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Panasonic presents sustainable plastic alternative
View article: Panasonic presents sustainable plastic alternativePanasonic presents sustainable plastic alternative
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Will chemical recycling in Michigan turn into a fiasco?
View article: Will chemical recycling in Michigan turn into a fiasco?Will chemical recycling in Michigan turn into a fiasco?
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ENI to create biochemicals unit
View article: ENI to create biochemicals unitENI to create biochemicals unit
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Lateral flow tests made from chewing gum, recycled fridge parts
View article: Lateral flow tests made from chewing gum, recycled fridge partsLateral flow tests made from chewing gum, recycled fridge parts
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The Bioeconomy is an environmental scam according to NGOs
View article: The Bioeconomy is an environmental scam according to NGOsThe Bioeconomy is an environmental scam according to NGOs
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2023 Billion-Ton Report: An assessment of US Renewable Carbon Resources
View article: 2023 Billion-Ton Report: An assessment of US Renewable Carbon ResourcesDepartment of Energy Releases Report Outlining How America Can Sustainably Produce More than One Billion Tons of Biomass Per Year
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New super formula league uses biocomposite chassis
View article: New super formula league uses biocomposite chassisCompeting teams come from China, USA, Hungary, Switzerland and Germany
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Startup specialising in olive stones for biocomposites
View article: Startup specialising in olive stones for biocompositesStartup specialising in olive stones for biocomposites
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Brilliant Engineering: the untold story of plastic and the quest to make it sustainable
View article: Brilliant Engineering: the untold story of plastic and the quest to make it sustainableMaterials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles.
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Indian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging film
View article: Indian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging filmIndian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging film
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Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind
View article: Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its KindSappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind
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CEO Thomas Gangl to leave Borealis
View article: CEO Thomas Gangl to leave BorealisCEO Thomas Gangl to leave Borealis
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World’s first PHA bottle cap
View article: World’s first PHA bottle capWorld’s first PHA bottle cap
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Promising environmental degradation of PISOX polyesters
View article: Promising environmental degradation of PISOX polyestersPromising environmental degradation of PISOX polyesters
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Sustainable waste management: what the EU is doing
View article: Sustainable waste management: what the EU is doingFind out how Europeans manage their waste and what measures the EU is taking to ensure environmentally-friendly practices.
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Belgian farmer takes TotalEnergies to court, seeking climate damages
View article: Belgian farmer takes TotalEnergies to court, seeking climate damagesIf TotalEnergies loses this court case …. then they have a serious problem
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Sticker Gizmo goes for Futamura NatureFlex for compostable labels
View article: Sticker Gizmo goes for Futamura NatureFlex for compostable labelsSticker Gizmo goes for Futamura NatureFlex compostable labels
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LUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic
View article: LUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean PlasticLUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic
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Keurig Plans to Launch Compostable Coffee Pods
View article: Keurig Plans to Launch Compostable Coffee PodsKeurig Plans Launch of Compostable Coffee Pods
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Apple waste, spider silk, enhanced cotton: How bio-based textiles could replace plastic in our clothing
View article: Apple waste, spider silk, enhanced cotton: How bio-based textiles could replace plastic in our clothingApple waste, spider silk, enhanced cotton: How bio-based textiles could replace plastic in our clothing
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US EPA approves pro-oxidant additives (OXO) bioplastics technology (FREE)
View article: US EPA approves pro-oxidant additives (OXO) bioplastics technology (FREE)The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an important Report into pro-oxidant masterbatches which in its own words “could significantly reduce the persistence of plastic pollution without creating undesired by-products.” This is a FREE article
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Snøhetta designs compostable hemp light Superdupertube
View article: Snøhetta designs compostable hemp light SuperdupertubeSnøhetta explores new material for reborn classic with ateljé Lyktan
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Kaneka MS Polymer and Lignin Fusion
View article: Kaneka MS Polymer and Lignin FusionKaneka MS Polymer and Lignin Fusion
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Competition to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ heats up
View article: Competition to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ heats upCleantech start-ups vie for a piece of the PFAS destruction market
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Indorama Ventures will change its strategy due to current downturn
View article: Indorama Ventures will change its strategy due to current downturnIndorama Ventures evolves its business strategy as it pivots towards structural shifts in the global chemical industry
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UBQ and Plastribution partner in UK and Ireland
View article: UBQ and Plastribution partner in UK and IrelandUBQ Materials and Plastribution Seal Distribution Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Materials Transformation
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How BPI’s petition to the USDA will support the growth of composting infrastructure
View article: How BPI’s petition to the USDA will support the growth of composting infrastructureHow BPI’s petition to the USDA will support the growth of composting infrastructure
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Computational Models Can Accelerate and Scale Up Biomass Conversion
View article: Computational Models Can Accelerate and Scale Up Biomass ConversionSimulations of biomass compression-screw feeding using a compressible non-Newtonian constitutive model
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Development of a novel flax soy-based polyurethane prepreg composite
View article: Development of a novel flax soy-based polyurethane prepreg compositeDevelopment of a novel flax soy-based polyurethane prepreg composite
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Jeplan Plans US IPO
View article: Jeplan Plans US IPOJapanese Plastic Recycling Firm Jeplan Plans US IPO Through SPAC Merger
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Valorization of depolymerized lignin using microorganisms
View article: Valorization of depolymerized lignin using microorganismsMicrobial Upcycling of Depolymerized Lignin into Value-Added Chemicals
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New Host Defense MycoBrew Packets Commercially Compostable
View article: New Host Defense MycoBrew Packets Commercially CompostableHost Defense® MycoBrew® Packets are BPI Certified Commercially Compostable!
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Soy Innovation Challenge finalists 2023
View article: Soy Innovation Challenge finalists 2023United Soybean Board announces 2023 Soy Innovation Challenge finalists
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North Face and Bottle partner on PHA circularity for textiles
View article: North Face and Bottle partner on PHA circularity for textilesOn Its Journey To Make Clothing That Leaves No Trace, The North Face Taps the BOTTLE Consortium To Scale Biodegradable Polyester Alternative
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EU Greenwashing directive directly aimed at Bioplastics
View article: EU Greenwashing directive directly aimed at BioplasticsYou’re involved in marketing bioplastics …. bringing bioplastics to the market … then you need to read this one.
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Fully plastic signs may be recyclable, plastic-coated paper is not (FREE)
View article: Fully plastic signs may be recyclable, plastic-coated paper is not (FREE)Primary elections are concluding across America, but for some, political signs are such an important form of expression, they display more generalized opinions year-round on campaign-style signs, in the form of “this house believes…” statements. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article.
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US Chemical recycling plant shuts down
View article: US Chemical recycling plant shuts downOne of Agilyx joint-ventures is shutting down
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Evonik to cut 2.000 jobs worldwide
View article: Evonik to cut 2.000 jobs worldwideEvonik to cut 2.000 jobs worldwide
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EU Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU
View article: EU Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EUPackaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU
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Hydrogen strategy brings Belgian bus builder VanHool in serious trouble
View article: Hydrogen strategy brings Belgian bus builder VanHool in serious troubleHydrogen was going to be the next big thing for busses. Belgian bus builder Van Hool can testify of the opposite.
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Cellexcel raises over £250,000 for biomaterials technology
View article: Cellexcel raises over £250,000 for biomaterials technologyCellexcel raises over £250,000 to accelerate commercialisation of unique carbon emission-reducing biomaterial technology
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Hemp research needs roadmap (USDA)
View article: Hemp research needs roadmap (USDA)USDA Releases Reports on Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry and on Hemp Research and Innovation
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The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics Problem
View article: The US Composting Industry Has a Plastics ProblemThe study explored the role of conventional plastics and compostable plastic packaging in compost contamination.
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Zeon Completes Construction of chemical Recycling Plant
View article: Zeon Completes Construction of chemical Recycling PlantZeon Completes Construction Of Recycling Plant For Cyclo Olefin Polymers
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Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis?
View article: Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis?Biodegradable and plant-based plastics are booming — but still come with climate and chemical concerns.
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Super-tough PLA blends via tunable dynamic vulcanization of biobased polyurethanes
View article: Super-tough PLA blends via tunable dynamic vulcanization of biobased polyurethanesSuper-tough polylactic acid blends via tunable dynamic vulcanization of biobased polyurethanes
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Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity
View article: Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant CapacityDanimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity
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Microalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplastic
View article: Microalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplasticMicroalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplastic
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EU discriminated against palm oil in setting biofuel rules says WTO
View article: EU discriminated against palm oil in setting biofuel rules says WTOOn 5 March 2024, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Malaysia in “European Union and Certain Member States — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels” (DS600).
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Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into chemicals
View article: Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into chemicalsBritish cleantech Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into high-value bio-based chemicals
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Botanic Wellness launches hemp bioplastic straws
View article: Botanic Wellness launches hemp bioplastic strawsOur mission is to exhaust the potential of hemp in both traditional fields like medicinal alternatives and emergent sectors like bioplastics — in the most ecofriendly way possible,
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Eco-Products Launches Veridian™ Line to Address Composter Contamination Challenges (FREE)
View article: Eco-Products Launches Veridian™ Line to Address Composter Contamination Challenges (FREE)First-of-its-kind collection of cups, lids, cutlery and containers aligns with new labeling rules in Washington state and Colorado. This is a FREE article
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Plastic People documentary
View article: Plastic People documentaryMicroplastics Are a Big Problem, a New Film Warns
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Sustainable fabric printing by using pre-consumed cellulosic textile wastes: The effect of waste particle content
View article: Sustainable fabric printing by using pre-consumed cellulosic textile wastes: The effect of waste particle contentSustainable fabric printing by using pre-consumed cellulosic textile wastes: The effect of waste particle content
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Recycling plastic is not a quick fix
View article: Recycling plastic is not a quick fixRecycling is an accepted formula for sustainable resource use, but in the case of plastic it can have serious side effects, says Helene Wiesinger – and uses the example of plastic flooring in Switzerland to illustrate the dilemma.
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Embrace Sustainable Plastic Technologies And Don’t Be Obsessed With Recycling, Says Symphony Environmental (FREE)
View article: Embrace Sustainable Plastic Technologies And Don’t Be Obsessed With Recycling, Says Symphony Environmental (FREE)A recent report from the Centre for Climate Integrity claims it has uncovered shocking insights into how the plastics industry deceived the public for decades and contributed to the plastic waste crisis. This is a FREE article
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Why the oil and chemical lobby is taking aim at New York’s plastic waste bill
View article: Why the oil and chemical lobby is taking aim at New York’s plastic waste billThe bill’s passage could be pivotal in the fight to rein in plastics, and the industry knows it.
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Strategy to enrich cyanobacteria PHB-producers
View article: Strategy to enrich cyanobacteria PHB-producersPhotosynthetic species composition determines bioplastics production in microbiomes: Strategy to enrich cyanobacteria PHB-producers
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I Buried This Compostable iPhone Case and 5 Months Later It’s Still Here
View article: I Buried This Compostable iPhone Case and 5 Months Later It’s Still HereI Buried This Compostable iPhone Case and 5 Months Later It’s Still Here
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Car Industry should research plastic recycling claims made by their suppliers
View article: Car Industry should research plastic recycling claims made by their suppliersCar industry should beware that plastic recycling claims are fraudulent
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Identification of the bacterial community that degrades phenanthrene sorbed to polystyrene nanoplastics using DNA-based stable isotope probing
View article: Identification of the bacterial community that degrades phenanthrene sorbed to polystyrene nanoplastics using DNA-based stable isotope probingIdentification of the bacterial community that degrades phenanthrene sorbed to polystyrene nanoplastics using DNA-based stable isotope probing
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Utilization of bioresources for high-value bioproducts production: Sustainability and perspectives in circular bioeconomy
View article: Utilization of bioresources for high-value bioproducts production: Sustainability and perspectives in circular bioeconomyUtilization of bioresources for high-value bioproducts production: Sustainability and perspectives in circular bioeconomy
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Preparation of nitrogen-doped biocarbon derived from shrimp shell and its utilization in glucose biofuel cell
View article: Preparation of nitrogen-doped biocarbon derived from shrimp shell and its utilization in glucose biofuel cellPreparation of nitrogen-doped biocarbon derived from shrimp shell and its utilization in glucose biofuel cell
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Bio-inspired Materials Showcase Potential for Protective Equipment and Textiles
View article: Bio-inspired Materials Showcase Potential for Protective Equipment and TextilesBio-inspired Materials Showcase Potential for Protective Equipment and Textiles
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Selective production of phenolic monomer via catalytic depolymerization of lignin over cobalt-nickel-zirconium dioxide catalyst
View article: Selective production of phenolic monomer via catalytic depolymerization of lignin over cobalt-nickel-zirconium dioxide catalystSelective production of phenolic monomer via catalytic depolymerization of lignin over cobalt-nickel-zirconium dioxide catalyst
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SECOS Group MyEcoBag in the news
View article: SECOS Group MyEcoBag in the newsSECOS Group MyEcoBag in the news
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Linden-based mucilage biodegradable films: A green perspective on functional and sustainable food packaging
View article: Linden-based mucilage biodegradable films: A green perspective on functional and sustainable food packagingLinden-based mucilage biodegradable films: A green perspective on functional and sustainable food packaging
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Shareholders sue Oatly for greenwashing
View article: Shareholders sue Oatly for greenwashingOatly greenwashing suit to be settled for $9.3m
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SEALIVE Project Unveils Biobased Plastics at Malta Exhibition: A Leap Towards Ocean Health
View article: SEALIVE Project Unveils Biobased Plastics at Malta Exhibition: A Leap Towards Ocean HealthSEALIVE Project Unveils Biobased Plastics at Malta Exhibition: A Leap Towards Ocean Health
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Tinder Fungus: Revolutionary Biodegradable Plastic Alternative Discovered
View article: Tinder Fungus: Revolutionary Biodegradable Plastic Alternative DiscoveredTinder Fungus: Revolutionary Biodegradable Plastic Alternative Discovered
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Application of MicroResp™ for quick and easy detection of plastic degradation by marine bacterial isolates
View article: Application of MicroResp™ for quick and easy detection of plastic degradation by marine bacterial isolatesApplication of MicroResp™ for quick and easy detection of plastic degradation by marine bacterial isolates
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Aldi pioneers transparency in flexible plastic recycling via the Flexible Plastic Fund
View article: Aldi pioneers transparency in flexible plastic recycling via the Flexible Plastic FundAldi pioneers transparency in flexible plastic recycling via the Flexible Plastic Fund
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Priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU
View article: Priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EUOn January 1, 2024, Belgium took over the rotating Council of the EU Presidency for the following six months. In this role, Belgium will lead the European agenda within the Council and promote cooperation among Member States.
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Draft Measures on Farmland Protection Published for Comment (China)
View article: Draft Measures on Farmland Protection Published for Comment (China)On January 26, the People’s Republic of China published draft “Measures for the Management of Red Lines for Protection of Permanent Basic Farmland,” for public comment through February 26, 2024.
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Japan industry launch frontal attack at EU PFAS ban
View article: Japan industry launch frontal attack at EU PFAS banJapan industry launch frontal attack on EU PFAS ban
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Hazardous chemicals in plastics – discussions at UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
View article: Hazardous chemicals in plastics – discussions at UN Intergovernmental Negotiating CommitteeHazardous chemicals in plastics – discussions at UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
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Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 Report (UN)
View article: Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 Report (UN)Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 Report (UN)
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Plastics not a priority for politicians but are for the public, says new research
View article: Plastics not a priority for politicians but are for the public, says new researchPlastics not a priority for politicians but are for the public, says new research
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New compostable Tim Hortons lids earn mixed reviews on P.E.I.
View article: New compostable Tim Hortons lids earn mixed reviews on P.E.I.New compostable Tim Hortons lids earn mixed reviews on P.E.I.
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A state-of-the-art review of multilayer packaging recycling: Challenges, alternatives, and outlook
View article: A state-of-the-art review of multilayer packaging recycling: Challenges, alternatives, and outlookA state-of-the-art review of multilayer packaging recycling: Challenges, alternatives, and outlook
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The US bioeconomy is worth $950 billion, and growing, thanks to these federal policies
View article: The US bioeconomy is worth $950 billion, and growing, thanks to these federal policiesThe bioeconomy is already a strong sector for the U.S. Here’s how we ensure it’s decarbonized.
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Existing standards for compostable bioplastics are outdated and do not reflect reality
View article: Existing standards for compostable bioplastics are outdated and do not reflect realityExisting standards for compostable bioplastics are outdated and do not reflect reality
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TotalEnergies starts new legal procedure against Greenpeace
View article: TotalEnergies starts new legal procedure against GreenpeaceGreenpeace claims that TotalEnergies is lying about its real carbon and GHG footprint. Imagine if, somewhere down the line, Greenpeace looks at the LCAs of Luminy PLA too. Was Corbion wisely advised to pull the plug on the French PLA plant?
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The Ursula Von der leyen private jets gate
View article: The Ursula Von der leyen private jets gateEco-hypocrite Ursula von der leyen likes to fly with private jets … a lot.
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Is Europe set to become China’s recycling bin? (Euractiv)
View article: Is Europe set to become China’s recycling bin? (Euractiv)Well, the European Commission gets its information from industry lobbyists and NGOs … this should explain the dystopian legal framework around plastic waste. I wonder how long the EU commission will keep running in circles?
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Perspectives on the robustness of the mechanical properties assessment of biocomposites
View article: Perspectives on the robustness of the mechanical properties assessment of biocompositesPerspectives on the robustness of the mechanical properties assessment of biocomposites
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Five factors to watch in US and Asian recycling
View article: Five factors to watch in US and Asian recyclingFive factors to watch in US and Asian recycling
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WTO to help end plastic pollution
View article: WTO to help end plastic pollutionWTO to help end plastic pollution
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California Attorney General supports rules to reduce Federal purchases of SUP packaging
View article: California Attorney General supports rules to reduce Federal purchases of SUP packagingCalifornia Attorney General supports rules to recuce Federal purchases of SUP packaging
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Plastic’s role in the triple planetary crisis
View article: Plastic’s role in the triple planetary crisisThe world is facing a triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss — a trifecta of injustice. While these crises have different dimensions that often overlap, one thing is common in them all — plastic.
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Boston Consulting Group on breaking the cost barrier on biomanufacturing
View article: Boston Consulting Group on breaking the cost barrier on biomanufacturingAre bioproducts made from precision fermentation processes—long predicted to disrupt industries from pharmaceuticals to food to chemicals—finally on the verge of achieving their potential?
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Starbucks Global Impact Report 2023
View article: Starbucks Global Impact Report 2023Starbucks adds 3 new 2030 sustainability goals for packaging
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Towards truly compostable plastic
View article: Towards truly compostable plasticMaterials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles.
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Ukhi secures funding for bioplastics plant in India
View article: Ukhi secures funding for bioplastics plant in IndiaUkhi Secures Funding for Bioplastics plant in India
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The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences of PLA From Production To Disposal (Report)
View article: The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences of PLA From Production To Disposal (Report)Bioplastics Are Trash: The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences Of PLA From Production To Disposal
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NREL Researchers Produce First Macromolecular Model of Plant Secondary Cell Wall
View article: NREL Researchers Produce First Macromolecular Model of Plant Secondary Cell WallAnswers to Macromolecular Puzzle Hold Key to More Efficient Utilization of Biomass for Fuels, Chemicals, and Materials
