Category: Trends
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The evolving debate about using GMO crops in a warming world
The evolving debate about using GMO crops in a warming world — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace and undo the evil in…
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China PBAT production Update
China PBAT production Update — The bioplastic industry was built upon unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace and undo the evil in its womb … Italy.
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“Sustainable Textiles”: what are next-gen materials, biobased materials and recycled materials? (When is a material truly recycled?)
“Sustainable Textiles”: what are next-gen materials, biobased materials and recycled materials? (When is a material truly recycled?)
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Exploring bioplastics as a sustainable and health-conscious solution in Africa
Exploring bioplastics as a sustainable and health-conscious solution in Africa
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Macroalgae Bioplastics: A Sustainable Shift to Mitigate the Ecological Impact of Petroleum-Based Plastics
Macroalgae Bioplastics: A Sustainable Shift to Mitigate the Ecological Impact of Petroleum-Based Plastics
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Blow for Belgian chemistry: zero major investments and production capacity at record lows (De Tijd)
Klap voor Belgische chemie: nul grote investeringen en productiecapaciteit op diepterecord
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PLA is Not the Solution
To solve plastic pollution, we need nontoxic, reusable materials — not more single-use disposable products.
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Everything you need to know for the fourth round of global plastic pollution treaty talks
Everything you need to know for the fourth round of global plastic pollution treaty talks
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What you need to know about the plastic crisis
What you need to know about the plastic crisis
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Ending plastic pollution (WWF)
WWF activists on why they want to keep plastics out of nature
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The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries
The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries
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The Cleantech Group on biodegradable plastics
The Cleantech Group on biodegradable plastics
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The Circular Economy for Plastics – A European Analysis 2024
Plastics Europe publishes the 2024 edition of the “Circular Economy for Plastics – A European Analysis” report.
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Five factors to watch in US and Asian recycling
Five factors to watch in US and Asian recycling
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Towards truly compostable plastic
Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles.
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Economic Outlook for Chilean Agriculture
In 2024, political uncertainty will continue to diminish, and GDP will grow between 1.25 and 2.25 percent due to a recovery in consumption.
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Kenyan Environmentalists warn against plastic recycling
Environmentalists in Kilifi warn against plastic recycling
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Asian recycling market is turning sour
Recycled plastic at virgin prices? Asian recyclers say market volatility making it hard to meet brands’ demands
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Rabobank Plastic Packaging Report 2024
The packaging industry is making efforts to replace plastic, but paper is not the easy solution consumers perceive
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Bioplastics in Thailand (Video)
Bioplastics in Thailand: Perceptions versus Reality and Future Directions for Southeast Asia
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Petrochemical overproduction makes new plastic cheaper than recycled
Surge in manufacturing in China and US leads to oversupply of products such as polyethylene
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German farmers protest is growing (FREE)
After the Belgian and the Dutch farmers protest, now comes the German farmers protest. Nobody noticed the Belgian farmers cos the Belgians are just too nice. The Dutch farmers protest was a bit louder, but now comes the real thing…ze German farmers.
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Bioplastics market development update 2023 (EUBP)
After a period of stagnation over the past few years, the overall global plastic production is picking up again in 2023. Global hashtag#bioplastics production capacity is set to increase significantly from around 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 to approximately 7.43 million tonnes in 2028.
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Global Risk report by WEF
WEF has been associated with an incalculable amount of conspiracy theories on social media. As an American told me: eventually, the Germans will be blamed for this liberticide organisation as the founder is German.
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Yield 10 Bioscience seems to be drifting away from bioplastics
It seems as if Yield10 Bioscience is looking more at food then at biofuels and bioplastics. A remake of Royal DSM?
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Bioplastics Review of 2023 (FREE)
I’ve tried to make a selection of the most important trends and news items of 2023. This is a FREE article
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Renewed focus on plastic waste in Thailand
Practical solutions are required as the volume continues to mount
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Massive embarrassment for Exxon CEO Darren Woods
Climate activists disrupted an event honouring Exxon CEO Darren Woods in New York City on 8 December — I’ve seen a few things but this one is pretty nasty. I won’t be able to look at Exxon CEO without thinking about this. This kind of things could get CEOs fired. Message to Fossil CEOs, don’t…
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Mapping the future of ESG at COP28
Advancing environmental, social, and governance goals is an essential part of any long-term solution to the climate crisis. The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai provides an opportunity to build a consensus on ESG best practices.
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Interview COO Natureworks
Interview with Bill Suehr of NatureWorks: Why bio-based polymers are catching up
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The PLA market size (FREE)
I came across a PLA report and was a bit astonished to find out what the total value of the PLA market was. This is a FREE article.
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Plastics Fact Sheet 2023
Plastics – the fast Facts shows preliminary global and European plastics production data. It also provides European plastics industry’s key economic figures, trade balance, top trade partners, and preliminary estimations of European plastics conversion.
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Plastic Packaging Trends – October 2023 (Free)
A summary of the plastic packaging situation. Where are we right now? This is a FREE article
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Bioplastics production data for 2022
They tried to do a comprehensive chart but they didn’t succeed; it’s almost incomprehensible. The customer experience of these charts is close to zero. Have a look.
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Bionaphtha for plastics: a building block toward sustainability
Bionaphtha, a co-product in biodiesel or sustainable aviation fuel production, is set to see a growing market in Europe and Asia, spurred by bioplastics demand and fuel blending mandates.
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United Nations Seems to Boost Plastics Industry Interests, Critics Say
Ahead of a groundbreaking treaty to reduce plastic pollution, a group of independent scientists fear that the United Nations is legitimizing industry-backed proposals such as chemical recycling.
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Consumers prefer food packaging derived from genetically modified plants
Environmentally-friendly GMO bioplastics favored by consumers despite prevailing negative sentiment on GMO foods
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Expert warns compostable packaging should not be endorsed (Sky News)
Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association CEO Gayle Sloan says compostable packaging should not be endorsed as it cannot be recycled — The clock is ticking for compostable plastics …. Tic Toc
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Bioplastics Referred to as a niche
Bioplastics is currently referred to as a niche in contradiction to the past when it was referred to as the next disruption. Many reports are exaggerating the current potential and production capacity of Bioplastics. It’s also not a profitable industry as there’s no money in bioplastics…. besides subsidies.
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ESG Terminology Dumped by BlackRock (FREE)
Speaking at the Aspen Festival of Ideas, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink announced he’d no longer be using the term “ESG.” This is a FREE article.
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New Study Sheds Light on Awareness and Preferences for Bioplastics in Japan
Despite complex consumer preferences for bioplastics in Japan, adoption of these materials could be enhanced through educational interventions
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Sabah to gain from bio-based initiatives
SABAH is poised to witness significant benefits from sustainably-produced ginger and seaweed based products in the State as a result of the rising acceptance and implementation of cutting-edge bio-based technologies among local industry players.
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PET Seems to be the Winner of the Bioplastics Fiasco
Is biodegradable packaging really the answer to the world’s plastic addiction? — It seems that more and more people step away from the bioplastics “mirage”. PET may be the winner of the vacuum created by the fake bioplastics promises. I think the main problem is that the ‘bioplastics pool’ is full of dishonest lobbyists. The…
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Brands put brakes on bioplastics over biodiversity and recyclability concerns
The sword of Damocles is hanging above bioplastics land. I estimate that if no drastic changes are made within the “bioplastic establishment” before the end of 2023, it’s going to be a … as the french call it … Berezina. By the way, I’d like to sell the website, if any one is interested?
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U.S. Consumer Perception of Compostable Packaging
The results are not a surprise. The plastic compostable industry hasn’t done a remarkable job in terms of communication and marketing. The strategy was ‘keep it quiet’. Initially, I thought it was due to “being greedy”. From what I understood recently, the reasoning was: keep it quiet as long as the industrial composters don’t buy-in…
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The Uncertain Future of PLA (FREE)
The future of PLA is not written in stone and it seems that unfavourable trends will impact its future growth prospects in Europe. This is a FREE article.
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Unplastic India Campaign by The Times of India
Impactful campaign by The Times Of India pushing for the stop of plastic waste!
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Crisis in the Plastic Sector (FREE)
I’ve spoken to a few CEO’s and senior executives from the plastic industry and the feedback is that they’re going through a difficult time. They didn’t use the word “crisis” but I will. This is a FREE article.
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Bioplastics and Plastic Trends – June 2023 (FREE)
Where are we and where are we going when it comes to bioplastics and plastic waste? This is a FREE article
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Teysha Technologies on Biodegradable Plastics Advancements
Here, Dr Ashlee Jahnke, Head of Research and Development at Teysha Technologies, discusses common problems with bioplastics and how recent innovations in biodegradability will shape our future.
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Compostable Packaging: Innovation and Growth Driven by Brands and Consumer Demand (Video)
Compostable packaging is a hot topic for brands both large and small, and many brands expect to see this format increase over the next 10 years.
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Shell Polymers Trends Report 2023
Each year, Shell Polymers releases a report to help product development and procurement teams (or anyone looking for the latest polyethylene insights) meet the shifting demands that are placed on converters, and 2023 is no different.
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Biofuels & bioplastics: Opportunities for Europe by 2050
Comprehensive analysis of regulatory, technological, and societal trends. Forecasts how biofuel and bioplastic production capacities will evolve by 2050 in Europe
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Bioplastics become more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality.
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Survey on Consumer Interest in Green Finance in Southeast Asia
Four in 10 Southeast Asians uncertain about green investing, study finds
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It’s a bit Quiet in Bioplastic Land (FREE)
Everything seems a bit quiet in Bioplastic land. This is a FREE article.
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Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker
The Circulate Initiative’s Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker provides insights into private investments in plastics circularity in emerging markets. Investment data is available by geography, solution and investment categories from 2018 onwards. For example, what is the investment made into Asian companies offering refill/reuse solutions in 2018?
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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology
Biodegradable plastics have emerged as a potential solution to the severe environmental problem caused by the production and disposal of traditional plastic.
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New report highlights that sustainability action must overtake claims
A new survey conducted by Smurfit Kappa, in partnership with the Financial Times, has revealed that sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in the strategy and planning of senior business leaders across Europe and the Americas.
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Our relationship with plastic needs rethinking: a Blueprint for the journey to zero plastic waste
The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education.
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Bioplastics in Hong Kong, Update on the Situation
Hong Kong is beginning to move in the right direction in its bid to end its notorious “throwaway culture”. But comprehensive measures are needed to tackle the complex problems that arise, such the as different kinds of biodegradable plastics
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Goldman Sachs on Future Oil Prices
Oil prices could hit $107 by year’s end—if OPEC stands firm
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Bans, Taxes and Polluter-Pays Laws Will Not Stop Runaway Consumption
If left unchecked, plastic consumption will double by mid-century. Even a global single-use plastic ban will not stop plastic consumption from growing above current levels, new research warns.
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Investment in Next-Gen Materials Halved in 2022
Start-ups developing new materials like mushroom and lab-grown leather raised $457 million in 2022, down from $980 million in 2021,
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The World is Creating More Single-Use Plastic Waste Than Ever, Report Finds
Article by CNN
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Plastic Waste Makers Index 2023
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever
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Consumer Attitudes and Willingness to Pay for Biobased Products
Consumers favour bio-based alternatives over traditional fossil-based plastic bottles
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EU Consumers Save on Food and Buy Less Organic in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic boosted organic food sales in the EU, enabling it to overtake the U.S. market in 2021 — Inflation has probably a similar impact on “sustainability” than it has on so-called healthier organic food.
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Plastic Futures and Their CO2 Emissions
Circular bioplastics offer solution for climate crisis and growing resource consumption
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New Trend in Retail is Plastic Free Refillery Shops
The new trend in Retail is Plastic Free Refillery and it seems to be customer driven
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PE Trends 2022 Report by Shell
Converters Can Stay Ahead of Polymer Trends to Meet Rising Demands
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PHA Market Trends and Estimates
PHA market is expected to reach at USD 167 million in 2027 at a CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period — Who knows what’s going to hit the fan by 2027? We currently don’t have politicians that seem to bring us economic and political stability….they seem to like this crisis climate.
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EU Trends and Regulations for Industrial Hemp
Market Trends and Regulations for Industrial Hemp in the European Union
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Time on Bioplastics
Bioplastics Make Up 1% of Plastic Production Right Now. Investors Hope To Change That
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CBS News on Bioplastics
Companies invest billions in fully biodegradable bioplastics made from natural materials
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NBC News on Bioplastics
For now, bioplastic represents just 1% of global plastic production, but the industry envisions a bigger role for materials made from corn, sugar and vegetable oils.
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PBPC Consumer Trends
PBPC launched a consumer research program in 2020 to better understand the landscape in the United States for plant-based products.
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Polymers Trends Report by Shell
Stay ahead of the latest polymer trends in healthcare & hygiene, food & beverage packaging, home & personal care products, and more.
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Bioplastics to Take Off
Plant-based plastics are only just starting to be more widely accepted
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How Nebraska Perceives Ethanol Industry?
New Survey Shows Overwhelming Number Of Nebraskans View Ethanol As Critical To Economic Growth, Agriculture, And The Environment
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Scientists Call to Limit Plastic Production
An international group of experts says the production of new plastics should be capped to solve the plastic pollution problem.
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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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ACC Claims New Yorkers in Favour of Chemical Recycling
85% of New York Voters Would Support Candidates Who Back Advanced Recycling
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Human Composting Trends in US
‘Human Composting’ Offers A Green Alternative To Traditional Funerals
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China Puts a Hold on Bioplastics
Did China Change its mind on Bioplastics? The future of biodegradable plastic in China becomes uncertain
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Trends and Changing Perceptions on Plastics – February 2022 (FREE)
How did the perception on plastic, bioplastics, recycling and chemical recycling changed over the last six years? This is a FREE article.
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Future of Bioplastics in France
French conference on the place of bioplastics in the circular economy
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Plastic Degrading Enzymes Correlate with Pollution
Plastic-Degrading Potential across the Global Microbiome Correlates with Recent Pollution Trends
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Bioplastics Five Years Trends
Global bioplastics production will more than triple within the next five years
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Shell Polymer Trends Report 2021
A 2021 Polymer Trends Report to show you exactly how industry shifts will affect polyethylene production.
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