Category: Trends
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EU plastic trends: prepare for the worse
What briefing should you give to your corporate EU affairs department?
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EU is losing the global competition by betting on Bio-economy
Here’s a summary of global competition based on McKinsey insights.
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Why I stopped buying “bioplastic” – The scam behind the green leaf logo
Source Why I stopped buying “bioplastic” – The scam behind the green leaf logo
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Holiday gifts and many happy returns
Article by David Goldstein, Ventura County Public Works Agency Environmental Resource Analyst.
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McKinsey Plastics, Recycling and Sustainability Files
This page provides an overview of articles, reports, and related publications by McKinsey, focused on plastics, recycling, and sustainability.
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Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
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Why Ireland could lead the way in a new multi-trillion euro industry
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1112/1543503-bioplastics-industry-ireland-plastic-waste-sustainability
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Building sector’s appetite for sustainability wanes amid cost and geopolitical concerns
https://www.eco-business.com/news/building-sectors-appetite-for-sustainability-wanes-amid-cost-and-geopolitical-concerns
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Plastic production keeps rising and could double by 2060
https://valorinternational.globo.com/environment/news/2025/11/07/plastic-production-keeps-rising-and-could-double-by-2060.ghtml
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Is China the new enemy?
I was recently speaking with an EU lobbyist who runs a PR agency in Brussels. He told me that China is the new enemy. He went on to say, we shouldn’t buy anything that comes from China. Let me tell you — I disagree. And here’s why.
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A Hundred International Specialists Address Challenges and Advances in Plastic Material Characterization at CHARPLAST
https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64999
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Petroleum-based Plastics Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
https://www.plasticstoday.com/industry-trends/there-s-a-simple-reason-why-petroleum-based-plastics-aren-t-going-away-anytime-soon-follow-the-money
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Bioplastics and the future of packaging
Bioplastics are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional plastics, offering packaging solutions made from renewable materials
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Biomanufacturing is predicted to be worth up to 30 trillion euros in the next 20 years (Video)
30 Trillion 😂😂😂. I’m sure people at the European Commission believe this.
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Tipping point: Threats to jobs and growth in Europe’s chemical sector
https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/tipping-point-threats-to-jobs-and-growth-in-europes-chemical-sector
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Bio-Based Polyamide As A Plastic Alternative
https://www.all-about-industries.com/development-bio-based-biohybrid-materials-a-40770cb3f949b98a2aee876392a2cd0f
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Plastics Europe sounds alarm on declining EU market, stalled circular progress
The EU Plastics industry had a terrible communication, marketing and lobbying strategy. This is a FREE article.
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Latest survey reveals the scale of green investment in UK manufacturing
https://www.makeuk.org/insights/reports/manufacturing-sustainable-future-capitalising-green-technologies
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PLASTICS Releases Global Trends Report, U.S. Plastics Remains Driver of Global Economic Growth
https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-releases-global-trends-report-u-s-plastics-remains-driver-of-global-economic-growth
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INEOS CEO says EU is killing the chemical industry
The European Union is mismanaged by the European Commission. The EU is less than the sum of its part. Western Europe used to run the whole world, now Europe looks like a fancy fair run by WEF bobos.
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Germany’s Vast Plastics Market Poised for a Biobased Shift
https://whattheythink.com/news/127922-germanys-vast-plastics-market-poised-biobased-shift
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More CEOs confident of achieving net-zero targets by using AI, finds KPMG
https://www.eco-business.com/news/more-ceos-confident-of-achieving-net-zero-targets-by-using-ai-finds-kpmg https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/value-creation/global-ceo-outlook-survey.html
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Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK Regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation
https://hub-4.com/news/inconsistent-plastic-definitions-across-uk-regulations-create-barriers-for-bio-based-innovation
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Are compostable plastics preferable to biodegradable ones?
https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/772149
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Moisture migration as an influencing factor in food freshness biocomposite packaging: A trend analysis review
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949822825007233
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The future of hair extensions is biodegradable, Thanks to a Nyamira entrepreneur
https://nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/the-future-of-hair-extensions-is-biodegradable-thanks-to-a-nyamira-entrepreneur-5191596
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The end of the plastic recycling industry
It will start in the EU and the US and will continue in Asia. An article by Axel Barrett. This is a FREE article.
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EPA Paved Way for Buildout of Fossil Fuel-Boosting Chemical Recycling Facilities
EPA Paved Way for Buildout of Fossil Fuel-Boosting Chemical Recycling Facilities
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In Finland, plastic bag recycling often eco-friendlier than tossing biodegradable ones
https://yle.fi/a/74-20181859
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Temple City’s Plastic Ban Loses Steam After Seven Years Andhra Pradesh
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/temple-citys-plastic-ban-loses-steam-after-seven-years-1901971
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Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/09/04/compostable-packaging-pha-updates-for-cpg-bands
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The Quiet Revolution in Takeout: Why Bagasse Clamshell Boxes Are Taking Over
https://vocal.media/earth/the-quiet-revolution-in-takeout-why-bagasse-clamshell-boxes-are-taking-over
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Should end-of-life options determine the future of packaging technology? (FREE)
Should the circular economy dictate the future of packaging technology? Haven’t we learned a lesson from the recycling fairy tale? This is a FREE article.
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Retailers continue march towards plastic-free future (Vietnam)
https://vir.com.vn/retailers-continue-march-towards-plastic-free-future-134990.html
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Spain emerges as a promising market for Vietnamese bioplastics
https://en.vneconomy.vn/spain-emerges-as-a-promising-market-for-vietnamese-bioplastics.htm
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EU is in economic crisis and the Plastic industry is the canary in the coal mine
EU is sliding in an economic crisis due to the European Commission’s mismanagement. This is a FREE article
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When recyclable beats compostable: the case for data
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/when-recyclable-beats-compostable-the-case-for-data/?cf-view
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The use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner future
The use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner future
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Bioplastic to reduce daily plastic use: research report
https://vietnamnews.vn/environment/1723057/bioplastic-to-reduce-daily-plastic-use-research-report.html
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Meet 4 chemistry start-ups navigating uncertainty in the Trump era
https://cen.acs.org/business/start-ups/Meet-4-chemistry-start-ups/103/web/2025/08
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World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/03/world-in-15tn-plastics-crisis-hitting-health-from-infancy-to-old-age-report-warns
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This Incredible New Bioplastic Could Be The Supermaterial of Tomorrow
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-incredible-new-bioplastic-could-be-the-supermaterial-of-tomorrow
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LG Chem develops eco-friendly technologies to enhance sustainable food sources
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2025/07/30/5OBAURVWI5GVBPXLTY6ZCGJY2A
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The rise of bioplastics and new materials in sustainable packaging
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/the-rise-of-bioplastics-and-new-materials-in-sustainable-packaging/?cf-view
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Biodegradable plastics: A green promise or a complex environmental challenge?
Read https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2025/07/25/biodegradable-plastics-a-green-promise-or-a-complex-environmental-challenge.html
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Nano-Biocomposites: What’s Next for These Hybrid Materials?
https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=6928
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8 Innovative Materials Meant to Replace Plastic
https://www.newsbreak.com/climate-cosmos-318752396/4138564351308-8-innovative-materials-meant-to-replace-plastic
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US unable to curb plastic pollution (Study)
Read https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/study-us-subpar-comes-curbing-152806046.html
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Why I No Longer Compost-And Why You May Want To Stop
Read https://www.newsbreak.com/24-7-food-recipes-318752653/4104984850898-why-i-no-longer-compost-and-why-you-may-want-to-stop
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Soaring oil prices may accelerate global green energy transition
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/soaring-oil-prices-may-accelerate-global-green-energy-transition
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Climate change will impact cassava, corn, rice, sorghum and soya bean yields
The corrupted European Bioplastics members and the Nova Institut will tell you that using bio-based feedstock will not impact food production. Greed and moral Corruption seem to be the guiding principles at those organisations
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UNEP roundtable: Huhtamaki VP discusses flexible packaging circularity in India
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/india-recyclable-flexible-packaging.html
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How far has the dial really moved in climate finance since COP29?
Read https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-far-has-the-dial-really-moved-in-climate-finance-since-cop29
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Recycling in Vietnam: Study suggests national DRS to accelerate circularity and design innovation
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/vietnam-drs-recycle-waste-management-eunomia.html
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Regulatory standards favour fossil materials over bio-based alternatives (FREE)
Read Regulatory standards favour fossil materials over bio-based alternatives
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Schools in Mysuru to take up ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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New guidelines published for best practices in chemical recycling / Framework spells out clarity and recommendations for companies (FREE)
Read New guidelines published for best practices in chemical recycling / Framework spells out clarity and recommendations for companies
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MOB Beauty just launched biodegradable packaging (FREE)
Read MOB Beauty just launched biodegradable packaging
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8 Materials That Might Replace Plastic Long-Term (FREE)
Read 8 Materials That Might Replace Plastic Long-Term
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China continues push for greener packaging (FREE)
Read China continues push for greener packaging
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How MRFs develop their accepted material lists (FREE)
Read How MRFs develop their accepted material lists
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Compostable packaging innovations proliferate amid consumer and regulatory demands (FREE)
Read Compostable packaging innovations proliferate amid consumer and regulatory demands
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We need fundamental shift to compostable packaging (FREE)
Read Cllr Kevin Pressland: We need fundamental shift to compostable packaging
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NERC states preference for mechanical recycling (FREE)
Read NERC states preference for mechanical recycling
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What are bioplastic and how they occur (FREE)
Read What are bioplastic and how they occur
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China continues push for greener packaging (FREE)
Read China continues push for greener packaging
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US renewable diesel production and biodiesel production declined in 1Q25 (FREE)
Read U.S. renewable diesel production and biodiesel production declined in 1Q25
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Rethinking bioplastic waste for a circular future (FREE)
Read Beyond the bin: Rethinking bioplastic waste for a circular future
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Carbon capture is struggling just as big projects start (FREE)
Read Carbon capture is struggling just as big projects start
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Bioplastics from Cassava: A Green Alternative Gaining Ground in Nagaland (FREE)
Read Bioplastics from Cassava: A Green Alternative Gaining Ground in Nagaland
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Massachusetts school district replaces compostable with reusable metal trays (FREE)
Read Reusable metal lunch trays help Massachusetts school district cut down on food waste
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Ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with Deposit Return Scheme (FREE)
Read Ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with Deposit Return Scheme
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WEF: These three industries are primed for a bioindustrial revolution (FREE)
Read These three industries are primed for a bioindustrial revolution
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New packaging materials that help the planet (FREE)
Read New packaging materials that help the planet
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