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Indonesia prepares mandatory EPR as part of plastic waste management strategy
View article: Indonesia prepares mandatory EPR as part of plastic waste management strategyhttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/indonesia-epr-plastic-producers-waste-management.html
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Plastic Pollution on the Tunisian coast (FREE)
View article: Plastic Pollution on the Tunisian coast (FREE)I traveled to Hammamet in Tunisia in October 2024 and brought back some pictures and videos to show the amount of (plastic) (packaging) pollution on the beaches. This is a FREE article.
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Reversible biobased adhesives enable closed-loop engineered composites
View article: Reversible biobased adhesives enable closed-loop engineered compositeshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62917-1
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Australia Leads World with First Microplastic-Free Straws and Cups in Children’s Hospitals
View article: Australia Leads World with First Microplastic-Free Straws and Cups in Children’s HospitalsAustralia Leads World with First Microplastic-Free Straws and Cups in Children’s Hospitals
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India goes in full greenwashing mode for compostable plastic
View article: India goes in full greenwashing mode for compostable plastichttps://www.hercircle.in/engage/get-inspired/trending/nfr-is-indiarsquos-first-zone-to-shift-to-compostable-bioplastic-on-trains-9600.html
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PLA microplastics more toxic than PE microplastics (Study)
View article: PLA microplastics more toxic than PE microplastics (Study)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389425025713
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India’s first bioplastic plant starts in Indore
View article: India’s first bioplastic plant starts in Indorehttps://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/states/madhya-pradesh/plastic-from-sugar-countrys-first-bioplastic-plant-set-up-in/article-4144
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Australia’s amount of plastic waste surges as recycling rates fail to improve
View article: Australia’s amount of plastic waste surges as recycling rates fail to improvehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/24/australias-amount-of-plastic-waste-surges-as-recycling-rates-fail-to-improve
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Reusable, Refillable & Returnable, Self-Regulation & Commitments, Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear, US49ers Launches Reusable Cup Program with PepsiCo
View article: 49ers Launches Reusable Cup Program with PepsiCohttps://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-extend-commitment-to-sustainability-by-launching-reusable-cup-program-with-pepsico-at-levi-s-stadium
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Bay Area company holds open-house to ease concerns about plastics recycling
View article: Bay Area company holds open-house to ease concerns about plastics recyclinghttps://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/resynergi-rohnert-park-plastics-recycling-openhouse-event/
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Most Countries in the World Were Ready for a Historic Plastic Agreement. Oil Giants Killed It
View article: Most Countries in the World Were Ready for a Historic Plastic Agreement. Oil Giants Killed Ithttps://www.zmescience.com/science/most-countries-in-the-world-were-ready-for-a-historic-plastic-agreement-oil-giants-killed-it
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2025 BPI Summit to host critical climate conversations on composting infrastructure, food waste solutions and policy frameworks
View article: 2025 BPI Summit to host critical climate conversations on composting infrastructure, food waste solutions and policy frameworkshttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/21/3137520/0/en/2025-BPI-Summit-to-host-critical-climate-conversations-on-composting-infrastructure-food-waste-solutions-and-policy-frameworks.html
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Symphony Environmental calls for science-led innovation over simplistic bans
View article: Symphony Environmental calls for science-led innovation over simplistic banshttps://interplasinsights.com/plastics-industry-news/plastics-industry-environmental-news/symphony-environmental-calls-for-science-led-innovation-over
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Coperion wins repeat deal with Brückner
View article: Coperion wins repeat deal with Brücknerhttps://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/processes/coperion-wins-repeat-deal-with-bruckner
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Inside the Trash can of Mick Jagger
View article: Inside the Trash can of Mick JaggerLet’s see how much plastic there is inside the trash can of Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones.
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Innovative eco brand Earthya launches compostable bags in Malaysia
View article: Innovative eco brand Earthya launches compostable bags in MalaysiaInnovative eco brand Earthya has launched compostable bags, helping Malaysians tackle the challenge of microplastic pollution.
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Grape waste is transformed into containers that are more resistant than plastic.
View article: Grape waste is transformed into containers that are more resistant than plastic.https://www.drivingeco.com/en/basura-uva-transforma-envases-mas-resistentes-plastico
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Neste achieved Platinum Medal in EcoVadis sustainability assessment
View article: Neste achieved Platinum Medal in EcoVadis sustainability assessmenthttps://news.cision.com/neste/r/neste-achieved-platinum-medal-in-ecovadis-sustainability-assessment,c4220485
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September Is Key For Aduro Clean Technologies
View article: September Is Key For Aduro Clean Technologieshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4815225-aduro-clean-technologies-september-is-key-for-this-cleantech-innovator-in-plastics-recycling
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Nexus Circular adds former Braskem America CEO to board of directors
View article: Nexus Circular adds former Braskem America CEO to board of directorshttps://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/nexus-circular-adds-former-braskem-america-ceo-mark-nickolich-to-board-of-directors
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‘We are drowning in plastic’: Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law
View article: ‘We are drowning in plastic’: Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution lawhttps://phys.org/news/2025-08-plastic-environmentalists-lawmakers-urge-newsom.html
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BioPACIFIC MIP earns renewed NSF support to accelerate AI-driven biobased materials innovation
View article: BioPACIFIC MIP earns renewed NSF support to accelerate AI-driven biobased materials innovationhttps://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/biopacific-mip-earns-renewed-nsf-support-to-accelerate-ai-driven-biobased-materials-innovation
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Seashells inspire trick for better recycled plastic
View article: Seashells inspire trick for better recycled plasticSeashells inspire trick for better recycled plastic
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Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag
View article: Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Baghttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-made-plant-biomass-based-biodegradable-film-bag-302534048.html
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Effect of Carboxymethyl Cellulose on the Characteristics of Bioplastics from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) Cellulose and Cassava Peel Starch
View article: Effect of Carboxymethyl Cellulose on the Characteristics of Bioplastics from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) Cellulose and Cassava Peel Starchhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/394406406_Effect_of_Carboxymethyl_Cellulose_on_the_Characteristics_of_Bioplastics_from_Oil_Palm_Empty_Fruit_Bunches_OPEFB_Cellulose_and_Cassava_Peel_Starch
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Intec Bioplastics, Inc. Announces their New Customer Incentive Buy Back Program
View article: Intec Bioplastics, Inc. Announces their New Customer Incentive Buy Back Programhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/intec-bioplastics-inc-announces-customer-161500270.html
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Interview with European Bioplastics EU Manager on Plastic Treaty
View article: Interview with European Bioplastics EU Manager on Plastic Treatyhttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/european-bioplastics-global-plastic-treaty.html
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Algenesis Labs Announces Breakthrough in Sustainable Polyurethane Chemistry: The World’s First 100% Biogenic carbon, Phosgene-Free, Isocyanate (Bio-Iso™)
View article: Algenesis Labs Announces Breakthrough in Sustainable Polyurethane Chemistry: The World’s First 100% Biogenic carbon, Phosgene-Free, Isocyanate (Bio-Iso™)https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/algenesis-labs-announces-breakthrough-in-sustainable-polyurethane-chemistry-the-worlds-first-100-biogenic-carbon-phosgene-free-isocyanate-bio-iso-302520660.html
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ABF announces closure of Vivergo, its UK bioethanol plant
View article: ABF announces closure of Vivergo, its UK bioethanol planthttps://www.abf.co.uk/media/news/2025/ABF-announces-closure-of-Vivergo
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ENI wins the SLAPP Bully award 2025
View article: ENI wins the SLAPP Bully award 2025A coalition of NGOs including Reporters Without Borders and Transparency International awarded Eni the title of “Slapp addict of the year” for its defamation lawsuits. This is a FREE article
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Malaysia accused of ‘blocking progress’ on plastics as it sides with oil giants at UN
View article: Malaysia accused of ‘blocking progress’ on plastics as it sides with oil giants at UNhttps://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3322046/malaysia-accused-blocking-progress-plastics-it-sides-oil-giants-un
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PVA-enhanced sustainable synthesis of dual cross-linked ethanol lignin/carboxymethylcellulose-based water-soluble films
View article: PVA-enhanced sustainable synthesis of dual cross-linked ethanol lignin/carboxymethylcellulose-based water-soluble filmshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025010994
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NFR replaces plastic bed-roll bags with biodegradable ones in green push
View article: NFR replaces plastic bed-roll bags with biodegradable ones in green pushhttps://assamtribune.com/guwahati/nfr-replaces-plastic-bed-roll-bags-with-biodegradable-ones-in-green-push-1588369
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Japanese Scientists Invent Plastic That Does Not Pollute Ocean Water — Instead, It Simply Dissolves
View article: Japanese Scientists Invent Plastic That Does Not Pollute Ocean Water — Instead, It Simply Dissolveshttps://www.greenmatters.com/pn/japanese-scientists-invent-plastic-that-does-not-pollute-ocean-water-instead-it-simply-dissolves
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Eden Materials turns farm waste into affordable bioplastics to disrupt $700B plastics market
View article: Eden Materials turns farm waste into affordable bioplastics to disrupt $700B plastics markethttps://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/05y3u03jx
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COP experts: How could the UN climate talks be reformed?
View article: COP experts: How could the UN climate talks be reformed?https://www.eco-business.com/news/cop-experts-how-could-the-un-climate-talks-be-reformed
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Carboxymethylated lignin incorporated chitosan aerogel as thermal insulator
View article: Carboxymethylated lignin incorporated chitosan aerogel as thermal insulatorhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025010866
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Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
View article: Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterialsPoplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
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US may go for a WTF BS Fata Morgana Chemical Recycling solution
View article: US may go for a WTF BS Fata Morgana Chemical Recycling solutionhttps://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278517098/from-43-to-breakthrough-how-yazan-al-homsi-chemical-recycling-investment-could-transform-america-dismal-recycling-rates
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Plastic waste from Asia inundates Sea of Japan coastline
View article: Plastic waste from Asia inundates Sea of Japan coastlinehttps://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/plastic-waste-from-asia-inundates-sea-of-japan-coastline
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Why did Ursula relocate to the EU Commission Building?
View article: Why did Ursula relocate to the EU Commission Building?Why did Ursula von der Leyen choose to relocate inside the Berlaymont building? FREE
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Blaming the culprits of the Plastic Treaty fiasco
View article: Blaming the culprits of the Plastic Treaty fiascohttps://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/feature-tough-us-stance-casts-gloom-on-plastics-pollution-deal-after-geneva-flop
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A one-step process created a reusable, compostable material from gelatin
View article: A one-step process created a reusable, compostable material from gelatinhttps://www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22948107/reusable-jelly-ice-keeps-things-cold-without-meltwater
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Leveraging biogenic resources to achieve global plastic decarbonization by 2050
View article: Leveraging biogenic resources to achieve global plastic decarbonization by 2050https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62877-6
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Ecological risk assessment of PBAT/PLA mulch-derived microplastics on vegetable growth using a species sensitivity distribution approach
View article: Ecological risk assessment of PBAT/PLA mulch-derived microplastics on vegetable growth using a species sensitivity distribution approachhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325012266?dgcid=rss_sd_all
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Eco-friendly plastic invented: opportunities for utilizing the new method (Uzbekistan)
View article: Eco-friendly plastic invented: opportunities for utilizing the new method (Uzbekistan)https://zamin.uz/en/technology/157511-eco-friendly-plastic-invented-opportunities-for-utilizing-the-new-method.html
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BIH’s biodegradable seafood packaging to impact WA’s seafood industry
View article: BIH’s biodegradable seafood packaging to impact WA’s seafood industryhttps://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/bih-biodegradable-seafood-packaging-wa/?cf-view&cf-closed https://www.murdoch.edu.au/news/articles/biofoam-boxes-greening-wa-s-lucrative-seafood-industry
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EU is in economic crisis and the Plastic industry is the canary in the coal mine
View article: EU is in economic crisis and the Plastic industry is the canary in the coal mineEU is sliding in an economic crisis due to the European Commission’s mismanagement. This is a FREE article
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NEXE Innovations Makes Additional Delivery to ecoBeans Coffee as it Experiences Strong Initial Pickup on Amazon
View article: NEXE Innovations Makes Additional Delivery to ecoBeans Coffee as it Experiences Strong Initial Pickup on Amazonhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/15/3134179/0/en/NEXE-Innovations-Makes-Additional-Delivery-to-ecoBeans-Coffee-as-it-Experiences-Strong-Initial-Pickup-on-Amazon.html
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Denver could soon require lots more composting. Who will get their hands dirty?
View article: Denver could soon require lots more composting. Who will get their hands dirty?https://denverite.com/2025/08/15/denver-new-composting-rules-waste-no-more
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Enhanced UV-C resistance of 3D-printed poly(lactic acid)/glass fiber composites: Structural stability and sustainable design
View article: Enhanced UV-C resistance of 3D-printed poly(lactic acid)/glass fiber composites: Structural stability and sustainable designhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294982282500557X
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Impact of High-Dose Gamma Irradiation on PLA/PBAT Blends Reinforced with Cellulose Nanoparticles from Pineapple Leaves
View article: Impact of High-Dose Gamma Irradiation on PLA/PBAT Blends Reinforced with Cellulose Nanoparticles from Pineapple Leaveshttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c06115
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Plastic from plants
View article: Plastic from plantshttps://www.iom3.org/resource/plastic-from-plants.html
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Thai Science Fair Showcases Rice-To-Bioplastics Breakthroughs At Mhesi Fair 2025
View article: Thai Science Fair Showcases Rice-To-Bioplastics Breakthroughs At Mhesi Fair 2025https://www.khaosodenglish.com/sponsored/2025/08/15/thai-science-fair-showcases-rice-to-bioplastics-breakthroughs-at-mhesi-fair-2025
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Why no plastic treaty is a good thing
View article: Why no plastic treaty is a good thingWell, a plastic treaty would have been an empty box. Plastic is produced so efficiently due to economic and technical reasons that the efficient molecular composition of plastic packaging doesn’t allow it to be salvaged. However, some lobbyist have created the concept of circular economy and bullshitted the European Commission. Back to the United Nations……
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Composting 101: What You Can and Can’t Throw Into Your Compost Bin
View article: Composting 101: What You Can and Can’t Throw Into Your Compost Binhttps://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/composting-101-what-you-can-cant-throw-compost-bin
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The WEF Baby foundation supports a EU Circular Economy Act
View article: The WEF Baby foundation supports a EU Circular Economy Acthttps://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/the-foundation-signs-a-joint-letter-on-the-eu-circular-economy-act
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A new leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues
View article: A new leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leaguesA new leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues
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US Chemical engineers develop bioplastic that breaks down in soil
View article: US Chemical engineers develop bioplastic that breaks down in soilhttps://www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/leaf-it-out-chemical-engineers-develop-bioplastic-that-breaks-down-in-soil
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Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags
View article: Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bagshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lunchskins-launches-revolutionary-home-compostable-freezer-safe-storage-bags-302528479.html
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Ambient Pressure Microwave-Driven Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Phenolic Blend for Soy Protein Adhesive Application
View article: Ambient Pressure Microwave-Driven Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Phenolic Blend for Soy Protein Adhesive Applicationhttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c05561
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Ocean protection group covers art with waste to build support for plastics treaty
View article: Ocean protection group covers art with waste to build support for plastics treatyhttps://nypost.com/2025/08/13/world-news/ocean-protection-group-covers-art-with-waste-to-build-support-for-plastics-treaty
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When recyclable beats compostable: the case for data
View article: When recyclable beats compostable: the case for datahttps://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/when-recyclable-beats-compostable-the-case-for-data/?cf-view
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Exploring key plastic alternatives and industry case studies
View article: Exploring key plastic alternatives and industry case studieshttps://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/exploring-key-plastic-alternatives-and-industry-case-studies/?cf-view&cf-closed
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Stop letting a small minority derail the plastics treaty: WWF
View article: Stop letting a small minority derail the plastics treaty: WWFhttps://www.eco-business.com/opinion/stop-letting-a-small-minority-derail-the-plastics-treaty-wwf
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Plastics Europe circularity director urges recycled content targets in UN treaty
View article: Plastics Europe circularity director urges recycled content targets in UN treatyhttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/un-plastic-treaty-circularity.html
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Plastic Treaty should ban Compostable Plastics
View article: Plastic Treaty should ban Compostable PlasticsPlastic Treaty should ban compostable plastics such as PLA and PBAT PBAT is a fossil based co-polymer mixed with bio-based polymers such as PLA to make it compostable. PLA uses food crops such as corn and sugar cane and agricultural lands. PLA competes with food production. Compostable plastics will contaminate the ‘fresh’ and organic compost…
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Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in days
View article: Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in dayshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234523.htm
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The use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner future
View article: The use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner futureThe use of bacteria as an effective tool in the fight against plastic for a cleaner future
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Bioplastic to reduce daily plastic use: research report
View article: Bioplastic to reduce daily plastic use: research reporthttps://vietnamnews.vn/environment/1723057/bioplastic-to-reduce-daily-plastic-use-research-report.html
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Cortec launches certified compostable 100% biobased bioplastic
View article: Cortec launches certified compostable 100% biobased bioplastichttps://www.sustainableplastics.com/news/cortec-launches-certified-compostable-100-biobased-bioplastic
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Sustainable DNA-polysaccharide hydrogels as recyclable bioplastics
View article: Sustainable DNA-polysaccharide hydrogels as recyclable bioplasticshttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62682-1
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Dow and Mura cancel chemical recycling plant in Germany
View article: Dow and Mura cancel chemical recycling plant in Germanyhttps://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/dow-mura-technology-cancel-chemical-recycling-plant-in-germany
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Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition
View article: Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transitionhttps://www.clariant.com/en/Corporate/News/2025/07/Clariant-Catalysts-and-Shanghai-Electric-launch-alliance-to-advance-Chinas-energy-transition
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Klaus Schwab is kicked out of his birthday party and will Ellen MacArthur be next?
View article: Klaus Schwab is kicked out of his birthday party and will Ellen MacArthur be next?Don’t you think they look very similar? They seem to have the same taylor. Sometimes I wonder if Ellen Macarthur is the hidden daughter of Klaus Schwab … that would be the scoop of the decennia. How do you think she got the entire chemical and plastic industry on her bandwagon? Definitely not her looks…
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Can a Treaty Stop the Ocean from Drowning in Plastic? (Sea Shepperd)
View article: Can a Treaty Stop the Ocean from Drowning in Plastic? (Sea Shepperd)https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/plastics-treaty
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PBAT Compostable paint container
View article: PBAT Compostable paint containerhttps://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/11387615
