Category: Reports & Studies
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Brazil Legislation for Biopesticides
This report highlights the Brazilian biopesticides market and the current developments in the Brazilian legislation for biopesticides.
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Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Bio Lubricant
Microwave-assisted synthesis of trimethylolpropane triester (bio-lubricant) from camelina oil
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Microplastics in Meat and Milk
Pilot study reveals plastic in meat and dairy products. Particles found in supermarket products and on Dutch farms, but human…
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EU Biofuel Report
With the lifting of the pandemic lockdowns during 2021 and 2022, EU consumption of both bioethanol and biodiesel is picking…
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New Zealand Sets Out Plans for Agricultural Emissions Pricing
Recently, the New Zealand Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership – He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) – delivered their recommendations on…
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ISCC Impact Report 2022
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and leading certification system that contributes to climate…
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Advancing Synergistic Waste Utilization as Biofuels Feedstocks Report
Advancing Synergistic Waste Utilization as Biofuels Feedstocks: Preprocessing, Coproducts, and Sustainability Workshop Summary Report
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Nature Loss and Sovereign Credit Ratings Report
F4B’s goal is to increase the materiality of biodiversity in financial decision-making, and so better align global finance with environmental…
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Environmental Performance Index
Ranking country performance on sustainability issues. The 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides a data-driven summary of the state of…
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NL Nitrogen GHG Emission Plan
Netherlands: Government Presents National Program to Reduce Nitrogen Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rural Areas
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UMaine Develops Recyclable Nanocellulose Food Containers
University of Maine engineers have created a grease-proof, water-resistant container from recyclable cellulose nanocomposites that could be the next big…
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Implications & Risk Assessment Fungal Mycelium Materials
Implications of using fungal mycelium in composite material in construction, insulation, textile and health care.
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Thailand and India Biofuels Report
Thailand doubled its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in COP26. India’s average ethanol blending rate with petroleum for calendar…
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Plants Producing Aromatics
Altered gene helps plants absorb more carbon dioxide, produce more useful compounds
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Degradation Triggerable Plastic Made of Vanillin
Towards Upcycling Biomass-Derived Crosslinked Polymers with Light
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Plastitar
Plastic pollution now combining with tar to form ocean-threatening ‘plastitar’ — When will the great masters of this world finally…
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New Method to Recover PHA from Bacterial Cells
Potential of mealworms used in polyhydroxyalkanoate/bioplastic recovery as red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) feed ingredient
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Transforming the Plastic Production System
Transforming the Plastic Production System Presents Opportunities to Tackle the Climate Crisis
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Agar Biopolymer Films
Agar Biopolymer Films for Biodegradable Packaging: A Reference Dataset for Exploring the Limits of Mechanical Performance
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EU Green Funds are Harming the Environment and Biodiversity
EU spends billions in renewable and green recovery project that results in the destruction of the environment and biodiversity due…
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How Are Chemicals Trapped in Body?
By studying polar bear poop, researchers aim to learn how chemicals are trapped in the body
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Converting Agricultural Waste into PHA
Upcycling agricultural waste to biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates by combined ambient alkaline pretreatment and bacterial fermentation
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Investor Capital at Risk Because of Plastic Industry
Eur 678 Billion Of Investor Capital At Risk From Eu Plastic Industry’s Business-As-Usual Model
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Bioplastics Integration in the Aviation Industry (FREE)
This article provides a neutral approach to the feasibility of integrating bio plastics within the aviation industry to support sustainable…
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GPCA Talks About Circular Plastics
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) represents the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf.
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Retailers Greenwashing on Plastic Report
Check out new Changing Markets Foundation and Break Free From Plastic report investigating where European #supermarkets stand on #plasticpollution crisis.
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World Sugar Report
This biannual report, published in May and November, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as…
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UV Degradation of PLA
UV degradation of poly(lactic acid) materials through copolymerisation with a sugar-derived cyclic xanthate
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Sorting and Separating Technologies for Bioplastics Packaging
A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging
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Digestibility of PHA and PBSA
Digestibility Kinetics of Polyhydroxyalkanoate and Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) after In Vitro Fermentation in Rumen Fluid
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PureCycle ESG Report and LCA for PP Chemical Recycling
PureCycle Process Expected to Use Less Energy, Lower Carbon Emissions than New Plastic Production
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US R&D State of Bioenergy Technologies Report 202
This report provides a status of those R&D efforts at the end of 2020.
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India Bans Wheat Export
India Bans Wheat Exports Due to Domestic Supply Concerns
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Direct Air Carbon Capture is no Miracle Solution
An inter-model assessment of the role of direct air capture in deep mitigation pathways
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Brazil Lowers Agricultural Tariffs to Fight Inflation
On Thursday May 12, the Government of Brazil (GOB) cut import tariffs for several categories of goods, focusing on food…
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Trade Opportunities for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Recycling
Recycled (Bio)Plastics and (Bio)Plastic Composites: A Trade Opportunity in a Green Future
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Plastic Waste Quantification & Evaluation in US
Calculation of Lost Value of Landfilled Plastic in U.S.
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Spray Makes Paper Act Like Plastics
This Eco-Friendly Spray Makes Paper Act Like Plastic
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Argentina Sugar Report
Argentine sugar production for marketing year (MY) 2022-2023 is forecast at 1.71 million tons, raw value, practically unchanged from the…
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Salmon Milt Bioplastic Study
Preparation of bioplastic consisting of salmon milt DNA
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US Plastic Recycling Rate Report
New Report Reveals that U.S. Plastics Recycling Rate Has Fallen to 5%-6%
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40 % of Land on Earth Has Been Wrecked
UN report: People have wrecked 40% of all the land on Earth
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Mexico Sugar Report
Mexico sugar production is forecasted at 6.3 million metric tons raw value (MMT-RV) for MY 2022/2023 (October-September), marginally higher than…
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China Sugar Report
Total sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2022/23 (October – September) is forecast at 10 MMT, up 400,000 MT from…
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Ocean Carbon Uncertainties
A critical part of the Earth’s carbon cycle occurs in the ocean, where microscopic plants (plankton) take up CO2 from…
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Market Dynamics of Bioplastics
Market dynamics of biodegradable bio-based plastics: projections and linkages to European policies
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New NL Biomass Policy
Dutch Government Lays Out New Biomass Policy
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Improving Mechanical Properties of Cementitious Composites Containing Incinerated Sugarcane Filter Cake (FREE)
Bio-strengthening of cementitious composites from incinerated sugarcane filter cake by a calcifying bacterium Lysinibacillus sp. WH
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New Zealand Recommends Cautious Approach for Compostable Packaging (FREE)
The Ministry for the Environment has issued a warning about compostable packaging – likening it to single-use plastics. This is…
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Consumer Brands Demand Clarity on Recycled Plastics (FREE)
There is a gap between supply and demand when it comes to recycled materials, causing confusion and bottlenecks. This is…
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Agilyx Sustainability Report 2021 (FREE)
During 2021, Agilyx announced sustainability goals in three critical goal areas: circular/ environmental, climate and societal. This is a FREE…
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Deadly Parasites Surfing on Microplastics
Association of zoonotic protozoan parasites with microplastics in seawater and implications for human and wildlife health — RETHINKING Materials /…
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New Applications for PVA
Preparation and characterization of bromelain based poly-vinyl alcohol fiber
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PLA Laboratory Components
A Review of Polylactic Acid as a Replacement Material for Single-Use Laboratory Components
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Reducing Heavy Metal Pollution with Chitosan
Nanoparticles Optimize Heavy Metal Pollutant Removal in Chitosan Nanocomposite
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Handbook on Impact Bioplastics on Waste Management
Handbook on the impacts of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management frameworks
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Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa Sugar Report
Sugar Report for Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa
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Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Philippines Sugar Report
Sugar report for Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Philippines
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Thailand Sugar Report
Sugar production recovered to normal levels between 10 and 11 million metric tons in MY2021/22 and will remain at those…
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Jamaica Sugar Report
Jamaica’s raw sugar production in Marketing Year (MY)2021/2022 was 40,450 MT, eight percent lower than the previous MY.
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Guatemala Sugar Report
In marketing year 2022/2023, Guatemala is forecast to produce 2.6 million metric tons of sugar from sugarcane from a harvested…
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Costa Rica Sugar Report
FAS/San José expects Costa Rican sugar cane production in marketing year 2021/22 to fall by 2 percent – remaining just…
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Australia Sugar Report
Australia’s sugar production is forecast to increase to 4.45 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2022/23, from an…
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Ahold Delhaize Climate Update
Ahold Delhaize shared a climate update with Dutch NGO Milieudefensie.
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Economic Impact of Advanced Recycling in the US
The Potential Economic Impact of Advanced Recycling and Recovery Facilities in the United States
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Light Powered Microbes Accelerate Biomanufacturing
Researchers from Japan engineered a method that allows bacteria to use light for external energy to accelerate biomanufacturing of target…
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Marine Degradability of PLA
Not all biodegradable plastic degrades more easily in the ocean
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3D PHBH Scaffold for Tissue Repair and Regenaration
Characterization of biocompatible scaffolds manufactured by fused filament fabrication of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)
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Peru Sugar Report
Higher sugar prices are expected to encourage higher sugar output.
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Recycled Content Standard Recommendations
“Recommendations for Recycled Content: Requirements for Plastic Goods and Packaging,” was commissioned by nonprofit Ocean Conservancy and prepared by consulting…
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Microplastics in Human Lungs
Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time
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Worms Eating PLA
What are the consequences of worms eating PLA? This article got me fascinated. You have to read this one.
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IPCC Report on Mitigation of Climate Change
The evidence is clear: the time for action is now. We can halve emissions by 2030.
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Certification Schemes Greenwashing in Fashion Industry
Report on the Assessment of certification schemes and voluntary initiatives in the fashion industry. A lack of accountability and independent…
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Australia and India Sign Economic Deal
Australia and India have signed a new trade agreement, the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA).
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EU Plastics Industry Report on Urgent Need to Act
Report calls for a new and enabling policy framework to incentivise net zero investment and innovation
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Biopolymers to Enhance Soil Mechanical Properties
Biopolymers as a sustainable solution for the enhancement of soil mechanical properties
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Biological Synthesis of PHA and its Applications
A Review on Biological Synthesis of the Biodegradable Polymers Polyhydroxyalkanoates and the Development of Multiple Applications
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Strategies for Biogas Based PHB Production
Optimization of nitrogen feeding strategies for improving polyhydroxybutyrate production from biogas by Methylocystis parvus OBBP in a stirred tank reactor
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FSC Paper Industry Killed the Last Rainforest
How a FSC certified paper company killed the last rainforest.
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Methodologies to Assess Biodegradability of BioPolymers
Methodologies to Assess the Biodegradability of Bio-Based Polymers—Current Knowledge and Existing Gaps
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Microplastics in Human Blood
Microplastics are found in human BLOOD for the first time as scientists warn particles could travel around the body and…
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Systemic Change in Food Packaging Recycling Only Possible with Public Private Partnerships
New research report says systemic change in food packaging recycling only possible through public-private partnerships to drive innovation
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3D Printed Graphene PLA Resistant to Covid
3D-printed graphene polylactic acid devices resistant to SARS-CoV-2: Sunlight-mediated sterilization of additive manufactured objects
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Visible Ocean Plastics Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Simulations find the majority of ocean plastics may be on the seafloor or otherwise difficult to monitor, with vastly more…
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Improving Properties of Pectin Films for Food Packaging
Strategies to Improve the Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Pectin Films for Food Packaging: Comparing Nanocomposites with Bilayers
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Bioplastic Feedstock Report by TotalEnergies Corbion
Sustainable sourcing of feedstocks for bioplastics. Clarifying sustainability aspects around feedstock use for the production of bioplastics
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Avocado Protein Based Biocomposite Edible Films Study
Fabrication, characterization and antifungal evaluation of polyphenolic extract activated keratin starch coating on infected tomato fruits
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Design Guidelines for Fibre Based Packaging
The cross-industry initiative, 4evergreen alliance, has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with…
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Roadmap to Market PHA
A roadmap for the market introduction of PHAs
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Impact Russia-Ukraine War on Thai Agricultural Sector
The Impact of Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Thai Agricultural Sector
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Amazon Forest is Starting to Collapse
Parts of the Amazon are now emitting more carbon dioxide than can be absorbed.
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APCO Report on UN SDG Goals
APCO has just submitted its second bi-annual Communication on Engagement report highlighting the incredible work undertaken in collaboration with our…
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First Study to Find Micro Biopolymers and Micro Bioplastics in Fish
First Study to Find Micro Biopolymers and Micro Bioplastics in Fish
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Jordan Agricultural Biotechnology Report
The country continues to have no clear agricultural biotechnology framework.
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One Step Extraction of Cellulose and Lignin from Palm Oil Waste
One-step extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from high lignin biomass through ammonium persulfate oxidation method
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Plastic Nurdles Pollution in the NL
Belgium and UK are warned for similar problems
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Marine Plastic Waste Could Introduce Invasive Species
A new study led by the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) and the University of Barcelona (UB) shows how…
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EU Biofuel Plan Increases Risk of Fraud
EU biofuel plan increases risk of fraudulent imports from Asia
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Hemp Regulation and Trade in Mexico
This report outlines the current situation for hemp and hemp-related products in Mexico.
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