Category: Plastic Battle
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Battle of Bottles: Plastic vs Glass vs Aluminium
Battle of the Bottles: Plastic Beats Glass and Aluminum
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The Battle over Biodegradable Plastics
There’s a spat between tech companies trying to develop a new generation of plastics that biodegrade harmlessly without leaving a…
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Recycling Industry Does Not Want Bioplastics
The plastic recycling federation “Plastic Recyclers Europe” posted the following message on LinkedIn.
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DSM Blames Companies for Greenwashing
We had politicians putting political correctness aside and now we have a large company doing it. DSM is blaming many…
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Paper and Compostables Are Pretend Solutions to Single-use
Food companies are investing in “risky” new packaging solutions and recycling technologies instead of prioritising refill and reuse systems, according…
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US is a Big Threat in the War Against Plastic
It’s now cheaper to buy new plastic to make drinks containers than it is to buy recycled material. The U.S.…
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Paper and Biodegradable Alternatives as Bad as Plastic Says Greenpeace
Greenpeace USA has released a report that warns consumers to be sceptical of ‘plastic alternatives’ offered by big companies as…
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Criteria and Examples for Preferable Use of Compostable Plastics
European Bioplastics proposes criteria and product examples for preferable use of compostable plastics.
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Open Letter to the European Commission on Comparability of Bio-based and Petrochemical Polymers
Nova-Institute published open letter to JRC on comparability of bio-based and petrochemical polymers.
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Why is Clarification Needed on Bioplastic Recycling?
Regarding FEAD’s (European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services) latest position paper Biodegradable and Bio-Based Plastics, European Bioplastics (EUBP)…
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Iceland CEO Pressured by the Recycling Industry to Use Recycled Plastics
Iceland boss Richard Walker claims ‘Big Plastic’ is pressuring supermarkets to abandon their green efforts.
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European Bioplastics Believes FEAD is Anti-Bioplastics
FEAD Position Ignores Role of Compostable Plastics in Achieving Circular Economy.
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FEAD Shoots First Bullet at Bioplastics Industry
FEAD is the representative body of the private waste management and resource industry in the European Union. In this capacity,…
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New PLA Granules are Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly
Goodfellow Announces Major Extension of Their Range of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Granules.
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iPhone Inventor Thinks Dow CEO is a Liar
Nest Founder Says Plastic Apologists Are ‘Lying’. Tony Fadell, iPod inventor, iPhone co-inventor is on a warpath against plastics.
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DOW CEO Has the Solution to The Plastic Crisis
‘The Most Environmentally Friendly Material Out There’: Dow CEO Has a Counter-Argument to the Plastic Backlash.
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Macron Bans More Plastics and Sooner Than The EU SUP Directive
The French Plastics and Composites Federation Reacts on the French SUP Legislative Proposal.
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Porn Industry Joins The Plastic Battle
Adult video website Pornhub has filmed a movie on a litter-filled beach to raise money to remove plastic from the…
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Lenzing Fibers Certified as Fully Biodegradable in Water, Soil and Compost
Viscose, Modal and Lyocell fibers certified by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems.
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BASF Launch Marketing Campaign for Ecovio
Biodegradable Plastics for Mulch Films, Fruit and Vegetable Bags.
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Tesco Communicates its Packaging Strategy and Guidelines for Suppliers
Tesco Launches Phase two of Remove, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle plan to suppliers.
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Are Bioplastics Better for the Environment or a Waste of Time?
There has been massive pushback against the use of plastics over the past few years, including single-use plastic bans in…
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The Chemical Recycling Industry Unleashes The Armada
The Chemcycling Industry Unleashed its Communications Armada.
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German Consumer Group Give First Blow to Bamboo Biocomposites
Makers of bamboo cups claim their products are reusable and ecologically friendly. German consumer group Stiftung Warentest tested 12 brands…
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The Guardian Promotes PHAs
The Guardian writes: The best poly hydroxy acids. Worried that liquid exfoliants will irritate or dehydrate your skin? Try PHAs,…
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BASF Chemcycling in the Press
If it dresses like a duck, sings like a duck and plays like a duck … then it’s probably a…
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Which is Better for the Environment: Carton, Glass or PET?
“Benchmark” life-cycle assessment identifies eco-benefits of carton over glass and PET alternatives.
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Coca-Cola is Against Reusable Cups
An email sent by Coca-Cola to the Belgian Government was leaked in the press. Coca-Cola seems to be against using…
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British Actress Campaigns Against Bottled Water
Joanna Lumley is the actress known from Absolutely Fabulous. Lumley is backing a campaign to reduce the consumption of bottled…
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Which is Better for the Environment: Compostable Bioplastics or PET?
There are numerous options in food packaging materials, and many major food packagers and retailers often make a choice based…
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US States Declare war on Styrofoam
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed a ban on polystyrene food containers at restaurants and grocery stores, making it the…
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Biodegradable Plastic Bags Survive Three Years in Soil
Biodegradable plastic bags can still carry shopping three years after being left in a natural environment.
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The Battle Between Oregon Composters and the Biodegradable Products Institute
A Message from the Oregon Composters and the Reply from the Biodegradable Products Institute.
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