Category: Reports & Studies
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A review of lignin as a precursor for macromonomers: Challenges and opportunities in utilizing agri-food waste
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Cyanobacteria microbiomes for bioplastic production: Critical review of key factors and challenges in scaling from laboratory to industry set-ups
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Assessing impacts of deploying bio-based isobutene for MTBE production in an existing petrochemical cluster
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Biological and chemical synergy in chitin and chitosan production: The role of process sequencing in shrimp shell waste treatment
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Bio-based polyester nanocomposites offer high performance and reprocessability
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Scientific study confirms no trace of microplastics in soil from d2w plastics (FREE)
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Sustainable Production of High-Performance Bioplastics from Agricultural and Industrial Biomass Waste by Integrating Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) Pretreatment and Acetylation Processes
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Closed Loop Partners and U.S. Plastics Pact Identify Top 5 Consumer Product Categories Poised for Near-Term Reuse Success in U.S. Retail
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Development of a PLA/PHA-TiO₂ Polymer Blend with Improved Physicochemical and Thermal Properties
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China used cooking oil (UCO) report
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Tensile strength and fracture surface analysis of polyvinyl alcohol biocomposite filled sengon wood sawdust
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Bio-based foams with low density and thermal conductivity through ethyl cellulose and SiO2 stabilized Pickering emulsion templating
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The impact of biodegradable plastics on methane and carbon dioxide emissions in soil ecosystems: a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy approach
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Chinese researchers study impact of PBAT and the results are not good
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The chronic effects of polyethylene terephthalate and biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate microplastics on Daphnia magna
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Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: A review of recent advances, feasibility and cleaner production (3rd Paywall)
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Lignin-based hydrogels for application in agriculture: A review
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Biodegradable microplastics and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes: an undeniable risk associated with plastic additives (3rd Party PayWall)
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Microplastics in Antarctica
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Mechanical, morphological, thermal, and fire-retardant properties of sustainable chitosan-lignin based bioplastics (3rd Party Paywall)
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Philippines Amends Policy and Allows Expansion of Fuel Ethanol Capacity
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Petaluma Reuse Project With Starbucks, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo (Report)
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Navigating China’s Social Media Landscape – A Guide for US Agricultural Exporters
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New research leads the shift towards bio-based road paving materials
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A review of lignin as a precursor for macromonomers: Challenges and opportunities in utilizing agri-food waste
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Biosorption of rhodamine B and sunset yellow dyes on cross-linked chitosan-alginate biocomposite beads: Experimental and theoretical studies
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Effects of leachate from disposable plastic takeout containers on the cardiovascular system after thermal contact
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Closed Loop Partners Unveils Groundbreaking Findings on Small-Format Packaging Recovery
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Chemistry of bioplastic production by Alcaligenes faecalis NSBN10 using cane molasses: optimization and characterization
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Compliance cost of EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
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EU Deforestation Regulation – Revised Implementation Timeline for 2025
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Reusable aminated lignin–based hydrogel biocomposite for effective dye adsorption in wastewater
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Science is becoming more and more elitist (FREE)
Let me share my opinion on this matter because I don’t think it’s a positive evolution in the scientific world.…
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Micro-nano plastics Make Other Pollutants More Dangerous to Plants and Intestinal Cells
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The draft ELV report sends mixed signals on circularity
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Integrated biorefinery approach for sustainable production of biodiesel, bioplastics and high value bioproducts from a bloom forming alga, Botryococcus braunii
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Whitepaper: How to choose between biobased plastics
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Bioplastics: Lack of standardization and clear rules hinders sustainable consumption, says study
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Tailoring the structures and properties of biodegradable PBAT blends via reactive graphene oxide
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Microbial metabolism in wormcast affected the perturbation on soil organic matter by microplastics under decabromodiphenyl ethane stress
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Overview of the Market of Industrial Hemp in the Netherlands and Its Potential as Bio-based Material (Report)
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Unlocking the potential of microbes: Concomitant production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and carotenoids
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Solo water-gelatinized starch enhances the barrier properties of starch/PBAT
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Green fabrication of biodegradable films: Harnessing the cellulosic residue of oat straw
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Report highlights photosynthetic microorganisms in sustainable bioplastic production
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Sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable bioplastics derived from renewable carboxymethyl cellulose and waste walnut shell
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Microbial solutions for boosting seaweed farming and carbon capture
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Marine Plastic Pollution: A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria
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US needs $43B to modernize recycling infrastructure (Report)
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From nature to nanotech: Harnessing the power of electrospun polysaccharide-based nanofibers as sustainable packaging
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Advances in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from renewable waste materials using halophilic microorganisms: A comprehensive review
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Exploiting Latent Microbial Potential for Producing Polyhydroxyalkanoates: A Holistic Approach
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Crucial role of pre-treatment in plastic photoreforming for precision upcycling
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Stronger, greener superglue: Biodegradable polymer outperforms commercial options
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Biodegradable plastics still threaten marine life and ecosystems, study warns (Azerbaijan)
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Transformative Pathways for U.S. Industry: Unlocking American Innovation
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Portugal Agricultural Biotechnology Report
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A one-step and solvent-free strategy for high lignin-containing polyurethane elastomers with excellent mechanical and shape memory performance
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Environment Report: Compostable Bags Still Not Compostable
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AEPW releases new mechanical recycling ‘playbook’
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Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of oil palm biomass: Promoted lignin pyrolysis and enzymatic digestibility of solid residues
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Canada Plastics Pact 2023-24 Impact Report
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Researchers in South Korea cultivate honeybee moth enzymes to combat plastic waste
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How the value chain impacts the deployment of mechanical and chemical recycling in the European automotive plastic sector
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Catalytic oxidation upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate to commodity carboxylic acids
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Compostable Biopolymers Market Growth Powered by Eco-Friendly Packaging and Agricultural Applications.
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Carbon Dioxide Upgrading to Biodegradable Plastics through Photo/Electro-Synthetic Biohybrid Systems
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Preparation of porous carbon derived from a lignin-based polymer through ZnCl2 activation for effective capture of iodine
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EU Pesticide Review
The EU does not apply good governance to its pesticide policy. It’s pure hypocrisy.
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Chitosan nanoparticles and neem essential oil functionalized pullulan/gum arabic active edible biocomposites for fresh-cut guava preservation
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Behavioral and molecular effects of micro and nanoplastics across three plastic types in fish: weathered microfibers induce a similar response to nanosized particles
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America Can Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass, According to New DOE Report
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New study shows miscanthus’ greater potential for productivity, economic returns
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Mexico Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
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Health, Economic Costs of Exposure to 3 Chemicals in Plastic: $1.5T in a Year, Study Shows
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Scientists unveil first-of-its-kind plastic alternative that could shake up the packaging industry — here’s why it’s important
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US Plastic Pact Impact Report
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New Zealand Government on Track to Legislate Agriculture Out of Emissions Trading Scheme
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Criminal activities in the global plastic waste trade
The Italian crime syndicate is overly active in the plastic industry
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Ultra-strong and solvent-resistant lignin-based non-isocyanate polyurethane adhesives: One-pot strategy toward versatile bonding
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E. coli bacteria boosted for chemical production
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Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan’s plastic waste removal rates in rivers
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Improvement in the toughness and compatibility of poly(lactic acid)/starch acetoacetate through reactive melt-kneading with amine-modified silicone
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Nano-Scale Insights into the Optimization of Bioplastic Blends
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Chemical upcycling of PBA
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Is recycled plastic clean enough? (Wageningen University)
Recycled plastic is more toxic for human health than virgin plastics … but that the European Commission has forgotten to…
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Unveiling the potential of dual-extrinsic/intrinsic self-healing lignin-based coatings for anticorrosion applications
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Canada biofuels report
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Humidity Resistant Biodegradable Starch Foams Reinforced with Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) and Chitosan
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The impact of the structural transformation mechanism of fulvic acid on redox capacity during composting with different biowastes
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How do PHA aged by aerobic compost interact with steroidal estrogens to alter their adsorption and transport characteristics? Kinetics, isotherms, and influencing factors
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Japan Agricultural Biotechnology report
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EU Plastic Recyclers Roadmap
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Study Finds Misleading Claims in South Korea’s Biodegradable Plastics Market
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State of Bioplastics in Australia report
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New way to make an existing bio-based plastic alternative even safer for the environment
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Eastman’s Bioplastic Foam Aces Tests
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Hong Kong Agricultural Biotechnology Report
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China Used Cooking Oils Export Tax Rebate Terminated (Report)
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Nano-Scale Insights into the Optimization of Bioplastic Blends
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