Category: Media
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This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year
British startup Shellworks is fed up with waste, so it created a vegan material that can be turned into compost.
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Bioplastics as Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Waste
Article by Waste 360 on Bioplastics. The average American uses 365 pieces of single-use plastic each year. Researchers are examining the possibility of plastics engineered from plant-based materials to minimize the mass amounts of non-biodegradable plastics hitting our landfills.
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Home Compostable Plastics is Greenwash Says The Guardian
‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study — What is European Bioplastics doing in terms of PR? Have they given up on compostable plastics? Is the ego of retiring executives standing in the way of changing their strategy? I think the no-return line for compostables plastics is soon to be crossed.
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Compostable Plastics Aren’t Working Says CNN
‘Compostable plastic’ doesn’t live up to its environmental claims says CNN
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Associated Press on Chemical Recycling
The plastics industry says there is way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet’s oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically
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Newsweek Covers Polymateria
London-based startup has developed a new solution that makes plastics self-destruct if they escape into the environment.
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BASF Media Indoctrination Session (FREE)
I’m invited by BASF for a media indoctrination Session on bioplastics. I wonder if they’re gonna talk about ze “Anschluss” and “Endlosung”. This is a FREE article.
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Environmental Health News on Chemical Recycling
Industry says chemical recycling could solve the plastic waste crisis, but environmental advocates and some lawmakers are skeptical
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EUBP on the Need for Accurate Biogenic Carbon Accounting
Transition to climate neutrality needs accurate accounting for biogenic carbon says EUBP MD on Politico — Indeed, there’s the need for honesty & transparency regarding carbon accounting of biobased feedstock including the accounting of fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural operations, uptake of soil carbon, transport, etc.. There’s also the need to remove dogmas and commercial interests out…
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Is Compostable Beauty Too Good To Be True?
In light of the current plastic packaging dilemma, we assess whether or not biodegradable cosmetic products are a reasonable alternative
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Time on Bioplastics
Bioplastics Make Up 1% of Plastic Production Right Now. Investors Hope To Change That
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CBS News on Bioplastics
Companies invest billions in fully biodegradable bioplastics made from natural materials
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NBC News on Bioplastics
For now, bioplastic represents just 1% of global plastic production, but the industry envisions a bigger role for materials made from corn, sugar and vegetable oils.
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GreenBiz Article on Chemical Recycling
Is advanced recycling the answer to plastic waste?
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NBC News on Plastic Straws Alternatives
Beyond paper and plastic, the quest for the perfect straw continues
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Bloomberg Article on Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Bills Gain Momentum and Opposition in States
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Plastics Recent Legal and Technological Progress
The Economist covers the recent legal and technological developments around plastics
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How the Plastic Industry Turned the Pandemic to its Advantage
With its products proving indispensable to combatting Covid-19, the plastics business is reinvigorated. What will it take to bring this major polluter to heel?
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Indian Newspaper on Pros and Cons of Bioplastics
All You Need To Know About Bioplastics – The Renewable Version Of Plastics, Its Pros And Cons
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France24 on the First Bioplastic Vinyl Record
A British firm says it has produced the world’s first bioplastic vinyl record, which it hopes will reduce the need for highly toxic PVC.
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Japan Times Covers Biodegradable Materials
Drowning in plastic? Biodegradable materials could be a lifesaver. Japanese companies are pushing eco-friendly compounds, but it might not be enough
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Australian Fossil Ad Ban Campaign
A publicity campaign launched in Australia to pressure the government and media companies to remove advertising for fossil fuels products from public spaces has been backed by leading healthcare organisations — One needs to make the difference between “oil” and “oil companies”.
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Metafact Reviews Bioplastics
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment? Fact checking platform Metafact reviews biodegradable plastics.
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Reuters Investigates Unilever Plastic Sachets Maffia
The consumer giant vowed to ditch plastic sachets, single-use packaging that’s swamping poor countries with waste. Privately, it fought to keep using them.
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Gizmodo Covers Bioplastics
Behind that green sheen, biodegradable and compostable plastics have serious problems.
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Why Is Plastic So Nondegradable?
Article on Newsweek as to why plastic is non biodegradable
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CNBC Covers Loliware
After seeing Hawaii’s beaches littered with plastic, this islander built a company to make straws from seaweed
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WWF on Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Is biodegradable and compostable plastic good for the environment? Not necessarily
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BioAmmo Biodegradable Shotshells in the News
Gun Dog publishes an article and video on BiAammo biodegradable shotshells
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Chemicals are Causing Great Harm
Arab News Published an article on How chemicals are causing great harm to our planet
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BBC Article on Green and Bio Greenwashing
The language brands use to promote their environmental sustainability can be misleading and unverifiable.
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CNN Covers Biodegradable Bag Startup
CNN made a video documentary on a biodegradable bag startup.
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CBC Covers Genecis Bioindustries
CBC Canada published an article and video on startup Genecis Bioindustries
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The Chemical Engineer Covers PHA
The Chemical Engineer magazine published an article on PHA.
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USA Today Article on Home Composting
Our real-life guide to composting when you live in an apartment
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Mother Jones Covers Chemical Recycling
Mother Jones newspaper covers chemical recycling.
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MoneyControl Describes Biological Recycling
MoneyControl describes biological recycling
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CBC Article on Bioplastics
CBC Canada published an article on biodegradable and compostable plastics
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LA Times Says Avoid Compostable Plastics
LA Times makes a list of items that should not be placed in a compost
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Green Queen Covers Bioplastic Bottles
Are Bottles Made From Sugar A Sweet Solution to the Plastic Crisis? Maybe.
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Agilyx CEO Promotes Recycling on Euractiv
Without exhausting all recycling capabilities, the push for circular materials is meaningless — “Anti-OXO Biodegradable” campaign was driven by commercial interests and unfair commercial practices
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Indian Newspaper Covers Bioplastics
Is bio-plastic a huge step towards solving a menace?
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