Category: Reports & Studies
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The Illicit Plastic Waste Trade Report
A forthcoming GI-TOC research report highlights how the transnational illicit trade in plastic waste drives irresponsible disposal practices, and poses…
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Converting Ocean Plastic into Blue Fuel
Thermodynamic feasibility of shipboard conversion of marine plastics to blue diesel for self-powered ocean cleanup
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OECD Report on Preventing SUP waste
Implications of different policy approaches
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Converting BioPlastics into Fertilisers, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Plastics to fertilizers: chemical recycling of a bio-based polycarbonate as a fertilizer source†
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Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Research Update
Genome-wide approaches for the identification of markers and genes associated with sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance
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Hong Kong to Test Packaging on Covid Virus
Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and…
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Plastic GHG Worse than Coal Report
The New Coal: Plastics and Climate Change is a comprehensive account of the United States plastics industry’s significant, yet rarely…
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PFAS in Fertilizers Made from Urban Waste
PFAS levels higher in fertilizers made from urban waste
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Microplastics Impact on Climate Change
Microplastics are now recognized as widespread contaminants in the atmosphere
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Impact Covid on Plastic Waste
The focus on plastic waste reduction has since been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic
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French Chemical Recycling and Mass Balance Briefing
Briefing document on chemical recycling and mass balance issued by the French government agency
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Bioplastics and Circular Plastic Trends and Patents
Bioplastics and circular plastics trends through the eye of patent applications
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Australian Dairy Sustainable Packaging Roadmap
Today, alongside Dairy Australia and the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) Federation, APCO is proud to launch the Australian Dairy…
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Biobased Chain Extenders for PLA Blends and Composites
Chain Extension of Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA)–Based Blends and Composites Containing Bran with Biobased Compounds for Controlling Their Processability and Recyclability
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Climate Risk Reporting
The TCFD has developed a framework to help public companies and other organizations disclose climate-related risks and opportunities.
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Converting PET Waste Into PHA
Direct fermentative conversion of poly(ethylene terephthalate) into poly(hydroxyalkanoate) by Ideonella sakaiensis
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World Agricultural Production October 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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Bioplastic Films Degradation in Different Marine Ecosystems
Disintegration half-life of biodegradable plastic films on different marine beach sediments
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EU Climate and Sustainability Missions
The European Commission launched five “EU missions”
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EU Forestry Policy Not so Smart
EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests: positive but limited results
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Human Rights Violations on SugarCane Plantations
Oxfam Report on human rights abuses on sugar cane plantation for biofuel
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Corporate Decarbonisation Guide
Credible decarbonisation and transition for corporates in Asia
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Climate Change and Plastic Problem are Related
ZSL and Bangor University study reveals plastic and climate change crises exacerbate one another and urge that they must be…
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World Economic Forum Guidelines for Reusable Packaging
An initiative of the Future of Consumption Platform, World Economic Forum
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Volvo Sustainable Luxury Materials Report
Volvo goes Leather free
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PLA Sorting for Recycling Report
PLA Sorting for Recycling Report
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Depolymerization of Lignin and Hemicellulose
Reductive Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin and Hemicellulose; process development and intensification
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Biopolymers with Performance Advantaged Properties
Bio-based polymers with performance-advantaged properties
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China Hemp Import Policies
China’s Hemp and Hemp Products Import Policies
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New Damaging Report on Danimer Scientific
A new damaging report on Danimer Scientific
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Annual China Biofuel Report
Wavering and uncertain polices and prices continue to limit fuel ethanol consumption in China.
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Investment Report for Plastic Waste Solutions
A report for investors in the plastic waste business
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Agricultural Funding Harms the Environment
Most agricultural funding distorts prices, harms environment: UN report
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Biopak Sustainability Report 20/21
At BioPak, we believe that reporting is the only way we can take accountability and improve the way we do…
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Retailers Face Legal Action on Plastic
Supermarkets could face legal action for failure to act on plastic says ClientEarth
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World Agricultural Production Report Sep 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FASs worldwide offices, official…
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The Real Cost of Plastics Report
The cost of plastic to the environment and society is at least 10 times higher than its market price paid…
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Chemical Contaminants and Food Waste Management Decision Report
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development has issued a report warning about PFAS and toxic chemicals in…
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Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers in Liquid Formulations Report
In a world where global challenges and advances in technology bring both uncertainty and new possibilities, the chemical sciences have…
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Brazil Biofuel Annual Report
The Brazilian Low Carbon market framework has successfully been set.
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Seventh Generation Goes Biobased and Biodegradable
The company’s commitment to sustainability and assessment of progress made toward its ambitious 2025 goals
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Impact Plastic Waste on Animal Migration UN Report
Study confirms that plastic pollution is impacting land and freshwater species protected by the UN’s Convention on Migratory Species in…
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Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard Report
47 companies assessed for steps taken to eliminate fossil fuels from manufacturing, materials, shipping
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Argentina Annual Biofuel Report
Argentine biofuel production in 2021
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Canada Agriculture Climate Program Report
Canada Announces Details for Agriculture Climate Program
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First PET Pollution in Kenya Report Expected (FREE)
First national pollution brand audit report to be launched in Kenya. This is a FREE article
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Improved Bio Oil Upgrading Through Optimized Reactor Temperature
Improved bio-oil upgrading due to optimized reactor temperature profile
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration in California Study
Aemetis CCS Drilling Study by Baker Hughes Confirms Feasibility of Sequestering Two Million MT per Year of CO2 at California…
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World Agricultural Production August 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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EU Food Safety Almanac
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
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EU Forest Strategy 2030 Report
On July 16, 2021, the European Commission published the EU Forest Strategy for 2030.
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Video and Report Proving PHA Straws Marine Degradation
Video and Report proving the marine degradation of PHA straws
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Biofilms Increase Microplastic Uptake in Foodchain
The plastic Trojan horse: Biofilms increase microplastic uptake in marine filter feeders impacting microbial transfer and organism health
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Asian Response to Waste Trade Issue Report
Report Proposes Stronger ASEAN Response to Fight Global Waste Dumping
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Poplar Trees as Feedstock for Major Chemicals
Scientists ID enzyme for making key industrial chemical in plants
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Converting Plastic Waste into Lubricants
Synthetic Lubricants Derived from Plastic Waste and their Tribological Performance
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Scienctific Method to Define Plastics Recycling Quality
Addressing the complex challenge of understanding and quantifying substitutability for recycled plastics
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Assessment of Bio Tetramethyloxolane (TMO)
Greenness Assessment and Synthesis for the Bio-Based Production of the Solvent 2,2,5,5-Tetramethyloxolane (TMO)
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Mitsui Chemicals Q1 2021 Report
The financial result for FY2021 Q1 and the outlook for FY2021
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Industrial Hemp in France Report
France is the third largest industrial hemp producer in the world and the top producer in Europe.
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Novolex Sustainability Report 2020
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people.
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The Reuters Recycling Myth Report
Does Reuters say Advanced and Chemical Recycling is a flop in the making? Is it just not going to work?
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British Columbia Plastic Waste Management Report
2020 Highlights and Plastic Recovery report
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FSU Develops Pine Sap Bioplastics
FSU researchers discover pine sap-based plastic, a potential change for future of sustainable materials
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Sustainability Leaders Survey
GlobeScan / SustainAbility Survey 2021 Sustainability Leaders. This year marks the 25th edition of the GlobeScan / SustainAbility Leaders Survey.
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Google Study on Plastic Circularity
Closing the Plastics Circularity Gap
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Food Waste Disposal Methods
Scientists discuss food waste disposal options in the US
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BlackRock Voting Strategy on Climate
BlackRock Investment Stewardship Report
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PVA is Toxic Bioplastic Says Study
New Study Shows that PVA Claims of being Eco-Friendly or Biodegradable by some manufacturers are false
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Dow Second Quarter 2021 Results
Dow reports second quarter 2021 results
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Australian Guide To Promote Recycled Content in Packaging
Apco Launches New Guide To Support Businesses To Use More Recycled Content In Packaging
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American Recycling Infrastructure Plan
Blueprint for federal recycling spending
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French Sticker Ban Threatens US Fruit and Veg Exports
French legislation threatens millions of dollars of US fruit and vegetable exports
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LCA of Alternative Plastic Feedstocks
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of alternative feedstocks for plastics production
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Japan Export Expansion Action Strategy for Agricultural Products
Japan Releases Details on Agricultural Export Expansion Plan
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EU SUP Directive Member States Transposition Report
A report and analysis on the transposition of the EU SUP directive by Member States
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Nestle and Unilever Complicit in Palm Oil Human Rights Abuses
Nestle and Unilever always show up in palm oil problems reports and fail to act upon it. Does it make…
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Policy Options to Eliminate Additional Marine Plastic Litter Report
The think piece provides policy options to reduce marine plastic litter and achieve the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, which voluntarily…
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Plastics Industry Propose 5 Circular Economy Actions to Congress
Plastic Makers Outline 5 Actions Congress Can Take To Advance Circular Economy, End Plastic Waste
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Trinseo Sustainability Report 2021
Trinseo Releases its 11th Annual Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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How Shipworms Break Down Lignin?
The two-thousand-year-old mystery of the havoc-wreaking worm
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Japan GMO Policy Update
This report reflects updates made by the Government of Japan to its guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived…
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Household Appliances Plastic Recycling Flow Analysis
Multivariate input-output and material flow analysis of current and future plastic recycling rates from waste electrical and electronic equipment:The case…
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World Agricultural Production July 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
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Global Threat from Plastic Pollution Report
Common press release: Stockholm University, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Helmholtz Centre…
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NGO Report on Plastic Designing
Designing plastics for real recycling
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DuPont Sustainability Report 2021
Over the course of DuPont’s existence, we have proven repeatedly that the most valuable and enduring business outcomes are the…
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Veolia Definition of Bioplastics
Veolia gives remarkable definition of Bioplastics. How did it come so far?
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Indonesia Annual Biofuel Report
Indonesia has maintained its nationwide biodiesel program with a high on-road blending rate average of 30 percent nationwide since 2020,…
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Improving Consistency, Comparability and Reliability of Sustainability Reporting
The financial sector has a crucial role to play in helping to support the transition to a more sustainable future
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EU Biofuel Policy Resulted in Massive Deforestation
10 years of EU fuels policy increased EU’s reliance on unsustainable biofuels
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Plastic Recycling Generate High Volumes of Hazardous Waste
Plastic Recycling Schemes Generate High Volumes of Hazardous Waste
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Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation Report
The report provides a synthesis of global trends in climate change litigation (or simply ‘climate litigation’), a growing global phenomenon
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Most Sustainability Claims by Fashion Giants Are Greenwash
This report investigates the behaviour of some of the biggest fashion brands and retailers regarding their use of synthetic fibres…
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NGO Report on Fake Solutions to Plastic Crisis
Report: Consumer goods companies are missing the mark with false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis
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Another Useless EU Bioeconomy Report
Do you need to have good connections and well placed friends to get EU Horizon 2020 funding?
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Avoiding EU Biomass Misuse Report
EU Biomass is scarce and valuable. It cannot viably be used, at scale, in all the applications now envisioned
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Eastman Report on Renewing the Recycling System
Three ways policymakers can renew the recycling system. The critical connection between public policy, advanced technologies, and recycling capacity
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BBI JU Activity Report 2020 (FREE)
The 2020 annual activity report of the BBI JU is now online. This is a FREE article
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