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Why Is ENI Receiving Major EU Financing Amid Legal and Antitrust Scrutiny? (Updated)
The €1.2 Billion Question: Why Is ENI Receiving Major EU Financing Amid Legal and Antitrust Scrutiny?
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European Economic and Social Committee in the middle of corruption scandal
The secretary general has been accused of misappropriating public funds and channeling contracts to her friends and family.
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Environmental life insurance for China
An exploration of how China’s 2018 waste import ban revealed the hidden realities of global waste exports and forced a reconsideration of who is truly responsible for environmental pollution, while also considering how greater transparency and proactive communication could help reduce China’s risk of being scapegoated in future environmental and circular economy disputes.
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An Essay in US oil Diplomacy
This essay examines U.S. oil diplomacy in the current context of tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, exploring how energy logistics, supply security, and strategic infrastructure could shape geopolitical influence in a period of maritime instability.
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New Website and Newsletter rules
As you may have noticed, the website layout changed overnight. My apologies for the inconvenience. The truth is, I replaced the engine parts while the car was still driving. In technical terms: there was no staging site — all changes were made directly on the production site… for those who speak that language.
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ESG: A Threat to the American 401(k)?
How malicious bankers are playing with the life savings of millions of Americans. ESG securities will destroy millions of US 401(k) savings plans
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USDA organics board says no to compostable plastics
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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Bioplastics Newsletter (5)
Subscribe to the Newsletter. Read the articles and watch social media clips.
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Startup of the Month: Nereid Biomaterials
https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/startup-month-nereid-biomaterials
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BioNatur Plastics launches European biodegradable stretch wrap at no extra cost
https://www.stattimes.com/latest-news/bionatur-plastics-launches-european-biodegradable-stretch-wrap-at-no-extra-cost-1356840
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Bamboo is doing a strong PR campaign
Bamboo is one of the materials who suffered bad press orchestrated by European Bioplastics lobbyists.
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Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging Levy
This is the result of lobbying activities done by European Bioplastics (ENI, TotalEnergies, BASF). They wanted to make virgin plastic more expensive (through EU levy) to make compostable plastic more competitive.
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Biodegradable or compostable? Here’s how to break it down for smarter recycling
https://www.primediaplus.com/2025/09/29/biodegradable-or-compostable-heres-how-to-break-it-down-for-smarter-recycling
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BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/09/p-25-160
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CBE JU report on competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future
Download Read https://www.cbe.europa.eu/publication/cbe-ju-competitive-bioeconomy-sustainable-future
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ADA Biotech strengthens production capacity, supply chain partnerships to support growth
https://thesun.my/business-news/ada-biotech-strengthens-production-capacity-supply-chain-partnerships-to-support-growth-HE14892234
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Algenesis Labs Announces Breakthrough in Sustainable Polyurethane Chemistry: The World’s First 100% Biogenic carbon, Phosgene-Free, Isocyanate (Bio-Iso™)
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/algenesis-labs-announces-breakthrough-in-sustainable-polyurethane-chemistry-the-worlds-first-100-biogenic-carbon-phosgene-free-isocyanate-bio-iso-302520660.html
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Blaming the culprits of the Plastic Treaty fiasco
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/feature-tough-us-stance-casts-gloom-on-plastics-pollution-deal-after-geneva-flop
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A one-step process created a reusable, compostable material from gelatin
https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22948107/reusable-jelly-ice-keeps-things-cold-without-meltwater
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Exploring key plastic alternatives and industry case studies
https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/exploring-key-plastic-alternatives-and-industry-case-studies/?cf-view&cf-closed
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Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/berlin-packaging-2024-sustainability-report-emissions-reduction/753528
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ICJ: What the World Court’s landmark opinion means for climate change
https://www.eco-business.com/news/icj-what-the-world-courts-landmark-opinion-means-for-climate-change
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OleoShine Green by polymer expert Solabia Group receives triple international recognition in 2025 for functional innovation
https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/oleoshine-green-by-polymer-expert-solabia-group-receives
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Pyrolysis oil: A circular solution to plastic waste
https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/blog/chemicals/071825-pyrolysis-oil-a-circular-solution-to-plastic-waste
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Young engineer develops game-changing solution to pressing global issue: ‘Creates a full circular system’
Read https://www.newsbreak.com/the-cool-down-314855763/4103671623772-young-engineer-develops-game-changing-solution-to-pressing-global-issue-creates-a-full-circular-system
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Indian Experts believe compostable plastics risk worsening pollution
The Compostable Plastic industry has been lobbying aggressively in India. India’s waste management infrastructure is really nowhere in comparison to European infrastructure … but still, they’re pushing compostable plastics. I guess the level of corruption must be noticeable.
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European Commission creates diversion with Lantmannen cartel to avoid critisism from Novamont cover up
Some EU Commission officials with whom I have spoken are frowning their eyebrows as to why the Commission didn’t investigate the Novamont cartel. The EU Commission antitrust dpt had to come up with a diversion to make us believe they’re working hard. We all know, nobody is working at the Commission in July and August.
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USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference
I publish this USDA article because of one word: “chargé d’affaires” … a french word. Americans are sophisticated and the US government is an example of professionalism. The European Commission believes it plays in the same league as the US government but it doesn’t. The European Commission are truly amateurs compared to the US government.…
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HH Chemical Launches BIODEX®, the First Fully Integrated Bio-Based Materials Brand (FREE)
Read HH Chemical Launches BIODEX®, the First Fully Integrated Bio-Based Materials Brand
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UK police sent undercover agents to spy and have sex with climate activists (FREE)
Maybe this scandal was made public to divert the heat from the misconduct of UK’s prime minister Controversy between Frugalpac and Paper Bottle overshadowed by UK Prime Minister criminal activities Read Revealed: at least 25 UK ‘spy cops’ had sex with deceived members of public Undercover ‘spy-cops’ dated surveillance targets for up to six years,…
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Aquapak Polymers calls for more collaboration
More collaboration? The EU bioplastics industry is not an inclusive club; it’s a selective club made out of lobbyists who bribed their way to the top of the EU institutions.
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Vietnam urged to embrace alternatives to plastics for sustainable future
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions
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Mickus Projects unveils bioplastic Hedron Pendant chandelier
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions
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Governments support strict controls on maritime transport of plastic pellets
International plastic trading (including recycled plastic pellets) is linked to criminal organisations. Plastic waste is supposedly recycled into fake plastic pellets and are exported abroad (Africa, Asia) where they will be incinerated. All of this is soaked with EU funds and Italy plays the central hub. The European Commission is literally funding criminal organisations.
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SDGs on the verge of collapsing
The United Nations has lost its reputation and has become synonym for corruption. Nobody believes and trusts in the UN anymore so it’s a logical consequence that the SDGs are perceived as pure greenwashing by the ruling class.
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French Senate inquires on water in bottles
France has no more natural water sources. Big corporations like Nestle have extracted all the water. France sold its water to the devil. Biobased plastic production is water intensive; another reason why France shouldn’t go for it.
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EU Brags about Life plastic projects to solve plastic waste problems
EU commission likes to brag about useless projects that won’t change an inch to the plastic waste crisis.
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The Ellen MacArthur Global Commitment annual report 2024
How one woman, Ellen MacArthur, was able to get the United Nations, governments, the WEF and the industry together to promote self-regulation instead of binding legislation to solve one of the most important ecological disaster created by men … remains to this day, one of the biggest mystery of all time. I just don’t understand…
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New ReBioCycle project on recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
We cannot recycle regular fossil plastics that represents 99,9999% of plastic packaging waste …. upcycling is a myth…. but the EU finds it necessary to fund a project to recycle … and upcycle… bioplastics that are just a little drop in the plastic waste ocean. This is swindling EU tax payer money
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Compost plan has created frustration
Probably someone writing a note on behalf of the compostable plastic industry. Cynicism has no limits in the world of the compostable plastic. What they need are thick plastic bags, no compostable plastic bags.
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Plastic bags, textiles, and other consumer choices affected by waste reduction legislation (FREE)
Article by David Goldstein, Ventura County Public Works Agency Environmental Resource Analyst. This is a FREE article
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How policy and fiscal benefits can boost India’s bioplastics industry (E&Y)
Who paid E&Y?
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TotalEnergies uses Mozambique army to kill, rape and torture local population
When TotalEnergies is not busy contaminating our food chain with polylactic acid, or toppling an African government … they usually go back to their core business: murdering innocent African civilians
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Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium
Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium — 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 its womb…
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Video interviews reveal the creation of ViSS bioplastics
Video interviews reveal the creation of ViSS bioplastics
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Bioplastics in Africa: A ‘Green Revolution’
Bioplastics in Africa: A ‘Green Revolution’
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Novozymes becomes Novonesis
The combination of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen is now successfully completed, creating Novonesis – a leading global biosolutions partner
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Trash becomes treasure as bio-waste yields valuable acetone and isopropanol
In a major stride towards sustainable industrial fermentation, a team of researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in The Netherlands, has unveiled pioneering advancements in the purification of isopropanol and acetone from the fermentation of waste gases.
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One of World’s Largest McDonald’s Franchisees Buys Biobased Products Made from Trash
Israeli tech company UBQ Materials has developed a plastic substitute made from hard-to-impossible-to-recycle municipal solid waste (MSW) ranging from banana peels to chicken bones, diapers, fiber, and mixed plastics.
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IMF Email Leaked
Here’s an email from IMF that was leaked on X (Twitter). Why IMF is boycotting a 2022 Nobel physics prize winner regarding climate science. Open debate doesn’t seem to be an IMF value
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Biden Is Turning US Towns Into Test Subjects for Climate Scams
It doesn’t seem as if rural America is over enthusiastic with Biden’s climate plans
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How to Extrusion Blow Mold PHA/PLA Blends (FREE)
You need to pay attention to the inherent characteristics of biopolymers PHA/PLA materials when setting process parameters to realize better and more consistent outcomes. This is a FREE article
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World-unique biobased and eco-labelled textile waterproofing is launched by OrganoClick’s brand OrganoTex
The technology is based on combining the natural fatty acids of plants and the surface structure of leaves with the Nobel Prize-winning chemistry organocatalysis.
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The UN wants to drastically reduce plastic pollution by 2040. Here’s how (Video)
As plastic waste piles up in the world’s landfills, sewer systems and oceans, the United Nations has set a goal to reduce plastic pollution by 80 percent by the year 2040. Inger Andersen, head of the United Nations Environment Programme, joins William Brangham to discuss the upcoming negotiations over how to realize this goal.
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Samples of New Grade of Plant-derived Bioengineering Plastic DURABIO with Higher Biomass Content to Be Made Available This Month
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCG Group) is pleased to announce that it will begin this month providing samples of DURABIO™ D93 Series (under development), a new grade of the plant-derived bioengineering plastic DURABIO™ with a higher biobased synthetic polymer content*.
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Midwest Bioprocessing Center and McKinley Resources Partner on Distribution
The Midwest Bioprocessing Center (MBC) and McKinley Resources are pleased to announce a distribution partnership surrounding MBC’s FeruliShield™ feruloyl glycerides ingredients for cosmetics and personal care applications. Under the agreement McKinley will be the exclusive distribution partner for FeruliShield™ products in North America.
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Willow Biosciences launches bio-oxidation platform technology BioOxi
Willow Announces Rollout Of Biooxi Platform Providing Valuable And Expedited Bioconversion-Enabled Chemical Manufacturing
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Agile BioFoundry Selects New Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced the selection of five external collaborations totaling over $3.7 million to conduct research and development needed to accelerate the U.S. biomanufacturing sector.
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CPCB Seeks Regular Inspection of Biodegradable Plastic Producers
CPCB seeks regular inspection of biodegradable plastic producers, clarifies no EPR applicability for rigid carat manufacturers
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UPM and Haertol Partner on Sustainable Coolants
UPM Biochemicals and HAERTOL Chemie GmbH announce strategic partnership to develop new sustainable coolants
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Avient Extends Bio-Based Polyolefin Range
Avient Extends Bio-Based Polyolefin Range, Utilizing the Benefits of Cellulose Fiber and Giving Waste Coffee Grounds a Second Life
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LanzaTech and Sumitomo Riko Partner on Circular Isoprene
LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (“LanzaTech”), an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation (“CCT”) company that transforms waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels, fabrics, packaging, and other products that people use in their daily lives, and Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, today announced they have entered into a joint-development agreement to reuse rubber, resin and urethane waste…
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Swiss Investment Banker on Bioplastics
Article on bioplastics written by Swiss investment banker — Remember that a banker, especially an investment one, looks at the world through the “profit” and “greed” prism. Everything tends to be reduced to the question: can we make profit out of it!
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AFYREN to Provide Biobased Organic Acid to US Manufacturer of Industrial Lubricants
The multi-year deal will help the customer cut Scope 3 emissions and make progress on its climate neutrality goals
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