Category: US
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Minnesota Companies Join Initiative to Advance Film Recycling Efforts
The coalition says 18 companies and organizations are joining efforts to develop a circular economy for flexible film in the Upper Midwest region.
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Chemical Recycling Facility Bill in Illinois Highlights Tensions Around Future Permitting
The bill would extend the timeline for an unnamed facility to start construction, after the state previously passed a supportive law. It has also kicked off debate around a proposed EPS foam ban.
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Colorado’s Largest Composter is Changing its Accepted Materials List to be More Restrictive
A1 Organics, Colorado’s largest composter, is changing its accepted materials list to be more restrictive.
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DOE Announces $156 Million for Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a $156 million funding opportunity that will advance high impact applied research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the U.S. industrial sector.
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Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ to Get their First US Limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.
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Tricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With Biobottles
Tricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With Biobottles, Further Expanding Its Sustainable Packaging Offerings
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The US Aims to Close its Fermentation Capacity Gap
The country is a leader in developing biotech routes to chemicals, but it lacks facilities to make them
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Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for PVA
Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World’s First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to Stop the Destruction of Plastic Pollution
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USAID Announces New Programs to Protect Our Ocean at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced new initiatives to improve management of marine resources, increase ocean resilience to climate change, and safeguard ocean health for generations to come at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama.
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The National Biobased Products Day Fiasco (FREE)
Apparently, yesterday (March 8th) was the first “National Biobased Products Day”. This is a FREE article
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PLA Used for Prosthetic Hand
He was born without a hand — so his classmates built one for him
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Hempitecture Opens US Plant
Hempitecture Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for First-of-its-kind, U.S.-Based Manufacturing Facility
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African American Company Creates Bioplastics
This is probably part of something called affirmative action in the US; a kind of positive discrimination policy.
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Asahi Kasei and Michigan Settle PFAS Contamination Suit
The settlement could be the first of many, Michigan’s attorney general says
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New Mexico NGOs Against Chemical Recycling
Letter To Governor Grisham About Chemical Recycling, January 17, 2023
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US Lab Develops New Catalyst to Convert CO2 into Ethylene
New hybrid catalyst could help decarbonization and make ethylene production more sustainable
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New DOE Strategy for Plastics Innovation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently published its new Strategy for Plastics Innovation (SPI), which will guide DOE’s collaborative research and development (R&D) on plastic waste reduction.
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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 bolster sustainability.
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Geno CEO Named Top 40 Power Player
Christophe Schilling recognized as chemical industry leader for scaling sustainable materials, launching $120M+ palm oil replacement initiative with Unilever and Kao, leading biotech policy conversations
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Inscripta Buys Infinome Biosciences and Sestina Bio
Inscripta® Acquires Infinome Biosciences And Sestina Bio To Advance Sustainable Biomanufacturing
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Washington Post Article on Regulating Sustainability Claims in EU and US
Is that fork really biodegradable? Companies may soon have to prove it. The E.U. and the U.S. are moving to more heavily police climate claims such as ‘recycled’ and ‘sustainable
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US Gov Study Says Chemical Recycling are Problematic
‘Advanced’ Recycling of Plastic Using High Heat and Chemicals Is Costly and Environmentally Problematic, A New Government Study Finds
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Solvay Launches Bio-Circular Silica in Europe
Solvay launches bio-circular silica in Europe, with expansion plans in North America
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US Senate Hearing on Reducing Plastic Waste
Video of the US senate hearing on Reducing Plastic Waste
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Green Claims
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to its ‘Green Guides’ for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
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New Bioplastics Developed in San Diego
Plastic waste that takes centuries to break down is a huge environmental problem for the earth and its oceans. One answer to the problem is being explored in San Diego. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge tells us of two companies that are making new kinds of plastic.
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Plastics Recycling Doesn’t Work Says Former EPA Official
The problem with recycling plastic lies not with the concept or process but with the material itself.
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New York Legalises Human Composting
The process goes like this: the body of the deceased is placed into a reusable vessel along with plant material such as wood chips, alfalfa and straw.
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White House Launches RFI for Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
The President’s Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy launched a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative (NBBI) to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing towards innovative solutions in health, climate change, energy, food security, agriculture, and supply chain resilience, and to advance national and economic security.
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117 Organisations Urge New York to Reject Chemical Recycling
On the eve of a new legislative session starting in January, more than 117 New York organizations called on the New York State Legislature to reject state legislation that promotes the burning of plastics, also known as “chemical recycling.”
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Smart Compost Bins Have Arrived in Manhattan
Smart Compost Bins—45 in All—Have Arrived in Upper Manhattan
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US Retail Federation Talks About Sustainability on the Store Shelf
Compostable packaging and “mushroom” leather are just a few examples of what’s out there. Article by the National Retail Federation
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New US Lawsuit Targets Forever Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers
Suit alleges Inhance failed to follow EPA rules involving dangerous PFAS chemicals and asks a judge to halt production
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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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US Lawmakers say Chemical Recycling Contributes to Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
Congress Urges EPA to Maintain Clean-Air Regulations on Chemical Recycling of Plastics
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Lebanon, New Hampshire, Accepts Compostable Bags at Composting Facility
Food waste can now be disposed of free of charge at Lebanon’s solid waste facility
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Oxnard California Regulates Expanded Polystyrene
The City Council, Tuesday, January 3, approved an ordinance regulating expanded polystyrene (EPS).
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Spray-On Coating for Fruits and Vegetables
Scientists from Rutgers and Harvard universities have developed a biodegradable spray-on wrapper.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Promotes Recycling in West Columbia
The West Columbia area will be able to participate in recycling again thanks to the efforts of Wendy Irwin, public affairs representative for the Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
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Illinois Bag Tax Update
Evanston alders Monday will consider two new restrictions on local businesses — a 15-cent bag tax and a requirement that retailers accept cash for all transactions.
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New York Carpet Recycling Bill Update
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL is seeking to rewrite sections of a carpet recycling bill in a way that critics say could open the way to controversial “chemical recycling,” leaving backers of the legislation in tense disagreement over how to respond.
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FTC Reviews of Recyclable & Compostable Claims
Federal Trade Commission Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to its ‘Green Guides’ for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
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Refuse and Recycling Collection is 7th Deadliest Job in US
Refuse and recycling collection is now the seventh deadliest job in the U.S. with 34 reported fatalities in 2021, a drop from 38 in 2020.
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Testing Plastic Waste Roads in the US
‘Plastic roads’ are paved with good intentions – and trash
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Nexe Plant in US
NEXE Innovations’ Windsor site on target to be in production early 2023
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US Enzymes Recycling Technology for Bottles and Textiles
Scientists Discover Enzymes That Could Make It Cheaper To Recycle Waste Polyester Textiles and Bottles Than Making Them From Petroleum
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Freepoint Eco-Systems Builds Ohio Chemical Recycling Plant
Shell signs deal for entire output
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Request for Information; National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
The first RFI, National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative, seeks public input on how advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing can help the country achieve goals that were previously out of reach and what steps can be taken to ensure we have the necessary research ecosystem, workforce, data, domestic biomanufacturing capacity, international engagement, and other components to…
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USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities (FREE)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. This is a FREE article
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ExxonMobil Starts Production at Texas Chemical Recycling Plant
ExxonMobil starts operations at large-scale advanced recycling facility
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LA City Bans Styrofoam
In a Unanimous Vote, the L.A. City Council Has Now Banned Styrofoam
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Why Don’t More Local Restaurants Use Biodegradable Packaging?
Why don’t more local restaurants use biodegradable packaging? Curious Louisiana investigates.
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Michigan Bill to Revamp Waste Management
Eight related bills would overhaul the state’s waste priorities to focus on recycling and diversion.
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US EPR Adoption to Drive Up Plastic Recycling Rates Over Time
The adoption of extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in more US states will drive up plastic recycling rates over time, a consultant said.
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California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Produce Bags
Plastic produce bags will be phased out of California grocery stores and supermarkets over the next two years.
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Democrats Have a New Plan to Fight Plastic Pollution
Proposed legislation would limit plastic production and restrict new petrochemical facilities.
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Closed Loop Partners Launch Circular Services
Closed Loop Partners and Brookfield Partner to Launch Circular Services, the Leading Developer of Circular Economy Infrastructure in the United States
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US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in Congress
Another aggressive plastics bill lands in Congress
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New Funding and Partners for ChemCatBio
ChemCatBio To Accelerate Bioenergy Catalyst Research With New Funding and Three Industry Partners
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‘Biorecycling of Plastics’ Report for US Congress
This report on biorecycling of plastics was prepared for the US Congress
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First 100% Bio-based 3D-printed Home
First 100% bio-based 3D-printed home unveiled at the University of Maine
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Composting Consortium for US Composting
What will it take for us to get to zero waste? Composting plays an essential role.
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New Hemp Fibre Processing Facility For Virginia
A new facility to produce fiber from hemp and other agricultural products is to set up shop in the US state of Virginia.
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Reuse & Refill Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award Finalists
The ten reuse/refill finalists have certainly made it hard for the U.S. Plastics Pact’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award judges to select a winner.
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USDA Video on Bioplastics
What are bioplastics? A video made by AgLab (USDA) — A bit overly simplistic, and not completely accurate.
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Colorado Invests in Vertical Farming and Hemp Bioplastics
State approves incentives for hemp bioplastics, vertical-farm equipment firms in NoCo — Is vertical farming the solution to deal with all the negative effects of intensive agriculture? Maybe it is!
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Agile BioFoundry Selects New Collaborations
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences and the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems at the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the selection of six projects to conduct research and development that will advance the U.S. bioeconomy.
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City of Boise Says No to All Compostable Plastics
It doesn’t look good for compostable plastics. The result of the “Divide et impera” strategy of European Bioplastics under the previous management of TotalEnergies …. A sweet bitter dish of greed with a “bad Karma” sauce. Better served cold or not at all. Bon Appetit!
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Blockchain for US Industrial Hemp
New Joint Venture Executed to Escalate Industrial Hemp Industry as a Sustainable Solution in North America
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California Phasing Out Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Plastic Bags
CA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce
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FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach Initiative
To promote a greater dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on issues related to climate, the FAS offices in China launched “Agriculture for a Better Future,” a series of social media posts on U.S. Mission to China social media platforms — Well, let’s hope for humanity that China will not copy the US…
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Polymateria and Bank of America Partner on Bioplastic
Lyfecycle Debuts Cutting-Edge Self-Destructing Plastic Technology as Official Recovery Bag Sponsor for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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New York Initiative for Compostable Waste
New York launches Curbside Composting program
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US Seeks Allies on Plastic Treaty
US seeks allies as split emerges over global plastics pollution treaty — The US is reliable except when it comes to “public health” and “environmental” issues. Corporate interests come above public health interests in the US. I’m not sure the world would be better off with a “US” environmental solution.
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Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on Bioplastics
Troy University partners with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative to research use of hemp fibers in developing biodegradable plastics
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CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content Bill
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
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North Dakota Plant to Convert Methane into PHB
North Dakota may potentially build a plant converting methane into biodegradable plastics
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Valerian Materials Funded for Bioplastics Research
A St. Louis Park-based startup has received about $1.2 million to advance its technology that transforms simple sugars to bio-derived plastics.
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The Oil Empire Fairy Tale
The birth of the Middle Eastern oil empire and how the quest for oil became a conspiracy for world domination. This article focusses on the early days of the Middle Eastern oil industry. This is a FREE article.
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Human Burial Composting in California
California’s dead will have a new burial option: Human composting
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US Invests in Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation, Education and Collaboration Projects
BioMADE at White House Summit on the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative; Announces 9 New Projects, $20.6 Million, to Advance Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation and Education
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US Decarbonisation Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” identifies four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions through innovation in American manufacturing.
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White House Press Call on US Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
Background Press Call on President Biden’s Executive Order to Launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
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Great Wrap Compostable Films to Hit US Market
The husband and wife duo will introduce its home compostable stretch wrap to the U.S. market in August, expanding its Australian brand to a growing eco-friendly customer base.
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Danimer Scientific Joins White House Summit on Biotech
Danimer Scientific CEO Stephen Croskrey to Take Part in White House-Hosted Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
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California Goes from Plastic Waste Devil to Prophet
Apparently, California has literally gone from obscurity to light overnight when it comes to plastic waste. The Americans are the world champions of efficiency. If they could do the same for socio-economic injustices, they might become the promised land.
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Biodegradable Printed Circuit
Breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill
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New California Bill Targets Online Retailers
New Legislation in California Targets Plastic Waste From Online Retailers
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Coke Goes PaperBoard Multi Packaging in NY
Graphic Packaging partners with local Coca-Cola bottler to launch United States’ first paperboard KeelClip™ packaging for multipack cans
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Setting up Curbside Compost Pickup in US Towns
How and where do you start to set up curbside compost pickup in the US? Here’s a concrete example.
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New US Lobby Group Called Ag Bioeconomy Coalition
The Ag Bioeconomy Coalition brings together leading industry associations to advance federal policy initiatives that foster growth in the agriculture bioeconomy
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H&M Beeing Sued for Greenwashing
H&M is Being Sued Over “Misleading” Sustainability Marketing, Product Scorecards — Something tells me that this is just the beginning; many more companies to be sued for greenwashing claims. Will this trend come to the Plastic and bioplastic sector too?
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Bloomberg Article on Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Bills Gain Momentum and Opposition in States
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US Announces Partnership to Reduce Ocean Plastic Pollution in Indonesia
Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, joined Circulate Capital, an impact-focused investment management firm, and Prevented Ocean Plastic Southeast Asia (POPSEA), a plastic recycling company that is developing sorting and collection infrastructure in underserved communities across Indonesia, in announcing a partnership to expand collection…
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