Category: Foodware
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AmerCareRoyal Launches PrimeWare® Compostable Straw
AmerCareRoyal® Launches PrimeWare® Compostable Straw: Uniting Performance and Sustainability in a Revolutionary Product
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Delta Air Lines to Replace Plastic Cups with Paper
Sustainable science: How Delta is eliminating 7M pounds of single-use plastic on board with new paper cups
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South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
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University of Antwerp research says all bio-based straws contain PFAS
Paper straws are not necessarily biodegradable, may lead to pollution: Study
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Indian State Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free Picnics
Odisha Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free Picnics
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Michigan stadium and campus farm trials compostable packaging
OCS, Athletics, and the Campus Farm are piloting the possibility of composting waste from football games at the Campus Farm.
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Bioplastic straws distract from real solutions for reducing waste (US newspaper)
Article in a US newspaper
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ABC News article on compostable plastic coffee cups
Are compostable coffee cups actually any better for the environment? Apparently, compostable plastic items ending up in landfill are not toxicologically safe
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Phabuilder Set to Launch Marine-Degradable Straws and Cutlery
Recently, in partnership with Hengxin Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Phabuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd. secured an order of millions of USD, one of the largest in the PHA industry so far, aiming to showcase the diverse applications of PHA and transform everyday products.
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Eco-Products Adds Hot Cup and Container Lids to Award-Winning Vanguard Molded Fiber Line (FREE)
Rectangular lids feature patent-pending ‘snap-on’ corners that confirm lid has been secured in place. This is a FREE article
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Viral video about toxic chemicals in paper cups
Here’s a video circulating on social media about the toxic chemicals used in paper cups
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Hong Kong Ban on SUP Tableware
How effective will Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastic tableware be in reducing waste?
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Products made of plastic falsely claimed to be biodegradable are on sale at Brazilian supermarkets
High incidence of false biodegradability claims related to single-use plastic utensils sold in Brazil
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India provides alternative to carcinogenic paper cups
I didn’t know they put so much toxic chemicals in the liners of paper cups
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US retail pharmacy store CVS expands sustainable product offerings
The drug chain has added several new reusable and compostable products to its Total Home private label assortment.
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Walmart debuts compostable cutlery made in the U.S.
Walmart is debuting its first store-brand compostable cutlery — and making it cheaper than the plastic kind.
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Forever Chemicals PFAS Detected in ‘Eco-Friendly’ Plant-Based Straws, Study Says
According to a recent study, PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been found in plant-based straws, even those that are promoted as “eco-friendly.”
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Taipei Bans PLA Containers and Tableware as from Aug 1
Taipei will enforce a clampdown on the use of PLA containers and tableware from Tuesday (Aug. 1) in a bid to cut plastic waste — The reason being that PLA contaminates recycling streams and that the region doesn’t have the capacity to process PLA waste. It’s an honest decision from the authorities to avoid stranded…
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Study Shows Majority Of Foodservice Items In Residential Recycling Stream Are Clean
Study reveals that there’s no need for compostable plastic tableware
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Sailing organisation publishes update on Bioplastics
It seems as if the sailing people go straight to the point.
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Nagano turns to plants for straws to weed out plastic in oceans
The straws are made from triticale plants, a hybrid of rye and wheat.
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Bengaluru start-up has an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for plastic straws
The company supplies not only to the Indian market, but also international distributors in countries such as the US, UK, Germany and Canada.
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First Compostable Plastic Cutlery Produced and Used in the US (Video)
Compostable cutlery, developed with Furman help, makes news
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Consumer NZ accuses Air NZ of ‘greenwashing’ over compostable cups
Are the Air NZ compostable cups as ‘green’ as they claim to be?
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CJ Biomaterials and Dongil Platech Partner on PLA/aPHA Drinking Straw
This is said to be the first bioplastic straw based on PLA and amorphous PHA.
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Comparing Eco-Friendly Plastic-Straw Alternatives : The Ultimate Research
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the various types of eco-friendly plastic-straw alternatives and compare them to each other, focusing on why grass straws are a superior choice.
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New Compostable Straw Plant in Poland
The first compostable straw manufacturing factory officially opened in Poland
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New Recycled PLA Cups
TotalEnergies Corbion and Coexpan launch a PLA biobased cup using recycled PLA, available in both white and high transparency
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Paper Cups are not So Innocent on Social Media
A video is getting viral on social media about the fact that paper cups are not so innocent. Watch the video here.
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This Mexican company is turning avocado pits into biodegradable cutlery
Your next to-go fork could be made from an avocado seed
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phade® Introduces First Ever PHA-Lined Paper Cups for Hot Beverages
WinCup announces a home and industrial compostable alternative to fossil-fuel plastic coated paper cups with phade®, an innovative solution derived from canola oil
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U of G develops eco-friendly cutlery to reduce plastic waste, CO2
U of G-Developed Cutlery, Stir Sticks from Biomaterials Reduce Plastic, CO2 Emissions — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Phade Reaches Milestone of 1 Billion Straws Sold
An Astronomical Milestone: phade® Has Replaced 1 Billion Plastic Straws with a Sustainable Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable Alternative
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LifeMade Compostable Straws Receive OK compost HOME Certification
LifeMade Products LLC (LifeMade), an operating company of Jadex Inc., is proud to announce that the company’s LifeMade® Compostable Straws have received OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria. This achievement is in addition to the product’s BPI Commercially Compostable certification previously received.
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New Bioplastic Straws Don’t Get Soggy But Still Biodegrade
Ultrastrong, Hydrostable, and Degradable Straws Derived from Microplastic-Free Thermoset Films for Sustainable Development –
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Foldable and Compostable Coffee Cup Gets Rid of Annoying Plastic Lid
Called the Good Cup, the patented cup took years to get right.
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Korea Develops Completely Biodegradable PBS Straws
Researchers have developed eco-friendly paper straws that are 100 per cent biodegradable, perform better than conventional paper straws, and can be easily mass-produced.
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Taiwan to Ban Compostable Plastic Tableware
Taiwan to ban disposable food utensils made of biodegradable plastic
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Biodegradable, Water-Resistant, Anti-Fizzing, Polyester Nanocellulose Composite Paper Straws
Researchers develop 100% biodegradable paper straws that do not become soggy — The paper straw alternative for plastics straws has turned out to be a complete fiasco. They don’t have the same taste and feel as plastic straws; they become soggy, they’re not recycled but incinerated, they have a worse ecological footprint. A concrete example…
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South Australian Consultation and Ban on Single Use Plastic
Coffee cups and plastic bags among the next single-use plastics to be banned in SA
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McDonald’s is Testing Strawless Lids
The burger giant is testing lids that do not need straws in some select U.S. markets as it works to bolster sustainability.
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The Cup Collective Launched in Brussels
The Future of Recycling Takes Off with the Launch of The Cup Collective in Brussels
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Bainbridge Start Charging Customers for Disposable Cups
Bainbridge (Washington, US) Businesses Start Charging Customers for Disposable Cups
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Victorian Government Bans Bioplastic Tableware
Victorian Government single-use plastics ban starts from 1 February
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HMSHost Partners With BIOLO to Introduce PHA Straws at US Airports
Global restaurateur delivers on commitment to reduce use of single-use plastics in North American airport operations through sustainable straws
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Tim Hortons to Roll out New Packaging and Cutlery
Tim Hortons previews new packaging and cutlery that will roll out across Canada in 2023 and launches trial of recyclable fibre hot beverage lids in Vancouver
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Ricoh Rolls out PLA Plate Production in Europe
Printer manufacturer Ricoh to roll out the production of foamed PLA plates in Europe.
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Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Lids from Own Brand Products
Sainsbury’s ramps up removal of single-use plastic lids, saving 71 million pieces of plastic annually
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How Many Microplastics do we Ingest When Using Disposable Drink Cups?
Single-use cups, even made of cardboard, contain up to 1,500 micro-particles of plastic By using these containers, consumers expose themselves to the ingestion of hundreds of plastic particles scattered in their drink, reveals a Chinese study.
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Eco-Products Launches New Line of Compostable Straws Made from Plant-Based Plastic (FREE)
New straws are compostable in commercial facilities and home compost piles. This is a FREE article
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Smile Compostable Solutions and Pod Pack International Partner on Coffee and Tea Pods and Cups
Leading Coffee Pod Filler Signs Sales Agreement with Smile Compostable Solutions
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Irish Consultation on Single Use Cups Tax
Consultation on draft regulations to introduce an environmental levy on single-use disposable cups
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Feedback on Using PLA in Australian City
This article provides feedback on using PLA packaging in the Australian city of Darwin.
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NBC News on Plastic Straws Alternatives
Beyond paper and plastic, the quest for the perfect straw continues
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Should Ireland Tax Coffee Cups?
Levy needed ‘to target dumping of coffee cups on streets’
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Californian Town Goes Compostable Foodware
Tiburon signals support for single-use foodware ban
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Coffee Cups Are Source of Microplastics in Human Body
Everyday Plastic Products – Such As Coffee Cups – Release Trillions of Microscopic Particles Into Water
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Comostable Plastic Cups in Halifax Canada
Despite being 100% compostable, these drink cups will still end up in the landfill
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Ecozen Reusable Cups
SK chemicals realizes good takeout with Dodori Cup made from Ecozen
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Are Bioplastic Bottles and Paper Straws Fake Solutions?
Plant-based bottles and paper straws: spotting false solutions in anti-plastic declarations
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Iberojet Stops All Single Use Plastic on its Flights
Iberojet will replace SUP with compostable and reusable materials on its flights.
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Ireland to Tax Compostable Coffee Cups
Compostable or recyclable coffee cups won’t escape latte levy as law to impose 20 cent charge imminent
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Costa Coffee Goes Bio Based Lids
Costa Coffee, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, has today announced the launch of a new trial of 100% fibre lids.
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UAE Hotels Go for Sulapac Straws
UAE luxury hotels and high-end outlets incorporate premium sustainable straws amidst a global move towards not using conventional plastic
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Wincup and Yankees Stadium Partner on PHA Straws
WinCup’s phade® compost-certified, marine biodegradable straws and stirrers to be provided at Yankee Stadium concession stands in 2022
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BioPBS Ice Cream Cups in Australia
BioPBS coated ICE CREAM Cups – Now available in Australia
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A&W Goes Compostable Coffee Cups
Weird-looking. World-changing. A&W launches Canada’s first lidless, fully compostable coffee cup
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Scandicore and Pulpac Partner on Paper Tube Lids (FREE)
Scandicore joins forces with PulPac and launches world’s first paper tube lids. This is a FREE article
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Legal Disclaimer for Selling PHA Products in US
Some companies are using legal disclaimers for selling and distributing PHA items in the US.
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Vietnamese Straws from Sugarcane, Rice, Grass and Coconut
Vietnamese company makes straws from Sugarcane, Rice, Grass and Coconut
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Delta Air Lines Goes Biodegradable and Bamboo
Delta to use bamboo, biodegradable items for some in-flight service
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South Korea Goes Compulsory Coffee Cups DRS
South Korea may well be the worldwide leader in waste management. The compulsory DRS for disposable cups will start in June 2022
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Clearwater Paper Launches NuVo with BioPBS Cup
Clearwater Paper Launches NuVo® with BioPBS™ Cup
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Paper Coffee Cups Cannot be Recycled
Article on the fact that paper coffee cups are not recyclable
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Mountain View to Ban Plastic Foodware
Mountain View bans plastic food ware for all restaurants starting in 2023
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McDo Canada is Removing Plastic Tableware
McDonald’s Canada announces reduction of single-use plastics in Canadian restaurants
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Finnish Partnership for Recyclable Paperboard Lids
A long-term collaboration between Finnish startup The Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has led to the development of a 100% recyclable paperboard lid for use with takeaway cups.
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Costa Coffee Goes Blockchain Reusable Cups
Costa Coffee trials innovative reusable cup scheme powered by blockchain
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French Consumer Organisation Covers Green SU Tableware
All sugarcane tableware received red code due to the use of toxic chemicals
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LCA PLA, PP and PET Cups
Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of single-use cups made from PLA, PP and PET
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Mitsubishi Chemical Partners on BioPBS in Paper Cups
Mitsubishi Chemical Announces Partnership with Giravanz Kitakyushu to Utilize BioPBS Compostable Resin in Paper Cups for the Soccer Club
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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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The Faith of NatureWorks 3M Cups (FREE)
NatureWorks designed PLA cups for the 3M Golf Open that they sponsored, but what happened to the cups after use? We found out! This is a FREE article.
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US Student Develops New Bioplastic Cup
Brown University Student Hopes Her Compostable ‘Fette’ Cups Can Replace Traditional Solo Cups
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Newport to Regulate Plastic Tableware
City council also received briefing on compostable plastics
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Aluminium as Alternative to Plastic and Glass Marketing Campaign
Who would have thought to be able to buy reusable aluminum cups in the supermarket a few years ago? Good product development and marketing! But is this really a sustainable option?
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Clothes Create More Waste than Plates or Straws
Clothes may be worse for the environment than single use plastics says Newsweek
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McDonalds UK Goes Reusable Cups
MCDONALD’S is rolling out reusable “rented” coffee cups
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NGO Coalition Wants Ban on Plastic Cups, Confetti, FireWorks, Tea Bags
A group of NGOs wants additional plastic applications to be banned in the NL
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