Category: Marketing & Communications
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Unboxing VTT Packaging Innovations
Ever wondered, what packaging of the future looks like? Here at VTT, we have developed cool materials and new packaging solutions, and reveal them in this video. New wood-based materials and pioneering technologies provide sustainable alternatives for packaging
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Chemical Industry Joins #TakeTheBall Initiative
#TakeTheBall is a social media initiative to highlight your commitment to the UN SDG Goals
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Stora Enso Ad on The Guardian
Sustainable, abundant and low-cost: why lignin might just be a miracle manufacturing material. It can be used to replace fossil-fuel derivatives in the production of everything from bikes to batteries, so could this wood-based material one day be in wider use?
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Did Marketing Kill the Environment?
Many industries have been recognized as directly and indirectly causing climate and ecological degradation. So far, however, the advertising industry has largely escaped accountability.
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Self Destructing and Biotransforming Plastic on National Geographic
A ‘self-destructing’ plastic has helped define a new British Standard for biodegradability. Here’s what that means.
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Pet Gadget by Stora Enso
Train’n’Treat pet training supplies lower its carbon foot print with biocomposites
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OMV and Borealis Joint Future Video
OMV and Borealis are stronger together and well prepared for a low-carbon and circular future
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National Geographic Sells its Soul to Tetra Pak
National Geographic becomes content partner of Tetra Pak in exchange for 30 silver coins.
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First Movers Benefits for New Packaging Material
What are the benefits for the first company launching a new packaging material … According to Woodly!
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Sabic Launches Renewable Polycarbonate
We are excited to share the news about the production of the first bags of #LEXAN™ PC resin based on certified, #renewable feedstock from our #Cartagena polycarbonate (PC) plant.
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Danish Pro Plastic Campaign
There are many opinions about plastic. But many of us can’t do without it in our everyday lives. We should only use plastic when it makes sense – and we should reuse and recycle it as much as possible. Let’s be realistic when we talk about plastic.
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Covestro Stars in a 5G Advertising
Belgium has one of the worse Internet infrastructure in Europe. Some locations in Brussels (capital of Europe) are still on ADSL. 5G is a political fiasco in Belgium. Many NGOs believe 5G is bad for your health. However, Covestro advertises 5G in Belgium.
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How Technology Helped Biopak Conquer Oceania
Find out how deploying Oracle NetSuite helped the business offset more than 44,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2019 alone.
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Australian Recycling Campaign
Today marks the launch of Check It! Before You Chuck It, a two-year national campaign to educate Australians about sustainable packaging and inspire positive recycling behaviours.
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Recycle Week 2020
Now in its 17th year, Recycle Week is a celebration of recycling, organised by WRAP under the Recycle Now brand.
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Borealis Launches Bioplastics
Borealis launches the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular, premium polyolefins
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Parkside Launches Homethings Compostable Pack
Parkside expands park2nature range with ‘homethings’ compostable pack
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Toyochem Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive
Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive
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Bioplastic Company is Web Awards Finalist
In the land of bioplastics, where poor marketing is the norm … one company seems to be particular streetwise in Marketing.
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Lanxess Launches Bio-Prepolymer Line Adiprene Green
LANXESS has developed a new range of MDI polyether prepolymers containing renewable raw materials. Marketed under the brand name Adiprene Green, the products are suitable as replacement for existing fossil based polyether prepolymers and allow the PU processor to produce components with a reduced CO2 footprint.
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Radilon Launches New PA Blends
Innovative solutions for automotive, consumer goods and E&E
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Ezonyx Launches EarthPCB™
Ezonyx Bio Technologies, Inc. Launches EarthPCB™, The ultimate solution for a sustainable future.
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First Sustainable PCK Release liner
Mondi introduces NextLiner – the world’s first sustainable PCK release liner
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Covestro Launches Bio Polycarbonate Film
Now more than ever before, OEMs and designers are looking for sustainable alternatives to the traditional materials used in their applications. Recognizing that sustainable thinking and action are key to a brighter future, we’re expanding our materials portfolio with a novel polycarbonate film.
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Good Natured Launches Bioplastics Flexible Packaging
good natured Products Inc. today announced the expansion of the good natured® commercial product assortment to include pallet stretch wrap made from 51% plant-based flexible film.
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The Sterile Marketing of UPM Pulp
I found this blog post from UPM Pulp. It literally says nothing. Completely sterile! Almost written by a diplomat.
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GS Caltex Goes Biopolymer Compound
Local oil refiner GS Caltex said Thursday it plans to expand its application of eco-friendly raw materials in an effort to use resources efficiently and reduce carbon.
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PET Communications Campaign in Europe
The PET Industry in Europe will start a communications campaign soon.
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Nec Launches NeCycle Bioplastics Made Without Food Crops
NEC Corporation announced today that NEC Platforms, a wholly owned subsidiary, has begun global sales of “NeCycle,” a cellulosic, highly functional bioplastic that contains approximately 50% non-edible plant ingredients and biodegrades in natural environments in approximately four years.
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Bioplastics in United Arab Emirates
A homegrown company in the UAE has launched a line-up of starch-based organic alternative products that are soluble in water to replace single-use plastic.
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Who to Trust on Bioplastics?
The most useful links to help you remain informed on bioplastics.
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Plastic is Essential According to Vatican News
Masks, gloves, shields but also medical equipment and food packaging… The coronavirus pandemic has marked the resurgence of plastic, which we have been trying to reduce so far. The advantages of this material are undeniable, but its use requires appropriate management.
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Blockchain for Compostable Plant Based Products
Amid Plastic Pandemic of COVID-19, Circular Centric Delivers Compostable, Blockchain Technology Solution for New Global Circular Environment.
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Let’s look at how our sector is celebrating.
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Woodly Is Aligned with European Strategy for Plastics
Startup company Woodly closes its production loop with the help of NGR – Woodly products are aligned with the European Strategy for Plastics.
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Braskem Bioplastic Recognised as Sustainable
The initiative is now part of an online repository along with over 60 case studies for fostering the sustainable development of various economic sectors.
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Clariant Sustainable Dispersant, Additives and Pigments
Clariant’s next-generation sustainable solutions front and center through 2020 and beyond.
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Lifestyle Packaging Launches BioPAC Formula
Yorkshire-based packaging specialist Lifestyle Packaging has introduced an advanced formula for the biodegradability of plastic packaging in the UK market.
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Dow Supports Waste Pickers
If someone were to ask me who I admire most in the steps of a circular economy, I immediately have an answer for them – those in the collection process in developing countries: the entrepreneurial, hardworking, knowledgeable and inherently sustainable waste collectors across the world.
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Biopak Cups with Aboriginal Art
BioPak has partnered with community development organisation SevGen Indigenous Corporation and Plastic Free Noosa to release a limited edition Art Series BioCup that puts Aboriginal art into the hands of our global community.
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Radical Plastics Born from the Ashes of Metabolix
Plastics are wonder materials that are used in countless applications, but there is one big problem: they will mostly be around forever.
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Happy Bowl by DuraSense
Greenbox GmbH & Co. KG presented the Happy Bowl, a reusable bowl for salads and Co. at BIOFACH 2020 in February.
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New Novamont Grade for Extrusion Coating
Bioplastic manufacturer now able to satisfy rising demand for compostable disposable products, thus solving problems associated with limited availability of some raw materials.
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Multinationals Make Social Distancing Logos
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Audi and Volkswagen are just a few of the corporate conglomerates that are interpreting “social distancing” with logo redesigns.
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BASF Solutions for the Entire Packaging Life Cycle
Increasing resource efficiency and the use of alternative feedstocks in production. Providing additional benefits during the use phase. Enabling circularity at the end of service life.
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Bioplastics Dog Pads by WizSmart
Pads are made with bioplastic from sugar cane and unused baby diapers.
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API Launches New Sustainable TPU Material
API, an Italian company specialized in the production of thermoplastic elastomeric compounds and bioplastics which was acquired by global materials company Trinseo in July 2017, will be presenting the new expandable bio-based TPU APILONTM 52 BIO LIGHT at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2020, February 19-21, in Milan, Italy – Hall 14, Booth C48.
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BioPak Develops Packaging Using Sugarcane Pulp
New South Wales-based packaging specialist, BioPak, has developed a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging, which delivers a positive environmental impact.
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Caribbean Challenges According to ALPLA
In this part of our series of interviews with ALPLA regional managers, we offer you a different perspective on a holiday paradise. Richard Lisch, Regional Manager of ALPLA Caribe, talks about the specific challenges in the Caribbean in the areas of the economy, the environment and the labour market.
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UrthPact in the Press
The city of Leominster is known as the “Pioneer Plastics City.” But a shift is happening, and it starts with UrthPact.
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Arkema and the Made in France Campaign
Arkema’s Rilsan® biosourced powder on show at the “Fabriqué en France” exhibition at the Élysée Palace. On 19 and 20 January 2020 the Palais de l’Élysée celebrates “Fabriqué en France” as part of an exhibition showcasing 120 products or articles emblematic of French know-how, creativity and genius.
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Bitrez Launches Biobased Resins at JEC World
Bitrez Ltd, a leading European manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals, is launching a new family of regulatory compliant bio-based resins for the composites industry at JEC World 2020 in March.
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BioSphere Biodegradable Additive for Blow Moulded PET
Colourmaster NIP Ltd introduces a new addition to the Biosphere range – the additive which significantly accelerates biodegradation of plastics in landfill, compost and marine environments.
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Monta Launches Compostable Adhesive Tape
Sustainability is widely being talked about, and also the producing industries are required to find new sustainable solutions.
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Biobased Self-Matting Resin Decovery Hit the Market
DSM enables higher commercial standards in the flooring industry with bio-based, self-matting resin.
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Tipa in the Indian Newspapers
The other big task is finding sustainable alternatives to singleuse, multi-layer packaging used for chips, biscuits, etc, which is among the hardest to recycle. Tipa, headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, has developed fully compostable flexible …
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Terravive Path to Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Products
According to Plastic Oceans, 300 million tons of plastic is produced each year. Of that, 8 million tons ends up in the ocean. While completing her undergraduate education, Keeling began to seek a solution.
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Tipa Tackles Single-Use Plastic Waste
An Israeli start-up has developed durable, transparent and fully compostable flexible packaging for fruits, vegetables and dry and baked foods.
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Innovate From Nature with POLYSORB® – the High Purity Isosorbide
Improving performance through plant-based innovations is a key market trend, and this is exactly what Roquette delivers. As a key provider, Roquette offers the polymer markets innovative and sustainable monomers to create solutions for safer and more sustainable polymers.
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Avantium Ray Technology Video
“Sugar is the new oil”. Watch this short clip featuring Avantium CEO Tom van Aken, RNC Managing Director Zanna McFerson, and CEO of Suiker Unie Paul Mesters who talk about the importance of RAY across the entire value chain from feedstock to market applications.
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Biodegradable Resin Made From 100% Biomass
Green Science Alliance have developed a 100% biomass nature derived cellulose base biodegradable resin materials without the use of petroleum.
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Carbios on Forbes
You’ve seen the pictures of massed plastic floating in the ocean. Of dead whales that choked on tons of polyethylene bags they swallowed. Of landfills clogged with soda bottles, dry-cleaning wrapping and food containers. Every piece of such dismaying litter, derived from processed petroleum, was fashioned for humanity’s convenience, and has ended up despoiling the…
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Can Stora Enso Renewable Materials Provide A Sustainable Solution to Every Problem?
It looks like Stora Enso’s renewable materials can help solve common lifestyle challenges for today’s eco-aware consumers.
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Plastribution Adds Bioplastics to Portfolio
Plastribution made a sustainable move by adding bioplastics to their portfolio. They have divided their products in Reduced carbon footprint, Bio-degradable/Compostable, Water Soluble, Bio-Content, Circular Economy, Recycled/Recyclability and Renewable Content. Let’s look at how they bring bioplastics to their customers.
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Woodly on Reuters
Finland has a new Bioplastic champion in the making with a company called Woodly … Interviewed by Reuters.
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Woodly on Euronews
A Finnish tech company called Woodly is developing a new kind of plastic that is more environmentally friendly. Euronews covers the story.
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Biocomposites Offer an Affordable Way to Go Green
Recently, the plastics industry has actively sought innovative materials. At the same time, the forest industry has developed wood-based raw materials to replace fossil-based ones.
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PTT Global Chemical (GC) in the Press With Bioplastics
The World Economic Forum recently revealed the top 10 emerging technologies for 2019 that are expected to radically impact the global social and economic order. Top on the list is Bioplastics for a Circular Economy.
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Albis Supplies Bioplastics for Dr. Boy Live-Show at K 2019
Dr. BOY, manufacturer of injection moulding machines, is planning an extensive live show at K 2019. The plastic solutions for this demonstration will be supplied by ALBIS PLASTIC.
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BASF Start Promoting Bioplastics
The next three days BASF will be in Sweden, Finland and Norway to speak at the Bioplastic conference.
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Bio-based Materials Can Help with Bad Image of Plastics
In preparation for the world’s leading plastics show in October — K 2019 — the German mechanical engineering association (VDMA) is featuring a series of interviews with officials within its plastics and rubber division as well as its key members.
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RadiciGroup Sponsors Italian Football Team
The official UEFA group stage draw ceremony was held in the Principality of Monaco.
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Tetra Pak Sustainability Tips
There are growing warnings that in the next few years, the Earth will be put at dangerous risk of global warming and emissions; we have to reform our actions and make some (urgent) changes now. With consumers expecting brands to lead the change, how can you step up to the challenge?
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BP Bunge Bioenergia Switches the Marketing Machine On
BP Bunge Bioenergia Switches the Marketing Machine On.
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Italian Embassy Does Marketing Campaign With Novamont
Six months into its latest UK diplomatic mission, the Italian Embassy in London has reduced the amount of waste it produces by approximately 20 per cent, while 50 per cent of it is recyclable and 30 per cent compostable.
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Nativia, The Sensible Choice For Sustainable, High Quality Packaging
Taghleef Industries (Ti) is one of the largest global manufacturers of plastic films and with NATIVIA® bio-based films offers a sustainable and high-quality choice for food packaging and labelling applications.
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Solon Is A New Bioplastics Brand
PRESS RELEASE – RWDC Industries Ltd., the winner of The Liveability Challenge 2018, presented by Temasek Foundation, launches its Solon brand at Ecosperity Week 2019 in Singapore in June.
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Injection Molding Firm Steinwall Goes Bioplastics
Steinwall has put years of R&D into learning to design and mold with biopolymers and natural-fiber reinforcements. Now that groundwork is beginning to pay off.
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Novamont on Euronews
How environmentally friendly carrier bags are being made from starches and vegetable oils.
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Braskem Goes on TV
Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Marco Jansen, Braskem’s Commercial Director of Renewable Chemicals to discuss how the company is on the cutting edge of developing sustainable solutions.
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Eastman Launches New Bioplastics
Eastman showcases sustainable packaging innovations at LUXE PACK New York. Specialty plastics provider highlights new recycling innovations and Eastman Trēva™ engineering bioplastic.
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The Challenges of the Bioplastics Industry
What are the challenges of the Bioplastics Industry?
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Arkema Selects Singapore for its Bio-Sourced Polyamide Production Site
Arkema has chosen the location of Jurong Island in Singapore to build its new world-scale plant dedicated to the manufacture of the amino 11 monomer and its flagship Rilsan® polyamide 11 resins.
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US Surfer and Activist Launch first 100% Biodegradable Cooler
“Single-use products, like plastic bottles and Styrofoam coolers, should not exist anymore. I’m proud to represent a real game changer.”
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New Ingeo PLA for 3D Printing Break-Away Support on Dual Extrusion Printers
PRESS RELEASE – Ingeo 3D450 offers a clean break-away of support structures while delivering excellent precision and printability suitable for complex, professional parts
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India Launches Bioplastics Branded Ensabio
Times of India goes Bioplastics and promotes Ensabio
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FKUR Position Paper: Heading for a Circular Economy with Bioplastics
In a new position paper, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH offers its viewpoint on the use of biobased and biodegradable plastics, and their contribution to a circular economy.
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