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Oceana report exposes Amazon plastic packaging waste
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Borealis further expands its advanced mechanical recycling capacity with closing the acquisition of Integra Plastics AD
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CropEnergies AG to build green ethyl acetate plant in Europe
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NGO Letter to EU: EU must protect the oceans by applying the polluter pays principle to waste from wastewater networks
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Ending plastic pollution (WWF)
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The Rise of Biodegradable Thin Films: Impact and Innovation Across Industries
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Aliplast to build chemical recycling plant in Italy
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Kraft Heinz Faces Shareholder Vote On Its ‘Deceptive’ Recycling Labels
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US State deploys AI system to separate compostables from trash
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EarthChoice at the center of social media controversy
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Extracellular polymeric substances as paper coating biomaterials derived from anaerobic granular sludge
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Brazil: Sustainable Agriculture Programs in Brazil- Past Present and Future
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Mature compost promotes biodegradable plastic degradation and reduces greenhouse gas emission during food waste composting
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Plant-based plastic releases nine times less microplastics than conventional plastic
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Gaia Biomaterials secure $5 million rights issue
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The Cleantech Group on biodegradable plastics
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Poland startup unveils compostable material from potato starch
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Emerging role of waste lignin-derived materials for energy storage
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New Bill to Ban Advanced / Chemical Plastic Recycling in US
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Development of a biodegradable packaging with antimicrobial properties from cassava starch by incorporating Ocimum tenuiflorum extract
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10 New Biodegradable Packaging Solutions Advancing Sustainability
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UK startup Bpacks unveils bioplastics from bark
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Effect of polydimethylsiloxane on the structure and barrier properties of starch/PBAT composite films
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EU Biodiesel Industry publishes 2024 Manifesto
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China: Climate Reports Highlight Agriculture
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Orthotropic mechanical properties of PLA materials fabricated by fused deposition modeling
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What you need to know about Dubai’s ban on single-use plastic: Fines and exemptions
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Green Science Alliance Develops Nail Polish Bottle Lid, Gel Nail Container, Cosmetic Container from Plant and Bamboo Charcoal (Biochar) based Materials
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Yield10 Bioscience 2023 Results
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German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
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New bioplastic definition in India
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Plastic pollution and global warming are linked in a vicious cycle
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Multi-color polymer carbon dots synthesized from waste polyolefins through phenylenediamine-assisted hydrothermal processing
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ETG Eco Green Launches 100% Compostable Products and plans Pakistan Launch
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Indian automakers shift towards recycled materials and biodegradable parts for new models
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Uganda Plastics manufacturer plans shift to bio-degradable packaging
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EU Commission Proposes Common Agricultural Policy Revisions Following Farmer Protests (Report)
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B4Plastics nominated for the VLAIO Awards
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TIPA appoints new VP & GM to lead growth in North America
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Researchers Crack Sugarcane’s Complex Genetic Code
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Ireland launches €9 million funding call under the Shared Island Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative
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China: National Food Safety Standards Released
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Blue Ocean Closures launches fibre-based cap
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Enviromall launches compostable PLA bags
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