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Henkel publishes video on Mass Balance
View article: Henkel publishes video on Mass BalanceHenkel publishes video on Mass Balance
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EPA Requires Toxics Release Inventory Reporting for Seven Additional PFAS
View article: EPA Requires Toxics Release Inventory Reporting for Seven Additional PFASToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the automatic addition of seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
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Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry
View article: Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistryThe management and treatment of lignocellulosic waste, i.e. plant waste from agriculture and forestry, is a major issue due to the large volume generated in the agri-food, wood and furniture sectors. The most common method currently in use is landfill, which is not sustainable in the long term and has negative environmental and health impacts.
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Sway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative, Following Close of $5M Seed Round
View article: Sway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative, Following Close of $5M Seed RoundSway, the California-based startup creating seaweed-based, home compostable replacements for plastic packaging, has revealed a breakthrough technology that, for the first time, will enable seaweed to replace flexible plastics at scale.
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‘Black Panther’ Costume Designer Launches bioplastics 3D-Printed Handbags
View article: ‘Black Panther’ Costume Designer Launches bioplastics 3D-Printed Handbags‘Black Panther’ Costume Designer Launches Otherworldly 3D-Printed Handbags
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Paboco moves into full-scale production
View article: Paboco moves into full-scale productionOn the theme “Let’s paper up business!”, Paboco, The Paper Bottle Company, proudly launches the Next Gen Paper Bottle by initiating full-scale production, marking a milestone towards a more sustainable future.
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Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims?
View article: Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims?Companies to submit environmental marketing claims for verification before using them
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NGO campaign against unnecessary plastic packaging in Belgian supermarkets
View article: NGO campaign against unnecessary plastic packaging in Belgian supermarketsNGOs ask to report excess plastic packaging to Fost Plus who will contact the company to inquire
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The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
View article: The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial DealThere is an urgent need for clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe and its industrial policy. On 20th February, the undersigned companies and organisations (1) express their full support for a European Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal and keep high quality jobs for European workers in Europe.
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Syklo and Impact Recycling to build a plastic recycling plant in Finland
View article: Syklo and Impact Recycling to build a plastic recycling plant in FinlandSyklo Partners with Impact Recycling (UK) to Build a Plastic Recycling Plant Utilising Ground-Breaking Technology
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B Corp-certified bottled water brand Aqua tops audit of Indonesia’s biggest plastic polluters
View article: B Corp-certified bottled water brand Aqua tops audit of Indonesia’s biggest plastic pollutersFrench consumer goods giant Danone’s bottled water brand Aqua is the most common type of trash found in Indonesian rivers, according to a litter audit by river clean-up NGO Sungai Watch.
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New PLA plant to be build in India
View article: New PLA plant to be build in IndiaThe plant is expected to be completed within 30 months.
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Xampla welcomes former P&G chemist to team as scale-up accelerates
View article: Xampla welcomes former P&G chemist to team as scale-up acceleratesCREATOR of plastic-free, natural materials, Xampla, continues to scale-up the commercialisation of its biodegradable Morro materials with new industry hire.
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Plastic Bag Ban Made Pollution Worse in California
View article: Plastic Bag Ban Made Pollution Worse in CaliforniaCalifornia’s environmental-friendly lawmakers were quite proud of themselves when, in 2014, they passed a first-in-the-nation ban on stores from handing out so-called single-use plastic bags as a means to turn back the tide, so to speak, on an ocean-pollution “crisis” that was threatening marine wildlife and supposedly turning our beaches into waste dumps.
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World’s First Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Aniline
View article: World’s First Pilot Plant for Bio-Based AnilineSignificant step toward producing plastics based on plant biomass. New process for petroleum-free raw material on its way to industrial maturity. Another milestone in the promotion of the Circular Economy accomplished
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Three unexpected foods in alternatives to traditional plastics
View article: Three unexpected foods in alternatives to traditional plasticsFuture alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics could be hiding in kitchen cabinets and waste bins. Researchers are looking to foodstuffs as starting ingredients for polymer-based materials, including coffee grounds, tomato peels and gluten.
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Spain reduces fee for compostable packaging
View article: Spain reduces fee for compostable packagingEcoembes, the EPR scheme managing packaging in Spain, has announced a significant reduction in fees for compostable packaging.
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Bioplastics Mulch Film video (ABC News)
View article: Bioplastics Mulch Film video (ABC News)Plastic agricultural sheeting has made many farms more productive and profitable, but it’s a major source of pollution and finding a green alternative can be a challenge.
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Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics
View article: Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plasticsAn innovative and more efficient way to produce fumaric acid that not only reduces carbon dioxide emissions, but also reuses waste resources to make biodegradable plastics
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PlantSwitch closes $8M bridge financing round
View article: PlantSwitch closes $8M bridge financing roundAdvanced Biobased Materials Company PlantSwitch Gets Support for Commercialization
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Enerkem to Retire its Edmonton Biofuels Facility
View article: Enerkem to Retire its Edmonton Biofuels FacilityAfter reaching its objectives, the Enerkem Alberta Biofuels plant will begin to wind down operations as of today.
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Kraft (Nano)Lignin as Reactive Additive in Epoxy Polymer Bio-Composites
View article: Kraft (Nano)Lignin as Reactive Additive in Epoxy Polymer Bio-CompositesThe demand for high-performance bio-based materials towards achieving more sustainable manufacturing and circular economy models is growing significantly. Kraft lignin (KL) is an abundant and highly functional aromatic/phenolic biopolymer, being the main side product of the pulp and paper industry, as well as of the more recent 2nd generation biorefineries.
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Uber Eats Australia encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for sustainable packaging
View article: Uber Eats Australia encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for sustainable packagingUber Eats Australia and Planet Ark are encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for more sustainable packaging. To engage businesses and consumers on the importance of sustainable packaging, Uber Eats has created a range of incentives and educational materials in collaboration with Planet Ark.
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How one Nigerian state is delivering a blow to single-use plastic (Video)
View article: How one Nigerian state is delivering a blow to single-use plastic (Video)In January, the Lagos State government announced an immediate ban on single-use plastics.
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Ultrafast and selective chemical recycling of PLA to methyl lactate
View article: Ultrafast and selective chemical recycling of PLA to methyl lactateUltrafast and selective chemical recycling of PLA to methyl lactate by using MHMDS as simple catalysts
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How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis
View article: How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisisBiodegradable packaging films from banana peel fiber
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What happens to compostable plastics in China?
View article: What happens to compostable plastics in China?In response to a 2020 Chinese government Opinion banning non-biodegradable SUPs, restaurants, beverage companies, and food packaging companies turned to biodegradable plastics.
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Big Oil lied about plastic recycling, too, and must be held accountable (Report)
View article: Big Oil lied about plastic recycling, too, and must be held accountable (Report)‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
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Bio prefix must be taken with some healthy scrutiny (Dezeen)
View article: Bio prefix must be taken with some healthy scrutiny (Dezeen)Biomaterials have the potential to significantly cut carbon emissions but designers should approach them with caution to avoid creating a whole new set of problems, warns Sioban Imms.
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Japanese artist using bioplastics (Harvard)
View article: Japanese artist using bioplastics (Harvard)The natural history of Junko Yamamoto’s art and architecture
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UC Scientists turn greenhouse gas into plastics
View article: UC Scientists turn greenhouse gas into plasticsUC engineering professor is developing new ways of making in-demand chemical
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Japan Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products
View article: Japan Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural ProductsJapan Ministry of Agriculture Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products
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Impact of Chemtrails on Climate change (FREE)
View article: Impact of Chemtrails on Climate change (FREE)In the discussion between man-made versus natural climate change, one should also beware of chemtrails, the intentional release of chemicals in our atmosphere by private and government contractors … Watch this UN Council video about chemtrails. This is a FREE article
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What happens to used NL Textiles?
View article: What happens to used NL Textiles?This study aims at empowering the government and value chain stakeholders to better contribute to the creation of a circular and fair value chain for post-consumer textiles.
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha partner on textiles
View article: TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha partner on textilesBioplastic Value Chain Partnership Delivers New Sustainable Textiles
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Lignin Industries AB raises funds for bioplastics
View article: Lignin Industries AB raises funds for bioplasticsLignin Industries raises 25 million SEK in new share issue
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Is compostable packaging any better than single-use plastic?
View article: Is compostable packaging any better than single-use plastic?It’s made from plants, but it’s still designed to be thrown away. Here’s what it really means when your chip packet says it’s compostable.
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How environmentally friendly is oxo-biodegradable plastic?
View article: How environmentally friendly is oxo-biodegradable plastic?As the global community grapples with the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, biodegradable plastics, particularly those incorporating oxo-biodegradable additives, have emerged as a beacon of hope.
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LG Chem and CJ CheilJedang partner on Bio-Nylon
View article: LG Chem and CJ CheilJedang partner on Bio-NylonLG Chem and CJ CheilJedang Join Forces to Commercialize Bio-Nylon
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German startup to revolutionise lab plastics market
View article: German startup to revolutionise lab plastics marketGreen Elephant Biotech launches the world’s first plant-based 96-well plate
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Can PHA reduce plastic pollution? (Mongabay)
View article: Can PHA reduce plastic pollution? (Mongabay)An innovative alternative to reduce plastic pollution
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Auckland Airport expands compost programme
View article: Auckland Airport expands compost programme13.5 tonnes of domestic terminal food court organic waste diverted from landfill in three months
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Better For All brings PHBH cups on the market
View article: Better For All brings PHBH cups on the marketPasadena Company Creates Drinking Cups That Are Reusable, Renewable, and Home Compostable
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Praj Industries Set to Launch PLA Pilot Plant in India
View article: Praj Industries Set to Launch PLA Pilot Plant in IndiaPraj Industries Set to Launch Biodegradable Plastics Pilot Plant in April
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Facing the Dirty Truths of Cannabis Packaging
View article: Facing the Dirty Truths of Cannabis PackagingSome cannabis markets see as much as 70 grams of packaging per single gram of actual flower.
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Novozymes becomes Novonesis
View article: Novozymes becomes NovonesisThe combination of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen is now successfully completed, creating Novonesis – a leading global biosolutions partner
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We have to be very careful with biomaterials in beauty packaging says Albéa (Video)
View article: We have to be very careful with biomaterials in beauty packaging says Albéa (Video)Biomaterials are not inherently superior to fossil-based materials
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DOE to Fund Mixed Algae and Wet Waste Feedstocks R&D for Bioproducts
View article: DOE to Fund Mixed Algae and Wet Waste Feedstocks R&D for BioproductsDepartment of Energy Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Mixed Algae and Wet Waste Feedstocks R&D for Biofuels and Bioproducts
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How a Singapore startup convinced firms that waste plastic can be used to pave roads
View article: How a Singapore startup convinced firms that waste plastic can be used to pave roadsPersuading firms in the construction and waste management sectors – both set in their ways – to accept Magorium’s new method that could potentially close the loop for waste plastic was challenging. Why fix a process that isn’t broken, many would ask, says the startup founder Oh Chu Xian.
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University of Kentucky scientists develop eco-friendly magnet to battle microplastics
View article: University of Kentucky scientists develop eco-friendly magnet to battle microplasticsPlastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue, and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are leading the charge with an innovative solution.
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Napa County considers reusable, compostable foodware
View article: Napa County considers reusable, compostable foodwareNapa County’s Climate Action Committee is seeking feedback on a draft ordinance that would mandate the use of reusable or compostable foodware, effectively phasing out the local use made of single-use plastic and polystyrene by food retailers.
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Sway Raises $5 Million for Seaweed-Based Packaging Innovation
View article: Sway Raises $5 Million for Seaweed-Based Packaging InnovationSway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative
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Thread-forming screws for high-performance plastics and bioplastics
View article: Thread-forming screws for high-performance plastics and bioplasticsBioplastics are increasingly also used in the components of industrial products. Examples of bioplastic components are to be found in the automotive, electronics and building industries. However, threaded connections in biopolymers require suitably adapted screws to achieve consistent fastening quality.
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Invizyne Technologies files $17 million IPO
View article: Invizyne Technologies files $17 million IPOBiomanufacturing company Invizyne Technologies files and sets terms for a $17 million IPO
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Indian local government to find local biodegradable alternatives to plastic bags
View article: Indian local government to find local biodegradable alternatives to plastic bagsCorporation Commissioner J.Radhakrishnan on Saturday led a team of officials to retail shops that use single use plastic bags and advised the traders to find local biodegradable alternatives to plastic packaging
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Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts to produce compostable bioplastics
View article: Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts to produce compostable bioplasticsGovernment of Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts in improving its capacity to produce compostable bioplastics
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Symphony Environmental statement on the EU OXO legal case (FREE)
View article: Symphony Environmental statement on the EU OXO legal case (FREE)Symphony Environmental Technologies plc (AIM: SYM), makes this further announcement following the judgment of the General Court (the “Court”) of the European Union (“EU”) delivered on 31 January 2024 (the “Judgment”). This is a FREE article
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Economic Outlook for Chilean Agriculture
View article: Economic Outlook for Chilean AgricultureIn 2024, political uncertainty will continue to diminish, and GDP will grow between 1.25 and 2.25 percent due to a recovery in consumption.
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New York may ban PVA detergent pods
View article: New York may ban PVA detergent podsLaundry and dishwasher detergent pods made with polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA, contribute to plastics pollution in US waterways.
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Civil society groups call for end to soy biofuels
View article: Civil society groups call for end to soy biofuels30 non-profit organisations, including T&E, WWF, Oxfam and Birdlife, call on the European Commission to phase out support for deforestation-driving soy biofuels
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Aduro Clean Technologies Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid
View article: Aduro Clean Technologies Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis QuaidAduro Clean Technologies Inc., a Canadian technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is excited to announce its feature in the upcoming Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid documentary series.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group develops new biodegradable biopolyester resins
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Group develops new biodegradable biopolyester resinsNewly Developed Biodegradable Biopolyester Resins. High biomass content, flexibility, high tear strength, and excellent processability
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First of its kind micro recycling plant in US
View article: First of its kind micro recycling plant in USCircular Plastics Microfactory result of partnership between ASU, city of Phoenix, Goodwill, Hustle PHX
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Cefic White Paper: A Roadmap To Leverage Innovation For A Climate-Neutral And Competitive Europe
View article: Cefic White Paper: A Roadmap To Leverage Innovation For A Climate-Neutral And Competitive EuropeIn its White Paper, Cefic presents a roadmap to unleash the full potential of innovation in the chemical industry
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EU industrial carbon management strategy ‘hazier than ever’ on carbon capture technologies
View article: EU industrial carbon management strategy ‘hazier than ever’ on carbon capture technologiesThe industrial carbon management (ICM) strategy lacks clear criteria for how carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) will be applied in the waste sector, says Zero Waste Europe.
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World’s first plant-based fur bag
View article: World’s first plant-based fur bagGanni makes BioFluff bags from “world’s first plant-based fur”
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Biodegradable Wastepaper-Based Foam
View article: Biodegradable Wastepaper-Based FoamBiodegradable Wastepaper-Based Foam with Ultrahigh Energy-Absorbing, Excellent Thermal Insulation, and Outstanding Cushioning Properties
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EU Parliament to investigate PPWR lobbyists
View article: EU Parliament to investigate PPWR lobbyistsBusiness groups could face penalties for overzealous lobbying on the EU’s new rules to ditch throwaway packaging for reusable options.
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Fresh Harvest goes for bioplastic packaging
View article: Fresh Harvest goes for bioplastic packagingOrganic food delivery service Fresh Harvest supplements its reusable packaging with new compostable produce film that is also used to fertilize its crops at its end of life.
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Fraunhofer project to convert exhaust gases and wastewater to e-fuels and high-quality chemicals
View article: Fraunhofer project to convert exhaust gases and wastewater to e-fuels and high-quality chemicalsHow can e-fuels and biosurfactants for industry be produced from exhaust gases and wastewater? An interdisciplinary consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer UMSICHT is addressing this question in the newly launched BEFuel project. The focus is on coupled bioelectrochemical production – i.e. the combination of electrochemical synthesis and biotechnological synthesis using microorganisms.
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Prison sentences for rogue waste recyclers
View article: Prison sentences for rogue waste recyclersUp to 5 years imprisonment for people involved in illegal waste trade between Belgium and France
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Syensqo invests in green solvents start-up
View article: Syensqo invests in green solvents start-upSyensqo invests in Bioeutectics, a start-up producing green solvents
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Intensified Continuous Flow Process for the Scalable Production of Bio-Based Glycerol Carbonate
View article: Intensified Continuous Flow Process for the Scalable Production of Bio-Based Glycerol CarbonateIntensifying the production of high-value compounds from industrial waste
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Nigeria Becomes Second African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial Planting
View article: Nigeria Becomes Second African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial PlantingIn January 2024, Nigeria approved the commercial release of four TELA maize varieties, which have been genetically engineered for improved insect-resistance and drought-tolerance.
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B-Frame® BIOCOMPOSITE PCR Plates Receive ACT Label Certification
View article: B-Frame® BIOCOMPOSITE PCR Plates Receive ACT Label CertificationArvensis Revolutionizes Sustainability in Labs with ACT Certified B-Frame Biocomposite PCR Plates
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Chemical Recycling in Slovakia
View article: Chemical Recycling in SlovakiaTransforming plastic to usable chemical substances
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H&S completes set-up of chemical recycling plant for mattresses
View article: H&S completes set-up of chemical recycling plant for mattressesTogether with the Dutch recycling company RetourMatras, H&S has implemented a plant for the chemical recycling of discarded PU mattresses, enabling the recovery of high-quality recycled polyols.
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Fashioning a circular future for traditional and alternative leather
View article: Fashioning a circular future for traditional and alternative leatherCrafting leather from animal hides is an age-old industry, but its production today continues to mostly follow a linear model often mired in a range of environmental problems, including pollution, the creation of huge amounts of waste, high water use, and climate change-causing emissions.
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Recycling is Real: Cyclyx, ExxonMobil, & TenCate
View article: Recycling is Real: Cyclyx, ExxonMobil, & TenCateThe Recycling is Real campaign was created by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) to show how recycling happens, where it happens, and introduce the people who make it happen.
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Local inventor’s plastic biodegradation product addresses local farmer’s concern (FREE)
View article: Local inventor’s plastic biodegradation product addresses local farmer’s concern (FREE)Today, David talks about the CiCLO technology, making some major brands of clothing almost completely degradable in many environments. Did you know the inventor lives in Ojai? Here is an article about his background and the relevance of the invention to a local farmer. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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CJ Biomaterials introduces PHA-Based Polybag
View article: CJ Biomaterials introduces PHA-Based PolybagNew polybag provides similar properties to traditional petroleum-based plastic bags, including durability, opacity and adhesive properties
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Australia Institute in favour of Plastic Tax
View article: Australia Institute in favour of Plastic TaxBy 2050, the amount of plastic consumed in Australia will more than double. Despite government policies aimed at creating a ‘circular economy’, just 14% of plastic waste is kept out of landfill.
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Sorbitol-based UV polyurethane coatings for multiple applications
View article: Sorbitol-based UV polyurethane coatings for multiple applicationsA durable and multifunctional antifog, antifrost, and self-cleaning/oil repellant UV curable coating based on poly(sorbitol-co-isophorone-co-ethyleneglycol)acrylate
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A Closed-Loop Recyclable Low-Density Polyethylene
View article: A Closed-Loop Recyclable Low-Density PolyethyleneBayreuth scientists find a close-loop recycling process for one of the most widely used plastics
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Borealis chemical recycling project is put on hold
View article: Borealis chemical recycling project is put on holdBorealis chemical recycling project is put on hold
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Trash becomes treasure as bio-waste yields valuable acetone and isopropanol
View article: Trash becomes treasure as bio-waste yields valuable acetone and isopropanolIn a major stride towards sustainable industrial fermentation, a team of researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in The Netherlands, has unveiled pioneering advancements in the purification of isopropanol and acetone from the fermentation of waste gases.
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Sonichem Launches Project to Transform the Automotive Industry With Bio-Based Plastics
View article: Sonichem Launches Project to Transform the Automotive Industry With Bio-Based PlasticsSonichem is leading a £600K Innovate UK-funded consortium to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, bio-based materials.
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Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable (FastCompany)
View article: Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable (FastCompany)Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable (FastCompany)
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Florida municipalities may soon have less power to regulate plastic
View article: Florida municipalities may soon have less power to regulate plasticLocal governments could not ban single-use plastics or polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, on their properties under companion bills filed in the Florida Legislature.
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Lignin nanoparticles to manage oil spills
View article: Lignin nanoparticles to manage oil spillsLSU Chemical Engineering Faculty Receive Patent for Oil Spill Management Technology
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Antifouling properties of lignin for marine coatings
View article: Antifouling properties of lignin for marine coatingsIntegration of unmodified kraft lignin powder in waterborne coatings and investigation of antifouling properties
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ACC Issues Principles to Support Growth of Bio-based Plastics Innovation in U.S.
View article: ACC Issues Principles to Support Growth of Bio-based Plastics Innovation in U.S.America’s Plastic Makers® are working to reduce reliance on fossil-based raw materials and take advantage of more recycled and bio-based feedstocks. This presents an exciting opportunity to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions in plastic manufacturing.
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Hedge Funds tells BP to stop investments in renewables
View article: Hedge Funds tells BP to stop investments in renewablesHedge Funds tells BP to stop investments in renewables
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Bio-inspired adhesives that are revolutionising bonding solutions
View article: Bio-inspired adhesives that are revolutionising bonding solutionsReducing reliance on synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals
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