Category: Trends
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EU members face infringement procedure over missed collection, recycling targets
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Mars doubts it can achieve 2025 sustainable packaging targets
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste cites ‘significant progress’ in 2023
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The evolution of 3D printing with PLA (TotalEnergies Corbion)
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BioNatur Honors WFS for Pioneering the Use of Biodegradable Plastics in the Global Air Cargo Industry
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US DOE advises population to go plastic free
Here’s an email I got from US DOE
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Pioneering The Use Of Biodegradable Plastics In The Global Air Cargo Industry
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This “barley plastic” 100% biodegradable could soon replace our current packaging
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How are New Zealand businesses reducing the use of plastic packaging?
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Negative emissions: Scientists debate role of CO2 removal in tackling climate change
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Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
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Crude oil prices analysis 1960-2024 (FREE)
A few reflections on the impact of crude role prices on society. This is a FREE article.
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Italian compostable plastic production declined by 5.5 % in 2023
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Current recycling practices are counterproductive
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UBS article on the cost of plastic
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Embracing healthy alternatives to plastic: A sustainable path forward
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Bio-plastics, Plastic of the future?
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Global movement challenges people to go plastic-free in July
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How the plastics industry can function without fossil fuels – and at what cost (ING)
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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…
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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…
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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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Replacing plastic prayers flags with biodegradable materials in India, Nepal and Tibet
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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…
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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…
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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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Anti-Plastic in Pakistan
Plastic purge in Pakistan
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hard times coming for biobased plastics
Hard times are coming for biobased plastics
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Smurfit Kappa on e-commerce packaging trends
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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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Future of Bioplastics in pump and rotating equipment industry
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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…
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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…
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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.”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Global Climate Survey
Investors continue climate change efforts despite headwinds
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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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EU Cosmetics Future and Trends
How legislation will reshape the EU cosmetics industry
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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…
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EU Trends and Regulations for Industrial Hemp
Market Trends and Regulations for Industrial Hemp in the European Union
