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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
View article: How to Improve Your Plastic FootprintSubscribe now to access all premium content
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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.
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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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Is Organic Recycling Greenwashing?
View article: Is Organic Recycling Greenwashing?Is “organic recycling” a genuine circular solution or just greenwashing?
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First Plastic To Kill Corona Virus (FREE)
View article: First Plastic To Kill Corona Virus (FREE)Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (AIM: SYM), has announced positive antiviral test results from Eurofins Laboratories for its d2p antimicrobial masterbatch technology.
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Are Cans More Sustainable than Plastic Bottles?
View article: Are Cans More Sustainable than Plastic Bottles?A short overview of Aluminium and Steel cans.
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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
