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Yield 10 Bioscience seems to be drifting away from bioplastics
View article: Yield 10 Bioscience seems to be drifting away from bioplasticsIt seems as if Yield10 Bioscience is looking more at food then at biofuels and bioplastics. A remake of Royal DSM?
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Toray and Porter™ partner on Bio Nylon
View article: Toray and Porter™ partner on Bio NylonToray Launches Co-Creation and Collaboration Initiative with Porter™ Brand that Employs Ecodear™ N510 100% Plant-Based Nylon Fiber
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USDA scientist makes lactose bioplastics
View article: USDA scientist makes lactose bioplasticsTransforming lactose into polyurethane and other bioplastic polymers.
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Your next smartphone display might be made of ‘transparent’ wood
View article: Your next smartphone display might be made of ‘transparent’ woodFor a long time, glass and plastic have been the standard for most device displays, but that might change soon.
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University of Antwerp research says all bio-based straws contain PFAS
View article: University of Antwerp research says all bio-based straws contain PFASPaper straws are not necessarily biodegradable, may lead to pollution: Study
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LyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore partner on bioplastic nursing bottles
View article: LyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore partner on bioplastic nursing bottlesLyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore Collaborate to Incorporate CirculenRenew Polymers in Nursing Bottles
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US bioplastic securities fraud case
View article: US bioplastic securities fraud caseMan pleads guilty in stock fraud case
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Interview with Plastic Bank CEO
View article: Interview with Plastic Bank CEOAn interview with Plastic Bank CEO David Katz
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Trinseo Launches Compostable Latex Binder Solution for Recycled Paper Board
View article: Trinseo Launches Compostable Latex Binder Solution for Recycled Paper BoardTrinseo, a specialty materials solutions provider, today announced the launch of LIGOS™ BH 7340 SCE Binder, the Company’s compostable first bio-hybrid binder for use in coated paper board products.
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British Columbia delays new plastic regulation
View article: British Columbia delays new plastic regulationThe BC government has adjusted the rollout of some items under its new Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation until July 15, 2024.
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Another senior lobbyist leaves the bioplastic scene (FREE)
View article: Another senior lobbyist leaves the bioplastic scene (FREE)He had been the main lobbyists for Novamont and TotalEnergies Corbion. Another blow for the industry as he had been, I think, one of the better people within the bioplastics lobbyists pool. This is a FREE article
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El Pais article on Plastic Treaty
View article: El Pais article on Plastic TreatyBy the end of 2024, the planet should have the first treaty to combat pollution from this material, which each year accounts for more than 20 million tons dumped into nature. But the big producers are not going to make it easy
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Indian State Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free Picnics
View article: Indian State Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free PicnicsOdisha Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free Picnics
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Los Angeles Magazine article on Bioplastics
View article: Los Angeles Magazine article on BioplasticsCouldn’t help noticing that it’s almost impossible to communicate clearly and in an easy way about bioplastics. How does a layman understand this?
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Melbourne high school creating sustainable artwork with bioplastics
View article: Melbourne high school creating sustainable artwork with bioplasticsMelbourne high school creating sustainable artwork with bioplastics
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The potential of emerging bio-based products to reduce environmental impacts
View article: The potential of emerging bio-based products to reduce environmental impactsThe current debate on the sustainability of bio-based products questions the environmental benefits of replacing fossil- by bio-resources. Here, we analyze the environmental trade-offs of 98 emerging bio-based materials compared to their fossil counterparts, reported in 130 studies.
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Reimagining Polymers and Their Environmental Implications
View article: Reimagining Polymers and Their Environmental ImplicationsThe increased production of plastic materials owing to high demand for domestic and industrial purposes has led to a massive increase in plastic waste. Governments all over the world are devising effective plans to reduce environmental pollution, specifically caused by plastics and microplastics.
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European Commission to examine allegations of unfairly traded biodiesel from China
View article: European Commission to examine allegations of unfairly traded biodiesel from ChinaThe European Commission has today launched an investigation into allegations of dumping of biodiesel from China onto the EU market.
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Bizarre Plastic Rocks Now Found Across Five Continents
View article: Bizarre Plastic Rocks Now Found Across Five ContinentsA bizarre new type of rock containing plastic has been found across the globe, formed mainly from plastic we have created and discarded.
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Menzies Aviation to switch to biodegradable wrapping for cargo operations
View article: Menzies Aviation to switch to biodegradable wrapping for cargo operationsMenzies to switch to biodegradable wrapping for cargo operations
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US startup plans to convert watermelon waste into bioplastics
View article: US startup plans to convert watermelon waste into bioplasticsPlans to invest invest $83 million to build a new facility south of Vincennes
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Plant-based utensils do not break down in the environment (Daily Mail)
View article: Plant-based utensils do not break down in the environment (Daily Mail)Bottles and cutlery made from ‘bioplastics’ are supposed to be biodegradable
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A State-by-State Assessment of US Packaging Recycling Rates
View article: A State-by-State Assessment of US Packaging Recycling RatesToday, Eunomia Research & Consulting and Ball Corporation released an updated “50 States of Recycling” report, building on the original, first-of-its-kind state-by-state comparable assessment of common packaging materials by using data on generation, recycling and disposal rates from across the United States.
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Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Prestigious Packaging Awards
View article: Novolex Brands Eco-Products and Vegware Earn Prestigious Packaging AwardsFoodservice Packaging Awards honor Eco-Products and Vegware for Innovation in Manufacturing for their compostable solutions
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TotalEnergies CEO message on COP28
View article: TotalEnergies CEO message on COP28Message by Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO at TotalEnergies
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The Best Bioplastic Company of 2023 (FREE)
View article: The Best Bioplastic Company of 2023 (FREE)Who was the best bioplastics company of 2023? This is a FREE article.
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Bioplastics Review of 2023 (FREE)
View article: Bioplastics Review of 2023 (FREE)I’ve tried to make a selection of the most important trends and news items of 2023. This is a FREE article
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Stanford develops plant-based menstrual pads
View article: Stanford develops plant-based menstrual padsResearchers at Stanford have designed an open-source process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material for menstrual pads, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need.
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Uncertain future for biofuels in the EU says European Court of Auditors
View article: Uncertain future for biofuels in the EU says European Court of AuditorsThe EU’s support for sustainable biofuels in transport – An unclear route ahead
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Metsä Group invests in startup FineCell
View article: Metsä Group invests in startup FineCellMetsä Group invests in startup FineCell that produces pulp-based materials for beauty, healthcare, and paint products
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Over 100 associations warn PPWR could unravel the Single Market
View article: Over 100 associations warn PPWR could unravel the Single MarketOver 100 associations warn current PPWR approach risks unravelling the Single Market and setting the clock back on the Green Deal
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Bioplastics takes a hard hit with the EU Council PPWR position
View article: Bioplastics takes a hard hit with the EU Council PPWR positionWell, to put it mildly, a reorganisation seems needed at European Bioplastics
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KLM ‘greenwashing’ Court Case started
View article: KLM ‘greenwashing’ Court Case startedKLM defends advertisements in Dutch court, denies ‘greenwashing’
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Gaza and the Fossil Connections
View article: Gaza and the Fossil ConnectionsDepending on how you look at history, it is possible to explain the current situation from an oil and gas perspective and narrative. This is a FREE article
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We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics crisis: EU Commissioner Sinkevičius (Video)
View article: We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics crisis: EU Commissioner Sinkevičius (Video)EU commissioner Sinkevičius seems to be making a U-turn on recycling; however, the EU commission should have known this before coming up with the EU SUPD.
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The dawn of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for lignin extraction
View article: The dawn of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for lignin extractionThe application of aqueous deep eutectic solvents (ADESs) for lignin valorization has garnered significant attention in recent years
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Flame Retardant Could Be Made From Discarded Cocoa Husks
View article: Flame Retardant Could Be Made From Discarded Cocoa HusksOrganosolv Pretreatment of Cocoa Pod Husks: Isolation, Analysis, and Use of Lignin from an Abundant Waste Product
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New PVA/GG bioplastics with guava and chickpea extracts for food packaging
View article: New PVA/GG bioplastics with guava and chickpea extracts for food packagingNew polyvinyl alcohol/gellan gum-based bioplastics with guava and chickpea extracts for food packaging
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Boreal Bioproducts secures €2M Pre-A funding
View article: Boreal Bioproducts secures €2M Pre-A fundingFinland’s Montinutra, now rebranded as Boreal Bioproducts®, secures €2M Pre-A for eco-friendly chemical innovation
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Vietnam Startup makes brewery and seafood waste bioplastics
View article: Vietnam Startup makes brewery and seafood waste bioplasticsBioplastics made of brewer’s grains have higher durability, water and heat resistance than plastics made of paper pulp and bagasse.
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UM students try to compost PLA bioplastics
View article: UM students try to compost PLA bioplasticsUM students take the innovative route to compost PLA bioplastics.
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China Agricultural Biotechnology Report
View article: China Agricultural Biotechnology ReportThe People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to advance toward commercial cultivation of domestically developed genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybean crops. Since the last report, the PRC made significant regulatory changes to facilitate the cultivation of GE crops, including publishing the first variety registration list for GE corn and soybeans and an updated draft…
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China GMO update
View article: China GMO updateOn December 7, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the registration of 51 genetically engineered (GE) corn and soy varieties, including 37 GE corn varieties and 14 GE soybean varieties.
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Brazil sugar report
View article: Brazil sugar reportThe cane harvest and crushing continued through November in Brazil’s main sugar-producing Center-South (CS) region with good weather and prices.
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Anti-Apeel movement on social media
View article: Anti-Apeel movement on social mediaBill Gates company’s “Apeel” is seen as poison on food by a big chunk of the population. It was meant to replace plastic packaging but Apeel is now a synonym for food poisoning. Here’s one of the many videos circulation online.
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(Bio-) PET, Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Chemical Recycling Partnerships, Joint Venture & PartnershipsJEPLAN and Osaka Gas partner on PET chemical recycling
View article: JEPLAN and Osaka Gas partner on PET chemical recyclingJEPLAN announces capital and business alliance with Osaka Gas
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Coalition asks to keep DRS in PPWR
View article: Coalition asks to keep DRS in PPWRAs part of a cross-sector coalition, Reloop signed onto an appeal to Members of the European Parliament, asking them to reject any amendment to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation which would remove the provision for deposit return systems to be mandatory.
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Oxfam & The Salvation Army are dumping textile waste in Kenya (FREE)
View article: Oxfam & The Salvation Army are dumping textile waste in Kenya (FREE)Oxfam International and The Salvation Army are dumping second hand clothes in Kenya. This is a FREE artricle
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Mastercard on Tom Szaky
View article: Mastercard on Tom SzakyTom Szaky loves to talk trash. Like, literal garbage — Well, I have noticed that before
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Tipa and API partner on compostable coffee capsules
View article: Tipa and API partner on compostable coffee capsulesPackaging developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched a first-of-its-kind, fully compostable coffee capsule lid in collaboration with innovation company ATI.
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Sulzer launches SULAC™ – a new technology for PLA production
View article: Sulzer launches SULAC™ – a new technology for PLA productionSulzer enhances its leadership in biopolymers and circularity with its new process solution – SULAC™ .
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Scientists Convert Polyethylene Waste into Valuable Chemicals
View article: Scientists Convert Polyethylene Waste into Valuable ChemicalsScientists Convert Polyethylene Waste into Valuable Chemicals Through Light-Driven Photocatalysis
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Biodegradable & Compostable, Foodware, Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear, US, Waste & Waste Management
Michigan stadium and campus farm trials compostable packaging
View article: Michigan stadium and campus farm trials compostable packagingOCS, Athletics, and the Campus Farm are piloting the possibility of composting waste from football games at the Campus Farm.
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Detpak launches packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
View article: Detpak launches packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane rangePackaging solutions company Detpak has become the first Australian business to release a broad range of compostable, No-Added PFAS sugarcane plates, bowls and containers called Vanguard®.
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Renewed focus on plastic waste in Thailand
View article: Renewed focus on plastic waste in ThailandPractical solutions are required as the volume continues to mount
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Whatever happened to the zero waste movement?
View article: Whatever happened to the zero waste movement?Plastic straw bans sparked a movement in the 2010s. Have our sentiments around plastic and zero waste changed since then?
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Macadamia for robust epoxy coatings
View article: Macadamia for robust epoxy coatingsCationic UV-curing of isosorbide-based epoxy coating reinforced with macadamia nut shell powder
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Unilever investigated by UK watchdog for greenwashing claims
View article: Unilever investigated by UK watchdog for greenwashing claimsAnother hit for greenwashing platform Ellen MacArthur Foundation that claimed Unilever was an example. Unilever is everything except an example. Unilever is also known to be a greedy company.
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Germany to tax Plastic sector
View article: Germany to tax Plastic sectorWell, I have to congratulate the German government for the reasons given why they will tax plastic companies. I think other EU countries should duplicate this.
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Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light (WUR)
View article: Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light (WUR)Although efforts to improve the collection and recycling of plastics to achieve a circular economy are increasing significantly, some (synthetic) materials will eventually always end up in the environment due to e.g. littering, weathering and abrasion.
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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…
