vs EPA
West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency relates to the Clean Air Act and the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate carbon dioxide emissions related to climate change.
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NGOs Sue California County for Biofuel Plants
Communities for a Better Environment and the Center for Biological Diversity sued Contra Costa County on Tuesday over its rushed approval of two proposed biofuel refineries in the Bay Area using incomplete and misleading environmental reviews — Biofuel plants are heavy industries. You don’t want them in your street.
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Ineos Receives Permit for Project One
Flemish Minister of Environment Zuhal Demir grants INEOS Olefins Belgium permit for Project ONE
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Search Warrant in the 3M PFAS Case (FREE)
The federal judicial police have carried out a search on a government body (environmental inspectorate) in Antwerp. This is a FREE article
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MCHC to Change Trade Name
We are proud to announce that as of July 1, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation will change its trade name to Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation. This signifies our global operation as “One Company, One Team”, optimizing the corporate value of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
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California Sued for Expansion Biofuel Plant
Lawsuit Challenges California Biofuel Refinery Expansion
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Indian Court Says Nature Has Same Legal Status as Humans
Implementing this legal status affords Mother Nature greater protection from environmental damage than laws that are specifically “environmental” can.
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McDonalds and Burger King Face PFAS Class Action
McDonald’s and Burger King are being sued for use of ‘forever chemicals’ in packaging
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CA Attorney General Investigates Chemical Industries
Attorney General Bonta Announces Investigation into Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Industries for Role in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis
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ACC Response to California Attorney General Investigation on Plastic Recycling
Yesterday California’s Attorney General announced an investigation into plastics recycling.
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UPM Ends Finnish Paper Strike Fiasco
UPM and Paperworkers’ Union agree on first-ever business-specific collective labour agreements – strike ends at UPM mills in Finland
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Using Lignin for Anti Counterfeiting
A Unique Glow-in-the-Dark Powder Could Stop Counterfeiters
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EU Commission Accused of Maladministration of Biofuels
Decision on the European Commission’s refusal to grant public access to documents concerning compliance with biofuels sustainability criteria under the Renewable Energy Directive (case 1527/2020/DL)
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS Scandal (FREE)
The judgment of the Belgian Council of State relating to the 3M PFAS pollution in Belgium. This is a FREE article.
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French Carbon Neutral Greenwashing Law
French Bill that gives power to government to punish companies who lie or greenwash about their carbon footprint
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J&J Green Paper Gets US Patent for Compostable Coatings
J&J Green Paper Receives Patent Approval for Its Fully Compostable, All-Natural Paper Coating and Process in the United States
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UN Plastic Deal Will Cause Many Plastic Lawsuits
The UN Plastic Deal has opened up the plastic box of Pandora
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Good Natured Files for GoodGuard Patent
good natured Products Inc. Announces US Patent-Pending Innovation, GoodGuard™
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US Class Action Against Compostable Products with PFAS
US Retailer and Compostable Packaging Company are facing class action lawsuit for misleading environmental claims.
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Chemours Loses EU Court Case on Forever Chemicals
Chemours loses EU court battle on forever chemicals
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Legal Disclaimer for Selling PHA Products in US
Some companies are using legal disclaimers for selling and distributing PHA items in the US.
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Belgian Court of Appeal Gets Environmental Chamber
This is the first of its kind in Belgium.
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Razzia in The Peruvian Biodiesel Industry
Prosecutor’s Office raid in the Peruvian biodiesel industry
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Belgian 3M PFAS Scandal Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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NGO Brings EU to Court over Bioplastics
Legal proceedings will start against EU taxonomy
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NGO Front Against Belgian Ineos Plant
Fresh legal action launched to block Ineos plastics project in Belgium ‘once and for all’
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Court Verdict on Dog Poop Bag Compostability
‘Compostable’ claims on dog poop bags are bogus, lawsuit says
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EU Responds to Italian Bioplastic Exemption
Shortly before Christmas, the European Commission notified the Italian Government of a detailed opinion on the transposition law of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment , better known as the SUP Directive .
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Misleading Recycling Claims Settlement Keurig Canada
Keurig Canada to pay $3 million penalty to settle Competition Bureau’s concerns over coffee pod recycling claims
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS (FREE)
Belgian Council of State and EU put an end to the biggest construction project in Flanders because of the 3M PFAS pollution. This is a FREE article
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Harvard Professor Found Guilty of China Connections
Harvard Professor Charles Lieber (former chair of chemistry dpt) Found Guilty of Lying About China Ties
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EU Court of Justice Says BPA is Substance of Very High Concern
The Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed that bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical used to make plastics – must be listed as a “substance of very high concern” for its hormone-disrupting properties on the human body
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EPA Authority Questioned at US Supreme Court
Questions presented at US Supreme Court regarding EPA
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TerraCycle Greenwashing Lawsuit Settlement
TerraCycle Partners Including Coca-Cola, P&G to Change Recycling Labels After Settling Lawsuit
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Bio-on Third Auction Results (FREE)
Third auction took place on 27 October. This is a FREE article.
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Legal Actions Against French Plastic Fruit and veg Packaging Ban
Legal proceedings with the Council of State against the Decree to remove plastic packaging from fruits and vegetables
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EPPA Sues EU Commission over SUP Directive
European Paper Packaging Association (EPPA) has filed a law suit against the European Commission to exclude paper packaging with plastic content, e.g. coated paper cups, from the SUP directive
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3M Plant Shut Down (FREE)
The Flemish Government finally decides to shut down part of 3M plant. This is a FREE article.
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Philippines Government Sued over Plastic Pollution
Oceana, youth, fisherfolk, local lawmakers and former senator sue National Solid Waste Management Commission on plastic pollution
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Bioplastics and Circular Plastic Trends and Patents
Bioplastics and circular plastics trends through the eye of patent applications
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Banana Fibre Packaging Patented
Papyrus lodges Australian patent application for banana fibre production process for moulded food packaging.
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Biorez Patents Biocomposites Implants
Biorez Awarded Four New Patents Related to Its Proprietary BioBrace™ Technology
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NRRI Patents Two Bio Binders from Waste
NRRI patents two bio-based binders from waste resources
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US Class Action Vs Retailer Compostable Products Claim
US retailer loses class action on compostable products claims. This may have serious consequences for the US industry and maybe the world
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Third Auction for Bio-on (FREE)
The starting price is € 54.5 million. This is a FREE article.
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