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Covestro CO2 Building Technology
View article: Covestro CO2 Building TechnologyBuilding with CO₂ technology becomes possible
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Japan University and Industry Partner on Marine Bioplastics
View article: Japan University and Industry Partner on Marine BioplasticsAcademia–Industry Group Aims to Solve Durability Issue in Marine Biodegradable Plastics
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EU Soft Drinks Industry Circular Packaging Targets
View article: EU Soft Drinks Industry Circular Packaging TargetsEU beverage packaging aims to be fully circular by 2030 The European soft drinks industry’s Circular Packaging Vision 2030:
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Circularity Brings Confusion in Japan
View article: Circularity Brings Confusion in JapanThe circularity quest has brought confusion everywhere. Japan may be the first country to recognise this. Other countries such as the EU play the ostrich with its head in the sand
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Guam Shops Prefer Biodegradable to Compostable Plastic Bags
View article: Guam Shops Prefer Biodegradable to Compostable Plastic BagsPaper, biodegradable plastic and compostable bags remain allowed for now, along with some other exceptions
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Carrefour Goes Solid Shampoo
View article: Carrefour Goes Solid ShampooCarrefour is the first retailer to launch a private label solid shampoo to offer a more responsible beauty routine that is accessible to all
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New Mitsui Admer Adhesive Resin
View article: New Mitsui Admer Adhesive ResinMitsui Chemicals Develops Eco-Friendly Admer™ Adhesive Resin
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The NL Recycled Content Fiasco
View article: The NL Recycled Content FiascoWhat if we told you that nobody buys recycled plastic content? Was this kept secret to avoid a public fiasco?
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Replacing Fossil Phthalic Anhydride with Bio Aromatics
View article: Replacing Fossil Phthalic Anhydride with Bio AromaticsStudy: substantial CO2-reduction by Biorizon’s bio-based 3-methylphthalic anhydride
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Virginia to Ban Plastic Foam Containers
View article: Virginia to Ban Plastic Foam ContainersVirginia moves closer to ban plastic foam containers
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India Develops Cottoplastic
View article: India Develops CottoplasticCottoplastic is a combination of cotton and plastic
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Swedish Wooden Wind Power
View article: Swedish Wooden Wind PowerLeading global wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems invests in Swedish wood technology company Modvion
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WSU Researchers Develop Recyclable Composites
View article: WSU Researchers Develop Recyclable CompositesA WSU research team has created a recyclable carbon-fiber reinforced composite that could eventually replace the non-recyclable version used in everything from modern airplane wings and wind turbines to sporting goods
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Chemical Recycling in South Carolina
View article: Chemical Recycling in South CarolinaIs there a danger of fire and explosion when it comes to turning plastic waste into fuel?
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European Bioplastics on Euronews (FREE)
View article: European Bioplastics on Euronews (FREE)European Bioplastics defends itself against accusations that certified compostable plastics do not biodegrade. This is a FREE article.
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CTK Bio Canada Develops New Bioplastic
View article: CTK Bio Canada Develops New BioplasticCTK Bio Canada Develops Bioplastic Resin Designed to Break Down in Soil and Seawater
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Thailand Plastic Ban
View article: Thailand Plastic BanCabinet approves a plan to reduce and stop producing plastic waste
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Avery Dennison Label Liner Recycling Program
View article: Avery Dennison Label Liner Recycling ProgramAvery Dennison launches label-liner recycling program in Europe
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Leading French Plastic Expo is Postponed
View article: Leading French Plastic Expo is PostponedFIP – France Innovation Plasturgie, France’s leading trade fair for the plastics industry, initially scheduled from 15 to 18 June 2021, has been postponed from 05 to 08 April 2022 at Lyon Eurexpo.
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ALPLA Makes Major Investment in Recycling
View article: ALPLA Makes Major Investment in RecyclingExpansion and globalisation of recycling activities to be expedited between now and 2025
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Sukano PLA is Antibacterial
View article: Sukano PLA is AntibacterialSUKANO PLA Masterbatches confirmed to be effective against SARS-Cov-2. However, the market and technology leader remains Symphony Environmental.
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eCommerce Packaging in France
View article: eCommerce Packaging in FranceE-commerce packaging: obstacles, levers and solutions to facilitate sorting and reuse
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UK MPs Call for Deposit Scheme
View article: UK MPs Call for Deposit SchemeThis motion has been signed by 19 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted
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Jamaica Ban on Plastics
View article: Jamaica Ban on PlasticsThe Government of Jamaica has implemented the third phase of a plastics ban, this final phase became effective January 1, 2021
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Dalhousie University Biomaterials Spin Off
View article: Dalhousie University Biomaterials Spin OffDal Spin‑Out Looks To Produce Nature’s Strongest, Lightest And Toughest Materials
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North Lincoln Excludes Compostable Plastics from Composting
View article: North Lincoln Excludes Compostable Plastics from CompostingNorth Lincoln Sanitary Service will distributing new compostable roll carts during the next two weeks and will begin collecting compostable materials from customers on March 1
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Closed Loop Recycling of PE Materials
View article: Closed Loop Recycling of PE MaterialsClosed-loop recycling of polyethylene-like materials
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Analysis of New PHA Bioplastic Company
View article: Analysis of New PHA Bioplastic CompanyFinancial Analysts take a look at the new PHA bioplastic company
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Ecover Tests Refill Stations
View article: Ecover Tests Refill StationsEcover is testing refill stations at Delhaize
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Microplastics in Agricultural Soils, New Study
View article: Microplastics in Agricultural Soils, New StudyThe media has focused on microplastics in the oceans. The same problem occurs in agricultural soils. Intensive agricultural practices are partly to blame.
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Bubble in Renewable Sector Says Total CEO
View article: Bubble in Renewable Sector Says Total CEOHard Talk with Total CEO. Total CEO throws everything on the table
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Danimer Scientific Science Chief Isao Noda Wins Award
View article: Danimer Scientific Science Chief Isao Noda Wins AwardHonoring scientists who have made outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy.
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Yves Rocher to Stop Cellophane Plastic Films
View article: Yves Rocher to Stop Cellophane Plastic FilmsHere are Yves Rocher recent plastic commitments
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Shell Energy Transition Vision
View article: Shell Energy Transition VisionI think the “majors” oil companies could live with a fossil fuel “exit strategy” on two conditions. We allow for a price and production increase for the next 25-30 years to allow profit maximalisation. Then, they will be ready to sell their exploitation rights to smaller national companies who will milk the cow a bit…
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Aluminium Cans Survey
View article: Aluminium Cans SurveySurvey shows sustainability of the beverage can is a key factor in consumer choice
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New London Site for Compostable Packaging
View article: New London Site for Compostable PackagingNew Compostable Packaging Line in London. Is this the beginning of a new era?
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NEXE Compostable Face Masks
View article: NEXE Compostable Face MasksNEXE Developing Compostable Single-Use Facemasks
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Plastic Packaging used to Transport Covid Vaccines
View article: Plastic Packaging used to Transport Covid VaccinesThey tried to kill that plastic. Then came the covid virus. Now, they realise they need it.
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CJ PHA Gets 4 Bioplastics Certification
View article: CJ PHA Gets 4 Bioplastics CertificationThe four certifications are those in the industrial, home, soil and marine environments
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Solar Panels Are Made in Chinese Concentration Camps
View article: Solar Panels Are Made in Chinese Concentration CampsWhat if we told you that 70 % of solar equipments are produced in China and that this Chinese production relied upon forced labours and concentration camps?
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Beyond the Bag Challenge Winners
View article: Beyond the Bag Challenge WinnersCelebrating 9 ideas that are pushing the boundaries of systems design, technology and material innovation as they reinvent how we get goods home
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EU Sustainable Industrial Crops Report
View article: EU Sustainable Industrial Crops ReportEIP-AGRI Focus Group Sustainable industrial crops
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Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food Packaging
View article: Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food PackagingDevelopment of Biodegradable and Antimicrobial Electrospun Zein Fibers for Food Packaging
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Versalis Gets ISCC Plus Certification
View article: Versalis Gets ISCC Plus CertificationVersalis: new certified product range for sustainability
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SWEETWOODS Delivers High Purity Lignin and Wood Sugars
View article: SWEETWOODS Delivers High Purity Lignin and Wood SugarsSWEETWOODS delivers first tons of high purity lignin and wood sugars.
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Innovate UK offers Millions for Plastic Innovations
View article: Innovate UK offers Millions for Plastic InnovationsInnovate UK offers £16m for sustainable plastic pack innovations. UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £16 million for bold and ambitious demonstrator projects in smart and sustainable plastic packaging. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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First Recyclable and Compostable Monomaterial Paper Cup
View article: First Recyclable and Compostable Monomaterial Paper CupEarth Cup ® is the 1 er monomaterial paper cup WITHOUT a PE liner, which is recyclable and suitable for home composting
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Shady Plastic Credit and Offset Schemes Report
View article: Shady Plastic Credit and Offset Schemes ReportAs more companies and governments make commitments to address plastic pollution, several plastic offset claims and credit schemes have emerged
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Conagra Brands Issues Sustainability and Packaging Commitments
View article: Conagra Brands Issues Sustainability and Packaging CommitmentsConagra Brands Issues 2020 Citizenship Report and Sets New Environmental and Diversity Commitments
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Compostable Cup Wins Worldstar Packaging Award 2021
View article: Compostable Cup Wins Worldstar Packaging Award 2021Cardbox Packaging Awarded At Worldstar Packaging Award 2021
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Central Banks Are Greenwashing
View article: Central Banks Are GreenwashingThe Network For Greening the Financial System (NGFS) needs to revise its scenarios to avoid climate inaction says NGOs
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Plastic Waste Roads Overview by Yale University
View article: Plastic Waste Roads Overview by Yale UniversityA growing number of studies say that roads containing waste plastic have the potential to perform as well or better than traditional roads
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Plastic Waste Roads vs Bitumen Roads
View article: Plastic Waste Roads vs Bitumen RoadsPerformance comparison of waste plastic modified versus conventional bituminous roads
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NL to Ban Bamboo and Corn Composites Tableware
View article: NL to Ban Bamboo and Corn Composites TablewareThe Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) recommends that melamine plastic tableware in which bamboo and / or maize fibers are processed should not be used (anymore)
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New Advanced Recycling Plant in France
View article: New Advanced Recycling Plant in FranceThis may be a world premiere. Is this the first example of advanced recycling? The plant will produce rABS, rPS and rPP
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Lygos and Flexible Solutions Partner on Bio-Aspartic Acid
View article: Lygos and Flexible Solutions Partner on Bio-Aspartic AcidLygos Joins Forces with Flexible Solutions to Meet Growing Commercial Demand for Bio-Aspartic™ Acid
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New Spanish Recyclable and Biocompostable Plastic Film
View article: New Spanish Recyclable and Biocompostable Plastic FilmNew innovative REcyclable and BIo-COMpostable film for flexible packaging
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Coca-Cola is Greenwashing
View article: Coca-Cola is GreenwashingCoke is accused of greenwashing by environmentalists. Has Coke brought greenwashing to a highly sophisticated level?
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PlasticsEurope and PET Industry Sign Deal
View article: PlasticsEurope and PET Industry Sign DealPlasticsEurope is happy to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with CPME – The Committee of PET Manufacturers in Europe
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NGO Plastic Report Sent to Biden and Congress
View article: NGO Plastic Report Sent to Biden and CongressNew report by #BreakFreeFromPlastic member organizations and allies identifies 13 solutions to reduce the environmental and health impacts of plastics, as well as five false solutions that should not receive federal funding
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Nestle Net Zero Strategy
View article: Nestle Net Zero StrategyNestlé sets climate priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.
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Taghleef Circular Flexible Packaging Ad
View article: Taghleef Circular Flexible Packaging AdFlexible plastic packaging plays an important role for food: it protects it, maintains its properties and prevents its spoilage. Its functionality and ease of use has led to a worldwide spread.
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Unilever Plastic Strategy in Pakistan
View article: Unilever Plastic Strategy in PakistanIs this an honest initiative or a mega greenwashing attempt from Unilever?
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Teal BioWorks Wins Sustainable Packaging Award in Cosmetics Industry (FREE)
View article: Teal BioWorks Wins Sustainable Packaging Award in Cosmetics Industry (FREE)New Luxury Awards revealed an increasing numbers of natural perfumers and brands and an urgent need to innovate packaging to lead the perfume industry towards sustainability. This is a FREE article
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New Chemical Recycling Partnership in South Korea
View article: New Chemical Recycling Partnership in South KoreaSK Global Chemical and Brightmark sign MOU aimed at construction of plastics renewal plant in South Korea.
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New SUP Bans in Canada
View article: New SUP Bans in CanadaB.C. approves single-use plastics bans in Surrey, Nanaimo, Rossland and Esquimalt
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Impact Bioplastic on Food Shelf Life and Quality
View article: Impact Bioplastic on Food Shelf Life and QualityCurrent status of biobased and biodegradable food packaging materials: Impact on food quality and effect of innovative processing technologies
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New French Biobased Wood Finish
View article: New French Biobased Wood FinishBlanchon launches three bio-based wood finishes
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The Paper Bottle Fairy Tale
View article: The Paper Bottle Fairy TaleLet’s have a look if the paper bottle is a real champion or just a fairy tale. This is a FREE article
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COOP Removes Plastic from Easter Eggs
View article: COOP Removes Plastic from Easter EggsCo-Op Cracks Plastic Packaging Solution For Own-Brand Easter Eggs
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US Military College Says PLA Doesn’t Degrade and Creates Microplastics
View article: US Military College Says PLA Doesn’t Degrade and Creates MicroplasticsA new study by a Citadel professor shows that some plant-derived plastics, meant to replace traditional fossil fuel products, may present their own problems for the environment.
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China to Explode Bioplastic Production
View article: China to Explode Bioplastic ProductionOne Chinese company will produce 700.000 ton per year.
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Can Veolia Solve UK Recycling Crisis?
View article: Can Veolia Solve UK Recycling Crisis?Can Veolia recycle all the plastic waste that hasn’t been recycled in the past?
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Cosmetics With Most Plastic Ingredients and Microplastics
View article: Cosmetics With Most Plastic Ingredients and MicroplasticsGreenpeace Report identifies cosmetics brands with highest content in plastic and microplastics. Funnily enough, the worse performer is a world leader in handmade cosmetics.
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Plastic Recyclers Launch US Marketing Campaign
View article: Plastic Recyclers Launch US Marketing CampaignIt was about time! 10 reasons to “Buy Recycled”
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DSM and Sympatex Partner on Biobased Sports Products
View article: DSM and Sympatex Partner on Biobased Sports ProductsDSM partners with Sympatex Technologies to launch mass balanced bio-based Arnitel® specialty materials
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Closed Loop Stretch Sleeves
View article: Closed Loop Stretch SleevesCCL Label has plans to invest in recycling technology to recycle post-consumer Stretch Sleeves in a closed loop
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Veg Box Firm Goes Home Compostable Packaging
View article: Veg Box Firm Goes Home Compostable PackagingOrganic veg box company Riverford has switched to all of its packaging on fruit and veg to home compostable.
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste Calls for Recycling Technologies
View article: Alliance to End Plastic Waste Calls for Recycling TechnologiesThe Alliance to End Plastic Waste Calls for Submissions for Recycling Technologies
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Goats Gut Could Help Sustainable Chemistry
View article: Goats Gut Could Help Sustainable ChemistryFrom biofuels and other commodity chemicals to methane production, genomic study peers into the mysteries of a goat’s gut
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NEXE Markets Compostable Nespresso Pods
View article: NEXE Markets Compostable Nespresso PodsNEXE Announces Commercialization Plans for its Fully Compostable Nespresso®-Compatible Pod
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New Granola Startup Goes Bioplastic Packaging
View article: New Granola Startup Goes Bioplastic PackagingRachel Domb, a second-year student at Northeastern, got the idea to be a maker of healthy snacks when she was in high school.
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Major Problem of EU BioEconomy (FREE)
View article: Major Problem of EU BioEconomy (FREE)Let’s look at why nobody in Europe identifies with the bio-economy! This is a free article.
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Waste to Feedstock Report by US Government
View article: Waste to Feedstock Report by US GovernmentAdvancing the Bioeconomy: From Waste to Conversion-Ready Feedstocks Workshop Summary Report
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Scientists Say Stop Burning Trees for Energy
View article: Scientists Say Stop Burning Trees for EnergyThere are still many unsustainable practices within the bio-economy. 500+ scientists tell EU to end tree burning for energy.
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No Longer Possible to Clean the Oceans
View article: No Longer Possible to Clean the OceansFrench Scientists say it’s no longer possible to remove the plastics from the oceans.
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Sustainability Benchmarks for Plastics Recycling and Redesign
View article: Sustainability Benchmarks for Plastics Recycling and RedesignNREL Reports Sustainability Benchmarks for Plastics Recycling and Redesign
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Bioplastic Tableware at Columbia University During Covid
View article: Bioplastic Tableware at Columbia University During CovidWhat was the impact of the pandemic crisis on the use of compostable tableware at the university of Columbia NY?
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EIB Backs Metsä Group Bioproduct Mill
View article: EIB Backs Metsä Group Bioproduct MillEIB signs €200 million loan with Metsä Fibre Oy, to support part of its investment in a new bioproduct mill in Finland, with higher production capacity and environmental standards.
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INEOS and Polystyvert Partner on Polystyrene Recycling
View article: INEOS and Polystyvert Partner on Polystyrene RecyclingINEOS Styrolution and Polystyvert establish joint development agreement aimed at advancing a circular economy for polystyrene
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Germany to Produce CO2 Neutral Paper
View article: Germany to Produce CO2 Neutral PaperGermany to build a Model Factory Paper
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Blueprint for US Recycling
View article: Blueprint for US RecyclingA Blueprint for America’s Recycling Future – Report
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Australia Builds Largest PET Recycling Plant
View article: Australia Builds Largest PET Recycling PlantAustralia’s largest PET recycling plant now under construction in Albury-Wodonga Construction is now underway on a world-class recycling facility in Albury-Wodonga that will see the equivalent of around 1 billion PET plastic bottles recycled each year.
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Dow and Henkel Partner on Bioadhesives
View article: Dow and Henkel Partner on BioadhesivesDow and Henkel bring sustainability to hot melt adhesives
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The Double Standard of Shell
View article: The Double Standard of ShellThere’s too much money to be made in fossil. Why would Western big oil companies give it away to the Chinese?
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Coke Rolls Out Paper and Plastic Bottle
View article: Coke Rolls Out Paper and Plastic BottleCoca‑Cola In Europe Takes Its Paper Bottle Prototype To Trial In Hungary






















































































