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PolyRec is New EU Plastics Circularity Consortium
View article: PolyRec is New EU Plastics Circularity ConsortiumPolyREC Created to Report on Europe’s Plastics Circularity
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Paper vs PLA Straws in China
View article: Paper vs PLA Straws in ChinaStraws are a hot topic in China; here’s an open debate about paper vs PLA straws
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Coles, Nestlé, LyondellBasell, Licella and iQ Renew Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Coles, Nestlé, LyondellBasell, Licella and iQ Renew Partner on Chemical RecyclingColes, Nestlé, LyondellBasell, Licella and iQ Renew announce study into Australian-first for recycling
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Polymateria and Extreme E Join Forces (FREE)
View article: Polymateria and Extreme E Join Forces (FREE)Extreme E Joins Forces with Polymateria to Tackle Global Plastic Pollution. This is a FREE article.
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Sabic Converts PET in PBT (FREE)
View article: Sabic Converts PET in PBT (FREE)Over 100 Million Pet Bottles Are Upcycled Into Sabic’s Lnp™ Elcrin™ Iq Products Contributing To Net Zero Carbon Goals.
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France Adopts More Plastic Bans
View article: France Adopts More Plastic BansFrench Senate adopts new ban for four plastic products, including synthetic textiles
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TIPA Hires New Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand
View article: TIPA Hires New Sales Director for Australia and New ZealandTIPA® Compostable Packaging expands into Australian market with expert hire
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Valero and Blackrock Partner on Carbon Capture and Storage
View article: Valero and Blackrock Partner on Carbon Capture and StorageValero Energy Corporation and BlackRock Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III announced today that they are partnering with Navigator Energy Services (“Navigator”) to develop an industrial scale carbon capture pipeline system (“CCS”)
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Wood Based Foam to Replace Styrofoam
View article: Wood Based Foam to Replace StyrofoamEdible shock- and heat-resistant wood foam could replace plastic packaging
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SK Chemicals Markets Chemical Recycled Plastic
View article: SK Chemicals Markets Chemical Recycled PlasticSK Chemical to market materials made from chemically recycled plastic waste
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Yield10 Bioscience 2020 Results
View article: Yield10 Bioscience 2020 ResultsYield10 Bioscience Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results
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How Does Plastic Recycling Certification Work?
View article: How Does Plastic Recycling Certification Work?Recycling keeps some plastic out of waterways, but it is no silver bullet for ocean pollution
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United Caps Merges LCA and Sustainability Certification
View article: United Caps Merges LCA and Sustainability CertificationUNITED CAPS Unveils Industry-First ‘Define Your Circle’ Initiative Simplifies life cycle sustainability metrics by combining elements of Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Certification
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Tesco Starts Recycling Points Networks for Soft Plastic
View article: Tesco Starts Recycling Points Networks for Soft PlasticTesco to launch UK’s biggest network of recycling points for soft plastic
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Plastic Incineration is Worse than Landfill
View article: Plastic Incineration is Worse than LandfillGreenhouse Gas and Air Quality Impacts of Incineration and Landfill
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Ultra Poly Develops New Process for Car Bumper Recycling
View article: Ultra Poly Develops New Process for Car Bumper RecyclingNew uses for recycled thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO) could divert over 145 million pounds of bumper fascia from landfills
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Milram Receives Made for Recycling Label
View article: Milram Receives Made for Recycling Label“Made for Recycling” seal for the DMK Group: Interseroh certifies the new grated cheese packaging from MILRAM with good recycling capability
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Canada Carbon Offset System
View article: Canada Carbon Offset SystemCanada Proposes Federal Carbon Offset System
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Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific Partner on Bioplastic Packaging
View article: Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific Partner on Bioplastic PackagingMars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific Help Environmentally Conscious Consumers to Compost at Home by Developing Biodegradable Packaging from Natural Ingredients
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Interview Evonik Chief Innovation Officer
View article: Interview Evonik Chief Innovation OfficerEvonik would be unthinkable without innovations, which create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges and open up new growth opportunities.
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Nestle Goes Bio Based Lids and Scoops
View article: Nestle Goes Bio Based Lids and ScoopsNestlé launches bio-based lids and scoops made from renewable resource
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AmberCycle Aims to End Fashion Waste
View article: AmberCycle Aims to End Fashion WasteThe ambercycle process enables true circularity for polyester by separating fibers within garments on a molecular level and reprocessing them as if they were brand new
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Agilyx and NextChem Partner on Pyrolysis
View article: Agilyx and NextChem Partner on PyrolysisMaire Tecnimont Group’s Nextchem And Agilyx Sign An Agreement For The Global Deployment Of Chemical Recycling Projects Based On Pyrolysis
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New UK Recycling Charter
View article: New UK Recycling CharterProducers and councils join forces on ‘public confidence in recycling charter’
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US Violates New UN Plastic Waste Rules
View article: US Violates New UN Plastic Waste RulesCustoms data reveal that US government are violating new global rules
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RecyClass Accuses Polymateria of Misusing Recyclability Protocols
View article: RecyClass Accuses Polymateria of Misusing Recyclability ProtocolsPolymateria misuses RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols
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Coexpan Receives ISCC Plus Certification
View article: Coexpan Receives ISCC Plus CertificationCoexpan Obtains Iscc Plus Certification
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Model2Bio Promotional Video
View article: Model2Bio Promotional VideoMODEL2BIO is a project aiming to develop a decision support tool based on mathematical models to predict the physical-chemical characteristics of food residual streams and the best valorization route
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Microwaving Plastic Waste
View article: Microwaving Plastic WasteMicrowaves could be the future for plastic recycling
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Celebrity Endorses Bioplastic Toothbrush Heads
View article: Celebrity Endorses Bioplastic Toothbrush HeadsUS Celebrity Endorses Bioplastic Toothbrush Heads
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UGG Launches Plant Power Collection
View article: UGG Launches Plant Power CollectionThoughtfully designed, the new Plant Power Collection is made with carbon neutral, plant-based materials
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Evonik Receives Sustainability Rating by Ecovadis
View article: Evonik Receives Sustainability Rating by EcovadisThe EcoVadis rating agency has awarded Evonik a “platinum” rating for its sustain
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Nestle Waters France Goes rPET
View article: Nestle Waters France Goes rPETNestlé Waters France launches new 100% recycled plastic bottle formats for its brands VITTEL®, HEPAR® and CONTREX®
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MycoWorks and Hermes Partner on Fine Mycelium
View article: MycoWorks and Hermes Partner on Fine MyceliumAn Exclusive Collaboration by Hermès and MycoWorks
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TerraCycle Cigarette Butt GreenWashing Program
View article: TerraCycle Cigarette Butt GreenWashing ProgramAnother great greenwashing solution by TerraCycle
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New Evonik Biobased Polyamide
View article: New Evonik Biobased PolyamideEvonik develops sustainable transparent polyamide for the optics industry
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Ocean Plastic Face Masks
View article: Ocean Plastic Face MasksUS entrepreneur has found a way to turn trash into treasure, recycling plastic waste in the ocean into wearable masks and clothing
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NZ City Blocks Compostable Plastic Packaging
View article: NZ City Blocks Compostable Plastic PackagingChristchurch businessman says council bureaucracy blocks compostable plastics
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First Brazil Biodegradable Pad
View article: First Brazil Biodegradable PadUniversity grad student develops Brazil’s first biodegradable pad
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EU Court Extend Deadline EU Bioplastic Lawsuit (FREE)
View article: EU Court Extend Deadline EU Bioplastic Lawsuit (FREE)The EU Commission was caught breaching the EU Reach legislation. This is a FREE article.
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Clariant and India Glycols Partner on Ethylene Oxide Derivatives
View article: Clariant and India Glycols Partner on Ethylene Oxide DerivativesClariant And India Glycols Tap Into Green Renewables Megatrend By Forming Joint Venture
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New Clariant Code of Ethics
View article: New Clariant Code of EthicsClariant’s Code of Ethics “Reflect Ourselves” is laying down our commitments and is intended to be a guide with ethical principles and examples to enable our personnel and associated parties to act with highest standards of integrity
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Using Bioplastics and Recycled Plastics in Plane Cabins
View article: Using Bioplastics and Recycled Plastics in Plane CabinsThe Challenges for using bioplastics and recycled plastics in the cabins of airplanes
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Bioplastics Fashion is Getting Real
View article: Bioplastics Fashion is Getting RealThese sequins on this dress are made from 100% bioplastic. Bioplastic fashion is no more experimental, it’s becoming wearable.
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Palm Oil, Soy and Wood Eco Labels Fail to Stop Deforestation
View article: Palm Oil, Soy and Wood Eco Labels Fail to Stop DeforestationCertification is not a solution to deforestation, forest degradation and other ecosystem conversion says Greenpeace
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EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
View article: EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate ChangeOn February 24, 2021, the European Commission published an updated EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
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Dow Bioplastic Podcast
View article: Dow Bioplastic PodcastDive deeper into the world of bioplastics. In this episode we discuss market growth for renewable feedstocks and how this fits with the industry’s plans to reduce carbon emissions
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Futamura Natureflex Promotional Video
View article: Futamura Natureflex Promotional VideoWatch this video of our renewable and compostable NatureFlex films being produced at our Wigton, UK, site
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5 Companies Join Alliance to End Plastic Waste
View article: 5 Companies Join Alliance to End Plastic WasteThe Alliance to End Plastic Waste, an international non-profit organisation, welcomes five new members—Amcor plc, Atlantic Packaging Co., Inter Pipeline Ltd, Kirin Holdings and Novacel—bringing its total membership to 57 companies, a group comprising some of the world’s largest organisations in the plastic value chain
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DS Smith Says Recycling Crisis in UK
View article: DS Smith Says Recycling Crisis in UKNew research has revealed a recycling crisis in the UK, with households simply running out of room in their bins and unable to recycle properly
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FKuR and SKYi Partner on Bioplastics in India
View article: FKuR and SKYi Partner on Bioplastics in IndiaFKuR and SKYi establish joint venture in India: A strategically significant move for biodegradable, bio-based plastics in Asia
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Capsul’in Pro Home Compostable Biobased Coffee Capsule
View article: Capsul’in Pro Home Compostable Biobased Coffee CapsuleCapsul’in Pro Launches World’s First Home Compostable, 100% Biobased and Barrier to Oxygen Coffee Capsule
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New French Public Procurement Law on Reusable and Recycled Content
View article: New French Public Procurement Law on Reusable and Recycled ContentDecree No. 2021-254 of March 9, 2021 relating to the obligation to acquire by public order goods resulting from reuse or incorporating recycled materials
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Food Contact PCR Plastic Approved in 2020
View article: Food Contact PCR Plastic Approved in 2020This is a list of submissions for which FDA issued a favorable opinion on the suitability of a specific process for producing post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic to be used in the manufacturing of food-contact articles
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Race to Develop Plastic Eating Bacteria
View article: Race to Develop Plastic Eating BacteriaForbes talks about the Race to Develop Plastic Eating Bacteria
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Polymateria Rolls Out Communication Campaign
View article: Polymateria Rolls Out Communication CampaignPolymateria CEO Niall Dunne seems to be communicating differently than the rest of the industry
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Bioplastic Prospects in South Africa
View article: Bioplastic Prospects in South AfricaSA President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed his commitment to net carbon zero by 2050
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Food Chain Creates One Third GHG Emissions
View article: Food Chain Creates One Third GHG EmissionsIn 2015, food-system emissions amounted to 18 Gt CO2 equivalent per year globally, representing 34% of total GHG emissions.
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The Dupont PFAS Settlement
View article: The Dupont PFAS SettlementOn January 22, 2021, a $4 billion PFAS settlement was reached between DuPont de Nemours Inc., Chemours Co., and Corteva, Inc. for environmental liabilities stemming from PFAS pollution
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UK Waste Collection Rates
View article: UK Waste Collection RatesThese datasets contain the annual results for local authority collected waste in England
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New Biopolymer Splints for Sports
View article: New Biopolymer Splints for SportsEco-friendly splints developed for hospitals make their debut in sports
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PET Recycler Carbonlite is Bankrupt
View article: PET Recycler Carbonlite is BankruptOne of the world’s largest producers of recycled plastic bottles has filed a chapter 11 petition
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Industry Seeks EFSA Opinion for rPS Food Packaging
View article: Industry Seeks EFSA Opinion for rPS Food PackagingStyrenics Circular Solutions seeks EFSA opinion on mechanically recycled polystyrene as food contact material
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ALPLA and Biffa Partner on rPET
View article: ALPLA and Biffa Partner on rPETCooperation with British waste management company Biffa will boost local circular economy
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World Centric Unveils Compostable Molded Fiber Cutlery
View article: World Centric Unveils Compostable Molded Fiber CutleryWorld Centric® Unveils Breakthrough Compostable Molded Fiber Cutlery
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Recyclable Bioplastic Membrane to Clear Oil Spills from Water
View article: Recyclable Bioplastic Membrane to Clear Oil Spills from WaterPolymer scientists have developed a polymer membrane from biobased malic acid. It is a superamphiphilic vitrimer epoxy resin membrane that can be used to separate water and oil. This membrane is fully recyclable. When the pores are blocked by foulants, it can be depolymerized, cleaned and subsequently pressed into a new membrane
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New Super Enzyme for Paper Industry
View article: New Super Enzyme for Paper IndustryThe new substance can aid reduce the contamination of wastewater generated from the paper production process
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Industry Meeting to Boost Reusable Packaging in France
View article: Industry Meeting to Boost Reusable Packaging in FranceA do tank to accelerate the development of reusable packaging
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SK Innovation Goes CO2 Capture
View article: SK Innovation Goes CO2 CaptureSK Innovation and SK Energy joined REALISE CCUS project for CO2 capture technology research cooperation
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TerraCycle Awarded by FastCompany
View article: TerraCycle Awarded by FastCompanyFrom standing up to support the Black Lives Matter movement to inventing the first recyclable toothpaste tube, these companies show a deep commitment to finding solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our time
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USDA World Agricultural Production Report
View article: USDA World Agricultural Production ReportMonthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
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Mondelez Commits To Virgin Plastic Reduction
View article: Mondelez Commits To Virgin Plastic ReductionCompany builds on existing 2025 goals with new aim to cut virgin plastic use in rigid plastic packaging by at least 25%
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New AR Packaging Barrier Cardboard Packaging for Fruit and Veg
View article: New AR Packaging Barrier Cardboard Packaging for Fruit and VegAR Packaging fibre-based barrier tray for fresh vegetables and fruit minimises use of plastics
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AST and Lindner Partner on HDPE R&D
View article: AST and Lindner Partner on HDPE R&DAST Group and Lindner Launch Centre of Competence for the Sustainable Use of Resources in HDPE Products
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Is US using Wrong Method to Measure Recycling Rate?
View article: Is US using Wrong Method to Measure Recycling Rate?NGO claim US uses wrong methodology to measure recycling rates! It’s a serious mistake if it’s true
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Snips Goes Tritan Renew for Bottles and Food Packaging
View article: Snips Goes Tritan Renew for Bottles and Food PackagingSnips chooses Tritan™ Renew for a new sustainable line of housewares
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Are SUP Bans a Mistake?
View article: Are SUP Bans a Mistake?What if the SUP ban relied on emotion and political opportunism instead of reason? What if the SUP bans relied on wrong assumptions?
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New P2 Science Biobased High Performance Cosmetics Fluids
View article: New P2 Science Biobased High Performance Cosmetics FluidsCitroVisc™5000 is a bio-based cosmetics fluid with 5,000 cPs viscosity for use in skin and hair applications
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Smile Beverage Werks Launches Compostable K-Cup Compatible Coffee Pods
View article: Smile Beverage Werks Launches Compostable K-Cup Compatible Coffee PodsSmile Beverage Werks®, a Delaware Public Benefits Corp., is proud to launch its new commercially compostableK-cup® style coffee pods for their own brand, Smile Coffee Werks®, and for private label for leading retailers
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Biodegradable and Compostable Plastic Ban in Australia
View article: Biodegradable and Compostable Plastic Ban in AustraliaWhy Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics are Banned in Australia
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NL to Produce Ethanol with Sugar Beets
View article: NL to Produce Ethanol with Sugar BeetsA new factory in Zeeland will produce bioethanol from sugar beets
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First City to Ban Plastic Bottles
View article: First City to Ban Plastic BottlesThis is probably the first city in the world that bans plastic bottles. They have an alternative ready
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Biffa Doubles HDPE Recycling Capacity
View article: Biffa Doubles HDPE Recycling CapacityPlastics recycling pioneer Biffa is doubling its high-density polyethene (HDPE) plastic recycling capacity with a new investment in its facility in Washington, Sunderland
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Winners of Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenges
View article: Winners of Canadian Plastics Innovation ChallengesToday, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the four winners of the latest Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenges
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Biofabrik and Enespa Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Biofabrik and Enespa Partner on Chemical RecyclingWASTX Plastic: World’s biggest factory for chemical recycling announced
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Optibac and Parkside Partner on Compostable Pouch
View article: Optibac and Parkside Partner on Compostable PouchOptibac Composts Its Way Into 2021 After Parkside Collaboration
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New South African Marine Degradable Bioplastics
View article: New South African Marine Degradable BioplasticsA biotechnology company in Johannesburg brings a new bioplastic to the market
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News from the NL Producer of Compostable Plastic Documentary (FREE)
View article: News from the NL Producer of Compostable Plastic Documentary (FREE)There’s news from the TV presenter who made a documentary criticizing compostable plastics in the Netherlands.
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French Radio Compares Plastic and Tote Bags
View article: French Radio Compares Plastic and Tote BagsMain French Radio “France Inter” compares Plastic and Tote bags; and plastic bags are not doing too bad.
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Colorado is Testing a Compostable Packaging Container
View article: Colorado is Testing a Compostable Packaging ContainerThe city has set up a container at the recycling center for compostable takeout containers
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EU Commission Allowed Toxic Chemicals in Recycled Plastics
View article: EU Commission Allowed Toxic Chemicals in Recycled PlasticsThis represent a breach of REACH (main EU chemicals law)
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Milliken Appoints New Chemical Division President
View article: Milliken Appoints New Chemical Division PresidentMilliken & Company Appoints Cindy Boiter as Executive Vice President, Chemical Division President
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Is Avoiding the Agricultural Chain the Future of Bioplastics?
View article: Is Avoiding the Agricultural Chain the Future of Bioplastics?Americans ask the question: Could we skip the Agricultural process?
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Plastic Waste Expo in Canada (FREE)
View article: Plastic Waste Expo in Canada (FREE)New Discovery Centre exhibit in Halifax tackles plastic waste and its impact on the ocean. This is a FREE article
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Modo Eyewear Goes Biobased Solutions
View article: Modo Eyewear Goes Biobased SolutionsMODO Joins Terra Carta Charter for A Sustainable Future
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Bioplastics in The Cape Gazette
View article: Bioplastics in The Cape GazetteThe following letter to the editor was published in the Cape Gazette
