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Flowers Wrapped in Wood
View article: Flowers Wrapped in WoodFinnish Startup Woodly is revolutionising the flexible packaging industry with wood-based sustainable solutions.
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BASF Chemical Recycling of Mattresses
View article: BASF Chemical Recycling of MattressesBASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses. Old mattresses are to provide raw materials for new ones. The first pilot tests are up and running.
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Eni, Versalis and Corepla Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Eni, Versalis and Corepla Partner on Chemical RecyclingAgreements signed to combine their respective expertise in plasmix recycling by gasification and pyrolysis of mixed plastic packaging, which is currently difficult to recycle and destined for energy recovery.
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European Bioplastics Shares Study on Quality Bioplastic Compost
View article: European Bioplastics Shares Study on Quality Bioplastic CompostThe Witzenhausen Institute and the University of Bayreuth conducted a very interesting study, analysing the compost of several German industrial composting facilities for possible plastic content deriving from compostable biowaste bags.
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Eni and NextChem Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Eni and NextChem Partner on Chemical RecyclingOil-and-gas major Eni SpA and NextChem, the green chemistry subsidiary of Maire Tecnimont SpA, have signed an agreement to develop industrial circular economy projects in their native Italy.
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New Chemical Recycling Consortium R Plus Japan
View article: New Chemical Recycling Consortium R Plus JapanToyobo Co., Ltd. and 11 other companies forming a plastic value chain have jointly established a new company called R Plus Japan, Ltd. (“R Plus Japan”, hereafter), which will facilitate the recycling of used plastics to help solve plastics-associated problems and create a more sustainable society.
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Nec Launches NeCycle Bioplastics Made Without Food Crops
View article: Nec Launches NeCycle Bioplastics Made Without Food CropsNEC Corporation announced today that NEC Platforms, a wholly owned subsidiary, has begun global sales of “NeCycle,” a cellulosic, highly functional bioplastic that contains approximately 50% non-edible plant ingredients and biodegrades in natural environments in approximately four years.
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Who is Sabic?
View article: Who is Sabic?Let’s have a look at who Sabic is. The complete history and all you need to know about Sabic including their circular economy and bioplastics portfolio.
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Washing Machine Filters and Microplastics
View article: Washing Machine Filters and MicroplasticsFilters can cut the volume of ocean-bound microplastic fibres released by washing machines, a study has shown.
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Bioplastics in United Arab Emirates
View article: Bioplastics in United Arab EmiratesA homegrown company in the UAE has launched a line-up of starch-based organic alternative products that are soluble in water to replace single-use plastic.
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Ikea Timber, US Recycled Content, EU Bio Industries, Mitsui Finance, HP, Covestro, Canada SUP, Turkey Waste
View article: Ikea Timber, US Recycled Content, EU Bio Industries, Mitsui Finance, HP, Covestro, Canada SUP, Turkey WasteLatest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com: Ikea Illegal Timber, US Recycled Content Survey, EU Bio-based Industries, Mitsui Finance, HP Plastic, Covestro, Canada SUP, Turkey Waste.
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Biocomposites 3D Printing Overview
View article: Biocomposites 3D Printing OverviewThree-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing technique with a wide range of 3D structure fabrication and minimal waste generation. Recently, lignocellulosic biomass and its derivatives have been used in 3D printing due to their renewable nature and sustainability.
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UK Government Starts Competition for Innovations
View article: UK Government Starts Competition for InnovationsOrganisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million, including VAT, to help UK businesses and the public sector recover from COVID 19 in a sustainable manner.
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Germany Bans SUP Straws and Food Containers
View article: Germany Bans SUP Straws and Food ContainersGermany is banning the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds and food containers, bringing it in line with a European Union directive intended to reduce the amount of plastic garbage that pollutes the environment.
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The Bioplastics Ponzi Scheme
View article: The Bioplastics Ponzi SchemeLet me tell you the story about a Ponzi Scheme in the bioplastics industry…
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University of Wisconsin Will Upcycle Plastic Through Pyrolysis
View article: University of Wisconsin Will Upcycle Plastic Through PyrolysisMany of us fastidiously clean and sort our yogurt containers, milk jugs and mountains of other plastic waste each week, getting that packaging ready for the recycling bin. But of the billions of tons of plastics produced between 1950 and 2015, only 9 percent was actually recycled, according to a 2018 study.
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L’Oreal Share 2030 Sustainability Commitments
View article: L’Oreal Share 2030 Sustainability CommitmentsGlobal warming is accompanied by environmental changes that threaten potentially permanent degradation of human and natural habitats. Sea levels, melting glaciers, ocean warming and acidification as well as extreme weather events are on the rise. With higher stakes must come stronger commitments. This is the reason why L’Oréal has decided to take its efforts even…
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Plastics Diversion Initiative White Paper on Circular Plastics Parks
View article: Plastics Diversion Initiative White Paper on Circular Plastics ParksPlastics Diversion Initiative releases white paper on circular plastics parks.
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Palm Oil, Deforestation and China
View article: Palm Oil, Deforestation and ChinaA new report shows Chinese firms are unaware that deforestation risks associated with buying palm oil endangers their business. The solution starts with transparency.
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European Innovation Council Equity Fund for High Impact Innovation
View article: European Innovation Council Equity Fund for High Impact InnovationAn official entity: European Innovation Council Equity Fund for high-impact innovation
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Bio-Adhesive Research in Florida
View article: Bio-Adhesive Research in FloridaFlorida A&M and Florida State Universities are leveraging their unique partnership through the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering to create more learning opportunities for underrepresented students in engineering while also making improvements to existing medical applications.
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OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable Plastics
View article: OXO Biodegradable Vs Compostable PlasticsLet’s look at the similarities and differences between OXO biodegradable (Oxo-bio) and compostable plastics.
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Clariant Additives Receives Bioplastic Certifications
View article: Clariant Additives Receives Bioplastic CertificationsSeveral additives for biopolymers certified for industrial compostability. Licocare RBW 102 Vita also certified biodegradable in soil. Supporting development of industrially compostable plastics and biodegradable coatings for agriculture.
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Agilix, Amazon Climate Fund, McDonald’s Biofuel, e-Nable, Huhtamaki Startups, African Parks, Siberia
View article: Agilix, Amazon Climate Fund, McDonald’s Biofuel, e-Nable, Huhtamaki Startups, African Parks, SiberiaLatest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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New Process for Chemical Recycling of PLA
View article: New Process for Chemical Recycling of PLADesigned for performance and durability, synthetic plastics have become indispensable as “materials of every-day use”. However, their indiscriminate disposal has led to an acute problem of plastic pollution.
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Eastman Launch Chemically Recycled Content Tritan
View article: Eastman Launch Chemically Recycled Content TritanGlobal specialty plastics provider Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew copolyester. Tritan Renew offers sustainability without compromise, providing the same durability, performance and safety of original Tritan but now with up to 50% recycled content derived from waste plastic.
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Chemical Recycling Europe Position on EU Waste Policy
View article: Chemical Recycling Europe Position on EU Waste PolicyAlthough the “10 priorities to transform EU Waste Policy” developed by various European Union (EU) NGOs and associations points at ambitious directions for the waste policy that Chemical Recycling Europe generally supports, restrictions mentioned in Priority 9 represent missed opportunities to improve the current waste and recycling system, leading to some inconsistencies between priorities. We…
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Cellulose Bioplastics Developed by South Dakota State University
View article: Cellulose Bioplastics Developed by South Dakota State UniversityStrength and biodegradability—these are the benefits of using cellulose to make plastics and other packaging materials. The cellulose can be harvested from plant materials, such as byproducts of agricultural processing and production, as well as forestry residues.
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Who is Clariant?
View article: Who is Clariant?Let’s have a look at who Clariant is. The complete history and all you need to know about Clariant.
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Study Claims Compostable Plastic is Microplastics Source
View article: Study Claims Compostable Plastic is Microplastics SourcePersistence in soil of microplastic films from ultra-thin compostable plastic bags and implications on soil Aspergillus flavus population.
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Most Advanced Technology to Measure Biodegradation of Plastic Polymer Material
View article: Most Advanced Technology to Measure Biodegradation of Plastic Polymer MaterialWho is the leader when it comes to measuring the biodegradation of plastics?
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Who to Trust on Bioplastics?
View article: Who to Trust on Bioplastics?The most useful links to help you remain informed on bioplastics.
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Lanzatech CEO Interview on Carbon Recycling Technology
View article: Lanzatech CEO Interview on Carbon Recycling TechnologyJennifer Holmgren, CEO at LanzaTech, talks about the company’s carbon recycling technology, in which they convert carbon emissions into ethanol that can be used for jet fuel, clothing and more.
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Health Experts Statement to Support Reusable Containers
View article: Health Experts Statement to Support Reusable ContainersHealth Expert Statement Addressing Safety of Reusables and COVID-19 Reuse and refill systems are an essential part of addressing the plastic pollution crisis and moving away from a fossil fuel-based economy.
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Praj and Lygos Partner on Lactic Acid Technology
View article: Praj and Lygos Partner on Lactic Acid TechnologyPraj Industries Ltd. and Lygos, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop Lygos’s proprietary yeast for the production of lactic acid.
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Flexible Packaging Recycling, Acid Oceans, Mitsui Awarded, Tale & Lyle Targets, Greta Thunberg
View article: Flexible Packaging Recycling, Acid Oceans, Mitsui Awarded, Tale & Lyle Targets, Greta ThunbergLatest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Digital Moisture Sensors in Wood
View article: Digital Moisture Sensors in WoodCreating renewable and innovative solutions at Stora Enso is a collaborative process where the company works with partners and innovative start-ups to boost the innovation process. The new digital wood moisture meter developed by Wiiste and Stora Enso isone example of collaborative innovation.
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Producing Sugarcane Bioplastics in Australia
View article: Producing Sugarcane Bioplastics in AustraliaSugarcane regions urged to look at producing bioplastics, but viability a concern.
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What Happens to Bioplastics at Industrial Composting Sites?
View article: What Happens to Bioplastics at Industrial Composting Sites?What happens to compostable plastics at an industrial composting plant? You want the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth … including the pictures and videos? The article of the year brought to you by BioplasticsNews.com
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Achilles Heel of Chemical Recycling
View article: Achilles Heel of Chemical RecyclingChemical Recycling Won’t Solve The Plastic Crisis As Over 50% Of Carbon Contained Gets Lost.
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Chemically Recycled Content, Recycling in US and Korea, Plastic Free Beauty Day
View article: Chemically Recycled Content, Recycling in US and Korea, Plastic Free Beauty DayLatest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy” presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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First Chemically Recycled Content Packaging Hit Market
View article: First Chemically Recycled Content Packaging Hit MarketThrough strong collaboration, Zur Mühlen Group (Gutfried), BASF, SABIC and SÜDPACK are breaking new ground in packaging.
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Flexible Packaging Recycling in Europe
View article: Flexible Packaging Recycling in EuropeNew study reveals collection, design for recycling and uptake of recyclates as the main drivers
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ExpandFibre To Convert Straw and Wood Pulp in Biomaterials
View article: ExpandFibre To Convert Straw and Wood Pulp in BiomaterialsFortum and Metsä Group to launch a joint EUR 50 million R&D programme in circular bioeconomy.
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Letter from Bio-Industry CEOs to EU for Green Recovery
View article: Letter from Bio-Industry CEOs to EU for Green Recovery63 BIC industry members CEOs and C-level representatives have signed an open letter addressed EU Commissioners calling for a stronger recognition of the bio-based sector in the EU’s green recovery.
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Hemp Packaging on Forbes
View article: Hemp Packaging on ForbesTarek Moharram Discusses Truly Green Plastic Biodegradable Cannabis Biomass Solutions
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Canadian Petition to ban SUP
View article: Canadian Petition to ban SUPURGENT: Stop Canada From Drowning the Oceans in Plastics.
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Genomatica Brontide Wins EPA Award
View article: Genomatica Brontide Wins EPA AwardGenomatica Celebrates Third EPA Award Win with Brontide™ Natural Butylene Glycol. Award recognizes groundbreaking scientific solutions to real-world environmental problems
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Plastic Recycling Law Introduced in US Congress
View article: Plastic Recycling Law Introduced in US CongressNew bill was introduced in U.S. Congress. It puts the focus on reducing plastic waste and strengthening plastics recycling.
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Aramco Completes Acquisition of Sabic
View article: Aramco Completes Acquisition of SabicAramco completes its acquisition of a 70% stake in SABIC from the Public Investment Fund (PIF)
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Dow Sustainability Commitments
View article: Dow Sustainability CommitmentsToday, more than ever, the world needs leadership in environmental sustainability. That’s why we’ve set new targets around advancing a circular economy and climate protection by focusing on two closely linked issues: reducing carbon emissions and eliminating plastic waste.
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Dow Sustainability Report 2019
View article: Dow Sustainability Report 2019As one of the world’s leading materials science companies, we are committed to using science-based solutions and acting collaboratively to help lead the transition to a more sustainable society.
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NGO Policy Brief on Plastic to Fuels
View article: NGO Policy Brief on Plastic to FuelsThe revised Renewable Energy Directive1 (REDII) establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources in the electricity, heating and cooling, and transport sectors for the 2021-2030 period.
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Australia Recycling, Denim Recycling, E-Crackers, Biomotive, Recycling Better than Compostable?
View article: Australia Recycling, Denim Recycling, E-Crackers, Biomotive, Recycling Better than Compostable?Latest News on Sustainable Plastics presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com.
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US Navy Develops Biobased Composite for Aerospace and Space Transport
View article: US Navy Develops Biobased Composite for Aerospace and Space TransportCambium Biomaterials and the US Navy produce breakthrough in bio-based fire-resistant composite materials for aerospace, space transport, and other unmet advanced material needs
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Novamont Signs Circular Economy Declaration
View article: Novamont Signs Circular Economy DeclarationCatia Bastioli among the signatories of the joint statement “A solution to build back better: the circular economy” of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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First US Water Bottles from Ocean Plastic
View article: First US Water Bottles from Ocean PlasticFirst U.S. bottled water packaged in 100% recycled, certified ocean plastic in stores now.
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ASDA Stops Plastic Cutlery
View article: ASDA Stops Plastic CutleryAsda removes over 24.5 million plastic forks from salads in a bid to tackle plastic pollution
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Impact of BBIJU Projects
View article: Impact of BBIJU ProjectsBBI JU launched today the publication BBI JU: a high-impact initiative for green recovery of Europe highlighting the environmental, socio-economic and technological impacts of the initiative.
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Swedish Energy Agency Invests in Lignin Bioplastics
View article: Swedish Energy Agency Invests in Lignin BioplasticsThe Swedish Energy Agency has granted SEK 14 million to RenCom – an innovation company active in making forest-based materials to replace fossil plastics. The support goes to a demonstration unit that will convert lignin from pulp mills in the size of 1000 tonnes per year in an industrially relevant scale.
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How Dupont Will Use Seaweed?
View article: How Dupont Will Use Seaweed?Rooted in the seabed about 30 meters off shorelines around the world is one of the ocean’s many majestic secrets. While not exactly buried treasure, the seaweed harvested or cultivated by locals contains the raw properties that provide a tremendous value to food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Innovative Solutions for Food Waste in EU
View article: Innovative Solutions for Food Waste in EUA report identifying the untapped potential to valorise bio-waste in the EU will be published in July. We were able to obtain the data for Germany, France and UK. Here it is, exclusively for the readers of BioplasticsNews.com
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Chemical Recycling Commitments and Incentives, Deep Sea Plastic, Greece Plastic Ban, NY Composting
View article: Chemical Recycling Commitments and Incentives, Deep Sea Plastic, Greece Plastic Ban, NY CompostingWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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DuPont Sustainable Sourcing Goals 2020
View article: DuPont Sustainable Sourcing Goals 2020DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is building transparent and responsible supply chains for our key bio-based sourced materials, based on strong relationships with our suppliers.
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Unilever Commits to Protecting the Planet
View article: Unilever Commits to Protecting the PlanetUnilever sets out new actions to fight climate change, and protect and regenerate nature, to preserve resources for future generations.
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Borealis Signs Pledge to Build Circular Economy
View article: Borealis Signs Pledge to Build Circular EconomyThe circular economy creates vital opportunities for economic growth, innovation and job creation that also address global challenges such as climate change and pollution. We are calling on businesses and governments around the world to join us.
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New Lignin Based Platform for Fuel, Chemicals and Materials
View article: New Lignin Based Platform for Fuel, Chemicals and MaterialsVERTORO, founded May 2017, is a spin-off of Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology (InSciTe 1 ), a Dutch public-private research and technical validation institute established by Eindhoven University of Technology, Maastricht University, Royal DSM, and the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.
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US Church Starts Collection of Compostable Plastic
View article: US Church Starts Collection of Compostable PlasticFaith Lutheran Church in Miltona has begun a new outreach service to its community, one that church members say will promote care of God’s good creation.
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Biodegradable Food Packaging Extending Food Shelf Life
View article: Biodegradable Food Packaging Extending Food Shelf LifePlastic pollution and disposal of single use plastic packaging is a huge sustainability issue in need of innovative solutions: latest results from the EU-funded project YPACK show that an innovative formulation of active ingredients could allow this biodegradable food packaging to prolong the shelf life of foods and therefore reduce food waste.
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs
View article: European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU AffairsEuropean Bioplastics, the association, representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Dupont-Inglis as new Head of European Public Affairs. She assumed her position on 1 June 2020 and will be based in Brussels.
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Michigan Waste, Definitions, Greenpeace Malaysia, Tax and Voluntary Schemes, Shell
View article: Michigan Waste, Definitions, Greenpeace Malaysia, Tax and Voluntary Schemes, ShellWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Tetra Pak Commits to Net Zero Emissions
View article: Tetra Pak Commits to Net Zero EmissionsThe company announces commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its own operations by 2030, with the ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions for the entire value chain by 2050.
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Who is Bio-on?
View article: Who is Bio-on?Let’s have a look at who Bio-on is. The complete history and all you need to know about Bio-on.
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Avantium Plans to Build New PEF Plant
View article: Avantium Plans to Build New PEF PlantWorley has been awarded a FEED (front-end engineering design) to develop Avantium’s flagship plant that will support the transition to a bio-based economy for plastics. The plant will produce 100% plant-based FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics.
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WWF Mapping of Corporate Actions on Plastic Waste
View article: WWF Mapping of Corporate Actions on Plastic WasteWWF has established a vision of No Plastic in Nature by 2030 and imagines a world where our resources are never wasted. ReSource: Plastic leverages the power of business to achieve this vision. In its inaugural year, ReSource: Plastic worked with five Principal Members (Keurig Dr Pepper, McDonald’s Corporation, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, and The…
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Large Investment in Bioeconomy of Denmark
View article: Large Investment in Bioeconomy of DenmarkDenmark’s largest foundation, The Novo Nordisk Foundation, has awarded a grant of EUR 100 million to DTU Biosustain, paving the way for the development of new sustainable consumer products and strengthening Danish biotechnology research.
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Plastic is Essential According to Vatican News
View article: Plastic is Essential According to Vatican NewsMasks, gloves, shields but also medical equipment and food packaging… The coronavirus pandemic has marked the resurgence of plastic, which we have been trying to reduce so far. The advantages of this material are undeniable, but its use requires appropriate management.
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Blockchain for Compostable Plant Based Products
View article: Blockchain for Compostable Plant Based ProductsAmid Plastic Pandemic of COVID-19, Circular Centric Delivers Compostable, Blockchain Technology Solution for New Global Circular Environment.
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Bioplastic Economics, Scottish Beaches, Thailand Waste, Unilever, Shell CEO
View article: Bioplastic Economics, Scottish Beaches, Thailand Waste, Unilever, Shell CEOWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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MIT University Unlocking the Secrets of Plastic-Eaters
View article: MIT University Unlocking the Secrets of Plastic-EatersGraduate student Linda Zhong and professor of biology Anthony Sinskey are studying the plastic-devouring enzyme PETase as a way to improve recycling.
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Problems With Chemical Recycling
View article: Problems With Chemical RecyclingGAIA has released a new technical analysis authored by chemical engineers Dr. Andrew Neil Rollinson and Dr. Jumoke Oladejo. The report reveals that chemical recycling is polluting, energy intensive, and has a track record of technical failures, and concludes that it is impossible for chemical recycling to be a viable solution in the short window of…
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Russian Polymers Improve Thermal Stability of Bioplastics
View article: Russian Polymers Improve Thermal Stability of BioplasticsA paper was published by Kazan Federal University’s Organic Compounds Lab in Reactive and Functional Polymers. One of the key objectives for contemporary chemistry is to improve thermomechanical properties of polymers, in particular, thermostability of bioplastics.
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What Happens to Compostable Plastics in Belgium?
View article: What Happens to Compostable Plastics in Belgium?I wanted to understand what happened to compostable plastics in Belgium and was a bit surprised with what I found out!
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Stora Enso Replaces Phenol with Lignin for Plywood Applications
View article: Stora Enso Replaces Phenol with Lignin for Plywood ApplicationsLatvijas Finieris, a global leading developer, producer and supplier of birch plywood products, has together with Stora Enso taken the next steps towards replacing phenol – in resins used in plywood – with lignin.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA
View article: Advantages and Disadvantages of PLAHere’s an article on PLA, the advantages and disadvantages of PLA Polylactic Acid.
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Video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO
View article: Video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEOWe found a video of Mitsubishi Chemical CEO talking about the corona crisis. It’s unique. It’s a gem!
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Simple Way To Convert Seaweed into Chemicals
View article: Simple Way To Convert Seaweed into ChemicalsUK researchers have developed a cheap and simple way of creating biofuel and fertiliser from seaweed, whilst removing plastic from the oceans and cleaning up tourist beaches in the Caribbean and Central America.
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Industry 4.0, PEF, Perstorp, Timber and Chemical Recycling
View article: Industry 4.0, PEF, Perstorp, Timber and Chemical RecyclingWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Bioplastics Ranking May 2020
View article: Bioplastics Ranking May 2020Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of May 2020. May was in the middle of the Corona Crisis. We have two winners on the first and second place. The visibility ratio has been included for every company.
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Yokogawa Partners with Jeplan on Chemical Recycling
View article: Yokogawa Partners with Jeplan on Chemical RecyclingYokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has signed an investment and partnership agreement with JEPLAN, INC., a polyester material recycling company with a unique chemical recycling technology.
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SK Chemical Buys Arkema Unit to Boost Green Strategy
View article: SK Chemical Buys Arkema Unit to Boost Green StrategyThe acquisition of value-added business from Arkema will diversify its portfolio. Internalization of high-technology packaging technology helps Korean material industry become more competitive.
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Kids Influence Parents on Recycling
View article: Kids Influence Parents on RecyclingNearly half of parents have been shamed by their own children – for bad recycling practises.
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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
View article: German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona PlanWith the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce the acute economic consequences of the corona crisis from the perspective of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). However, this does not change the structural deficits which weaken its competitiveness.
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French Government Says Plastic Bottles are SU and Must Go
View article: French Government Says Plastic Bottles are SU and Must GoAnother tweet from French Environment Secretary of State, Brune Poirson, on plastic bottles this time.
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World Environment Day
View article: World Environment DayWorld Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Let’s look at how our sector is celebrating.
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French Government Blames Black Plastic, Plastic Films and Over Packaging
View article: French Government Blames Black Plastic, Plastic Films and Over PackagingFrench Secretary of State blames French Retailer for over Packaging. Her cabinet blames black plastic and plastic films.
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Campbell Soup Goes Bioplastics
View article: Campbell Soup Goes BioplasticsCampbell Soup Company announced new packaging sustainability goals to reduce packaging waste by increasing circularity—keeping materials in use and out of landfills.
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Covestro Issues 1 billion Eurobond
View article: Covestro Issues 1 billion EurobondInvestors show confidence in Covestro.
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BASF Climate Strategy
View article: BASF Climate StrategyReducing BASF CO2 emissions significantly and over the long term will require the development of fundamentally new low-emission technologies. In the Carbon Management research and development program, BASF has bundled all of the projects focused on the processes of the future.
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Interview with Stora Enso CEO Annica Bresky
View article: Interview with Stora Enso CEO Annica Bresky“I am really privileged to be the CEO of a company with a positive climate impact. Regardless of the Covid-19, we will have to tackle the climate crises, which is an even bigger crises for the whole of the globe”, says Stora Enso’s President and CEO Annica Bresky.
