Category: Reports & Studies
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Plastic bag bans: Studies reveal divergent impacts in EU and US as campaigners call for harsher measures
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The EU plastic facts report
The European plastics industry has been hijacked by corrupted lobbyists and criminal organisations and run a system to divert taxpayer…
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South Korea Agricultural Biotechnology report
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Malaysia Biofuels report
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Japan Biofuels Report
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Insights into the photoaging behavior of biodegradable and nondegradable microplastics: spectroscopic and molecular characteristics of dissolved organic matter release
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China Agricultural Biotechnology Annual report
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Sugar World Markets and Trade report
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Antimicrobial biodegradable blown films from PBAT/TPS with Glucono-delta-lactone as acid regulator active packaging
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Analysis of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation commitment report
Call it as you want; it’s greenwashing. Ellen MacArthur has made us lost many years in the fight against plastic…
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The Ellen MacArthur Global Commitment annual report 2024
How one woman, Ellen MacArthur, was able to get the United Nations, governments, the WEF and the industry together to…
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Germany Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
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Improving water barrier properties of starch based bioplastics by lignocellulosic biomass addition: Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial properties
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New patent filing numbers record-breaking for bioplastics and plastics recycling innovation
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Unmasking the Environmental Impact of Bio-Based Materials
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US Government Accountability Office report on Bioplastics
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New method holds potential to efficiently recycle widely used polyester plastics
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Synthesis of lignin-based elastomers via ARGET ATRP: Exceptional mechanical strength, adhesion, and self-repair properties
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Uncovering novel polyhydroxyalkanoate biosynthesis genes and unique pathway in yeast hanseniaspora valbyensis for sustainable bioplastic production
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New research highlights marine biodegradability of Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials
Looking at the OXO bioplastics trial, EU institutions do not accept studies paid by the producers as they have no…
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Mechanically Tunable, Compostable, Healable and Scalable Engineered Living Materials
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Characterization and Performance Enhancement of Bio-Based Polyurethane-Modified Cement Mortar Utilizing Polyglycerol Polyester Polyol
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Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics (Study)
The bio-based industry is a fraud: a political fraud, an economic fraud and above all … an environmental fraud.
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Cottonseed proteins from meals with high yield for plasticizer-free biofilms with good mechanical properties
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Lignin microparticle coatings for enhanced wet resistance in lignocellulosic materials
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Polymer semiconductor films and bacteria hybrid artificial bio-leaves
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Nanocrystalline cellulose from Calophyllum inophyllum shells waste by adjusting organic acid hydrolysis and optimization of reaction parameters using response surface methodology
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Decoding the complex interplay of biological and chemical factors in Polylactic acid biodegradation: A systematic review
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Sparking a US Culture Shift to Reduce Plastic Bag Waste (Report)
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Why China is smarter than EU when it comes to climate policies
EU institutions believe they’re better than the rest of the world. In reality, Europe is an old continent without popular…
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Indian Agricultural Biotechnology report
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Indonesian Biofuels report
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Disastrous Bulgarian corn harvest
Bio-based feedstock supplies are not stable; they depend on many factors such as climate. However, greedy petrochemical giants such as…
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REDD+ is a calamity for Indiginous communities
UN climate policies (REDD) are intended to convert Indigenous communities into corporate assets. Instead of leaving natural ecosystems untouched, the…
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European Bioeconomy in Figures 2014–2021
If we had to summarize the nepotism related to the European Bio- and Circular economy bullshit financed by the EU…
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EU Strategic Dialogue Charts a Course for the Future of EU Agriculture
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Efficient extraction of light-colored lignin from bamboo by p-toluenesulfonic acid assisted tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol aqueous solution
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Lignin: The green powerhouse for enzyme immobilization in biocatalysis and biosensing
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Spain agricultural biotechnology annual report
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China: New and Renewed Biosafety Certificates Issued
On October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety…
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Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
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Sustainability synergies and trade-offs considering circularity and land availability for bioplastics production in Brazil
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Analyses of circular solutions for advanced plastics waste recycling
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Selective adsorption of cationic dye by κ-carrageenan-potato starch bio-hydrogel: Kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies
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Biological conversion of lignin-derived ferulic acid from wheat bran into vanillin
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PLA based biodegradable bionanocomposite filaments reinforced with nanocellulose: development and analysis of properties
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Exploring Azolla as a Sustainable Feedstock for Eco-Friendly Bioplastics: A Review
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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…
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New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability (Osaka University)
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Brazil Sugar Report
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EU Sugar report
The EU sugar policy killed the small sugar farmers and enriched the sugar oligarchs. Conscious consumers started to reduce their…
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This plastic is biodegradable in a home composter
Compostable plastic is a very bad idea as it bring toxic contaminants into our food chain. That the EU commission…
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China National Standard Soil Environmental Quality Risk Control Standard for Soil Contamination of Agricultural Land
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Photon upconversion crystals doped bacterial cellulose composite films as recyclable photonic bioplastics
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Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals
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NL Government presents agricultural plan (Report)
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EU Reusable packaging barometer (Report)
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Reusable plastic drinking bottles are toxic for kids (Report)
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Full Draghi report on EU competitiveness
Draghi was the president of the EU Central Bank before he became prime minister of Italy. His palmares is far…
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Mizzou scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water
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Unaddressed non-energy use in the chemical industry can undermine fossil fuels phase-out
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Rapid biodegradation of microplastics generated from bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane
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Conversion of Bamboo into Strong, Waterproof, and Biodegradable Thermosetting Plastic through Cell Wall Structure Directed Manipulation
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Depolymerization method achieves exclusive chemical recycling of PET from cloth waste and plastic waste mixtures
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Brazil Biofuels Annual Report
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China Biofuels Annual report
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group initiates chemical recycling studies for end-of-life tires
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Thailand GMO Regulation for Plants (Update)
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From Waste to Worth: Revolutionizing Plastic Use with Circular Economy Strategies (UK & Nigeria)
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Male autism spectrum disorder linked to BPA (Study)
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Nudging consumers about the issue of microplastics: an experimental auction study on valuation for sustainable food packaging
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Climate mitigation potential of biobased insulation materials: A comprehensive review and categorization
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Thailand moves on GMO technology legislation
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EU Biofuels Annual report
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PlasticFlow 2025 – Plastic Packaging Flow Data Report
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Conversion of finger millet husk waste as biosilica functional filler for Digitaria ischaemum fibre-epoxy composite: fatigue, creep, and flame retardant behaviour
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Study reveals dramatic durability of new plastic substitute when exposed to elements: ‘To mitigate the impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems’
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Argentina biofuels annual report
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A mini-review on polyhydroxyalkanoates: Synthesis, extraction, characterization, and applications
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Quantum modeling simulates nutrient effect of bioplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production in Pseudomonas putida
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AmSty spells out recycling involvement in sustainability report
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Utilization of bamboo biochar as a multi-functional filler of flexible poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) bioplastic
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Digging into compostable packaging and consumer behaviour – Compostable packaging often isn’t the easy win it’s marketed as (Report)
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The case against plastic waste grows as more studies point to potential harm
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Updated Algae Report Analyzes National-Scale Prospects for Converting Microalgae to Biofuels and Bioproducts (DOE)
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Demand for recycled plastic set to grow in US and EU markets (Report)
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Fabrication, characterization and evaluating properties of 3D printed PLA-Mn scaffolds
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Capturing carbon by mimicking haemoglobin
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Novolex Releases Sixth Annual Sustainability Report (FREE)
Novolex Releases Sixth Annual Sustainability Report
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Thailand biofuel annual report
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Ciel Report – How Cities and States Can Recoup the Rising Costs of Plastic Pollution
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Improving The Performance Of Hybrid Biocomposite Materials Using Epoxy, Vinyl Ester And Polyimide Polymer Matrix: Comparative Study
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CBE JU 2023 annual report
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Biofuel Mandates in the EU by Member State – 2024
Biofuel Mandates in the EU by Member State – 2024
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Report Closed Loop Partners – 10 Years of Impact & Building The Circular Economy
10 Years of Impact & Building The Circular Economy
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Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research
Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them –…
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New meta-study highlights that hydrolysis prevents the formation of persistent PLA microplastics in the environment
New meta-study highlights that hydrolysis prevents the formation of persistent PLA microplastics in the environment — The bioplastic industry was…
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The flaws in sustainability reporting
The flaws in sustainability reporting
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Investigation of bio-based rigid polyurethane foams synthesized with lignin and castor oil
Investigation of bio-based rigid polyurethane foams synthesized with lignin and castor oil
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Closed-loop recycling of tough epoxy supramolecular thermosets constructed with hyperbranched topological structure
Closed-loop recycling of tough epoxy supramolecular thermosets constructed with hyperbranched topological structure
Latest reports
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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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INEOS Founder Warns the UK Is on the Slide
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Covestro CEO Attempts to Speak Italian with His Hands
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together