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Axens and Sumitomo Partner on Waste to Polyolefins
View article: Axens and Sumitomo Partner on Waste to PolyolefinsAxens selected by sumitomo chemical for a waste-to-polyolefins project on circular economy
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Fingerprint Detection on Bioplastics Bags
View article: Fingerprint Detection on Bioplastics BagsDMU forensic scientists investigate fingerprint detection on biodegradable and compostable bags
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First Dutch Hemp Bioplastic Chairs
View article: First Dutch Hemp Bioplastic ChairsDutch firms debut bioplastic chair
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Bioenergy Scandal in the NL
View article: Bioenergy Scandal in the NLThere’s a new bio-energy scandal in the making in the NL.
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Sulapac and QuadPack Celebrate First Year Partnership
View article: Sulapac and QuadPack Celebrate First Year PartnershipQuadpack celebrates the anniversary of an innovative agreement that aims to have a positive impact on the planet
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France Saves Recycling Industry from Bankruptcy
View article: France Saves Recycling Industry from BankruptcyEmergency support to help the plastics industry to use recycled materials
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APCO Report 2020
View article: APCO Report 2020The 2019/20 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Annual Report.
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New Fundraising Round for European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
View article: New Fundraising Round for European Circular Bioeconomy FundThe European Circular Bioeconomy Fund has raised €175 million to foster sustainable innovations.
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Scientific Opinion and Policy Recommendations on Bioplastics
View article: Scientific Opinion and Policy Recommendations on BioplasticsFollowing recommendations have been made to the EU
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Carbon to Value Request for Application
View article: Carbon to Value Request for ApplicationThey’re looking for carbon-to-value startups.
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Symphony Environmental Awarded for Their Marketing (FREE)
View article: Symphony Environmental Awarded for Their Marketing (FREE)Symphony Environmental USA Receives 2020 Best of Jacksonville Award. This is a free article.
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ExxonMobil Goes Chemical Recycling
View article: ExxonMobil Goes Chemical RecyclingAgilyx forms joint venture with ExxonMobil for plastic waste recycling
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Promoting Chemical Recycling in South Korea
View article: Promoting Chemical Recycling in South KoreaSKC to Promote Plastic Waste Recycling Project
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Sabic and Beiersdorf Partner on Renewable Cosmetic Packaging
View article: Sabic and Beiersdorf Partner on Renewable Cosmetic PackagingBeiersdorf Creating Renewable Plastics for Mass Cosmetics Packaging
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Texas University Converts Sludge into Bioplastics
View article: Texas University Converts Sludge into BioplasticsSalt-tolerant bacteria with an appetite for sludge make biodegradable plastics
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Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020
View article: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 Winners Announced at PRSE Virtual Event
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Pangaia and Kintra Partner for Biodegradable Polyester
View article: Pangaia and Kintra Partner for Biodegradable PolyesterPANGAIA Announces Investment in Materials Science Company, Kintra Fibers
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Top Global Polluters
View article: Top Global PollutersParticipants catalogued over 5,000 brands in this year’s global audit. Our analysis reveals the following as the 2020 Top 10 Global Polluters
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First Recyclable Microwavable Rice Pouch
View article: First Recyclable Microwavable Rice PouchMars Food & Amcor announce industry-first move to launch recyclable microwavable rice pouch.
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M&S Expands Plastic Free Refill
View article: M&S Expands Plastic Free Refillm&s food expands plastic-free grocery refill concept to third store
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Eco Flexibles Appoints Paul Edwards
View article: Eco Flexibles Appoints Paul EdwardsSustainable packaging innovator Eco Flexibles has announced the key appointment of Paul Edwards, who joins the business as Business Unit Manager.
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Woodly Launches Wood Based Kitchen Products (FREE)
View article: Woodly Launches Wood Based Kitchen Products (FREE)Orthex and Woodly working together towards carbon neutrality – announcing the world’s first kitchen products made from Woodly’s wood-based plastic, to be in stores during 2021.
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Best Bioplastic Company of 2020 (FREE)
View article: Best Bioplastic Company of 2020 (FREE)Who was the best bioplastics company of 2020?
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Stora Enso Ad on The Guardian
View article: Stora Enso Ad on The GuardianSustainable, abundant and low-cost: why lignin might just be a miracle manufacturing material. It can be used to replace fossil-fuel derivatives in the production of everything from bikes to batteries, so could this wood-based material one day be in wider use?
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Biodegradable Rat Traps
View article: Biodegradable Rat TrapsThey look like coffee machine capsules, and they’re not much bigger.
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China Increases Production of Biodegradable Materials
View article: China Increases Production of Biodegradable MaterialsHainan increases production of eco-friendly alternative for plastic
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One of the First Bioplastic Bag Ban to be Delayed
View article: One of the First Bioplastic Bag Ban to be DelayedInteresting to see how they did it!
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Google and Unilever Partner on Palm Oil Deforestation
View article: Google and Unilever Partner on Palm Oil DeforestationHow Google will help end deforestation in our supply chain. A new partnership with Google Cloud will use satellite photos to help monitor the ecosystems connected to our raw materials. We’re starting with palm oil and scaling up.
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Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
View article: Tom Ford Plastic Innovation PrizeThe luxury designer’s new innovation prize fund of $1 million will focus on replacement for thin-film plastic – the kind that is used for wrapping, plastic sandwich and storage bags.
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India Goes Rice Bio Composites
View article: India Goes Rice Bio CompositesIndia may have found a solution to an agricultural problem
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Consumers Receptive to Plant Based Packaging
View article: Consumers Receptive to Plant Based PackagingNew Research Reveals Massive Market Potential Exists for Plant-Based Products and Packaging
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Indonesia Government Develops Bioplastics
View article: Indonesia Government Develops BioplasticsGovt Develops Bioplastics from Marine Biota to Tackle Plastic Waste
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Climate Ambition Summit 2020
View article: Climate Ambition Summit 2020The United Nations, United Kingdom and France are proud to be co-hosting the Climate Ambition Summit 2020, in partnership with Chile and Italy. Check all the videos
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Biden Statement on Paris Agreement
View article: Biden Statement on Paris AgreementStatement by President-elect Joe Biden on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Paris Agreement
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The Net Zero Carbon Myths
View article: The Net Zero Carbon MythsCarbon neutrality targets are often not as ambitious as they sound, relying on problematic carbon offsets and unproven technologies
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Corbion Recognised for Climate Change
View article: Corbion Recognised for Climate ChangeCorbion recognized with prestigious ‘A’ score for climate change
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Tesco Cuts Plastic From Christmas Range
View article: Tesco Cuts Plastic From Christmas RangeTesco has removed over 20 million pieces of plastic from this year’s Christmas range.
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Afyren Builds Biorefinery in France
View article: Afyren Builds Biorefinery in FranceAFYREN, a biotechnology start-up that is a member of the French Tech 120, is making the leap to industrial-scale production as it begins construction of a zero-waste, low-carbon factory in France’s Grand Est region.
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Clariant Appoints New CEO
View article: Clariant Appoints New CEOConrad Keijzer to become CEO as of January 1, 2021. Hariolf Kottmann to focus on his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Limits of Plastic Recycling Rates
View article: Limits of Plastic Recycling RatesTheoretical limit in recycling rates for plastic packages scientifically established
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Amazon Bans PLA and PHA Food Packaging
View article: Amazon Bans PLA and PHA Food PackagingWhat a terrible blow to the bioplastics industry. The bioplastic associations are not doing a very efficient job. I mean, a ban on PHA? We’re dealing with amateurism here.
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New Fleece Technology by Toray
View article: New Fleece Technology by TorayImproved Durability and Pilling Resistance With Dramatically Reduced Levels of Microplastic Pollution
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First NL Bio Asphalt Road
View article: First NL Bio Asphalt RoadBio-asphalt road in Vlissingen put into use
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UK Plastics Pact Update
View article: UK Plastics Pact UpdateUK Plastics Pact cuts unnecessary plastic by 40% and increases plastic recycling by 107,000 tonnes
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Australian Scientists and Artists Partner on Blue Bioplastics
View article: Australian Scientists and Artists Partner on Blue BioplasticsArtists help scientists apply seaweed plastic into everyday life
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Oceanological Observatory on Marine Degradability of PHA
View article: Oceanological Observatory on Marine Degradability of PHAHere’s the view of a French Researcher
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Dutch MEP Gives Vision on Plastics
View article: Dutch MEP Gives Vision on PlasticsDutch MEP Makes Statements on plastics, chemical recycling and voluntary initiatives.
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Interaction Between Bioplastic Mulch Films and Pesticides
View article: Interaction Between Bioplastic Mulch Films and PesticidesA laboratory comparison of the interactions between three plastic mulch types and 38 active substances found in pesticides.
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Chemical Recycling is Last Resort Says EU
View article: Chemical Recycling is Last Resort Says EUEU Commission not convinced by chemical recycling
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Massive US Anti Plastic Campaign
View article: Massive US Anti Plastic CampaignHundreds Of Environmental Groups Call For ‘Presidential Plastics Action Plan’
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Sweden Tests Lignin Asphalt
View article: Sweden Tests Lignin AsphaltThe project uses lignin extracted from black liquor, a residual product from the pulp industry.
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Reorganisation at Total Corbion
View article: Reorganisation at Total CorbionTotal Corbion PLA appoints Thomas Philipon, new CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, new CFO to drive next phase of growth
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The Less Sustainable Bioplastics Companies (FREE)
View article: The Less Sustainable Bioplastics Companies (FREE)Here’s the top 3 less sustainable bioplastics companies according to Axel Barrett. This is a free article.
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New Bio Acrylic Acid Partnership
View article: New Bio Acrylic Acid PartnershipCargill, IFPEN and Axens collaborate to advance lactic-to-acrylic-acid technology
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Bioplastic Bed and Furniture Packaging
View article: Bioplastic Bed and Furniture PackagingHypnos Launches New Ground-Breaking Carbon Neutral Eco-Packaging Solution
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Coca-Cola European Partners Goes Net Zero Green House Gas Emissions
View article: Coca-Cola European Partners Goes Net Zero Green House Gas EmissionsReaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
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Bioplastic Bottle from Citrus Peel
View article: Bioplastic Bottle from Citrus PeelPlant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material
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PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty and Hotel (FREE)
View article: PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty and Hotel (FREE)Teal continues its mission to reduce plastic pollution by bringing 100% biodegradable PHA containers made from microorganisms to Beauty and Hotel Industries.
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Danimer Scientific and Kemira Partner on PHA Coatings
View article: Danimer Scientific and Kemira Partner on PHA CoatingsKemira Announces Partnership with Danimer Scientific to Develop Biodegradable Coating for Paper and Board Industry
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UK To Pioneer Moral Trading
View article: UK To Pioneer Moral TradingHuman rights risk assessment before backing a Brexit trade deal.
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Designing Sustainability Governance for the Bioeconomy
View article: Designing Sustainability Governance for the BioeconomyDesigning Sustainability Governance for the Bioeconomy – a Global Expert Survey
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Link Between Ocean Pollution and Human Health
View article: Link Between Ocean Pollution and Human HealthScientists Show Link Between Ocean Pollution And Illness
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GreenBiz Says PHA Bottle is BS
View article: GreenBiz Says PHA Bottle is BSThe PHA Bottle is turning into a communication fiasco!
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South Korea Retailer Goes Bioplastic Bag
View article: South Korea Retailer Goes Bioplastic BagConvenience store franchise CU to adopt degradable bioplastic bags
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Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Joint Venture & Partnerships, Packaging, PCR, Polystyrene & StyrofoamYoghurt Pot Made From Chemical Recycled PS
View article: Yoghurt Pot Made From Chemical Recycled PSTotal, intraplás and yoplait successfully demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating recycled polystyrene from chemical recycling into yogurt pots.
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The Aston Martin Scandal
View article: The Aston Martin ScandalAnother one bites the dust. The Astongate or how Aston Martin got into the Middle of a scandal
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Aluminum Cans Counter Offensive Against Plastic Bottles
View article: Aluminum Cans Counter Offensive Against Plastic BottlesIt was about time that the aluminun cans industry woke up from their winter sleep.
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Extremely Tough and Heat Resistant PLA
View article: Extremely Tough and Heat Resistant PLAThis work shows that the environmental-friendly biorenewable and biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLLA) can be made to have superior mechanical and thermal characteristics and thus show promise to replace conventional petroleum-based polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate.
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Mitsui Included on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
View article: Mitsui Included on Dow Jones Sustainability IndexMitsui Chemicals Included on Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index for Third Straight Year
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Finland Innovative Materials Champion
View article: Finland Innovative Materials ChampionHere’s the list of the innovative materials champions from Finland.
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PepsiCo Converts CO2 and Potato Waste in Fertiliser
View article: PepsiCo Converts CO2 and Potato Waste in FertiliserBeer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
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Apple Cofounder Launches Energy Efficiency Trading Platform
View article: Apple Cofounder Launches Energy Efficiency Trading PlatformSteve Wozniak is starting another company, 45 years after co-founding Apple with Steve Jobs
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5 Misperceptions on SUP
View article: 5 Misperceptions on SUPFive Misperceptions Surrounding the Environmental Impacts of Single-Use Plastic
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US Senate Passes Ocean Plastic Bill
View article: US Senate Passes Ocean Plastic BillMaine Lawmakers’ Bid to Stop Ocean Plastic Passes Senate
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Carbon Negative Plastic for Automotive Sector
View article: Carbon Negative Plastic for Automotive SectorGlobal automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials.
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Printed Plastic Films Recycling
View article: Printed Plastic Films RecyclingNew initiative PrintCYC: Innovative solutions for a circular economy
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Paccor and Total Partner on PCR PP
View article: Paccor and Total Partner on PCR PPPaccor ready to produce containers with post-consumer pp from total circular compounds®
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Stora Enso to Lead in Lignin Commercialisation
View article: Stora Enso to Lead in Lignin CommercialisationStora Enso is investing EUR 14 million to build a granulation and packing plant for lignin, allowing easier packing and handling of lignin compared to powder and wet form.
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First Compostable Marker
View article: First Compostable MarkerWorld’s first fully compostable marker
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South Korea Government to Invest in Bioplastics
View article: South Korea Government to Invest in BioplasticsGovernment to Invest in Bioplastic Technology R&D
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US Grant to Boost Cellulosic Nanomaterials Commercialization
View article: US Grant to Boost Cellulosic Nanomaterials CommercializationEndowment Announces $2M in Grant Funding to Accelerate Cellulosic Nanomaterials Commercialization
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French Biofuel Plant to Cause Massive Deforestation
View article: French Biofuel Plant to Cause Massive DeforestationFrance is pushing for policy deviations from EU sustainability standards. Is Macron a hypocrite when it comes to the environment?
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Is Thailand Next Plastic Waste Dumping Paradise?
View article: Is Thailand Next Plastic Waste Dumping Paradise?Will Thailand become the new China in terms of plastic waste dumping place?
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US PET Recycling Report 2019
View article: US PET Recycling Report 2019napcor releases 2019 pet recycling report: rpet content in bottles and containers grow
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Canada and UK Brexit Trade Talks
View article: Canada and UK Brexit Trade TalksOn November 21, 2020, Canada announced conclusion of an interim trade agreement to mitigate possible trade disruption associated with the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and thereby the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
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French Flax Goes Biocomposites
View article: French Flax Goes BiocompositesThe first French Flax cooperative is going into composites.
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Corn Based Pallets
View article: Corn Based PalletsAre corn based pallets greener than wooden pallets?
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Working From Home Boosts UK Recycling Rates
View article: Working From Home Boosts UK Recycling RatesPlastics Recycling member-based charity, RECOUP, have published their UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, annually, which is a full analysis of Local Authority data of plastics recycling collections alongside that known to be placed on the market.
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German Reusable PET Water Bottle
View article: German Reusable PET Water Bottlereusable pet bottles for mineral water
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Nestle Net Zero Emission Video
View article: Nestle Net Zero Emission VideoWe’re redoubling efforts to combat climate change! We will halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 at the latest – even as we continue to grow. We are accelerating our efforts around the world, using our size and scale as a force for good. Changing how we source, produce and…
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Is this the First Chemical Recycling Bill?
View article: Is this the First Chemical Recycling Bill?Legislation that eases the regulatory environment for facilities that use certain technologies to process scrap plastics
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Bloomberg Bursts the PHA Bottle Myth
View article: Bloomberg Bursts the PHA Bottle MythAn innovative new liquor bottle will biodegrade in just 18 months. Unfortunately, there’s a catch.
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LCA Bio vs Recyclable vs Fossil Pet Food Packaging
View article: LCA Bio vs Recyclable vs Fossil Pet Food PackagingBio-based packaging requires fewer fossil fuels, GHG emissions
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Nivea Develops Reduced Rollable Tube
View article: Nivea Develops Reduced Rollable TubeI have to express my admiration and respect to companies who succeed in “reducing” the packaging while innovating in terms of convenience.
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Lithuania Develops Biobased Resin for Optic 3D Printing
View article: Lithuania Develops Biobased Resin for Optic 3D PrintingBio-Based Resin Advances Low-Waste Optic 3D Printing
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Good Natured Acquires Integrated Packaging Films
View article: Good Natured Acquires Integrated Packaging Filmsgood natured Products Inc. Announces Acquisition of Integrated Packaging Films
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First Chemical Recycling with Negative Carbon Footprint
View article: First Chemical Recycling with Negative Carbon FootprintClariter’s Unique Plastic Recycling Solution Achieves a Net Negative Carbon Footprint
