Category: Foodware
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Only compostable tableware to be used at Indian consecration ceremony
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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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Starbucks Cup policy – latest update
Starbucks Cup policy – latest update
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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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Compostable beer cups at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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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…
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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…
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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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Bioplastic Partnership in Qatar
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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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Shark World Championship Goes Compostable Tableware
An image is worth a thousand words
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 -…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Reusable and Sustainable Straws Ranking
Ranking of reusable and sustainable straws
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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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Starbucks Goes Reusable Cups
Starbucks trials new returnable cup program in EMEA
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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…
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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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PLA vs Paper Cups LCA
Comparison between PLA and Disposable Paper Cups
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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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Florida Town to Allow Bioplastics Straws
Florida town to allow biodegradable straws
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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…
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Costa Coffee Goes Blockchain Reusable Cups
Costa Coffee trials innovative reusable cup scheme powered by blockchain
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New US Agave Bioplastics Startup
A new Dallas-Based Agave Bioplastics startup
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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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Chobani Goes Paper Cups
Chobani Innovates Away from Plastic with Paper Cup
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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?…
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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…
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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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US City Trials PLA Cups at Event
US city trials with PLA cups at event
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McDonalds UK Goes Reusable Cups
MCDONALD’S is rolling out reusable “rented” coffee cups
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