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European Innovation Council Gives Millions to Biobased Companies
View article: European Innovation Council Gives Millions to Biobased CompaniesThe European Innovation Council has awarded over €307 million to 64 game-changing ‘green deal’ start-ups and SMEs contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal Strategy and the Recovery Plan for Europe.
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Mastercard Launches Sustainable Materials Directory
View article: Mastercard Launches Sustainable Materials DirectoryDirectory of Sustainable Card Materials and Vendors Now Available. 60+ Financial Institutions Have Issued Cards Made From Recyclable, Bio-Sourced, Chlorine-Free, Degradable And Ocean Plastics
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Compostable Coffee Pods LCA
View article: Compostable Coffee Pods LCASingle-serve machines have proven to be a rapid and convenient mechanism for preparing coffee for consumption.
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Dow Second Quarter 2020 Results
View article: Dow Second Quarter 2020 ResultsDow reports second quarter 2020 results. Financial Highlights.
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Lumson Launches PLA Lipstick Packaging
View article: Lumson Launches PLA Lipstick PackagingLumson has a new green concept in the pipelines for make up: PLA 2.0.
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Clariant and Ineratec Partner on Green Chemicals
View article: Clariant and Ineratec Partner on Green ChemicalsPartnership to develop emerging technologies for production of renewable fuels and chemicals.
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New UK Startup for Biomedical 3D Printing
View article: New UK Startup for Biomedical 3D PrintingUniversities of Birmingham and Warwick form spinout company, 4D Medicine Ltd, to take new family of biomedical 3D printing resins to market
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CEFIC Position on Chemical Recycling
View article: CEFIC Position on Chemical RecyclingToday, just 15% of EU-collected plastic waste in the EU finds its way back into the EU plastic market. Chemical recycling can treat waste that can’t be recycled mechanically, and therefore plays an important role in the mix of solutions to tackle the problem of plastic waste.
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American Chemistry Council Circular Plastic Campaign
View article: American Chemistry Council Circular Plastic CampaignThe American Chemistry Council launched a circular plastic campaign.
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EU Plastic Tax Included in the Corona Recovery Deal
View article: EU Plastic Tax Included in the Corona Recovery DealEU has agreed on a €750bn coronavirus pandemic recovery package that will include a plastic tax.
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NL Government Advised to Stop Biofuels
View article: NL Government Advised to Stop BiofuelsThe Dutch Social Economic Council (SER) advised the Dutch government to phase out bioenergy and instead use biomass for high value applications.
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Novamont Bags LCA by UK Government
View article: Novamont Bags LCA by UK GovernmentThis LCA compares carrier bags found in the UK in 2006. The Starch-polyester blend bags are from Novamont. Although things may have changed in the meantime (especially the political context), it gives us a very sharp perspective into this topic.
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Novamont Receives B Corp Certification
View article: Novamont Receives B Corp CertificationItalian bioplastics manufacturer joins a community of over 3,400 companies verified as ‘Benefit Corporations’ by the independent ‘B Lab’.
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Corruption or Cover up by Forest Stewardship Council?
View article: Corruption or Cover up by Forest Stewardship Council?Forest Stewardship Council has postponed a number of investigations into companies linked to deforestation and human rights abuses. NGOs are concerned that a shift in FSC’s policy could mean less scrutiny of rogue firms. FSC blames Covid-19 and squeezed resources for the delays.
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L’Oreal Plastic Packaging Strategy
View article: L’Oreal Plastic Packaging StrategyL’Oreal aims to cut out non-recycled plastic packaging by 2030 and bring in greener products like solid shampoo bars under its flagship Garnier brand as it steps up an environmental push, its chief executive said on Thursday.
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Procter and Gamble Goes Carbon Neutral
View article: Procter and Gamble Goes Carbon NeutralReducing GHG Emissions by 50% and Purchasing 100% Renewable Electricity for all Manufacturing Sites by 2030 and Advancing Natural Climate Solutions that Deliver a Carbon Benefit Equal to Remaining GHG Emissions from Operations.
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Dole Stops Fossil Based Plastic Packaging
View article: Dole Stops Fossil Based Plastic PackagingDole to make nutritious foods accessible for 1 billion people, and move towards zero fruit loss and zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025, as well as net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
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Avery Dennison Label Receives Compost Certification
View article: Avery Dennison Label Receives Compost CertificationAvery Dennison has successfully achieved OK Compost certification for a BPA-free and FSC®-certified thermal label material combined with the brand new adhesive SX6030, offering brands new options to more sustainable packaging.
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Bottle Up Made with Im Green
View article: Bottle Up Made with Im GreenJoining the fight against the plastic tide, Dutch-based brand Bottle Up has launched in the UK with their pre-filled, reusable, BPA free, plant-based water bottles.
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Recycling Guidelines for Bioplastics
View article: Recycling Guidelines for BioplasticsThe recycling industry issued design guidelines for recycling-friendly packaging. Here are all the guidelines relating to bioplastics.
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Acoustic Absorption and Thermal Insulation of Hemp Composites
View article: Acoustic Absorption and Thermal Insulation of Hemp CompositesInvestigation on a Bio-Composite Material as Acoustic Absorber and Thermal Insulation.
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Trade Bodies React to EU Packaging Tax Plan
View article: Trade Bodies React to EU Packaging Tax PlanA number of EU Member States have introduced or are considering the introduction of taxation systems on certain packaging materials and applications. In parallel, the European Council is discussing the introduction of an EU-wide levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste, as part of the negotiations on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period…
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Milk Waste Bioplastics in the EU
View article: Milk Waste Bioplastics in the EUDairies in Europe are major economic drivers in rural areas, but they produce significant waste from cleaning and processing. Wastewater and milk residue, which are typically disposed of, are now being turned into new products such as phosphate-rich fertiliser and bioplastics.
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Good Natured Launches Bioplastics Flexible Packaging
View article: Good Natured Launches Bioplastics Flexible Packaginggood natured Products Inc. today announced the expansion of the good natured® commercial product assortment to include pallet stretch wrap made from 51% plant-based flexible film.
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US Leads Algae Bioplastics with Flip Flops, Yoga Mats and Skateboards
View article: US Leads Algae Bioplastics with Flip Flops, Yoga Mats and SkateboardsThe first prototypes of their new invention, developed over the summer in a York Hall chemistry laboratory, consist of a flexible, spongy slipper adorned with a Triton logo and a simple strap—fairly basic, as flip flops go.
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Could Bioplastic Packaging Affect Covid 19 Infection Risk?
View article: Could Bioplastic Packaging Affect Covid 19 Infection Risk?You think it’s impossible? Well, think again as there may be a correlation between PFAS and Covid19.
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EU Commission Promotes Glass Packaging
View article: EU Commission Promotes Glass Packaging‘Close the Glass Loop’ action platform launched in Europe, collection target at 90% for 2030.
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Coke Invests in PET Recycling Startup
View article: Coke Invests in PET Recycling StartupCoca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has taken an important step on its journey towards 100% rPET for its plastic bottles by funding CuRe Technology – a recycling start-up which seeks to provide a new lease of life for difficult to recycle plastic polyester waste.
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Heinz Goes Loop
View article: Heinz Goes LoopWe are very excited and proud to be a part of this revolutionary new scheme with Loop, and this new partnership goes one step further in our commitment to making meaningful progress towards helping the environment.
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Nestle Waters Bottle Strategy
View article: Nestle Waters Bottle StrategyAt Nestlé Waters, we are pioneering new sciences for packaging that is innovative, 100% sustainable and made from recycled or renewable sources.
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Novamont Launches iPhone App
View article: Novamont Launches iPhone AppNovamont launches iPhone game app to teach kids value of food waste recycling
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NGO Recommendations on Chemical Recycling Legislation
View article: NGO Recommendations on Chemical Recycling LegislationZero Waste Europe (ZWE) and the Rethink Plastic Alliance (RPa) published a policy briefing on 7 steps to effectively legislate on chemical recycling.
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Plastix and Titan Bioplastics Partner on Recycled Plastics
View article: Plastix and Titan Bioplastics Partner on Recycled PlasticsPLASTIX in Lemvig Denmark, a plastics recycling company dedicated to mechanically recycling post-use maritime fibers such as fishing nets and ropes, has formed an Alliance Partnership with nano technology and bio composite experts Titan Bioplastics, USA.
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UK City Council Says Bioplastics Are a Problem
View article: UK City Council Says Bioplastics Are a ProblemThey are promoted as ‘green alternatives’, but the truth is there is no truly viable end-of-life solution for them at the moment beyond incineration at Energy Recovery facilities.
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ENI Leaves Fossil Oil Industry
View article: ENI Leaves Fossil Oil IndustryEni launches a new business structure to be a leader in the energy transition. Italian Oil Major Looks To Leave Conventional Refining.
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PepsiCo Joins Recyclable Paper Bottle Consortium
View article: PepsiCo Joins Recyclable Paper Bottle ConsortiumPepsiCo has joined the consortium of global consumer goods companies, including Unilever, to further develop and scale the world’s first recyclable paper bottle, initially developed by Diageo and Pilot Lite.
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Participation as Alternative to Certification in the Bioeconomy
View article: Participation as Alternative to Certification in the BioeconomyNovel regional and landscape governance approaches aim at addressing complex sustainability challenges by enhancing commitment and collaboration between multiple stakeholders and sectors to achieve common goals for a more sustainable production at larger geographical scales and across sectors, regardless of the purpose of produced raw materials, or the end-destination of products.
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WRAP Roadmap for Flexible Plastic Recycling
View article: WRAP Roadmap for Flexible Plastic RecyclingGalvanising the entire plastics value chain around a common roadmap for flexible plastic packaging. Flexible plastic represents a quarter of all UK consumer plastic packaging. But only 4% is currently recycled. Urgent action is required to address the complex challenges that underpin this. We must act now or risk missing UK Plastics Pact targets.
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MSU Develops Styrene Alternative with PLA
View article: MSU Develops Styrene Alternative with PLAResearch at Michigan State University is developing new styrene-free bio renewable resins with broad applicability in the construction of countertops, bathroom fixtures, windmill blades, and boats.
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Are Biobased Wood Finnish Sustainable?
View article: Are Biobased Wood Finnish Sustainable?Are biobased wood finishes trully the most sustainable option?
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Biobased Oil Spill Sorbents
View article: Biobased Oil Spill SorbentsOil spill disasters on land cause long-term damage for communities and the natural environment, polluting soils and sediments and contaminating groundwater.
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Johnnie Walker Goes Paper Bottle
View article: Johnnie Walker Goes Paper BottleJohnnie Walker, the whisky which traces its roots back 200 years, will soon be available in paper bottles.
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Oimo Creates Starch Based Water-Soluble Packaging for Food, Drinks and Cosmetics
View article: Oimo Creates Starch Based Water-Soluble Packaging for Food, Drinks and CosmeticsSpanish startup Oimo is set to revolutionise the packaging industry with a biodegradable and water-soluble material with the same properties as traditional plastic.
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Industrial 3D Printing in France
View article: Industrial 3D Printing in FranceFrench Documentary on Industrial 3D Printing in France.
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US Federal Activities Report on Algae
View article: US Federal Activities Report on AlgaeThe Algae Interagency Working Group under the Biomass Research and Development (BR&D) Board meets to discuss U.S. federal funding and regulatory activities to increase awareness and coordination among algae relevant government programs.
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Solvay Biomaterials and Circularity Strategy
View article: Solvay Biomaterials and Circularity StrategyResorting to feedstock that doesn’t drain the Earth’s natural resources is an important part of reducing our environmental footprint. That’s why Solvay is deeply committed to increasing our use of raw materials from renewable sources by favoring two things: biomaterials and the circular economy.
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Coke and Pepsi No Longer Against Plastic Tax
View article: Coke and Pepsi No Longer Against Plastic TaxThe unthinkable suddenly becomes a reality. Beverage multinationals – the most responsible for the phenomenon of the plastic soup – now advocate for a tax on virgin (primary) plastic in the United States.
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US Brands Take Position on Recycling Policy
View article: US Brands Take Position on Recycling PolicyThe Consumer Brands Association’s position on the Optimal Recycling System.
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Norway Invests in Pyrolysis Chemical Recycling
View article: Norway Invests in Pyrolysis Chemical RecyclingInnovation Norway, the government’s instrument for innovation and development of Norwegian enterprises and industry, has awarded grants and loans to Scanship AS, a subsidiary of Vow ASA, to further commercialize the application of its patented pyrolysis technology for chemical recycling of plastic waste.
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BioChemicals Take Center Stage
View article: BioChemicals Take Center StageUsually, when oil prices fall, biobased chemical firms struggle. But these days, alternatives to petroleum-based products are undergoing a renaissance. Consumers are increasingly eco-conscious, leading companies to partner with chemical manufacturers to develop products that are both sustainable and high performing.
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3D Printing Comparison PLA, ABS and PET
View article: 3D Printing Comparison PLA, ABS and PETWe asked an expert to compare PLA, ABS and PET in terms of 3D printing.
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Santa Barbara Landfill Goes Recycling and Anaerobic Digestion
View article: Santa Barbara Landfill Goes Recycling and Anaerobic DigestionThis new state-of-the-art waste management facility will increase our community’s recycling rate to above 85%, generate resources, such as green energy and compost, and dramatically lower local greenhouse gas emissions.
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Role of Minerals in Circular Economy, Omya Research
View article: Role of Minerals in Circular Economy, Omya ResearchOmya has published first results of research about the role of minerals in Circular Economy together with the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University in Helsinki and the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy at University of Belgrade.
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Evian Launches Label Free Bottle
View article: Evian Launches Label Free BottleThe label-free bottle, our latest innovation in packaging and sustainability as our first circular designed bottle.
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DOE New Website on Bio Economy Challenges and Impact
View article: DOE New Website on Bio Economy Challenges and ImpactThe IBMS is a website featuring information about a collection of models and tools developed by national laboratories with BETO support. These models and tools are used to understand technical challenges and potential environmental and economic impacts related to the biomass-to-biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts supply chain.
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The Sterile Marketing of UPM Pulp
View article: The Sterile Marketing of UPM PulpI found this blog post from UPM Pulp. It literally says nothing. Completely sterile! Almost written by a diplomat.
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Another Episode in the Financial Saga of Good Natured
View article: Another Episode in the Financial Saga of Good Naturedgood natured Products Inc. Announces $3.5 Million Brokered Private Placement Led by Integral Wealth Securities and Canaccord Genuity.
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Interview with Dow CEO on Diversity, Sustainability and Corona
View article: Interview with Dow CEO on Diversity, Sustainability and CoronaDow Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling talks about the need to wear face coverings, leading through the coronavirus pandemic, diversity in the workforcce and efforts to become carbon neutral. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde.
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Braskem Joins PP Recycling Coalition
View article: Braskem Joins PP Recycling CoalitionThe Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an initiative of The Recycling Partnership, is a targeted industry collaboration to improve the U.S. polypropylene recycling infrastructure.
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Perstorp Vision on Mass Balance Standard and Greenwashing
View article: Perstorp Vision on Mass Balance Standard and GreenwashingAs ISO is developing a new global mass balance standard for the industry, Perstorp together with three other leading representatives from the industry are calling to include traceability and transparency for credibility and transformation of the industry towards recycled and renewable materials.
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Danone Carbon Neutral Factory
View article: Danone Carbon Neutral FactoryDanone has transformed its Wexford site into a carbon neutral facility between 2010 and 2020 whilst doubling production volumes.
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California Dismantles Organised Recycling Fraud Ring
View article: California Dismantles Organised Recycling Fraud RingCalifornia agents arrested nine suspects in a move to dismantle an organized recycling fraud ring that stretched from Phoenix to Los Angeles.
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Tyre Industry vs Microplastics Accusations
View article: Tyre Industry vs Microplastics AccusationsA growing body of scientific research linking tyre wear to microplastic pollution, as well as increasing scrutiny from lawmakers in the European Union (EU), has led the $180 billion-a-year tyre industry to fight back.
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Indonesia Reusable Cup Rental Service
View article: Indonesia Reusable Cup Rental ServiceCupkita will enable Jakartans to avoid single-use cups in a city that generates up to 2,400 tonnes of plastic trash a day. The service launches at a difficult time for circular consumption culture as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread.
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1 Bln $ to Transform Australian Recycling and Waste Industry
View article: 1 Bln $ to Transform Australian Recycling and Waste IndustryThe Morrison Government will commit $190 million to a new Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) that will generate $600 million of recycling investment and drive a billion-dollar transformation of Australia’s waste and recycling capacity.
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New Pyrolysis Plant in Virginia
View article: New Pyrolysis Plant in VirginiaCompany to invest $31.7 million to establish first-of-its-kind waste plastics facility and manufacturing operation.
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Encina Goes Plastic Waste to BTX with Worley
View article: Encina Goes Plastic Waste to BTX with WorleyBenzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) are important building blocks for a variety of widely-used products including pharmaceuticals, clothing, and glues. Regular BTX is typically derived from the catalytic reforming of naphtha in a petroleum refinery. Striving towards a waste-free future, some technology companies have been looking at sustainable ways to create BTX.
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EU Agrofilms from Mushroom Waste
View article: EU Agrofilms from Mushroom WasteWithin the framework of the BBI-JU Funguschain Project, the industrial context of Monaghan Mushrooms (MM) has provided the basis to design a biorefinery model aimed at the valorization of intermediate products derived from mushroom waste which can be further valorized into a variety of biobased products for different application sectors.
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The Rational Behind the Chemical Recycling of Compostable Plastics
View article: The Rational Behind the Chemical Recycling of Compostable PlasticsWhy are they pushing to prove the chemical recyclability of compostable plastics?
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Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Biodegradable Polyesters
View article: Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Biodegradable PolyestersThe widespread utilization of plastics results in millions of tons of waste plastics being generated every year. During the last decade, converting waste plastics to valuable resources has been a primary objective for researchers in academia and industry.
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New Plastic Trend in New York
View article: New Plastic Trend in New YorkThere’s a new trend in New York, made possible with plastic.
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Chevron CO2 Capture Consortium
View article: Chevron CO2 Capture ConsortiumCompanies including oil giant Chevron and cement maker Pan-United are joining forces to develop technology that will prevent emissions from entering the atmosphere. The consortium says the technology will be ready in five to 10 years.
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Bangladesh Talks on Plastic Ban
View article: Bangladesh Talks on Plastic BanGreen activists at a webinar on Friday said that the use of plastic bags was gradually decreasing but it should be stopped soon to save the earth, specially the marine environment.
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Americans Start Ocean Clean Up
View article: Americans Start Ocean Clean UpOcean Voyages Institute’s marine plastic recovery vessel, S/V KWAI, docked at the port of Honolulu today, after a 48-day expedition, successfully removing 103 tons (206,000 lbs.) of fishing nets and consumer plastics from the North Pacific Subtropical Convergence Zone, more commonly known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch or Gyre.
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Agilyx Launches Plastic Waste Feedstock Company
View article: Agilyx Launches Plastic Waste Feedstock CompanyAgilyx Corporation a leader in chemical recycling, announced that it is leveraging its existing post-use plastic feedstock management system to create a new subsidiary company Cyclyx International.
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Wales Charity Launches Plastic Challenge Campaign
View article: Wales Charity Launches Plastic Challenge CampaignPlastics and litter in our canals and rivers are part of a much bigger global problem. The good news is that it’s the little things you do on your doorstep that can make a world of difference.
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Chinese Prove Plant Absorb Nanoplastic
View article: Chinese Prove Plant Absorb NanoplasticUS and Chinese Universities confirm that plant absorb nanoplastics.
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Happy 4th of July
View article: Happy 4th of JulyWishing our American readers a happy fourth of July
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French Government is Fired
View article: French Government is FiredFrench President Macron fires his PM Édouard Philippe and his complete government overnight.
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O2 and TerraCycle Start PPE Recycling
View article: O2 and TerraCycle Start PPE RecyclingO2 is partnering with TerraCycle, a world leader in hard-to-recycle waste, to introduce a PPE recycling solution for O2 stores.
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Henkel Plastic Waste Reduction Bond
View article: Henkel Plastic Waste Reduction BondHenkel takes another step in combining attractive corporate financing instruments with progress in sustainability: As the first company globally, Henkel concluded a plastic waste reduction bond.
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UK Initiative to Lead in Sustainable Composite Materials
View article: UK Initiative to Lead in Sustainable Composite MaterialsA new initiative is today (3 July 2020) being launched to develop the next generation of sustainable composite materials and bring together the UK’s composites expertise to quickly turn research breakthroughs into industrial applications.
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GS Caltex Goes Biopolymer Compound
View article: GS Caltex Goes Biopolymer CompoundLocal oil refiner GS Caltex said Thursday it plans to expand its application of eco-friendly raw materials in an effort to use resources efficiently and reduce carbon.
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The Most Sleepy Bioplastic Award
View article: The Most Sleepy Bioplastic AwardThe “Award” for the most sleepy sector of the bioplastic industry goes to ….
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The Regenerative Fashion Report
View article: The Regenerative Fashion ReportNew report reveals how emulating nature’s lessons in the fashion industry can enhance ecosystems to boost biodiversity, build soil, support communities, and clean up existing pollution.
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PET Communications Campaign in Europe
View article: PET Communications Campaign in EuropeThe PET Industry in Europe will start a communications campaign soon.
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McDonalds Bans Straws in China
View article: McDonalds Bans Straws in ChinaGlobal fast-food giant McDonald’s announced it would be phasing out of plastic straws in China. The move is estimated to reduce 400 tons of plastic waste per year.
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Polystyrene Waste Recovery in France
View article: Polystyrene Waste Recovery in FranceThe French association, Ruptur (120 members), which promotes a virtuous economy for the environment, has just launched a recovery process for polystyrene waste.
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UK Retailers Commit to Combat Climate Change
View article: UK Retailers Commit to Combat Climate ChangeRetailers to tackle climate change ahead of Government target. This commitment is unique in that it includes the supply chain. The roadmap is supported by twenty retailers.
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Amazon India Bans Single Use Plastic Packaging
View article: Amazon India Bans Single Use Plastic PackagingThe Indian unit of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) has eliminated all single-use plastic in its packaging across fulfillment centers in the country, in line with its target to weed out the packaging material by June, the e-commerce giant said on Monday.
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Fulbright Award for Bioplastic Researcher
View article: Fulbright Award for Bioplastic ResearcherDeveloping biobased products will be a focus of ARS chemist Atanu Biswas’s (right) collaborations with EMBRAPA lead scientist Roselayne Furtado as a 2020 U.S. Fulbright Scholar.
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Half Year Bioplastics Ranking 2020
View article: Half Year Bioplastics Ranking 2020Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking for the period January to June 2020. There’s a bonus today: we’ve given the absolute numbers, no percentages.
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First Wine Bottle in Paper
View article: First Wine Bottle in PaperMeet the Frugal Bottle – the biggest innovation for wine and spirits since the launch of the glass bottle.

























































































