Category: OXO
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UK Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Technology Gets Approval for EU Use (FREE)
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Why Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics are Essential for Addressing Plastic Waste (FREE)
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There is a Way to Deal with Microplastics and it is Here Today (FREE)
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Research validating oxo-biodegradable technology (FREE)
OXO is probably the only sensible technology for the bio-degradation of plastics but the EU commission and MEPs have been corrupted by the compostable plastics industry so we won’t have any of it in Europe. The EU commission prefers to contaminate our food chain with compostable plastics.
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US EPA approves pro-oxidant additives (OXO) bioplastics technology (FREE)
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an important Report into pro-oxidant masterbatches which in its own words “could significantly reduce the persistence of plastic pollution without creating undesired by-products.” This is a FREE article
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Symphony Environmental Technologies shares reaches New 12-Month Low
Symphony Environmental Technologies Reaches New 12-Month Low at $2.75
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How environmentally friendly is oxo-biodegradable plastic?
As the global community grapples with the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, biodegradable plastics, particularly those incorporating oxo-biodegradable additives, have emerged as a beacon of hope.
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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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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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President of Round Table of the Commonwealth Countries promotes OXO bioplastics
Calls for not banning plastics as a polluter
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American Airlines Cargo reduces plastic waste with Bioplastics
American Airlines Cargo reduced its plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6m water bottles, in 2023 through its previously announced partnership with BioNatur Plastics.
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Products made of plastic falsely claimed to be biodegradable are on sale at Brazilian supermarkets
High incidence of false biodegradability claims related to single-use plastic utensils sold in Brazil
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The OXO witch-hunt continues in India
There’s been a witch hunt against OXO in India … a remake of the anti-OXO campaign that took place in the EU.
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British Columbia Takes Action on Plastic Waste
On July 14, 2023, the Province of British Columbia published the Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation which will come into effect on December 20, 2023.
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BPA Response to UCL Report (FREE)
This is yet another literature review of the science relating to oxo-biodegradable plastic. This is a FREE article
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Hong Kong Recycling Efforts Undermined by Bioplastics
Hong Kong’s recycling efforts undermined by confusion over handling of biodegradable plastics, says environmental group
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University of Costa Rica Published Study on the Hidden Reality of Bioplastics
Most bioplastics behave just like conventional plastics and can remain in nature for hundreds of years, although they are marketed as an eco-friendly alternative. The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the degree of biodegradability of materials identified as polylactic acid (PLA) and oxobiodegradable (OXO), which are presented as biodegradable. Likewise, other plastics such as…
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888 and Ecosec Partner on Bioplastics Tamper Evident Bags (FREE)
888 partners with ECOSEC to use biodegradable tamper evident bags at 888poker LIVE event series. This is a FREE article
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How Does BiologiQ NuplastiQ Works?
BioLogiQ inserts its own “iQ technology” into other plastic products, called NuPlastiQ.
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d2w Bioplastic Bottles to be Launched in US (FREE)
Exclusive US supply contract and launch of nutritional-supplement bottles using d2w biodegradable technology. This is a FREE article
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Virgin Goes Oxo Bioplastic Sim Cards (FREE)
Virgin Mobile UAE introduces biodegradable SIM cards. This is a FREE article.
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Chris Packham on Oxo Biodegradable Plastic (FREE)
Christopher Gary Packham CBE is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, best known for his television work including the CBBC children’s nature series The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995
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The Anti Oxo History
The history and truth behind the “anti oxo” campaign. This is a FREE article.
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Biobased Oxo Chemicals by OQ Chemicals
Introducing Bio-based Option for Oxo Chemicals: OQ Chemicals Receives ISCC Plus Certification
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Symphony CEO Talks About OXOMAR Study
Symphony Environmental Technologies is a world leader in the development of additives to make ordinary plastic biodegradable and protective technologies to enhance plastic products
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Former UK Environment Minister Supports OXO BIO
Powerful Support for OXO BIO from Former UK Environment Minister. Bioplastics News has seen a letter to Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc from The Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers MP in which she says:
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French Study Finds Oxo Bio Biodegrades in Oceans with no Toxicity
Abiotic and biotic degradation and toxicity of oxo-biodegradable plastics in marine waters – OXOMAR. The French Ministry of Health shares the results (Free Article)
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Anti OXO Campaign, The Sequel (FREE)
I’ve received following anonymous message to start an anti-OXO campaign. This is a FREE article.
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First Renewable Oxo products
Perstorp introducing world’s first renewable Oxo products.
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UK Airports Go OXO Bio
AGS Airports introduces new sustainable 100ml OXO bio security bags
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OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable Plastics
Let’s look at the similarities and differences between OXO biodegradable (Oxo-bio) and compostable plastics.
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Symphony Wins Battle of Words with Compostable Plastics Industry
The BBIA, representing the compostable plastic industry, wrote to the UK Environment Minister on 1st June claiming that oxo-biodegradable plastic should be banned. Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc., the leading company in the oxo-biodegradable industry, wrote on 4th June to explain why the BBIA is wrong.
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Molecular Weight Reduction is Biodegradation Criteria
The environmental accumulation of plastics worldwide is a consequence of the durability of the material. Alternative polymers, marketed as biodegradable, present a potential solution to mitigate their ecological damage.
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Bioplastics by an Outsider
Plastics produced from living species such as plants or microbes rather than from fossil fuels are not necessarily biodegradable.
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Technological Remedies to Plastic Waste in the Mediterranean are Themselves Risky
Marine environments are the most commonly affected by dumping and, with a projected 2 billion tonnes of plastic being produced by 2050, the exact amount that might reach the oceans is not known.
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Biodegradable Plastic Alternatives Not Necessarily Better for Singapore, Say Experts
You might think that switching from single-use plastics to biodegradable plastic alternatives is good for the environment but in Singapore, there are “no effective differences”, experts said.
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Questions and Answers on OXO-Biodegradability
Exclusive Interview with Michael Stephen, Chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association.
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The Debate: Biodegradable and Compostable Plastic Bags
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Plymouth, designed to provide insights into the environmental deterioration of plastic bags made from different polymer types, has been the subject of some dispute.
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Oxo-Biodegradable Industry Accuses EU of Science Fraud
The Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association (OPA) has accused the European Commission of improperly halting scientific work on the material.
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