Category: Reports & Studies
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BPA Alternatives Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
BPA replacement linked to increased cardiovascular disease
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IPCC Report on Climate Change 2022
Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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The Methane Monitoring Fiasco
Methane emissions from the energy sector are 70% higher than official figures
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UAE Agricultural Biotechnology Report
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE (GCC-4) permit the importation of GE food products of plant origin
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NorthWestern University Develops Bacteria to Convert CO2 into Chemicals
Carbon-negative production of acetone and isopropanol by gas fermentation at industrial pilot scale
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Oil Majors Are Greenwashing on Climate Action
The clean energy claims of BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell: A mismatch between discourse, actions and investments
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LCA for Novel Biorefineries
Space, time, and sustainability: The status and future of life cycle assessment frameworks for novel biorefinery systems
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Environmental Impact of Corn Ethanol Production
Environmental impact of US production of corn for biofuels
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PHA from Rice
Innovative co-production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and methane from broken rice
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EU Common Agricultural Policy Reform
EU Common Agricultural Policy Reform
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Worldwide Overview of Chemical Recycling
At the end of 2021, more than 90 projects for chemical recycling of plastics were in various stages of development…
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How Circular is PET?
Is PET really circular?
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Bioplastic Packacking Value Chain Report
Report on the value chain of bioplastic packaging
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Goethe University Develops Bio Shampoos and Plant Protection Agents
Sustainable bioeconomy: development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoos and plant protection agent technologies
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Turning Apple Waste into Bioplastics
Oregon State researchers makes key advance in turning apple waste into packaging material
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Paint is Important Source of Ocean Microplastics
This report provides a global assessment of the level of plastic paint leakage worldwide
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Bill Gates Involved in Shady Palm Oil Plantations
Another shady deal … à la Bill Gates.
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Biopolymers Properties and Applications for Textiles
Towards the Sustainability of the Plastic Industry through Biopolymers: Properties and Potential Applications to the Textiles World
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Brazil Economic and Agricultural Report
This report highlights the major macroeconomic indicators in Brazil, providing a forecast for 2022 and an overview of the Brazilian…
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Biodegradation of Novel Bioplastics Study Receives Enormous Coverage
The following study seems to break records in terms of world wide coverage
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Impact Bottle DRS on Materials Recycling Facility
Report on the Impact of Beverage Container Deposit Systems on Materials Recycling Facility Costs and Revenues
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Biopolymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation (FREE)
Bio-Polymeric Materials For Electrical Insulation Applications.
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Net Zero Greenwashing by Worlds Largest Corporations
Major companies largely fail net zero climate pledge test
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Role of Plasticizers on PHB / bio-TPE Blends
Role of Plasticizers on PHB/bio-TPE Blends Compatibilized by Reactive Extrusion
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Discovery Related to Calvin Benson Biochemical Cycle
Surprising discovery surrounding the iconic Calvin-Benson biochemical cycle
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Carbohydrate Aromatic Interface and Molecular Architecture of Lignocellulose
Carbohydrate-aromatic interface and molecular architecture of lignocellulose
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USTC Develop Catalyst for CO2 to Formate Conversion
Researchers Develop Pb1Cu Catalyst for CO2-to-formate Conversion
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PET Market in Europe 2022 Report
This report, delivered by PRE in partnership with PETCORE Europe, NMWE and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, provides the latest data…
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China Seed Regulation Update
China: Final Seed Regulations Published
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Metabolic Potential of Plastics as Biotech Carbon Sources
The metabolic potential of plastics as biotechnological carbon sources – Review and targets for the future
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US Plastic Pact Problematic Material Report
US Plastic Pact releases list of problematic materials
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EIA Report on Ocean Plastic
The toxic pollution resulting from rampant overproduction of virgin plastics and their lifecycles is irreversible, directly undermines our health, drives…
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Australia Dealing with PFAS in Fibre Based Packaging
The problem of PFAS in fibre based packaging and how Australia will deal with it
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How to Move Away from Hazardous Chemicals?
Giving companies economic incentives for moving away from hazardous chemicals can unlock a multi-billion market for safer alternatives
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Australia Packaging Covenant Review
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has commissioned an independent review into the co-regulatory framework that underpins the…
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Shell Carbon Capture Plant Fiasco
Shell’s fossil hydrogen plant in Canada found to be emitting more climate-wrecking gases than it is capturing
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Bioplastics for a Circular Economy Study
The benefits and risks of technologies for the production and recycling of bioplastics towards informing circular economy principles
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Health and Climate Impact of Carbon Capture
The health and climate impacts of carbon capture and direct air capture
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Polysaccharides in Agro-Industrial Biomass Residues
Polysaccharides in Agro-Industrial Biomass Residues
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Chemical Pollution Has Passed Safe Limit for Humanity
Increasing production and emissions of Novel Entities outstrips capacities for assessment and monitoring resulting in transgression of their planetary boundary.
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New Bioplastic with Unprecedented Properties
Sugar-Based Polymers with Stereochemistry-Dependent Degradability and Mechanical Properties
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Campaign Against Influence Fossil Fuel in Universities
Campaign against involvement of fossil fuel companies in Singapore Universities
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New NL Nitrogen Policy
Netherlands: New Dutch Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy Installed
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Plastic Waste Conversion to Biomethane, Syngas and Biochar via Anaerobic Digestion and Gasification
Plastic-containing food waste conversion to biomethane, syngas, and biochar via anaerobic digestion and gasification: Focusing on reactor performance, microbial community…
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Canada SUP Ban Report
Canada to Ban Certain Single-Use Plastic Items
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Canada Biofuel Report 2020
Canada’s draft Clean Fuel Standard, published in December 2020, outlines the beginnings of a nationwide framework for adopting a carbon…
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Irish Circular Economy Bill Report
Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Circular Economy Bill 2021
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Breakthrough in Plastic Waste Separation
Breakthrough in separating plastic waste: Machines can now distinguish 12 different types of plastic
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Carbon Sequestration of Fungi
Fungi Are Capturing More Carbon Than We Thought
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TOP 10 Best Bioplastics Companies 2021 (FREE)
The Top 10 Best Bioplastics Companies of 2021. Discover the best players of 2021. This is a FREE article
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Coatings Based on Bio Renewable Oligomers and Monomers
Photocurable Coatings Based on Bio-Renewable Oligomers and Monomers
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Guidance for Ocean Based CO2 Removal
Guidance for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects Report
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EU Biotech and New Production Technologies Report
European Union: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
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Recycled Plastic Contains Toxic Chemicals
Plastic waste shouldn’t even be recycled into food contact materials due to the presence of toxic chemicals according to study
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Agricultural Biotech Report Panama and Mexico
Agricultural Biotech Report Panama and Mexico
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DOE Fact Sheet on Algae
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office Fact Sheet on Algae
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UBC Reseachers on Marine Deoxygenation
Ancient marine deoxygenation events highlight the fragility of our oceans’ biochemical cycles
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EU 2022 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
The European Commission allocated €185.9 million euros ($210.6 million USD) in 2022 for the promotion of European Union agri-food products…
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EU Sustainable Carbon Cycles
European Commission Publishes New Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles
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Agricultural Biotech Report for Nigeria, Taiwan and Venezuela
Agricultural Biotech Report for Nigeria, Taiwan and Venezuela
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China and GMO Update
China: Agriculture GMOs Safety Assessment Administrative Measures Notified to the WTO
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UN FAO Recommends Bioplastics
United Nations recommends bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics
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Amazon Plastic Impact Exposed
Group calls on Amazon to commit to reduce use of plastic packaging worldwide, as it has announced it will do…
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Agricultural Biotech Reports for Belgium, Ecuador and Peru
Agricultural Biotech Reports for Belgium, Ecuador and Peru
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Machine Learning Analysis in Catalytic Lignin Depolymerization
Machine learning based analysis of reaction phenomena in catalytic lignin depolymerization
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ZWE Report on Chemical Recycling
Chemical recovery ‘not recycling’ say campaigners
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste Progress Report 2021
The third edition of the Progress Report was inspired by the collective action of our partners around the world, and…
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Agricultural Biotech Reports for Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Israel
Agricultural Biotech Report for Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Israel
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World Agricultural Production Report December 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
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Agricultural Biotech Reports Colombia, El Salvador, Ghana, Spain and Honduras
Agricultural Biotech Reports for Colombia, El Salvador, Ghana, Spain and Honduras
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Neopelagic Community and the Emergence of Plastic Ecosystems
Discoveries of persistent coastal species in the open ocean shift our understanding of biogeographic barriers.
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Boosting PLA Flame Resistance Research
A Novel Self-Assembled Graphene-Based Flame Retardant: Synthesis and Flame Retardant Performance in PLA
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Sustainable Organics Collection in New York
Can The Organics Collection Program Be Fiscally & Environmentally Sustainable?
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Viridor Urges PVC, EPS and Plastic Waste Export Ban
Closing the loop: Viridor’s roadmap to a truly circular plastics economy
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Sun Chemical Sustainability Report 2021
Sun Chemical Releases Latest Edition of Its Annual Sustainability Report
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Different CCUS Pathways Comparison
A range of carbon dioxide capture technologies have been developed, including amine-based routes and calcium looping methods, some of which…
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Agro Biotech Report for Chile, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Singapore
Agricultural Biotechnology report for Chile, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Singapore
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
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EU To Curb Agricultural Deforestation Report
On November 17, 2021, the European Commission published a proposal for legislation aimed at preventing products causing deforestation or forest…
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Worlds Largest Plastic Spill
UN Report on world’s largest plastic spill on record
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Pakistan and South Korea
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Shell Polymer Trends Report 2021
A 2021 Polymer Trends Report to show you exactly how industry shifts will affect polyethylene production.
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EBA Biomethane Report
New report highlights biomethane ramp-up and best pathways for full renewable gas deployment
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Amcor Sustainability Report 2021
Sustainability is Amcor’s most exciting opportunity
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APCO Report on Achieving Packaging Targets
Apco Launches Major New Report Outlining Actions Required To Achieve The 2025 National Packaging Targets
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French Government Report on Bulk Foods
French Government published results of 3 studies on environmental impacts, health risks and the selling price of bulk food
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GMO Crops Reduce GHG Emissions
GMO crops reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Canadian study finds
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Feasibility Study Australian Chemical Recycling
Report on the findings from the joint feasibility study to determine the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of a local…
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Bioplastics from Biomass DNA and Ionomers
Sustainable Bioplastic Made from Biomass DNA and Ionomers
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China Consultation on GMO
China: MARA Solicits Comments on Revisions to the Administrative Measures for the Safety Assessment of Agricultural GMOs
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Ellen MacArthur Progress Report 2021
Global Commitment 2021 Progress Report shows use of virgin plastic has peaked for signatories
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Underestimated Health Risks of Phthalates
Food safety authorities may have missed the ball when it comes to phthalates safety
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Deforestation Raises Surface Temperature
Deforestation-induced surface warming is influenced by the fragmentation and spatial extent of forest loss in Maritime Southeast Asia
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REACH Requirement for Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling of plastic waste currently covers different technologies with varying potential for contributing to a circular economy, a new…
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Nanoscale Wetting of Crystalline Cellulose
It is desirable to understand and estimate the hydrophilicity of the crystalline planes of cellulose
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Greenpeace Report on Indonesia Palm Oil Industry
One in five hectares of palm oil in Indonesia is criminal. I think it’s more!
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Regenerating Bone Tissue Using 3D Printing
3D Printing in Alginic Acid Bath of In-Situ Crosslinked Collagen Composite Scaffolds
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Consumer Brands Association on Recycling System
Consumer Brands Renews Call on EPA to Advance Standardized Definitions Ahead of America Recycles Week
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Eastman on Renewing the Recycling System
Three ways U.S. policymakers can renew recycling
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World Agricultural Production Report November 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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ENI Seeks Injunction Against Bioplastics News: Independent Journalism Under Pressure
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Raul Gardini: The Enimont Scandal, a Controversial Death and Novamont’s Road to ENI
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Covestro CEO Attempts to Speak Italian with His Hands
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