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BioPowder expands capabilities with Gebrüder Dorfner partnership
View article: BioPowder expands capabilities with Gebrüder Dorfner partnershipPaints, coatings and composites markets will gain access to high-performance renewable additives.
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Researchers create edible, transparent composite packaging with biocellulose
View article: Researchers create edible, transparent composite packaging with biocelluloseEdible, strong, and low-hygroscopic bacterial cellulose derived from biosynthesis and physical modification for food packaging
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Research identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplastic
View article: Research identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplasticResearch identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplastic
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Corrupt and Failed Waste Management System in Kenya (FREE)
View article: Corrupt and Failed Waste Management System in Kenya (FREE)They tried to reassure us that the situation was fine in Kenya, but it’s not. Plastic waste still being dumped in rivers. Where did the money go? In ze pocket of someone. This is a FREe article
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New carbon market code of practice discourages companies from greenwashing
View article: New carbon market code of practice discourages companies from greenwashingThe greenwashing recipe needs a “healthy” revamp? Why not mix it with aspartame?
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Are ‘carbon neutral’ claims dead?
View article: Are ‘carbon neutral’ claims dead?Carbon neutral claims are under the cosh, so will the world’s major food brands continue to use them? — The EU Commission has helped build and promote a carbon offsetting scheme but it recently realised it’s all greenwashing.
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Polystyvert Builds First EPS Chemical Recycling Plant
View article: Polystyvert Builds First EPS Chemical Recycling PlantPolystyvert is proud to announce the construction of its first full-scale commercial plant to produce recycled polystyrene in Greater Montreal.
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Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste
View article: Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic wasteResearchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes – or even directly from the air – and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the sun.
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Indonesia Climate Change Report
View article: Indonesia Climate Change ReportIndonesia is a key stakeholder and an active participant at global environmental fora. Home to a vast swathe of rainforest, Indonesia is ranked as the world’s tenth largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly due to land-use change and energy sector emissions.
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EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain: Palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubber
View article: EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain: Palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubberCompanies exporting or placing any of these products on the EU market will need to conduct strict due diligence to show they do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation –Let’s make some industry-owned phony labels and certifications and let’s launch them at Net Zero bourgeois garden parties. The gorillas are starving? … Well, why…
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The plastic packaging sector focuses on sustainability, but recycling remains a challenge
View article: The plastic packaging sector focuses on sustainability, but recycling remains a challengeAccording to a new report from Rabobank, focus on sustainability in the plastic packaging industry remains strong.
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The Making of BioHome3D – The World’s First 100% Biobased 3D Printed Home (Video)
View article: The Making of BioHome3D – The World’s First 100% Biobased 3D Printed Home (Video)This project was a hub and spoke program by the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Oak Ridge National Labs, and NatureWorks.
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How Plastics Are Poisoning Us
View article: How Plastics Are Poisoning UsThey both release and attract toxic chemicals, and appear everywhere from human placentas to chasms thirty-six thousand feet beneath the sea. Will we ever be rid of them?
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Earthfirst® Films Redefines Home Compostable Films With New Soft Touch Options
View article: Earthfirst® Films Redefines Home Compostable Films With New Soft Touch OptionsIndustry leading biopolymer film manufacturer Earthfirst® Films releases a line of soft touch, home compostable films.
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Lummus Technology and MOL Group Establish Partnership for Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling
View article: Lummus Technology and MOL Group Establish Partnership for Advanced Waste Plastic RecyclingLummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and MOL Group, the leading integrated Central Eastern European oil and gas corporation, have announced their agreement to cooperate in the deployment and integration of chemical recycling of plastics at MOL’s assets in Hungary and Slovakia.
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Kent Wins FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s Large-Scale Plastic Waste Advanced Recycling Program
View article: Kent Wins FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s Large-Scale Plastic Waste Advanced Recycling ProgramKent will provide Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling facilities under assessment in Baytown (Texas), Beaumont (Texas), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), Joliet (Illinois), Sarnia (Canada), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium).
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Noroo Paint unveils biodegradable plastic container
View article: Noroo Paint unveils biodegradable plastic containerBiodegradation via microorganisms within five years will be first used on the company’s flagship product The Stain
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Allbirds Unveils Design Of World’s First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
View article: Allbirds Unveils Design Of World’s First Net Zero Carbon ShoeToday, Allbirds revealed its highly anticipated M0.0NSHOT, the world’s first net zero carbon shoe — and is already urging the rest of the fashion industry to follow suit by giving away its entire toolkit.
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TIPA Compostable Packaging Begins Local Production in The US
View article: TIPA Compostable Packaging Begins Local Production in The USFollowing recent European expansion, TIPA partners with North American manufacturers PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging to facilitate local US production
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EU Commission PEF Sustainability Tool is a bit Disconnected from Reality
View article: EU Commission PEF Sustainability Tool is a bit Disconnected from RealityThe EU Commission recognises sometimes that their policy ideas don’t make sense.
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Will compostable packaging break down in your home compost bin? (Video)
View article: Will compostable packaging break down in your home compost bin? (Video)Compostable packaging seems like a great option for making your everyday life a little more environmentally friendly. But will it all break down if you put it in your compost bin at home?
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Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations Partner on PHA
View article: Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations Partner on PHAPaques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations have partnered strategically to develop new applications for a breakthrough biopolymer with all the advantages of plastics but without its disadvantages.
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Unplastic India Campaign by The Times of India
View article: Unplastic India Campaign by The Times of IndiaImpactful campaign by The Times Of India pushing for the stop of plastic waste!
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New EU packaging regulations could increase plastic says DS Smith
View article: New EU packaging regulations could increase plastic says DS SmithJust as the world takes a major step in turning the tide on plastic pollution with a global treaty, the European Union is on the cusp of agreeing new regulations that could flood the market with millions of tonnes of new plastic.
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Asahi Kasei and Mitsui establish supply and procurement system for bio-methanol
View article: Asahi Kasei and Mitsui establish supply and procurement system for bio-methanolAsahi Kasei Corp. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. will establish a supply and procurement system for bio-methanol produced in the United States.
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What is plastics biodegradation by Aimplas
View article: What is plastics biodegradation by AimplasBiodegradable plastics are plastics that can be degraded by the action of microorganisms existing naturally in the environment such as bacteria, fungi, or algae.
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ProAmpac’s Compostable Product is Pioneering Sustainable Packaging Innovations with BioPreferred and BPI Certifications
View article: ProAmpac’s Compostable Product is Pioneering Sustainable Packaging Innovations with BioPreferred and BPI CertificationsProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the USDA BioPreferred® certification of its new ProActive Compostable CPM-2000 product (CPM-2000).
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Don’t send plastics to India Says paper mill operator
View article: Don’t send plastics to India Says paper mill operatorA paper mill operator in Muzaffarnagar, India, pleads to Canadians to segregate their paper and plastic waste before tossing it into the bins. A second’s task, he says, would save the mill hours of labour — If you pay close attention, nobody wants to recycle plastic waste (except PET bottles). Ecodesign and monomaterials are still…
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National Post Reader Comments on the Compostable Plastic Bag Ban
View article: National Post Reader Comments on the Compostable Plastic Bag BanCompostable plastic bags still plastic To Canadian government — This reader doesn’t keep his tongue in his pocket and makes it a personal affair with PM Trudeau
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Binalot Goes biodegradable packaging
View article: Binalot Goes biodegradable packagingBinalot is a Filipino fast food chain.
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Flexible packaging leader Parkside laser-focused on sustainable lidding film solutions with ParkScribe® technology
View article: Flexible packaging leader Parkside laser-focused on sustainable lidding film solutions with ParkScribe® technologyUK-based flexible packaging specialist Parkside has launched a revolutionary range of sustainable lidding films as a next-generation solution for brands seeking to solve their packaging sustainability challenges, as part of its Sustainable 7 product strategy.
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Government Minister visits Celtic Renewables on launch of new Circular Economy Bill
View article: Government Minister visits Celtic Renewables on launch of new Circular Economy BillNew legislation to tackle waste by improving recycling rates and increasing reuse has been published by the Scottish Government.
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DOE Collaborative to Establish a Biomanufacturing Hub in Historically Underserved California Region
View article: DOE Collaborative to Establish a Biomanufacturing Hub in Historically Underserved California RegionCalifornia’s Northern San Joaquin Valley has been historically underserved, lacking quality jobs that can sustain families and beset by environmental justice and public health challenges
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From Fracking Well to Landfill: Tracing Plastic’s Toxic Lifecycle
View article: From Fracking Well to Landfill: Tracing Plastic’s Toxic LifecyclePlastic has a lifespan of hundreds to thousands of years. From the very beginning, it poisons our environment and wreaks havoc on our climate.
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Smile’s Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact Award
View article: Smile’s Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact AwardThe U.S. Plastics Pact recognized Smile Compostable Solutions’ home compostable coffee pod compatible with Nespresso Original brewers as an honorable mention in its second annual Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award.
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NSK Develops World’s First Bioplastic Retaining Piece for Ball Screws
View article: NSK Develops World’s First Bioplastic Retaining Piece for Ball ScrewsNSK develops NSK S1™ bioplastic*1 retaining piece. 100% plant-derived material achieves 90% lower carbon footprint
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Microbial Electrosynthesis – Scientists Discover That Bacteria Can Produce More Chemical Substances Than Thought
View article: Microbial Electrosynthesis – Scientists Discover That Bacteria Can Produce More Chemical Substances Than ThoughtThe environmental impact and economic feasibility assessment of composite calcium alginate bioplastics derived from Sargassum
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Solvay launches Naternal, its new brand of bio-based biodegradable polymers
View article: Solvay launches Naternal, its new brand of bio-based biodegradable polymersNaternal™ is Solvay’s new brand of bio-based biodegradable polymers for biodegradable by-design hair and skin care solutions.
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European Bioplastics Position on Mass Balance and Bio-Attributed
View article: European Bioplastics Position on Mass Balance and Bio-AttributedWell, it was BASF that created EUBP, and it’s also BASF that invented and is pushing for the “Mass Balance” thingy. Sometimes I wonder if it’s stupidity, plain greenwashing or just the certification agencies that have taken over the bioplastics strategy. However, were I think they’re right is that “greenwashing claims” are coming into their…
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A miscalculation by European Bioplastics
View article: A miscalculation by European BioplasticsEUBP communicates regarding the “plastic vs Food” debate — EUBP decided to jump on the biofuel bandwagon a few years ago, and now they seem astonished that consumers are not buying it because of the “taking food away from people” argument. Good luck with ironing that one out.
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Why Startups Are Poised to Lead the Bioplastics Revolution
View article: Why Startups Are Poised to Lead the Bioplastics RevolutionAs consumers grow wary of greenwashing, startups are in a unique position to differentiate themselves in the bioplastic industry. Here’s why.
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Better Climate Challenge Road Show
View article: Better Climate Challenge Road ShowThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the first season of the Better Climate Challenge Road Show, a video series highlighting the leadership of public and private organizations in decarbonizing buildings and industrial plants.
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Crisis in the Plastic Sector (FREE)
View article: Crisis in the Plastic Sector (FREE)I’ve spoken to a few CEO’s and senior executives from the plastic industry and the feedback is that they’re going through a difficult time. They didn’t use the word “crisis” but I will. This is a FREE article.
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Notpla is joining the B Corp Community!
View article: Notpla is joining the B Corp Community!This month a notification popped up in our inboxes confirming the news we’d been eagerly anticipating from the B Corp team; Notpla has been officially certified as a B Corporation!
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New rules for plastic to-go packaging in the Netherlands from July
View article: New rules for plastic to-go packaging in the Netherlands from JulyAs was announced last spring, the Netherlands is implementing new rules for single-use plastic packaging – specifically those used for takeaway foods and drinks – from July 1. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws.
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Commission closes antitrust investigation in the wood pulp sector
View article: Commission closes antitrust investigation in the wood pulp sectorI don’t know the particulars of this case, but what I do know is that, when it comes to antitrust, the European Commission wouldn’t see a tree in the forest.
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Renewable Chemical Innovator Capra Biosciences to Build a Green Biochemical Production Facility in Manassas, Virginia
View article: Renewable Chemical Innovator Capra Biosciences to Build a Green Biochemical Production Facility in Manassas, VirginiaBioMADE Funding To Accelerate Capra Bioreactor Expansion and Technical Advancement, Aligning with New White House Bioeconomy Goals
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EU Commission admits it has no clue how palm oil supply chain works
View article: EU Commission admits it has no clue how palm oil supply chain worksThe European Commission has become the world champion in making laws on topics it has no clue on how “reality” or the “system” works. The “Berlaymont” has become a synonym for “Ivory tower” policies …. Good governance would assume the opposite. The EU public consultation process also proves to be a democratic farce. By coincidence,…
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Solvay to Split into 2 Companies
View article: Solvay to Split into 2 CompaniesSOLVAY and SYENSQO revealed as new company names
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The future of fabrics – UPM and VAUDE think beyond recycling
View article: The future of fabrics – UPM and VAUDE think beyond recyclingUPM Biochemicals and VAUDE, a sustainable and innovative supplier of outdoor apparel, will produce outerwear made with bio-based chemicals and demonstrate that the textile industry can start the shift towards renewable materials today.
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Reductive catalytic fractionation: state of the art of the lignin-first biorefinery
View article: Reductive catalytic fractionation: state of the art of the lignin-first biorefineryReductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) of lignocellulose is an emerging biorefinery scheme that combines biomass fractionation with lignin depolymerisation.
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France 24 Video on Plastic Treaty
View article: France 24 Video on Plastic TreatyA resolution has been adopted to draft an initial version of a legally binding global treaty against #plastic #pollution by November 2023.
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French Industrial Composting Test
View article: French Industrial Composting TestThis is the type of “tests” that are needed. Looking at the partners of this project, one could doubt about its independence. A missed opportunity I think
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Another Pervert Effect in Making Circular Palm Oil
View article: Another Pervert Effect in Making Circular Palm OilFarmers face an uncertain transition to using composting methods to boost nitrogen content in plantation soil, as Indonesia has removed palm oil from a list of commodities qualifying for subsidised chemical fertilisers — Removing subsidies on chemical fertilizers is a good decision for the environment but not for the small farmers. A simple solution to…
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RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day
View article: RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill DayTo celebrate and support World Refill Day on 16 June, plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched a new case study looking at the growing trend of refill products and their associated packaging.
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New living lab Biobased Boulevard to encourage use of natural building materials
View article: New living lab Biobased Boulevard to encourage use of natural building materialsTo accelerate the use of natural materials in construction, today The Green Village, iCircl and the Province of South Holland opened the new living lab Biobased Boulevard.
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WWF Video on Compostable and Biodegradable Bowl
View article: WWF Video on Compostable and Biodegradable BowlExpert reveals the dirty truth behind ‘biodegradable’ bowls from restaurants: ‘There is no legal definition for it’ — Not exactly the most accurate explanation I’ve seen
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Indian Government Launches Bioplastic Bag
View article: Indian Government Launches Bioplastic BagIndian Government Launches Edible Marine Degradable Bioplastic Bag
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Getting compostable PPE into Irish healthcare (Video)
View article: Getting compostable PPE into Irish healthcare (Video)Two Cork cousins have developed a compostable PPE apron to reduce plastic usage in the healthcare industry.
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Chipotle and the Composting Challenge
View article: Chipotle and the Composting ChallengeChipotle is increasing composting across its more than 3,200 restaurants, with waste reduction one of the goals that executive compensation bonuses are based on.
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The Science Behind Bioplastics: Understanding the Materials and Processes
View article: The Science Behind Bioplastics: Understanding the Materials and ProcessesBioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option for a wide range of applications. As the world grapples with the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution, understanding the science behind bioplastics is crucial for their successful development and implementation.
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Development of Pineapple Stem Starch Composite as a Plastic-Sheet Substitute for Single-Use Applications
View article: Development of Pineapple Stem Starch Composite as a Plastic-Sheet Substitute for Single-Use ApplicationsPlastic waste poses a significant challenge for the environment, particularly smaller plastic products that are often difficult to recycle or collect. In this study, we developed a fully biodegradable composite material from pineapple field waste that is suitable for small-sized plastic products that are difficult to recycle, such as bread clips.
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RYAM Announces the Official Groundbreaking at their 2G Bioethanol Plant in Tartas, France
View article: RYAM Announces the Official Groundbreaking at their 2G Bioethanol Plant in Tartas, FranceRayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the “Company”), a global leader in the production of high-purity cellulose specialty products, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its new second-generation Bioethanol plant located in Tartas, Les Landes France, on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
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Ecodesign: new EU rules to make sustainable products the norm
View article: Ecodesign: new EU rules to make sustainable products the normEU Ecodesign Rules have been published
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EU Taxonomy Regulation
View article: EU Taxonomy RegulationFind links to implementing and delegated acts for Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy) on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment.
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Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuels
View article: Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuelsThis is just the top of the iceberg. Some people say that if the European Commission was doing its job correctly, no biofuels would be imported anymore into the EU
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REI Co-op launches new multi-terrain trail shoe using biobased materials
View article: REI Co-op launches new multi-terrain trail shoe using biobased materialsREI Co-op enters the running shoe business with the Swiftland MT, its first multi-terrain trail shoe designed using recycled and bio-based materials
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ANDRITZ technology and expertise enable Naturopera to produce bio-based diapers.
View article: ANDRITZ technology and expertise enable Naturopera to produce bio-based diapers.ANDRITZ converting line for baby diapers starts operating at Naturopera, France
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CircEl‐Paper: Recyclable paper‐based electronics
View article: CircEl‐Paper: Recyclable paper‐based electronicsMillions of tons of electronic waste are produced in the EU every year. With a novel approach, the new EU project “CircEl-Paper” could sustainably improve the recycling process for electronics in the future.
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State of sustainability reporting in Asia Pacific
View article: State of sustainability reporting in Asia PacificUnderstanding sustainability reporting requirements globally and across Asia Pacific, and insights on the journey to date
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AIMPLAS coordinates a new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge for agricultural and personal care applications
View article: AIMPLAS coordinates a new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge for agricultural and personal care applicationsAIMPLAS, coordinates a new European project to valorize slaughterhouse waste (bellygrass or rumen content) and paper and pulp sludge, to produce cost-efficient polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) for agricultural and personal care applications, by the coprocessing with other organic wastes (OW) such as sludge from the dairy industry and glycerol from the biodiesel industry, as well as recovering…
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Multi-country study setting new benchmark for detail and understanding of plastic packaging in European waste streams
View article: Multi-country study setting new benchmark for detail and understanding of plastic packaging in European waste streamsCEFLEX and partners are conducting a multi-country compositional analysis to research the type and amount of flexible packaging and rigid plastic packaging in the post-consumer waste stream. The research is providing valuable data to understand the collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure needed in each country.
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Addressing Rigor and Reproducibility in Thermal, Heterogeneous Catalysis
View article: Addressing Rigor and Reproducibility in Thermal, Heterogeneous CatalysisAchieving ChemCatBio’s mission of accelerating catalyst and process development relies on rigorously collected and reproducible catalytic data. However, the best practices for collecting, processing, and reporting catalytic data can be difficult to find and are rarely assembled in a single location. In addition to establishing catalytic research best practices, the report collects valuable reference material…
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ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
View article: ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate ListPlastics & Inks: two new chemicals added to ECHA’s Candidate List
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Business slams EU conservatives’ anti-nature crusade
View article: Business slams EU conservatives’ anti-nature crusadeThe European People’s Party is losing industry allies in its push to kill EU nature restoration legislation.
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Lawyer Explains Los Angeles Single Use Plastic Regulation
View article: Lawyer Explains Los Angeles Single Use Plastic RegulationLos Angeles County’s Single-Use Plastic Regulation for Restaurants and Delivery Services
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Business Insider video on startup that makes algae bioplastics
View article: Business Insider video on startup that makes algae bioplasticsThis is how one company is turning algae into plastic
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New Bioplastics Centre of Excellence in India
View article: New Bioplastics Centre of Excellence in IndiaIIT Guwahati has established the NRL-Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Materials Translational Facility on Bioplastics at its campus
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Titan Bioplastics Recognised in the Book of King Charles
View article: Titan Bioplastics Recognised in the Book of King CharlesRecognized for driving a more sustainable future, Titan Bioplastics announced their selection and participation as noted featured company in ‘His Majesty at 75’
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Thai Government Approves Use of Ethanol to Make Bioplastics
View article: Thai Government Approves Use of Ethanol to Make BioplasticsThai Government Approves Use of Ethanol to Make Bioplastics
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Coles partners with Planet Ark to help tackle waste and recycling
View article: Coles partners with Planet Ark to help tackle waste and recyclingRetailer supports World Environment Day’s focus on beating plastic pollution and waste
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Fulgar and CHT Partner on Bio-based nylon dyed with soy chemistry
View article: Fulgar and CHT Partner on Bio-based nylon dyed with soy chemistryThe two partners have combined Fulgar’s circular economy yarns with CHT’s resource-saving dyeing techniques to reduce the use of water and energy, the time needed to complete the process while meeting color fastness standards for finished textile products.
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World-unique biobased and eco-labelled textile waterproofing is launched by OrganoClick’s brand OrganoTex
View article: World-unique biobased and eco-labelled textile waterproofing is launched by OrganoClick’s brand OrganoTexThe technology is based on combining the natural fatty acids of plants and the surface structure of leaves with the Nobel Prize-winning chemistry organocatalysis.
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Virginia Tech to demonstrate modular bioprocess system for manufacturing consumer bioplastic products from food wastes
View article: Virginia Tech to demonstrate modular bioprocess system for manufacturing consumer bioplastic products from food wastesThe overall goal of this project is to develop and demonstrate a pilot-scale modular bioprocessing system to produce bioplastics from food wastes with cost competency.
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Architects have created biodegradable building blocks using fungus
View article: Architects have created biodegradable building blocks using fungusThe installations are lightweight, fire-resistant, and have good insulation properties.
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Advancing material innovation to address the polymer waste crisis
View article: Advancing material innovation to address the polymer waste crisisMIT researchers work to discover biodegradable polyesters, with support from the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium, J-WAFS, and DIC Corp.
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Green chiles into bioplastics? New Mexico students place 4th at international science fair
View article: Green chiles into bioplastics? New Mexico students place 4th at international science fairThree high school students at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell created a biodegradable, pest-repellent bioplastic for use in farming by combining ingredients often found at farmers markets, including the chaff left over from roasting green chiles.
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INEOS Nitriles launch Invireo TM bio-based Acrylonitrile to deliver 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
View article: INEOS Nitriles launch Invireo TM bio-based Acrylonitrile to deliver 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.InvireoTM products have been fully certified according to the industry-leading standards of ISCC Plus and RSB.
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Marketing PLA as an ‘ecological solution’ is misleading, according to experts says Popular Science Magazine
View article: Marketing PLA as an ‘ecological solution’ is misleading, according to experts says Popular Science MagazineA popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems
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Can tires be more sustainable? (FREE)
View article: Can tires be more sustainable? (FREE)At a trade show last January, Goodyear displayed an amazing new tire touted as “sustainable.” It is made primarily of soybean oil, rice husks, and pine resin. These items meet the “renewable” standard because they can be grown, unlike petroleum, which comes out of the earth only once. Article by David Goldstein. This is a…
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Preparation and Adsorption Properties of Lignin/Cellulose Hydrogel
View article: Preparation and Adsorption Properties of Lignin/Cellulose HydrogelWith the development of global industry, industrial wastewater pollution has caused serious environmental problems, and the demand for green and sustainable adsorbents is increasingly strong in the society. In this article, lignin/cellulose hydrogel materials were prepared using sodium lignosulfonate and cellulose as raw materials and 0.1% acetic acid solution as a solvent.
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Mpact Recyling Data for South Africa
View article: Mpact Recyling Data for South AfricaMpact Recycling, the collection arm of one of the leading recycling companies in South Africa, Mpact Group, is proud to announce the release of its exceptional 2022 figures.
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DOE and GSA Select 20 “Green” Technologies to Test in Real-World Buildings
View article: DOE and GSA Select 20 “Green” Technologies to Test in Real-World BuildingsIn collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO), the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) program has selected 20, novel building technologies to test in real-world buildings that could help commercial buildings decarbonize.
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COP28 is turning into a Farce Says The Guardian
View article: COP28 is turning into a Farce Says The Guardian‘Absolute scandal’: UAE state oil firm able to read Cop28 climate summit emails
