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Symphony Wins Battle of Words with Compostable Plastics Industry
View article: Symphony Wins Battle of Words with Compostable Plastics IndustryThe BBIA, representing the compostable plastic industry, wrote to the UK Environment Minister on 1st June claiming that oxo-biodegradable plastic should be banned. Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc., the leading company in the oxo-biodegradable industry, wrote on 4th June to explain why the BBIA is wrong.
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Danish Enzymes Convert CO2 into Green Chemicals
View article: Danish Enzymes Convert CO2 into Green ChemicalsScientists activate enzymes’ ability to absorb CO2 from the air and convert and store it as eco-friendly chemicals.
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Paptic Does Crowd Funding During Corona Crisis
View article: Paptic Does Crowd Funding During Corona Crisis“A crowd-funding round in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic? that is madness!”
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Bioplastics Ranking April 2020
View article: Bioplastics Ranking April 2020Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of April 2020. April was in the middle of the Storm: some companies were building walls and other were building wind mills. Surprise, we have a new winner who landed in the first place.
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How Neste Will Turn Chemical Recycling into Industrial Solution
View article: How Neste Will Turn Chemical Recycling into Industrial SolutionNo fundamental technical obstacle hinders us from recycling all of the world’s plastics. One tool to get us there is the transformative technology of chemical recycling. Here are the five big milestones in making chemical recycling—and thus, circular plastic economy—a reality.
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Stora Enso Launches New Chocolate Packaging
View article: Stora Enso Launches New Chocolate PackagingStora Enso introduces innovative low carbon paperboard for chocolate packaging.
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Bioplastics Ranking March 2020
View article: Bioplastics Ranking March 2020Here’s the Brands and Companies Ranking of March 2020.
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Woodly Is Aligned with European Strategy for Plastics
View article: Woodly Is Aligned with European Strategy for PlasticsStartup company Woodly closes its production loop with the help of NGR – Woodly products are aligned with the European Strategy for Plastics.
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Science to Enable Sustainable Plastics
View article: Science to Enable Sustainable PlasticsThe worst environmental impacts of plastics are a common sight in the news or on social media – but they also fulfil vital roles in society, and in some cases can even be a more sustainable option compared to alternatives.
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LyondellBasell Named Responsible Care Company of the Year
View article: LyondellBasell Named Responsible Care Company of the YearLyondellBasell Named Responsible Care® Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council.
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Call for Recognition and Legislation Review Chemical Recycling
View article: Call for Recognition and Legislation Review Chemical RecyclingChemical Recycling Europe calls for a faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling.
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Chemical Recycling Europe, Sustainability on Hold, Lyondellbasell, Ikea, Covestro
View article: Chemical Recycling Europe, Sustainability on Hold, Lyondellbasell, Ikea, CovestroWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU and Compostable Plastics, Biodegradable Additives, RWDC, Black Plastic, Oxo
View article: EU and Compostable Plastics, Biodegradable Additives, RWDC, Black Plastic, OxoWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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EU Not In Favour of Compostable Plastics
View article: EU Not In Favour of Compostable PlasticsIn 2015 the Commission adopted an EU action plan for the Circular Economy to help stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy.
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Nestle, Denmark, Weather, Mitsui, Plastic Free July, Compost Shortage
View article: Nestle, Denmark, Weather, Mitsui, Plastic Free July, Compost ShortageWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Mitsui to Create New Plastic Strategy Dpt
View article: Mitsui to Create New Plastic Strategy DptMitsui Chemicals. is to establish a new Climate Change/Plastics Strategy Department within the Corporate Sustainability Division on June 15.
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Impact of Corona on Bioplastic Industry in May
View article: Impact of Corona on Bioplastic Industry in MayImpact of corona crisis on the bioplastic and plastic industry for the months of May 2020.
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Iowa, Zalando, Sabic, South Africa, Dow and Mondelez
View article: Iowa, Zalando, Sabic, South Africa, Dow and MondelezWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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China Scandal, Mitsubishi, Tyres, Flexible Packaging, Sargassum, Canada Lignin
View article: China Scandal, Mitsubishi, Tyres, Flexible Packaging, Sargassum, Canada LigninWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Arkema, Neste and Covestro, Braskem, US Survey and Basf
View article: Arkema, Neste and Covestro, Braskem, US Survey and BasfWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Clariant EcoCircle Initiative
View article: Clariant EcoCircle InitiativeWith its new EcoCircle initiative, Clariant is tackling the problem of plastic waste along the entire value chain by building a unique cross-industry network.
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Braskem Bioplastic Recognised as Sustainable
View article: Braskem Bioplastic Recognised as SustainableThe initiative is now part of an online repository along with over 60 case studies for fostering the sustainable development of various economic sectors.
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BASF and Red Avenue Partner on Bioplastic in China
View article: BASF and Red Avenue Partner on Bioplastic in ChinaBASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group collaborate to produce certified compostable co-polyester (PBAT) in China.
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New Dow PCR Resin for Asia Pacific
View article: New Dow PCR Resin for Asia PacificDow recently developed and commercialized a new formulated post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic resin designed for collation shrink film applications in Asia Pacific.
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Covestro and Neste Partner on Bioplastic
View article: Covestro and Neste Partner on BioplasticNeste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.
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Winners of the Corona Crisis
View article: Winners of the Corona CrisisFour companies are the winners of the corona crisis in terms of communication and marketing.
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SK Chemical, Borealis, Omya, Stora Enso, UPM, Dow and Good Natured
View article: SK Chemical, Borealis, Omya, Stora Enso, UPM, Dow and Good NaturedWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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The Future of Plastic Packaging
View article: The Future of Plastic PackagingHere are the 5 options for the future of plastic packaging.
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France Recycling, Lactips, EU Plastic Pact, EU Biodiversity, Covestro, Huthamaki
View article: France Recycling, Lactips, EU Plastic Pact, EU Biodiversity, Covestro, HuthamakiWatch the Latest News on “Plastics in the Circular Economy”, Presented by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor BioplasticsNews.com
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Plastic Packaging in The Circular Economy
View article: Plastic Packaging in The Circular EconomyHere’s a short video on Plastic Packaging in the Circular Economy made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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SK Chemicals Recycled Content Packaging for Cosmetic
View article: SK Chemicals Recycled Content Packaging for CosmeticSouth Korea-headquartered SK Chemicals has launched a new range of E PET-compatible copolyesters comprised of 30% post-consumer recycled material, now available on the European market.
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US Military Biomanufacturing Leader
View article: US Military Biomanufacturing LeaderThe last decade has seen dramatic advances in using micro-organisms to manufacture highly specialized chemicals that the Department of Defense needs.
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Evonik and Beiersdorf Partner on CO2 for Cosmetics
View article: Evonik and Beiersdorf Partner on CO2 for CosmeticsIts aim is to develop sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide (CO2) as the starting material.
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Mitsui Supports Startup to Reduce Ocean Plastic
View article: Mitsui Supports Startup to Reduce Ocean PlasticMitsui Chemicals today announced that it has selected three innovative Asian startups to receive support under the Asia–Pacific Low-Carbon Lifestyles Challenge (APLCLC), a program run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP; Nairobi, Kenya; Executive Director: Inger Andersen).
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USDA Final Rule on Production of Renewable Chemicals and Products
View article: USDA Final Rule on Production of Renewable Chemicals and ProductsU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has published a final rule to expand the production of renewable chemicals and biobased manufactured products.
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Lignin Insulating Foams and Molding Compounds
View article: Lignin Insulating Foams and Molding CompoundsLignin, a basic component of almost any plant that grows, is proving to be a promising resource to make the shift to a bioeconomy.
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Chemical Recycling of PLA by UK Universities
View article: Chemical Recycling of PLA by UK UniversitiesA faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Bath.
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Stora Enso and Cordenka Partner on Biobased Carbon fiber
View article: Stora Enso and Cordenka Partner on Biobased Carbon fiberStora Enso and Cordenka have signed a joint development agreement to develop precursors for bio-based carbon fiber. The co-development is driven by the need for high performance carbon fiber in transportation, construction and power generation. Stora Enso has been developing the technology for manufacturing carbon fiber from wood-based raw materials, i.e. dissolving pulp and lignin,…
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Large Scale Test for Compostable Plastics in London
View article: Large Scale Test for Compostable Plastics in LondonAs foodservice shifts to more disposables for hygiene, a new composting partnership offers a sustainable waste management solution for businesses in London, Brighton, and Sussex.
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EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategy
View article: EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork StrategyToday, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system.
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Total and PureCycle Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Total and PureCycle Partner on Chemical RecyclingTotal has signed an agreement with PureCycle Technologies to develop a strategic partnership in plastic recycling.
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Arkema Annual and Sustainability Report 2019
View article: Arkema Annual and Sustainability Report 2019Arkema new Annual Report, “Innovative for”. It reflects our determination to ensure environmental, social and human issues are central to our products and activities.
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Compostable Plastics, Advantages and Disadvantages
View article: Compostable Plastics, Advantages and DisadvantagesHere’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Compostable Plastics made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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European Investment Bank Circular Economy Guide
View article: European Investment Bank Circular Economy GuideThe EIB Circular Economy Guide aims to promote a common understanding of circular economy, and raise awareness about and promote circular solutions.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Biobased Plastics
View article: Advantages and Disadvantages of Biobased PlasticsHere’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Biobased Plastics made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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Dow Returning to Work Playbook
View article: Dow Returning to Work PlaybookSafely retuning to the workplace, together. Message from Dow CEO and returning to work playbook.
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Sabic Sustainability Report 2019
View article: Sabic Sustainability Report 2019These sustainable investments will bear fruit for all of our stakeholders in the future, and have made 2019 another step in our journey to become the preferred world leader in chemicals by 2025.
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EU Bio Economy Platform
View article: EU Bio Economy PlatformNew platform signals commitment of bio-based industries and regions in advancing European bioeconomy.
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Circular Economy for Plastics in EU
View article: Circular Economy for Plastics in EUPlasticsEurope publishes the new report The Circular Economy for Plastics – A European Overview.
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Coke Goes All Plant Bottles that Degrades in 1 Year
View article: Coke Goes All Plant Bottles that Degrades in 1 YearBeer and soft drinks could soon be sipped from “all-plant” bottles under new plans to turn sustainably grown crops into plastic in partnership with major beverage makers.
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Deinking Plastic Film Recyclate
View article: Deinking Plastic Film RecyclateSiegwerk, one of the world’s leading providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and APK AG, a specialist in the production of high-quality plastic recyclate from packaging waste, successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed LDPE-films.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Chemical Recycling
View article: Advantages and Disadvantages of Chemical RecyclingHere’s a short video on the advantages and disadvantages of Chemical Recycling made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor of Bioplastics News.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycling
View article: Advantages and Disadvantages of RecyclingHere’s a short video made by Axel Barrett, Chief Editor Bioplastics News, on the advantages and disadvantages of Plastic Recycling.
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Future of Recycling in Austalia
View article: Future of Recycling in AustaliaThe NSW Government recently conducted a survey on recycling and plastic waste.
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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder
View article: EU Chemicals Legislation FinderEUCLEF gives you an overview of the European Union’s legislation on chemicals.
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Finalists Design Innovation in Plastics 2020
View article: Finalists Design Innovation in Plastics 2020Six talented university students have won their way to the final of the 2020 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition, having been asked to design a product for urban living.
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NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Partner on Recycling
View article: NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Partner on RecyclingResearch Seeks New Way to Reduce Waste to Landfill and Drive Zero Plastic Waste.
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Clariant Sustainable Dispersant, Additives and Pigments
View article: Clariant Sustainable Dispersant, Additives and PigmentsClariant’s next-generation sustainable solutions front and center through 2020 and beyond.
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Mitsui Goes 3D Printed Masks
View article: Mitsui Goes 3D Printed MasksMitsui Chemicals has begun working on the development of a new, reusable 3D-printed mask with Professor HORI Katsutoshi of the Graduate School of Engineering at Nagoya University and Friend Microbe Inc. (President & CEO: NISHIDA Katsuhiko),a spinoff venture from Nagoya University.
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US Justice and SEC Monitor Braskem
View article: US Justice and SEC Monitor BraskemDOJ and SEC confirmed the conclusion of the independent compliance monitorship at Braskem.
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Perception on EU Plan for Safer Recycling
View article: Perception on EU Plan for Safer RecyclingBusiness wish list includes a consistent approach to assessing chemicals of concern in the EU’s action plan for a circular economy.
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Avantium Shareholders Approve Resolutions
View article: Avantium Shareholders Approve ResolutionsAvantium N.V, a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that at today’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM).
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More Plastic in the Future?
View article: More Plastic in the Future?Dr. Fengwei (David) Xie is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow at the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM), WMG, University of Warwick.
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Lifestyle Packaging Launches BioPAC Formula
View article: Lifestyle Packaging Launches BioPAC FormulaYorkshire-based packaging specialist Lifestyle Packaging has introduced an advanced formula for the biodegradability of plastic packaging in the UK market.
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Scottish Parliament Approves Deposit Return
View article: Scottish Parliament Approves Deposit ReturnThe deposit return scheme (DRS) has been approved by Scottish parliament in a vote yesterday (13 May) after debate that it should be paused in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
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EU Supports New Projects for Green Recovery
View article: EU Supports New Projects for Green RecoveryThe Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) has signed grant agreements with the projects selected for funding under the 2019 Call for proposals.
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Improve Recycling of Technical Plastic Parts
View article: Improve Recycling of Technical Plastic PartsThe European dependency on natural resources and unharmonised suboptimal waste management oblige for radical action.
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L’Oreal Launches Social and Environmental Fund
View article: L’Oreal Launches Social and Environmental FundGlobal cosmetic firm L’Oréal has noted the need to focus on regenerating the environment while also supporting those impacted by the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus, and has responded by launching a €50m social fund to support vulnerable women and a €100m environment fund.
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Good Natured Closes Acquisition of Shepherd
View article: Good Natured Closes Acquisition of Shepherdgood natured Products Inc. (the “Company” or “good natured®”) (TSX-V: GDNP) today announced it has closed the previously announced strategic acquisition of Shepherd Thermoforming & Packaging Inc. (“Shepherd”) and all of its real estate for CAD$9.5 million.
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Industry Asks to Postpone Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
View article: Industry Asks to Postpone Scottish Deposit Return SchemeTrade bodies and consumers call for the plastic bottle and can scheme to be halted. Trade body the Scottish Wholesale Association is urging MSPs to halt the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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Cargill and P&G Partner on Bio-Acrylic Acid
View article: Cargill and P&G Partner on Bio-Acrylic AcidProcter & Gamble and Cargill partner to revolutionise the personal care industry by developing a nature-powered innovation.
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Ocean Plastic Upholstery
View article: Ocean Plastic UpholsteryThe circular economy is a proposed alternative to our traditional ‘take, make, waste’ model of production and consumption – one that offers hope in the face of environmental catastrophes from climate change to ocean plastic.
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Dow Supports Waste Pickers
View article: Dow Supports Waste PickersIf someone were to ask me who I admire most in the steps of a circular economy, I immediately have an answer for them – those in the collection process in developing countries: the entrepreneurial, hardworking, knowledgeable and inherently sustainable waste collectors across the world.
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Dunkin Switches PS Cups for Paper
View article: Dunkin Switches PS Cups for PaperDunkin’ shares progress on key sustainability initiatives and sets goal to open 1,000th DD Green Achievement™ restaurant by the end of 2025.
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Vegware Guide for Social Distancing Catering
View article: Vegware Guide for Social Distancing CateringBack to business, A practical guide to packaging for socially distanced catering.
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Bubble Tea Goes for Mitsubishi BioPBS
View article: Bubble Tea Goes for Mitsubishi BioPBSCoffee and tea are common beverage products for people nowadays.
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Bic Launches Recycling Program
View article: Bic Launches Recycling ProgramConsumers Can Now Recycle Stationery Products and Packaging Nationwide Through TerraCycle.
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Thailand Waste Management Cannot Cope with Corona
View article: Thailand Waste Management Cannot Cope with CoronaThailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags that Bangkok office worker Nicha Singhanoi hoped would cut back the waste that puts her country among the world’s top five choking the oceans with plastic.
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Padi Goes Ocean Plastics
View article: Padi Goes Ocean PlasticsThe Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has teamed up with eco-friendly activewear company Rash’R to create a line of stylish face masks made using recycled plastic bottles from the ocean.
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Why Ineffective Recycling in Indonesia?
View article: Why Ineffective Recycling in Indonesia?Indonesia has been in hot water over its contribution to marine waste since 2015, when a report by researcher Jenna Jambeck ranked Indonesia as the world’s second-worst marine plastic polluter for allowing about 1.29 million tons of plastic waste to enter the ocean in 2010 as a result of improper waste management.
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Can Corona Revive SUP Bags in New Zealand?
View article: Can Corona Revive SUP Bags in New Zealand?The Covid-19 crisis could be a big setback to progress on eliminating plastics, a rural expert has warned.
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Degradable Plastics in China
View article: Degradable Plastics in ChinaDeliverymen stand among plastic packages and boxes sealed with tape on sidewalks as they call residents to fetch their goods. Parcels and takeout food in plastic bags and containers pile up on shelves outside residential blocks.
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Sabic Lost 40 pc in Value
View article: Sabic Lost 40 pc in ValueSaudi Aramco is looking to restructure its deal to acquire a controlling stake in petrochemicals manufacturer SABIC after a more than 40 per cent drop in SABIC’s value following a slump in oil prices in coronavirus pandemic, two sources told Reuters.
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Packaging Goes Green
View article: Packaging Goes GreenIn recent years, plastic pollution has become public enemy number one.
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Sabic Recycling Strategy
View article: Sabic Recycling StrategyThe critical part played by plastics in modern life has never been clearer.
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Elite Goes Bioplastics
View article: Elite Goes BioplasticsElite’s new Jet bottle is made from biodegradable plastic, has an oversized nozzle that is easy to drink from and seals efficiently, and is based on the Elite Fly, as used in the WorldTour.
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Dont Put Bioplastics in the Recycling Bin
View article: Dont Put Bioplastics in the Recycling BinEveryone can contribute to increasing the amount of rubbish that gets recycled and the amount of valuable resources that get reused. Here are three lesser-known tips to help you make your contribution.
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Ferrero Update on Packaging Policy
View article: Ferrero Update on Packaging PolicyAs part of its commitment to make all packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, the Ferrero Group will share regular updates on its activities to delivering this.
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What About Landfills?
View article: What About Landfills?Recently, many politicians were in such a hurry to ban plastic bags.
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Message from Mitsui CEO
View article: Message from Mitsui CEOMessage for All Employees of the Mitsui Chemicals Group.
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Revolution in Succinic Acid Production
View article: Revolution in Succinic Acid ProductionA research team led by Professor Sang Yup Lee reported the production of a microbial strain capable of the massive production of succinic acid with the highest production efficiency to date.
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Sustainable Packaging in Cosmetics Industry
View article: Sustainable Packaging in Cosmetics IndustryProduct packaging sends an instant subconscious message to consumers about the values of the cosmetics brand. Thus it’s design has to align with the company mission and brand identity.
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Polemic Around Flame Retardants Circularity
View article: Polemic Around Flame Retardants CircularityTrade body rejects claim flame retardants prevent furniture ‘circularity’. Goal is to meet highest performance standards, BSEF says.
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Borealis Q1 Results 25pc Down
View article: Borealis Q1 Results 25pc DownLower Q1 profit versus 2019 mainly attributable to lower result from Borouge due to weak market conditions in Asia.
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Bioplastic Packaging from Olive Waste
View article: Bioplastic Packaging from Olive WasteA Spanish joint venture has developed a new sustainable packaging material made from olive waste.
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Braskem and Biopromotions Partner on Mask Straps
View article: Braskem and Biopromotions Partner on Mask StrapsBraskem and Biopromotions collaborate on sustainable mask straps. Biopromotions has developed mask straps made of a Braskem’s bio-based material.
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ADM and the Corona Crisis
View article: ADM and the Corona CrisisADM announced today that it is has committed a total of approximately $1 million to various organizations involved in the fight against COVID-19.
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China Billionaire Goes Bioplastic
View article: China Billionaire Goes BioplasticToys are fun playthings for most, but for Hong Kong billionaire Francis Choi Chee-ming they are serious business—he claims his privately held Early Light International is the world’s largest toy maker by output.
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New Bioplastics Startup Called RWDC Industries
View article: New Bioplastics Startup Called RWDC IndustriesDaniel Carraway spent his entire career working in paper and bioplastics. The serial entrepreneur began his career at International Paper working in their research division before founding two previous companies that became cornerstones of the bioplastics industry.
