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US TV Covers Algae Bioplastics
View article: US TV Covers Algae BioplasticsSubscribe to BioplasticsNews.com!
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Plastic Free Explained
View article: Plastic Free ExplainedWhat is “plastic free” packaging and is it greenwashing?
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Most Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions
View article: Most Sustainable Food Packaging SolutionsThe following companies have been identified as the most sustainable food packaging solution providers- Subscribe to BioplasticsNews.com today!
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Is this the Coconut Material Leader?
View article: Is this the Coconut Material Leader?70 billion coconuts are harvested annually – Buy a yearly subscription
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How Many Times Materials Can Be Recycled
View article: How Many Times Materials Can Be RecycledClearly an important factor to be considered – Buy a yearly subscription.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Corporate Responsibility Report
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Corporate Responsibility ReportSubscribe Now to access this content!
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Lignin Research at University of Delaware
View article: Lignin Research at University of DelawareAlice Amitrano is a chemical engineering major from Rome, Italy. She also is working on a minor in chemistry and a minor in material science. Amitrano is on track to graduate from UD in spring 2021.
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Playstation Goes Bioplastics
View article: Playstation Goes BioplasticsSubscribe now. Playstation Goes bioplastics.
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New Bioplastics from Sawdust
View article: New Bioplastics from SawdustSubscribe today! New Bioplastics from Sawdust.
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Korea Build New Bio Innovation Cluster
View article: Korea Build New Bio Innovation ClusterSubscribe today! Korea Builds global bio innovation cluster.
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New Indian Bioplastic Solutions
View article: New Indian Bioplastic SolutionsSubscribe Now! The Indians are doing it themselves!
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Cocoa Beans Packaging
View article: Cocoa Beans PackagingSupport us and Subscribe now! Recycled cocoa beans biodegradable takeaway containers.
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Green Shoes Business
View article: Green Shoes BusinessAwareness of sustainability — both regarding materials and manufacturing methods — is driving the global sustainable footwear market.
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Measures to Reduce Ocean Plastic Waste
View article: Measures to Reduce Ocean Plastic WasteSupport us! A Comprehensive Assessment of Pathways Towards Stopping Ocean Plastic Pollution.
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Largest Plastic Waste Collection in US History
View article: Largest Plastic Waste Collection in US HistorySubscribe now! Post-use plastic types 1 through 7.
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Dow Goes Chemical Recycling of Polyurethanes
View article: Dow Goes Chemical Recycling of PolyurethanesSubscribe Now! Dow Polyurethanes has been working with recycling companies, equipment and material manufacturers, brand owners and other value chain participants in Europe to put in place a new business ecosystem to create a circular economy for polyurethanes.
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New Bioplastic JV to Focus on Hard to Recycle Packaging
View article: New Bioplastic JV to Focus on Hard to Recycle PackagingThe partnership promises to transform the sustainable packaging market with potential scope across a variety of industries.
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Repurposing Recyclable Cardboard Packaging
View article: Repurposing Recyclable Cardboard PackagingEach design was assessed on its innovation, aesthetics, functionality and how practical it would be for someone to build at home.
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Mobile Accessories Industry Ditch SUP
View article: Mobile Accessories Industry Ditch SUPIndustry-first ditching of single-use plastics in packaging
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BP Renewables Strategy
View article: BP Renewables StrategyFrom International Oil Company to Integrated Energy Company: bp sets out strategy for decade of delivery towards net zero ambition
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Recycling Industry Plays the Compost Card
View article: Recycling Industry Plays the Compost CardIt looks like the Recycling industry starts to compete with the compostable plastics industry on their strongest unique selling point.
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Versalis Launches Recycled Polystyrene
View article: Versalis Launches Recycled PolystyreneVersalis to produce new solid polystyrene products with up to 75% recycled raw material.
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US Retailer Starts Flexible Packaging Recycling
View article: US Retailer Starts Flexible Packaging RecyclingNationwide program enables customers to recycle more than 300 products from America’s largest natural and organic brand without leaving home
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New Bioplastic Food Packaging Standards Coming
View article: New Bioplastic Food Packaging Standards ComingWith so many countries and regions committing to some (often indeterminate) form of bioplastic alternative to conventional plastic food packaging, scrutiny as to actual environmental and safety performance offered by these materials has become intense.
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NL Builds New Sustainable Plastics Testing Facility
View article: NL Builds New Sustainable Plastics Testing FacilityMulti-million investment in R&D infrastructure in the Netherlands.
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DSM Corona Results
View article: DSM Corona ResultsDSM financial results for the first six months of 2020.
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Assessing Ocean Clean Up Solutions
View article: Assessing Ocean Clean Up SolutionsSurface clean-up technology won’t solve ocean plastic problem.
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Bioplastics Retort Packaging
View article: Bioplastics Retort PackagingImpact PP for flexible packaging from bio-based feedstock.
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Yokogawa Sets Bio Business Innovation Centre in Switzerland
View article: Yokogawa Sets Bio Business Innovation Centre in SwitzerlandYokogawa Establishes Yokogawa Innovation Switzerland as Center for Bio Business.
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Become a Speaker at Plant Based Summit 2021!
View article: Become a Speaker at Plant Based Summit 2021!Plant Based Summit is a unique opportunity to present your latest developments and solutions to more than 700 international public and private decision-makers.
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US Senate Passes Sustainable Chemistry Act
View article: US Senate Passes Sustainable Chemistry ActLegislation supports new innovations in chemistry that benefit the economy, the environment, and human health
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Japan Impose Plastic Bags Fee
View article: Japan Impose Plastic Bags FeeSubscribe now! Japan’s new plastic bag charge: What it means for consumers and the environment
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Germans Produce Detergents from Wood
View article: Germans Produce Detergents from WoodUni Hohenheim wants to test sustainable production of environmentally friendly bio-surfactants in the future hardwood technical center
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Dow CEO Defends Plastics
View article: Dow CEO Defends PlasticsTogether, we – government, industry and society – are changing systems through strong commitments and bold actions.
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Wales Launches Consultation on SUP Ban
View article: Wales Launches Consultation on SUP BanThe Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a range of single use plastic items.
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Biodegradation and Recycling of Multi Layer Packaging in Spain
View article: Biodegradation and Recycling of Multi Layer Packaging in SpainSubscribe now! Biodegradation and synthesis of plastics using selected enzymes and microorganisms
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How to be Eco Friendly During Corona Times?
View article: How to be Eco Friendly During Corona Times?Can you wash your disposable mask at 20C – and should we still be going for reusable coffee cups?
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How to Fast Track Use of Compostable Cups?
View article: How to Fast Track Use of Compostable Cups?How to Fast track Use of Compostable Cups?
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How to Improve Your Plastic Footprint
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Lanxess and the Circular Economy
View article: Lanxess and the Circular EconomySubscribe now! Conserving raw materials, less greenhouse gases.
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First of its Kind Recycling Program
View article: First of its Kind Recycling ProgramFirst of its kind initiative for the beauty sector. Subscribe Now to BioplasticsNews.com
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UK Sends Waste to Energy Technology to Australia
View article: UK Sends Waste to Energy Technology to AustraliaFirst of its kind export to Australia.
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Bioplastics Ranking July 2020
View article: Bioplastics Ranking July 2020We have a new winner for July who is more popular than Novamont and BASF. We have 3 newcomers in the top 10. And 2 newcomers in the ranking that makes it in the top ten.
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Agilyx and the Virgin Connections
View article: Agilyx and the Virgin ConnectionsVideos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular Plastic
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Biodegradation Testing of PPE
View article: Biodegradation Testing of PPEVideos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular Plastic
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Bioplastic Bags Production Resumes in Caribbean
View article: Bioplastic Bags Production Resumes in CaribbeanLocal manufacturers will restart the production of biodegradable plastic bags on Tuesday.
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New US and Indian Bioplastic Joint-Venture
View article: New US and Indian Bioplastic Joint-VentureA new partnership aims to brew the raw materials needed for greener bioplastics
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New Bioplastic Material for Bags
View article: New Bioplastic Material for BagsBGUSA, INC announced today that they have solved the much-disputed argument of ridding the Earth of single-use plastic bags. All-natural food waste ingredients and organic starches are the derivatives of these bags. No added chemicals altar the composition of these bags.
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Hotel Chain Goes Bioplastics
View article: Hotel Chain Goes BioplasticsBiodegradable products boost sustainability in hospitality.
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Radilon Launches New PA Blends
View article: Radilon Launches New PA BlendsInnovative solutions for automotive, consumer goods and E&E
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DOE Invests $ 97 Mln in Bioenergy R&D
View article: DOE Invests $ 97 Mln in Bioenergy R&DDepartment of Energy Announces $97 Million for Bioenergy Research and Development
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Lets Fertilise the Future Initiative
View article: Lets Fertilise the Future InitiativeOur fund aims to provide financial investments to innovative ideas promoting nature-based solutions.
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Lombard Oldier Partners with Plastic Bank
View article: Lombard Oldier Partners with Plastic BankLombard Odier partners with Plastic Bank to reduce ocean plastic pollution
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Mitsubishi Chemical Buys More Recycling Companies
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Buys More Recycling CompaniesMitsubishi Chemical to Acquire European Carbon Fiber Recycling Companies
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Total Corbion Donates PLA to Fight Corona
View article: Total Corbion Donates PLA to Fight CoronaTotal Corbion Donates PLA for face masks 3D printing.
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Biome Bioplastics Makes Profit in 2020
View article: Biome Bioplastics Makes Profit in 2020A bioplastics company seems to have made profit in 2020
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New Plastic Bottle Initiative in US
View article: New Plastic Bottle Initiative in USNew initiative by US big companies to solve the problems of bottle recycling.
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Mass Balance Strategy
View article: Mass Balance StrategyWhat is Mass Balance, what are the problems, what are the different visions and who’s greenwashing.
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US Gov Report on Energy Efficient Plastics Recycling Technologies
View article: US Gov Report on Energy Efficient Plastics Recycling TechnologiesInsights of where US Government may go regarding most urgent plastic issues and R&D decisions.
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Ezonyx Launches EarthPCB™
View article: Ezonyx Launches EarthPCB™Ezonyx Bio Technologies, Inc. Launches EarthPCB™, The ultimate solution for a sustainable future.
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Insurers Stress for PFAS Lawsuit
View article: Insurers Stress for PFAS LawsuitInsurers, utilities oppose bill to extend lawsuit window for PFAS contamination.
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First Sustainable PCK Release liner
View article: First Sustainable PCK Release linerMondi introduces NextLiner – the world’s first sustainable PCK release liner
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Neste CEO Talks About Corona Results
View article: Neste CEO Talks About Corona ResultsCEO Talks: good performance despite the market turbulence in Q2/2020
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Miscanthus Crops Research by US University
View article: Miscanthus Crops Research by US UniversityResearch could save years of breeding for new Miscanthus hybrid.
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Perstorp Talks About Bio-PVC
View article: Perstorp Talks About Bio-PVCMarket Perspective: Flexible PVC – A Sustainable Material.
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First Solar Powered Chemical Site
View article: First Solar Powered Chemical SiteThe world’s first large-scale chemical site that is completely run by renewable power.
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SABIC Invests in Wood Plastic Composites
View article: SABIC Invests in Wood Plastic CompositesSABIC Invests in Wood Plastic Composites
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EU Plastics Tax Cost Per Citizen
View article: EU Plastics Tax Cost Per CitizenWhat will be the cost of the EU Plastic Tax per citizen and per family?
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Biopak Sustainability Strategy
View article: Biopak Sustainability StrategyHere’s the Sustainability Strategy of Biopak.
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TIPA Shares Global Commitment Achievements
View article: TIPA Shares Global Commitment AchievementsLast year, TIPA® became a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, and joins the global effort of moving towards a new plastics economy by providing compostable packaging solutions for non-recyclable or reusable packaging applications across the food and fashion sectors.
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US Universities Funded for Biopolymers Research
View article: US Universities Funded for Biopolymers ResearchUS Universities Receive Millions for Biopolymers Research. The race is on!
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Solvay Hit by Corona Crisis
View article: Solvay Hit by Corona CrisisSolvay first half year 2020 results.
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BASF Results Hit by Corona Crisis
View article: BASF Results Hit by Corona CrisisBASF Group: EBIT before special items declines in second quarter due to weaker demand as a result of the corona pandemic
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Nannocare Goes Bioplastics
View article: Nannocare Goes BioplasticsNannocare, the makers of the revolutionary NannoPad®, is a leader in feminine hygiene products and in environmental protection.
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Danimer Receives US DOE Grant
View article: Danimer Receives US DOE GrantDanimer Scientific Receives U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Support Bioplastic Production
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Plastic Has Lowest Carbon Footprint
View article: Plastic Has Lowest Carbon FootprintA new report titled ‘Examining Material Evidence – The Carbon Fingerprint’, commissioned by Veolia and published today by Imperial College, highlights the importance of plastic as a material compared to alternatives when examining the carbon emissions.
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Annual Innovation in Bioplastics Awards
View article: Annual Innovation in Bioplastics AwardsThe eight annual Innovation in Bioplastics Award presented by the PLASTICS Bioplastics Division will recognize one outstanding innovation in unique and creative applications of bioplastics materials, products or processes by a company. The judging criteria are described further below.
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EU Plastic Tax Dangerous for Plastic Lobby
View article: EU Plastic Tax Dangerous for Plastic LobbyEU Plastic Tax approved by European Council: A Danger for the EU Single Market & Recovery
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More Plastic Bans in China
View article: More Plastic Bans in ChinaMessage from the Dpt of Ecology and Environment of the Sichuan Province. Authorities in the southwestern province announced that bars, restaurants, and tea and coffee shops should plan to stop handing out plastic straws with their customers’ orders, after Jiangxi and Shanxi recently announced similar policies.
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Shortage of Aluminium Cans
View article: Shortage of Aluminium CansAmerica is running out of aluminum cans.
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Textile Recycling Scandal
View article: Textile Recycling ScandalAnother scandal relating to recycling; this time from the textiles industry.
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Israel Patents Enthanol from Lignin Technology
View article: Israel Patents Enthanol from Lignin TechnologyA Tel Aviv University breakthrough allows, for the first time, a local production of ethanol — and hand sanitizer — based on plant and paper waste, using a novel lignin (a substance found in plants) degradation process.
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Bioplastics Recycled Fishing Lures
View article: Bioplastics Recycled Fishing Lures15-year-old in Central Texas starts business “Bioplastics: Recycled Fishing Lures”
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Phone App Tracks Plastic Microbeads
View article: Phone App Tracks Plastic MicrobeadsTo find out whether your beauty products contain microplastic ingredients, use the Beat the Microbead app.
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Xampla Launches Marketing Website
View article: Xampla Launches Marketing WebsiteThe website is callled “Let’s take the plastic out”
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Nestle Waters Pushes Biorecycling
View article: Nestle Waters Pushes BiorecyclingInfinite recycling of plastic bottles! “Plastic-munching” enzymes: science or fiction? Can all PET really be recycled again and again?
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Dow and Thong Guan Launch Bioplastics Films
View article: Dow and Thong Guan Launch Bioplastics FilmsDow and Thong Guan introduces sustainable plastic stretch cling films made with renewable feedstock in Asia Pacific.
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Lanzatech and Nextchem Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Lanzatech and Nextchem Partner on Chemical RecyclingNextchem and LanzaTech Sign an agreement to promote circular ethanol production.
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Zero Plastic Pollution Scenarios
View article: Zero Plastic Pollution ScenariosPlastic pollution is a pervasive and growing problem. To estimate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce plastic pollution, we modeled stocks and flows of municipal solid waste and four sources of microplastics through the global plastic system for five scenarios between 2016 and 2040.
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Impact of Compostable Plastics on Compost and Soil
View article: Impact of Compostable Plastics on Compost and SoilAre compostable plastics good for the quality of the compost and soil?
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Is Sustainable Forestry Greenwashing?
View article: Is Sustainable Forestry Greenwashing?Forests provide a series of ecosystem services that are crucial to our society. In the European Union (EU), forests account for approximately 38% of the total land surface.
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Polymateria Closes £15m Funding Round
View article: Polymateria Closes £15m Funding RoundLondon-based startup that’s “Polymateria”, has raised £15 million from Planet First Partners (PFP).
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Covestro Launches Bio Polycarbonate Film
View article: Covestro Launches Bio Polycarbonate FilmNow more than ever before, OEMs and designers are looking for sustainable alternatives to the traditional materials used in their applications. Recognizing that sustainable thinking and action are key to a brighter future, we’re expanding our materials portfolio with a novel polycarbonate film.
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Covestro Hit by Corona Crisis
View article: Covestro Hit by Corona CrisisQ2 2020: Results significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as expected.
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New York to Ban Food Packaging with PFAS
View article: New York to Ban Food Packaging with PFASNew York lawmakers in both the Assembly and the Senate have passed a bill that would ban the manufacturing, selling, and distribution of food packaging that contains PFAS chemicals.
