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University of Sydney funded for chemical recycling research
View article: University of Sydney funded for chemical recycling researchUniversity to share in $40 million to combat plastic waste
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Trust Bank Singapore launches ocean plastic card
View article: Trust Bank Singapore launches ocean plastic cardTrust Bank And Thales Launch Singapore’s First Ocean Plastic® Card
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WWF Transparent Report – Plastic progress report
View article: WWF Transparent Report – Plastic progress reportWWF Releases its 4th Annual Transparent Report, Unveiling Progress on Plastic Footprints for Several of the World’s Biggest Brands
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Massive embarrassment for Exxon CEO Darren Woods
View article: Massive embarrassment for Exxon CEO Darren WoodsClimate activists disrupted an event honouring Exxon CEO Darren Woods in New York City on 8 December — I’ve seen a few things but this one is pretty nasty. I won’t be able to look at Exxon CEO without thinking about this. This kind of things could get CEOs fired. Message to Fossil CEOs, don’t…
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Kenyan Senator calls uncontrolled exports of Second Hand Clothing to Kenya ‘Dumping’ (FREE)
View article: Kenyan Senator calls uncontrolled exports of Second Hand Clothing to Kenya ‘Dumping’ (FREE)Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has described the exportation of sub standard textiles, plastics and synthetics into Kenya from developed countries as “dumping”. This is a FREE article
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Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First Time
View article: Plastic Packaging Use and Recycling Collection Rates Drop for the First TimePlastic resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which estimates that year-on-year plastic packaging use and plastic packaging collection quantities have dropped for the first time.
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CRE rejects claims made in Zero Waste Europe report on pyrolysis
View article: CRE rejects claims made in Zero Waste Europe report on pyrolysisChemical Recycling Europe (CRE) rejects claims made in Zero Waste Europe report on pyrolysis
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EU Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
View article: EU Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies AnnualThe EU’s intricate biotechnology policy hinders research and restricts innovative tools for farmers — When the US criticises Europe on public health matters, I tend to find this very funny.
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Bioplastic Bags fail Chinese regulation
View article: Bioplastic Bags fail Chinese regulationBeijing’s market regulator has assessed 29 types of “biodegradable” plastic bag and found that 19 (or 65.5%) fail to meet industry and national standards.
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PUMA goes for chemical recycling
View article: PUMA goes for chemical recyclingPUMA Scale-up Their Textile-to-textile Recycling Technology, Creating All Future Replica Football Kit Using RE:FIBRE Technology
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Novel composite from PHA, PLA and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applications
View article: Novel composite from PHA, PLA and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applicationsDevelopment of a novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applications
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LCA of euro banknotes
View article: LCA of euro banknotesThe PEF is an LCA-based methodology that covers 16 environmental impact categories, including climate change owing to greenhouse gas emissions
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Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films
View article: Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic FilmsHierarchically reinforced biopolymer composite films as multifunctional plastics substitute
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Japan testing ocean plastic roads
View article: Japan testing ocean plastic roadsFrom Waste to Pavement: Using Marine Plastic for Station Front Rotary in Wakayama
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Calgary Co-op’s compostable bags target of pointless federal crackdown
View article: Calgary Co-op’s compostable bags target of pointless federal crackdownThe innovation behind Calgary Co-op’s compostable shopping bag should be cheered. Instead, the federal government will be making the bags tougher to acquire.
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Sustainable production and degradation of plastics using microbes (South Korea)
View article: Sustainable production and degradation of plastics using microbes (South Korea)Eco-friendly technologies for plastic production and biodegradation?
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India to discourage ethanol production to prioritize sugar
View article: India to discourage ethanol production to prioritize sugarIndia curbs ethanol production from cane juice to boost sugar supplies
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Octarine Bio raises €4.35M for bio-based dyes
View article: Octarine Bio raises €4.35M for bio-based dyesOctarine Bio raises €4.35M to paint a green future for the fashion industry; here’s how
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Clariant shuts its sunliquid bioethanol plant in Romania
View article: Clariant shuts its sunliquid bioethanol plant in RomaniaStrategic review concluded: Board of Directors has decided to close bioethanol plant in Podari, Romania, and to downsize related activities in Germany
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How and why the automotive industry is turning to bio-materials
View article: How and why the automotive industry is turning to bio-materialsA natural fit: how and why the automotive production industry is turning to bio-materials for sustainable solutions in pursuit of zero emissions and enhanced performance
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LyondellBasell Introduces New Plastics Made from Ocean plastic
View article: LyondellBasell Introduces New Plastics Made from Ocean plasticLyondellBasell, a global leader in innovation, is proud to announce its involvement in a groundbreaking value chain collaboration aimed at transforming end-of-life industry from the maritime waste into innovative plastics.
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China National Food Safety Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact Use Notified to WTO
View article: China National Food Safety Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact Use Notified to WTOOn October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L- Polydextrose to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1290. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China’s SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. The report…
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Textile Materials Market Report 2023
View article: Textile Materials Market Report 2023The Materials Market Report has been the leading source for global fiber and materials production volumes for the last decade.
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The great global warming swindle video (Social media)
View article: The great global warming swindle video (Social media)The great global warming swindle video circulating on social media
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Trinseo builds chemical recycling plant in Italy
View article: Trinseo builds chemical recycling plant in ItalyNew Trinseo PMMA Depolymerization Plant Reimagines Plastics Value Chain With Sustainability In Mind
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Plastics are no lifeboat for the fossil fuel industry (UNEP)
View article: Plastics are no lifeboat for the fossil fuel industry (UNEP)Speech by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme
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Reuters video on Genecis Bioindustries
View article: Reuters video on Genecis BioindustriesTalk about leftovers. Yu is using bacteria to transform the carbons found in food waste into earth-friendly plastics.
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Canada Agricultural Biotechnology Annual report
View article: Canada Agricultural Biotechnology Annual reportIn September 2023, the government of Canada published a draft guidance document for plant breeders and feed manufacturers that reinforces Canada’s product-based approach and provides guidance on how Canada’s Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations are applied to products of plant breeding.
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Waste and Recycling Technology Association on chemical recycling
View article: Waste and Recycling Technology Association on chemical recyclingSutco Managing Director and Chairman of the VDMA Waste and Recycling Technology Association Michael Ludden talks about chemical recycling of plastics in an industry interview.
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Petition delivered to EPA calling for PVC Ban
View article: Petition delivered to EPA calling for PVC BanEnvironmental Leaders Deliver 5,869 Petition Signatures to EPA Calling for Vinyl Chloride Ban
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GreenDot strategy on chemical and mechanical recycling
View article: GreenDot strategy on chemical and mechanical recyclingThe Future of Plastic Recycling: Mechanical and Chemical Pathways
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Researchers use wood materials to create reliable organic solar cells
View article: Researchers use wood materials to create reliable organic solar cellsOne of nature’s most common organic materials – lignin – can be used to create stable and environmentally friendly organic solar cells
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Sulzer expands bioplastics portfolio with new biodegradable polymer
View article: Sulzer expands bioplastics portfolio with new biodegradable polymerSulzer is launching a new end-to-end licensed technology – CAPSUL™ – for the continuous manufacturing of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester often used in the packaging, textile, agricultural and horticultural industries.
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SDSU Researcher turns switchgrass into bioplastics
View article: SDSU Researcher turns switchgrass into bioplasticsBiodegradable films from the lignocellulosic residue of switchgrass
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ClientEarth COP28 policy report
View article: ClientEarth COP28 policy reportFrom stocktake to taking action: ClientEarth’s COP28 policy report
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Japan Biofuels Annual report
View article: Japan Biofuels Annual reportIn March 2023, Japan updated its transport biofuel standards. Japan will maintain annual target volume of on-road bioethanol at 824 million liters till March 2028. Boosting domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) SAF, is Japan’s primary focus to expand biofuel consumption. Japan is planning to develop a separate SAF target volume…
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US Recycling directory ends
View article: US Recycling directory endsAfter 20 years of operation, a national online recycling directory for plastic bags and plastic films has been taken offline, six months after an ABC News investigation — The house of cards collapsed
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ACC publishes plastic end-of-life industry roadmap
View article: ACC publishes plastic end-of-life industry roadmapDurable Plastics in Automobiles, Electronics, Buildings, Infrastructure and Medical Sectors Can and Should Be Part of a More Circular Economic Future
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What happens when sunlight breaks down plastics in the ocean?
View article: What happens when sunlight breaks down plastics in the ocean?Potentially harmful chemical byproducts are left behind, research finds
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Do not use bioplastic bags with compost says French expat website
View article: Do not use bioplastic bags with compost says French expat websiteDo not put biodegradable plastic bags with compost in France
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Impact of EPR Implementation in Philippines
View article: Impact of EPR Implementation in PhilippinesA year after EPR implementation, plastics still end up in landfills, creeks in Philippines’ major islands
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Mapping the future of ESG at COP28
View article: Mapping the future of ESG at COP28Advancing environmental, social, and governance goals is an essential part of any long-term solution to the climate crisis. The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai provides an opportunity to build a consensus on ESG best practices.
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Plastics prove tough target for circular treatment (Financial Times)
View article: Plastics prove tough target for circular treatment (Financial Times)‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ is a familiar mantra, but there are sharp disagreements over which to prioritise
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Interview Plastic Energy CEO on BBC
View article: Interview Plastic Energy CEO on BBCCarlos Monreal, President & CEO of Plastic Energy on BBC World television
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Interview COO Natureworks
View article: Interview COO NatureworksInterview with Bill Suehr of NatureWorks: Why bio-based polymers are catching up
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Australian regulator sanctions food company for Ocean Plastic claims
View article: Australian regulator sanctions food company for Ocean Plastic claimsMoo Premium Foods has been found guilty of misleading consumers with its claims of using “100 per cent ocean plastic” on its packaging.
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Biomass pyrolysis factory to be built in Finland
View article: Biomass pyrolysis factory to be built in FinlandCirca Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Vataset Teollisuus in Finland
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Council and Parliament conclude a provisional agreement on the Ecodesign regulation
View article: Council and Parliament conclude a provisional agreement on the Ecodesign regulationThe Council and the Parliament have today reached a provisional political agreement on the proposed regulation establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products.
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NGOs are asking for a PVC ban in EU
View article: NGOs are asking for a PVC ban in EUNGOs are asking restriction of PVC under the REACH regulation
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Unilever’s complicity in the plastics crisis (Greenpeace)
View article: Unilever’s complicity in the plastics crisis (Greenpeace)In the small print, you can read: Greenpeace does not support FMCGs switching to compostable packaging due to lack of infrastructure to manage them appropriately –It’s also interesting to note that The Ellen MacArthur Foundation recently called out Unilever as one of the businesses making the most progress to reduce its virgin plastic packaging footprint.
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Legal complaints against BA and Virgin Atlantic for greenwashing over Biofuels
View article: Legal complaints against BA and Virgin Atlantic for greenwashing over BiofuelsBritish Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic are sued over their claims that Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are green
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Boosting PET recycling with higher standards for laboratory experiments
View article: Boosting PET recycling with higher standards for laboratory experimentsAssessment of Four Engineered PET Degrading Enzymes Considering Large-Scale Industrial Applications
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Cyclyx Welcomes Again Technologies to its Consortium
View article: Cyclyx Welcomes Again Technologies to its ConsortiumCyclyx International, a consortium-based, post-use plastic innovation company with a mission to increase the recyclability of plastic from 10% to 90%, announces Again Technologies has joined the Cyclyx Consortium.
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10th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics (Video)
View article: 10th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics (Video)On November 30 2023, Biorizon co-initiators TNO & VITO host their 10th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics in Rotterdam and online.
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European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging says EUPC
View article: European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging says EUPCPPWR – European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
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China’s bamboo could replace plastics
View article: China’s bamboo could replace plasticsChina’s bamboo could replace high-emitting plastics, but tech bottlenecks are stunting growth
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PHA bioproduction from bench to industry: Thirty years of development towards sustainability
View article: PHA bioproduction from bench to industry: Thirty years of development towards sustainabilityThe pursuit of carbon neutrality goals has sparked considerable interest in expanding bioplastics production from microbial cell factories. One prominent class of bioplastics, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), is generated by specific microorganisms, serving as carbon and energy storage materials. To begin with, a native PHA producer, Cupriavidus necator (formerly Ralstonia eutropha) is extensively studied, covering essential topics such as carbon…
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Potential of biocomposites in construction
View article: Potential of biocomposites in constructionJava and Jam are experimental pavilions that utilise the usage of formworks comprised primarily of coffee grounds and grape pomace.
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Chemical Recycling Just Isn’t Feasible
View article: Chemical Recycling Just Isn’t FeasibleFrom an energy perspective, breaking down plastics into their components to make the same plastics is fundamentally unsound.
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New Puma sneakers turn into compost
View article: New Puma sneakers turn into compostI’m sure the commercial composters will love being flooded with all kinds of compostable items such as shoes, packaging, furniture, clothing …. Shoes turning into compost …. what a funny idea 🤣😜🤡
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Waste management in new capital of Indonesia
View article: Waste management in new capital of IndonesiaIndonesia’s waste opportunity: Could the new capital be a role model for trash management?
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What does China want from COP28?
View article: What does China want from COP28?What does China want from COP28?
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Time Magazine article on Bioplastics
View article: Time Magazine article on BioplasticsPlant-based doesn’t necessarily mean plant-friendly
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ALPLA CEO video to promote plastic
View article: ALPLA CEO video to promote plasticA life without plastics?! 🤨 Do you really think that this is possible at all?
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New net-zero and plastic recycling greenwashing organisation by the WEF
View article: New net-zero and plastic recycling greenwashing organisation by the WEFBASF and WEF partner on mega greenwashing initiative
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New decarbonisation target for Malaysian palm oil sector
View article: New decarbonisation target for Malaysian palm oil sectorCIMB sets science-based targets for palm oil sector
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ECHA identifies risks from PVC additives and microparticle releases
View article: ECHA identifies risks from PVC additives and microparticle releasesThe European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) investigation found that some substances added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, like plasticisers, may pose risks to people and the environment. To limit the use of these additives and to minimise releases of PVC microparticles, regulatory action would be necessary.
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TotalEnergies Corbion joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative
View article: TotalEnergies Corbion joins the United Nations Global Compact initiativeTotalEnergies Corbion suddenly decided to put me back on their newsletter list after quarantining me … I mean even BASF didn’t remove me from their PR list … I think that’s how you recognise corporate pros from corporate amateurs … the pros can removed their ego from the equation. Sometimes you need to build Chinese…
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Eco-business on COP28 (FREE)
View article: Eco-business on COP28 (FREE)I received a newsletter from Eco-business in my mailbox and couldn’t help but to comment the text with a satirical note. This is a FREe article
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Mitumba Association of Kenya denies Second Hand Clothing imported into Kenya has any Environmental Impact (FREE)
View article: Mitumba Association of Kenya denies Second Hand Clothing imported into Kenya has any Environmental Impact (FREE)Six months after Clean Up Kenya collaborated with the Changing Markets Foundation and Wildlight to release a groundbreaking report on the environmental impact of Second Hand Clothing (SHC) exported into Kenya from the United Kingdom and the European Union, the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK), a lobby group for Kenya’s SHC importers, has released a rebuttal report claiming…
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FEAD attacks EUBP bioplastics stance
View article: FEAD attacks EUBP bioplastics stanceI wouldn’t go as far as to claim that EUBP speaks ‘bullocks’ but it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine that people have this thought on their mind; claiming that bio-based content is equal to recycled content is like giving bio-based an exemption from the obligation to recycle. On the other hand, you can probably…
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California startup goes for hemp bioplastics
View article: California startup goes for hemp bioplasticsSoCal Company Leads Fight Against Plastic Plague With Hemp Bioplastics
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PPWR threatens bioplastics says EUBP
View article: PPWR threatens bioplastics says EUBPEUBP wants bio-based and recycled content to be considered as equivalent in the PPWR — Well, the coal mining industry wants coal to be considered as an equivalent to solar energy. EUBP says that bio-based content will achieve net zero … I recognise greenwashers when they use the ‘net zero’ rhetoric
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NREL tool to develop bioplastics
View article: NREL tool to develop bioplasticsPick Your Polymer Properties and This NREL Tool Predicts How To Achieve Them With Biomass
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US Senator call for National Composting Strategy
View article: US Senator call for National Composting StrategyU.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and co-chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, today called for a national composting strategy to help reduce food waste in landfills.
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NatureWorks Appoints New President and CEO
View article: NatureWorks Appoints New President and CEONatureWorks Appoints Erik Ripple New President and CEO
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Flemish Minister of Environment calls Dubai COP 28 a Charade and Spectacle (FREE)
View article: Flemish Minister of Environment calls Dubai COP 28 a Charade and Spectacle (FREE)I think she’s right; I call it ze Buffalo Bill show or…. Le Cirque du Soleil …. This is a FREE article
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Vietnam battle against plastic
View article: Vietnam battle against plasticWhy Vietnam faces an uphill battle in its war against plastic waste
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KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
View article: KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocompositesInitial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.
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Bioplastic Startup considered as little giant by Chinese government
View article: Bioplastic Startup considered as little giant by Chinese governmentBioplastic Startup considered as little giant by Chinese government
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Buyo Bioplastics wins Techfest Vietnam 2023 Award
View article: Buyo Bioplastics wins Techfest Vietnam 2023 AwardWith its biodegradable bioplastics product made from organic waste and technology exclusively patented, BUYO Bioplastics became the champion of the National Innovation Technopreneur Contest TECHFEST Vietnam 2023.
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CJ CheilJedang develops microwave-safe coated paper with PHA
View article: CJ CheilJedang develops microwave-safe coated paper with PHAThe new compostable coated paper is more durable and heat-resistant and can be used for a variety of food containers
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Paques Biomaterials And Looop Partner on PHA
View article: Paques Biomaterials And Looop Partner on PHAPaques Biomaterials And Looop Partner In Producing PHA From Agri-Food Side Streams
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US trial of compostable packaging
View article: US trial of compostable packagingThey tried to do this under the radar and avoid words such as plastics and bioplastics …. but the narrative is that from compostable plastics; so it must be it
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Compostable menstrual pads startup wins Canadian award
View article: Compostable menstrual pads startup wins Canadian awardTurning food and farm byproducts into compostable fibres
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Researchers develop biodegradable polymers that are traceable without toxic contrast agents
View article: Researchers develop biodegradable polymers that are traceable without toxic contrast agentsNew Biodegradable Polymers Traceable Without Toxic Contrast Agents
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Plastic waste export to Africa is out of control
View article: Plastic waste export to Africa is out of controlAnd they will claims that it is driven by African demand for plastic waste …. knowing that there is no infrastructure in Africa to process the waste and that the plastic waste cannot be recycled …. what a farce
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African leaders are selling their lands to discredited carbon offsetting program (FREE)
View article: African leaders are selling their lands to discredited carbon offsetting program (FREE)African leaders are selling their lands to discredited carbon offsetting greenwashing program. This is a FREE article
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SABIC Plastic Energy advanced recycling virtual tour (video)
View article: SABIC Plastic Energy advanced recycling virtual tour (video)Take a virtual tour inside our advanced recycling plant with SABIC in Geleen, the Netherlands.
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Ellen MacArthur Greenwashing platform calls for Reuse Revolution
View article: Ellen MacArthur Greenwashing platform calls for Reuse RevolutionEllen is trying to keep up the appearances that her platform is doing something. I think it’s too late for Ellen … she sold her soul to the WEF
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Home Compostable iphone case certified by TUV Austria
View article: Home Compostable iphone case certified by TUV AustriaThe World’s First & Only iPhone Case that you can Plant after use from which you can see flowers and plants grow — Honestly, no limits to greenwashing …. a home compostable iphone case that will grow plants. TUV Austria doesn’t have any dignity and will literally certify anything for money? And then you wonder…
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Polestar goes for bioplastics seats
View article: Polestar goes for bioplastics seatsPolestar aims for a “truly climate-neutral car” by 2030 — ‘Climate neutral’ claims are the same kind of greenwashy language as ‘net zero’ claims. If you’re an honest company, you should drop claims such as net zero, climate neutral, etc.
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EUBP reaction to PPWR vote
View article: EUBP reaction to PPWR voteEuropean Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector
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Video explaining false climate change rhetoric (FREE)
View article: Video explaining false climate change rhetoric (FREE)More and more scientists are speaking up against the ‘man-made’ climate change rhetoric. The media is also responsible for creating climate anxiety. It’s about money: a fake ‘net zero’ solution to a wrongly formulated problem. This is a FREE article
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Chevron media battle for the Amazon rainforest
View article: Chevron media battle for the Amazon rainforestImpressive what Chevron is pulling out of their pocket to win the media battle. This must be a first one.
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ICIQ researchers describe a more sustainable process to recycle biobased polycarbonates
View article: ICIQ researchers describe a more sustainable process to recycle biobased polycarbonatesResearchers from ICIQ describe a circular process to recycle polycarbonates, a specific polymer often used in plastic applications, using less chemicals and user-friendly conditions
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Clariant SynDane catalyst chosen for Shenghong new world-scale biodegradable plastics project
View article: Clariant SynDane catalyst chosen for Shenghong new world-scale biodegradable plastics projectClariant’s catalyst chosen for biodegradable plastics project
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Floreon secures £2 million investment (FREE)
View article: Floreon secures £2 million investment (FREE)World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment — Floreon is one of my favourite bioplastic startup. This is a FREE article
