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New York to Ban Misleading Recycling Labels
This bill would ban misleading recycling claims in New York
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Evanesce to Debut Plant Based Packaging in Las Vegas
Evanesce® to Debut Innovative Plant-Based Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
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NY University Canteen Switches from Compostable to Reusable
Trailhead Café Steps Up Sustainability Effort New to-go containers will reduce compost costs
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US Government Accountability Office on Advanced Recycling
U.S. Government Accountability Office communicates on Advanced Recycling
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California Adopts Composting Act and Anti PFAS Bill
California adopts Better Composting Standards Act and Anti PFAS bill
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California Assembly Adopts New Recycling Bill
The California Assembly passed a major labeling bill (SB 343) on Wednesday.
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Viridis Chemical to Produce Bio Chemicals in Nebraska
Viridis Chemical Announces Completion of Capital Improvement to Produce USP Grade Bio-Based Ethanol (Phase I) and Begins Construction on Upgrade to Produce Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate (Phase II) at the Columbus, Nebraska plant
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US Governor Announces New Bioplastics Plant
Gov. Kemp Announces Bioplastics Company to Open Facility in Savannah, Creating Over 100 Jobs
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California to Restrict use of Recycling Symbol
California aims to ban recycling symbols on things that cannot be recycled
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Chemical Contaminants and Food Waste Management Decision Report
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development has issued a report warning about PFAS and toxic chemicals in food waste streams
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Michigan Bio Economy
USDA report ranks Michigan among top 10 states across multiple biobased product categories
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Prince William Bans Plastic Waste Bags
Prince William County residents who bag up their leaves and grass clippings must use paper bags.
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ABPDU Celebrates a Decade of Bio Innovation
Ten years ago, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory announced the opening of a brand new, 15,000-square-foot facility full of stainless steel state-of-the-art bioprocessing equipment – what we now know as the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit, or ABPDU, was officially open for business.
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Grants for US Polypropylene Recycling
$4.2M in Grants Awarded to Improve Polypropylene Curbside Recycling for Nearly 15 Million Americans
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ACC Replies to New Plastic Tax Bill
Comprehensive Federal Policies, Not Taxes, Needed to Help End Plastic Waste
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US Senator Proposes New Plastic Tax
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on plastics.
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US Army Asks Full Environmental Review of Formosa Plastic Plant
Memorandum For Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
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US Initiative for Wood Products Transparency
The Softwood Lumber Board and U.S. Endowment Launch Initiatives for Increased Carbon and Sustainability Transparency in Wood Products
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FDA on PFAS Contamination by PE Food Containers
FDA Letter to Manufacturers and Distributors of Fluorinated Polyethylene Food Contact Containers
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US Industrial Composters on Compostable Plastic
What composters think of compostable plastics.
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US Poll on Plastics and Packaging
A Consumer Brands/Ipsos poll of 1,530 American adults found that more than half (53%) consider themselves environmentalists.
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Origin Materials Gets USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Origin Materials, Inc the world’s leading carbon negative materials company, announced today that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label.
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Camarillo Bans EPS Food and Beverage Containers (FREE)
Camarillo Bans Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Food and Beverage Containers
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Changing Environmental Marketing Claims
The Changing Face of Environmental Marketing Claims
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American Bakers Association Ask to Stop Biofuel Support
The food vs fuel debate is more actual than ever. Using crops for biofuels is impacting the price of food says association.
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US Secretary on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
Secretary Granholm Explains Combating the Climate Crisis with Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
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US Town Hall Meetings on Recycling
Maplewood and South Orange hosted a Town Hall to discuss opportunities for improvement.
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NDSU Funded for Bioplastic Research Center
Sen. Cramer Announces over $1 million Federal Funds for North Dakota Schools, Cities, and Airports
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Pro Ethanol Campaign in US
New NCGA Campaign Promotes Environmental Benefits of Ethanol in Washington D.C.
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More Balloon Bans in US
More US cities are banning the intentional release of balloons in the environment
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DOE Awards Innovative Startups and SMEs
American Meritocracy vs European Nepotism. US gives funding to market oriented SMEs and startups. EU gives funding to companies who discriminate against individuals and to their friends
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Future Leader of Hemp Bioplastic
Is this US company the future leader of Hemp bioplastics? Is the US building a performant and market driven bio-economy in contradiction to the EU?
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French Sticker Ban Threatens US Fruit and Veg Exports
French legislation threatens millions of dollars of US fruit and vegetable exports
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First US Extended Producer Responsibility Law
An Act To Support and Improve Municipal Recycling Programs and Save Taxpayer Money
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Americans Discuss New Feedstock Options
A group of Americans gathered one morning to study a new feedstock
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County of Marin Proposes to Ban Bioplastics
The goal of the project is to develop an updated County ordinance that would define alternative materials that would be acceptable for composting
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Dupont Signs Natural Resources Restoration Deal with Delaware
DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva reach natural resources restoration agreement with State of DE
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Compostable Plastics Are Not a Solution Says US Newspaper
US Newspaper recommends to stay away from compostable plastic
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Is Enzyme Based Recycling Best Option for PET?
Analysis Shows Enzyme-Based Plastics Recycling Is More Energy Efficient, Better for Environment
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US University Shows Problem with Bioplastic Certification
Watch the video and you will understand
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Plastics Industry Propose 5 Circular Economy Actions to Congress
Plastic Makers Outline 5 Actions Congress Can Take To Advance Circular Economy, End Plastic Waste
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Colorado Bans Plastic Bags and Foam Containers
This bill phases out single-use plastic carryout bags and expanded polystyrene food containers. It authorizes local governments to enforce violations and impose civil penalties
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Dakota County Adds Two More Organic Drop Off Sites
Dakota County is making it easier to reduce waste by opening new residential organics drop-off sites July 16 at Mendakota Park in Mendota Heights and Civic Center Park in Burnsville
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Biden Says PFAS Linked to Cancer
President Joe Biden said that the federal government would step in to help with the PFAS issue in the country
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US Public Private Partnership to Modernize Recycling
Unique Public-Private Partnership to Modernize Baltimore’s Recycling Collection and Infrastructure
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NIFA Invests in US Bioeconomy Research
NIFA Invests Over $5.4M in Bioprocessing, Bioengineering, Biofuels and Biobased Products Research
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New Jersey Bill on Recycled Content
New Jersey bill on recycled content and fiscal impact
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Congress Hearing on Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Vice Chair of the Science, Space and Technology Committee and Chairwoman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, led a hearing on plastic waste reduction and recycling research
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US to Fund New Energy Technologies
DOE Announces Over $65 Million in Public and Private Funding to Commercialize Promising Energy Technologies
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US Projects Funded for Cellulosic Nanomaterial Development
U.S. Endowment For Forestry And Communities Announces Grants In Partnership With Usda Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory For Cellulosic Nanomaterial Development
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Foreign Demand Fuels US Corn and Sorghum Exports
Foreign Demand Fuels U.S. Corn and Sorghum Exports
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Boulder Starts Compostable Bag Program
Boulder began a new subscription-based “Green Bag Giveaway” program
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New US Plastics Pact Strategy and Roadmap
U.S. Plastics Pact Unveils National Strategy to Achieve 2025 Circular Economy Goals
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Louisiana Passes Chemical Recycling Bill
Louisiana Legislature passed chemical recycling bill
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US Composting Council Launches Target Organics Hub
The US Composting Council Launches Target Organics Hub to Help Communities Build Infrastructure
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Maryland Composting Law
Requiring a certain person that generates food residuals to separate the food residuals from other solid waste and ensure that the food residuals are diverted from final disposal in a refuse disposal system in a certain manner
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Sanoma County to Ban PS and Paperboard Containers
Sonoma County to consider ban on polystyrene containers to reduce waste
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US to Chair the Multilateral Biofuture Platform
Newly launched Biofuture Campaign proposes replacing fossil carbon with bio-based fuel, materials
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Vermont Bans PFAS from Food Packaging
An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products
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Tallahassee Goes Bioplastics
The City of Tallahassee adopted a new single-use plastics policy
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Will US Ban PFAS in Food Packaging?
A new piece of legislation that will likely be introduced soon may ban PFAS in food packaging
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Zionsville to Test Compostable Packaging
Zionsville Chamber of Commerce tests compostable packaging at member restaurants
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DOE to Fight Plastic Waste
DOE Announces $14.5 Million to Combat Plastics Waste and Pollution
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EPA Funds Ocean Plastic Recycling into Lumber
Anchorage engineer plans to recycle ocean garbage into plastic lumber
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Colorado Curbside Collection of Compostable Items Evaluation
Curbside collections of compostable items can be rated a ‘success’
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Tesla to Enter US Renewable Fuel Credit Market
Tesla Inc is seeking to enter the multi-billion dollar U.S. renewable credit market
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New US Compostable Plastics Lobby
New Coalition Advocates For Investment And Expansion Of America’s Composting Infrastructure.
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Charlotte Refuses Compostable Plastic Bags
City Of Charlotte Solid Waste Services Announces Paper Bag Mandate For Yard Waste Collection Beginning July 5
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Maryland Introduces Bill to Ban Chemical Recycling
Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic
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USDA Tools to Boost US Bio Economy (FREE)
USDA Accepting Applications for FY 2022 Export Programs.
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Arkansas Prohibits Plastic Packaging Bans
Arkansas Governor signed the bill prohibiting plastic packaging bans.
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New York to Ban Plastic Hotel Toiletry Bottles
Prohibits hotels from making available to its hotel guests small plastic bottles containing hospitality personal care products
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US Helps Sri Lanka Tackle Plastic Pollution
United States Launches “Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program” In Sri Lanka To Tackle Plastic Pollution
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Hawai to Ban Balloon Releases
Lawmakers pass bill outlawing intentional balloon releases
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FDA Notification Process for Bioplastics
Should the FDA amend the notification process for food grade bioplastics?
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Will US Kill Chemical Recycling?
What if US Congress decided that Chemical Recycling was a no-go?
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California to Launch Satellite to Track CO2 Polluters
Carbon Mapper Launches Satellite Program to Pinpoint Methane and CO2 Super Emitters
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New US Synbio Coalition
New Coalition Dedicated to Fostering American Synthetic Biology Manufacturing Launched Today
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US Army Ansbach Plastic Free Month Tips
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach contributes to environmental protection by hosting and promoting a plastic-free month in April
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American Chemistry Council Welcomes Vriginia Advanced Recycling Law
American Chemistry Council Welcomes Virginia’s Enactment of Bipartisan Advanced Recycling Proposal into Law
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US Recycling State by State Report
State by state insights on the recycling rates of packaging containers and packaging materials. US recycling system is broken
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Compostic Home Compostable Cling Wrap and Resealable Bags in US
Compostic Launches Certified Home-Compostable Cling Wrap and Resealable Bags in the U.S.
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Virginia Governor Signs SUP Executive Order
Virginia Leading By Example To Reduce Plastic Pollution And Solid Waste
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EPA Reboots Climate Change Website
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to action on climate change and restoring science, EPA is taking the first step in a relaunch of its climate change website
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