Category: Video
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USask Develops Bio-glitter
In everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors.
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Company Launches Compostable Plastic Slides
Materials science company Balena has announced the launch of what it claims are fully compostable slides made from 100 per cent biodegradable plastic.
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CNN News 18 video on Plastic Treaty
More than 2,000 experts wrapped up on Friday a week of negotiations on plastic pollution to address what even industry leaders in plastics say is a crisis.
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Prototypes for Humanity: Plastic Barrier Receives a Prize
Prototypes for Humanity is the most diverse assembly of innovations that have the power to change the world. Our programmes and activities raise awareness of global problems, celebrate solutions, and catalyze action for positive social and environmental impact, today and in the future.
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EU Press Conference on Packaging Waste, Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics and Carbon Removals
Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius at the press conference on the Circular Economy Package — The packaging recycling continues to increase which is a very good news says Sinkevičius, … héhé 🙂 … They do have a sense of humor at the EU commission … I have been told that the…
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Video of Elephant Eating Plastics
Here’s a video of an elephant eating plastic waste. Do not under estimate the power of such videos on social media … remember the video of a turtle with a plastic straw in its nostril that precipitated the plastic crisis
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Cost-Effectively Optimize and Scale Bioenergy Technologies with the Consortium for Computational Physics and Chemistry
On October 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the Consortium for Computational Physics and Chemistry (CCPC) held the webinar Cost-Effectively Optimize and Scale Bioenergy Technologies with the Consortium for Computational Physics and Chemistry.
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Samsung Promotes Ocean Plastic
Voices of Galaxy spotlights the people who use their passion, creativity, and determination along with technology to make a positive impact on their own lives and their communities.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Develops New Bioplastics
This glossy and beautiful tableware is made up of “Miraiwood or it is known as ‘Future Wood.” It is mixture of biodegradable plastic and waste wood that is used in making baseball bats.
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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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Associated Press on Chemical Recycling
The plastics industry says there is way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet’s oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically
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How DRC is Struggling to Manage Plastic Waste
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to the second largest rainforest in the world – making it one of the designated nations tackling the climate crisis.
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Tomra Manage to Sort PLA with Near Infra-Red
Sorting of PLA from municipal plastic waste again proven to be easy — OK, not bad at all. I support this solution 100% if the collected waste is recycled into rPLA instead of composted.
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DCU Funded for Bioplastic Research
Scientists at DCU (Dublin City University) have been awarded more than €2m for research on turning waste from breweries and distilleries into more environmentally friendly plastic.
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Louis Vuitton Leather Bags are Made from Plastic
Customers are paying a fortune for Louis Vuitton leather bags who are actually made of plastics — Then again, plastic is a more animal friendly alternative than leather. So scam or visionary, it’s hard to say, but I don’t mind the plastic.
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Biodegradable Printed Circuit
Breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill
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Bioplastic Revolving Doors
Design collective Softspace Digital has built a pavilion at Chart Art Fair from natural materials including coconut-fibre bioplastic and timber
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New California Bill Targets Online Retailers
New Legislation in California Targets Plastic Waste From Online Retailers
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Goldman Sachs on Food, Fuel and the Cost of Living Crisis
An in-depth podcast focusing on the global food and energy crises, analysis on why it might be time for investment playbooks to change — When there’s a quick buck to be made on a crisis or on the misfortune of people or countries … Goldman Sachs will be glad to help you.
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NatureWorks CEO Promotes Bioplastics on Golf Courses
PGA TOUR Shares Sustainability in Golf Video Featuring NatureWorks CEO, Rich Altice — Sometimes I wonder if NatureWorks CEO spends more time on golf courses than behind his desk? Anyway, after years of hiding god knows where, he finally decided to do his coming out …. on golf courses. This must be his comfort zone.
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Samsung Galaxy Made from Ocean Plastic
Samsung believes open collaboration is crucial to breaking barriers and achieving a more sustainable future.
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New PBS Food Packaging
Nowadays most of food packaging is derived from petrochemicals and not always biodegradable.
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All you Need to Know about California Composting Law
Still have questions about California’s composting law? Here’s what you need to know.
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Chemical Recycling Technology Wins Royal Society of Chemistry Award
Four life-changing ideas that could transform the world around us have been named winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s tenth Emerging Technologies Competition.
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Chalmers University Develops New Recycling Method
Pioneering recycling turns mixed waste into premium plastics with no climate impact
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Indian Quality Standards for Biodegradable Plastic
The government has issued the Quality Standards for Biodegradable plastic.
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VTT Develops Transparent Cellulose Film
VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging — When it comes to using “wood” to produce packaging, there’s the risk of deforestation. However, Finland may be an exception as they have different forests and forestry management experience.
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How Nepal Deals with Plastic Waste
Instead of just complaining about garbage, an organisation is recycling plastic waste in Kathmandu and Bharatpur — This article caught me off guard with the term “environmental elite”.
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Comostable Plastic Cups in Halifax Canada
Despite being 100% compostable, these drink cups will still end up in the landfill
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Is Plastic Recycling a Scam?
The Truth About Plastic Recycling. Is it a scam? YouTuber Matt Ferrell explores that question in his video.
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US University Develops Enzyme for PET Depolymerization
Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Billions of Tons of Landfill Waste
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Imperial College London Research on PET and PU Biodegradation
The MIPLACE project, led by Imperial and involving partners based in Germany, Spain and France, investigates the use of microorganisms for the recycling of PET and polyurethane plastic waste
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Video Documentary on Australian Compostable Diaper
An innovative trial on the NSW far south coast may have succeeded in finding a solution to one of the world’s biggest waste problems — nappies
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Billy Goat Buys More Shares in Evanesce
Billy Goat Brands Increases Ownership of Sustainable Packaging Disruptor Evanesce Packaging
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Transforming Ocean Plastic in to Art Sculptures
USA Today video on converting ocean plastic into art sculptures.
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Symphony Environmental CEO on How Bioplastic Can Solve India Waste Problems
Symphony Environmental organic recycling could resolve India’s plastic pollution overnight
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Italian Depolymerisation Plant for PET and Polyester
Video of the first depolymerization demo plant in Italy for PET flakes and polyester from textile waste.
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Mercedez Benz Stadium Goes Compostable
Check out Mercedes-Benz Stadium putting in the work with their associates to divert waste from landfill to compost. They’re even using the compost they generate for the gardens at the stadium.
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Maldives to Solve its Trash Island Landfill
Documentary on how Maldives is dealing with its trash island.
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CBC Covers Genecis Bioindustries
CBC Canada published an article and video on startup Genecis Bioindustries
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My Meeting with BASF Board of Directors
I was invited by the BASF board of Directors to exchange ideas. Here’s the video of the meeting. This is a FREE article
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Interview With NatureWorks CEO (FREE)
In Conversation with Rich Altice, President and CEO of NatureWorks. This is a FREE article
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Global News Documentary on Bioplastics
Biodegradable solutions to world’s plastic problem emerging from natural world
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Interview with Indorama CEO
Indorama aims to invest $8bn in chemically recycled and bio-based plastics
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Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2022
Watch the videos of the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2022
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How Much Plastic is There in Human Body?
Microplastics end up everywhere, deep in the ice of Antarctic glaciers or even inside our bodies
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Sabic and Plastic Energy Chemical Recycling Plant Video
Video showing the construction and progress of the Sabic and Plastic Energy Chemical Recycling plant
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New Paper Closure for Paper Bottle
Paboco and the Paper Bottle Community further progress with the next generation paper bottle – reveals new groundbreaking paper closure!
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Indonesia in State of Plastic Waste Emergency
Environmental groups say Indonesia is facing a plastic waste emergency as some primary landfills edge closer to capacity while new illegal dumping sites emerge.
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Agilyx CEO Interview Video
Agilyx CEO Tim Stedman joined Proactive New York to discuss the Portland, Oregon-based group’s recently announced partnerships with the city of Houston and with The Virgin Group
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Illinois Farmers Promote Bioplastics (FREE)
A better alternative is renewable corn-based bioplastics made from corn grown by local farm families. This is a FREE article.
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Financial Times Documentary on Afyren Fertilizers
How to reduce Europe’s reliance on fossil-based fertilisers?
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Cassava Bioplastics Marine Degradable Bags Made in Australia
An Aussie company has created a world-first range of biodegradable bags which dissolve in water and cause no harm to the environment when they’re thrown away
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Chris Packham on Oxo Biodegradable Plastic (FREE)
Christopher Gary Packham CBE is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, best known for his television work including the CBBC children’s nature series The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995
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Bugatti Chiron With Biobased Body
I’m a bit impressed by what some people can do with almost nothing. This car has probably the lowest carbon footprint.
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The Braskem Fairy Tale
Documentary on the skeletons in the closet of Braskem. Many companies involved in the bio-economy have committed environmental and social crimes. This is a FREE article.
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Guide Roasting Company Goes Compostable K-Cup
World’s first backyard compostable K-cups made in Chesterfield County
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LignoValue Pilot Unit Arrives at Vito
Video of the Lignovalue pilot unit arriving at Vito
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UK Parliament Talks Bioplastics Video
Video of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee talking about bioplastics
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Ocean Plastic Guitar
YouTuber luthier Burls Art creates a guitar out of recycled ocean plastic
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Residents Respond to California Composting Law
Senate Bill 1383 went into effect January 1, 2022, and under state law everyone in California should have started making the transition to compost organic waste
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Dow Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
Is economic growth compatible with reducing carbon emissions? We think so.
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Indian Solution for Mass Scale Seaweed Bioplastics
An Indian startup could revolutionize seaweed bioplastic
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NTU Singapore and Harvard Scientists Develop Antibacterial Packaging
Keep food fresh with this bacteria-killing packaging
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South Korea to Replace Plastic with Bioplastics
Gov’t blueprint aims to switch S. Korea to bioplastics by 2050
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Bloom Video on How to Make Algae Bioplastic
How does algae get turned into a plastic alternative?
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Kemira Biobased Strategy Video
Watch a short interview on Kemira’s biobased strategy with Sampo Lahtinen, VP R&D and Technology EMEA. Sampo will explain how the biobased strategy and commercial partnerships are progressing.
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Enzymes Evolving To Eat Our Plastic Waste Video
It appears we have dumped so much plastic waste that micro-organisms are evolving to start eating the stuff. But it’s not the answer to all our problems
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Indian Egg Bioplastic Promotional Video
Now easy-to-destroy Biodegradable Plastic can be made from egg and nut shells
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US Congress Hearing on PFAS in Food
Forever Chemicals: Research and Development for Addressing the PFAS Problem
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Making Flexibles Recycling Happen
Closing the loop on difficult to recycle plastics: Introducing a Quality Recycling Process
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Danimer Video on Breaking Ground New Plant
See more from the recent groundbreaking of our Greenfield Facility in the following video, featuring Danimer Scientific’s CEO Stephen Croskrey & COO Michael Smith and #Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp.
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste Progress Report 2021
The third edition of the Progress Report was inspired by the collective action of our partners around the world, and the positive impact our work has on the communities we serve.
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Developing Compost and Digestate Standards in Ireland
Cré Research Project ‘Developing compost and digestate standards in Ireland’, funded by the EPA
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Can We Build a House like Lego?
Is this “lego-inspired” technique the most sustainable construction method?
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Video Documentary on German Bioplastics R&D
Sustainable Plastics are being Developed in Germany
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Glad Goes Ocean Plastic Bag
Glad partners with Oceanworks to launch Australia’s first ocean plastic bin liner
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Global Fibre Impact Explorer by Google
Helping fashion brands make more sustainable decisions
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EuroNews Documentary on Metgen
Enzymes and wood biomolecules, a winning combo for sustainable packaging
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Shell Plastics to Asphalt Video
The revolutionary asphalt mix contains a specially engineered asphalt additive derived from 100% recycled plastics, allowing for lower energy use and carbon emissions during asphalt production and installation, while simultaneously reducing plastic waste.
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BlackRock CEO on Climate Risks and Opportunities
How can investors address the issues of climate and nature while creating new opportunities for green growth?
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Meijer and Dow Partner on Plastic Waste Asphalt
Meijer brings recycled plastic bags full circle to Michigan store parking lot in pilot program using Dow technology
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Exploring Solutions to Convert Waste to Energy and Bioproducts
DOE Webinar: Community Waste Management Technical Assistance Forum—Exploring Solutions to Convert Waste to Energy and Bioproducts
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EU Circular Biocarbon Project Video
This video shows a basic introduction to the CIRCULAR BIOCARBON project.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings CEO on Growth in Low Carbon Economy
Jean-Marc Gilson, CEO gave a keynote speech titled “Growth and value creation in a low carbon economy” at Chemical Materials Japan 2021.
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How to Repurpose Ocean Plastic Fishing Nets?
Upcycled fishing nets help this Husky co-founder tackle plastic pollution.
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Nexus Chemical Recycling Plant Video Documentary
A local company is leading the nation in taking recycling to a whole new level. A company named Nexus is using chemicals to recycle plastics in a special way.
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Greta Thunberg Message for COP26 Leaders
Great Thunberg and activists were singing a song for the leaders present at the COP 26 summit.
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Strangest Objects Found in Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Strangest Objects Recovered in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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Futamura Presentation on Bioplastics
Dr Lucy Cowton presents on compostable materials, the myths, the facts, the circular economy and the best fit applications
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