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ARRIS Unveils Structural Flax Fiber Composites
View article: ARRIS Unveils Structural Flax Fiber CompositesThe Advanced Manufacturer is Developing Natural-Fiber Composites with High-Performance Capabilities
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Exposing the Structural Violence of Private Electric Automobility
View article: Exposing the Structural Violence of Private Electric AutomobilityA wolf in sheep’s clothing: Exposing the structural violence of private electric automobility
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Modular Sneakers for the Circular Economy
View article: Modular Sneakers for the Circular EconomyIndustrial designer Diogo Pimenta recently launched modular sneakers he envisioned for the circular economy (CE) – a production and consumption model based on two complementary loops similar to natural, biological cycles.
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2023 Circular Economy Request for Information: Challenges and Opportunities of Increasing Materials Circularity
View article: 2023 Circular Economy Request for Information: Challenges and Opportunities of Increasing Materials CircularityOn March 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for information to better understand the key opportunities and challenges associated with increased material circularity to inform DOE’s upcoming efforts to advance circular economy technologies and systems in the United States.
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Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution Partner on TruStyrenyx Plant
View article: Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution Partner on TruStyrenyx PlantAgilyx and INEOS Styrolution advance development of large scale TruStyrenyx™ plant — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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MEPs Back Tougher Sanctions Against Environmental Crimes
View article: MEPs Back Tougher Sanctions Against Environmental CrimesDraft report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC(COM(2021)0851 – C9
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What is the Difference Between Bioplastics and Biofuels? (FREE)
View article: What is the Difference Between Bioplastics and Biofuels? (FREE)Over the years, I’ve grown an enormous reader population amongst “Sustainability” and “other type” of Bloggers” and I often receive the following question: Are bioplastics and biofuels the same thing? This is a FREE article
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Police Brutality and Human Right Abuses under the Auspices of Macron (FREE)
View article: Police Brutality and Human Right Abuses under the Auspices of Macron (FREE)There have been many demonstrations for the last few days in France. French police forces have used extreme violence to discourage demonstrators. Here are a few videos circulating on Twitter. Many believe that France is turning into a police state. It’s our moral duty to condemn any human rights abuses; especially happening in a country…
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Israeli Firm Controls Degrading Speed of Biodegradable Plant Pots
View article: Israeli Firm Controls Degrading Speed of Biodegradable Plant PotsBioplasmar says it can determine how long its biodegradable plant pots will stay firm on the shelves, before disintegrating when planted into the soil, paving way for other uses
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DOE Argonne National Laboratory and Cornell University Partner on New Method to Recycle HDPE
View article: DOE Argonne National Laboratory and Cornell University Partner on New Method to Recycle HDPENew method turns plastic jugs and packaging into fully recyclable and potentially biodegradable materials
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EU Lobby Campaign for Calculation Rules of Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics
View article: EU Lobby Campaign for Calculation Rules of Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics31 European Industry Associations Urge The EU To Adopt Rules To Calculate Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics
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DIC and Idemitsu Kosan Partner on Biomass Polystyrene
View article: DIC and Idemitsu Kosan Partner on Biomass PolystyreneDIC and Idemitsu Kosan Agree to Begin Exploring the Production of Biomass Polystyrene. Alliance will involve the building of a new supply chain for biomass plastics that will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Sabic Joins Value Balancing Alliance
View article: Sabic Joins Value Balancing AllianceSABIC joins the Value Balancing Alliance, which is advancing a methodology for measuring the value that companies provide to society, the economy, and the environment — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Malaysia New Voluntary Carbon Market Disappoints
View article: Malaysia New Voluntary Carbon Market DisappointsThe first auction on Malaysia’s new voluntary carbon market, the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), took place on 16 March, with around RM7.7 million in carbon credits sold.
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Global Climate Survey
View article: Global Climate SurveyInvestors continue climate change efforts despite headwinds
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Dopper announces first Cradle to Cradle Gold Certified reusable bottle (FREE)
View article: Dopper announces first Cradle to Cradle Gold Certified reusable bottle (FREE)Dopper has made the first reusable bottle collection to achieve the Gold level set by the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute, verifying the company’s commitment to eliminating single-use plastic waste. The new Dopper Original collection features the classic bottle design with components that separate to form a unique drinking cup. This is a FREE…
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Draft Version of EU Green Claims Directive
View article: Draft Version of EU Green Claims DirectiveThe analysis says 53% of the environmental allegations related to the goods & services sold to the public are “uncertain, misleading or unfounded information”.
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Plastic Bank Indonesia stops 40 million kilograms of plastic from polluting the ocean
View article: Plastic Bank Indonesia stops 40 million kilograms of plastic from polluting the oceanPlastic Bank Indonesia celebrates its collection communities, branch owners, partners and employees for stopping 40 million kilograms of plastic from entering the ocean. This amount is equivalent to 2 billion single-use 500ml PET bottles. Collected plastic is given a new life through recycling and re-integration into products and packaging.
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European Bioplastics Makes a U-Turn on Recycling
View article: European Bioplastics Makes a U-Turn on RecyclingEuropean Bioplastics makes a U-turn on recycling after actively undermining it. I spare you the details of what the consequences will be for the “composting” end-of-life option. Credibility and consistency were sacrificed on the altar of “rock and roll” … or shall I say … on the altar of “schlager” music. Another great example of…
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EU Environmental Footprint Methods
View article: EU Environmental Footprint MethodsThe European Commission has proposed the Product Environmental Footprint and Organisation Environmental Footprint methods as a common way of measuring environmental performance — The European Commission is going too fast in their ideas and initiatives. A complete absence of people management. It’s complete confusion and with the worst possible timing.
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Port Phillip (AU) Guidelines for Food and Garden Organics Bin
View article: Port Phillip (AU) Guidelines for Food and Garden Organics BinIt’s important to keep contamination levels in our food and garden organics (FOGO) recycling bins low so we can continue to create high quality compost to nourish Victorian parks and grounds.
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The Story of Carbiolice
View article: The Story of CarbioliceCarbiolice, a French biotech company, is making waves in the sustainable packaging industry with its innovative enzymatic technology that breaks down bioplastics into compostable materials.
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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology
View article: The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling TechnologyBiodegradable plastics have emerged as a potential solution to the severe environmental problem caused by the production and disposal of traditional plastic.
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New report highlights that sustainability action must overtake claims
View article: New report highlights that sustainability action must overtake claimsA new survey conducted by Smurfit Kappa, in partnership with the Financial Times, has revealed that sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in the strategy and planning of senior business leaders across Europe and the Americas.
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Bank Cards Made of Ocean Plastic Launched by ING
View article: Bank Cards Made of Ocean Plastic Launched by INGING launches cards made from Parley Ocean Plastic®
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Our relationship with plastic needs rethinking: a Blueprint for the journey to zero plastic waste
View article: Our relationship with plastic needs rethinking: a Blueprint for the journey to zero plastic wasteThe International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education.
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EU4Environment introduces the Product Environmental Footprint methodology in Armenia
View article: EU4Environment introduces the Product Environmental Footprint methodology in ArmeniaResource scarcity and the need for sustainable practices are key issues in the transition towards a green and Circular Economy.
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Your ‘Recycled’ Grocery Bag Might Not Have Been Recycled
View article: Your ‘Recycled’ Grocery Bag Might Not Have Been RecycledRecent laws encourage recycling old plastic into new products. But verifying recycled content relies on tricky math.
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DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals
View article: DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and BiochemicalsThe Department of Energy today announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
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China Releases the Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods
View article: China Releases the Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in FoodsOn June 30, 2022, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762-2022), which will enter into force on June 30, 2023 — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount…
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Guide to Composting in Philadelphia
View article: Guide to Composting in PhiladelphiaOne composter seem to accept compostable plastics
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ClearBags Launches Home Compostable Child Resistant Bags
View article: ClearBags Launches Home Compostable Child Resistant BagsClearBags releases new products every month for new and creative packaging solutions — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Traditional Medicinals Announces First Ever Bpi-Certified Compostable Tea Wrapper
View article: Traditional Medicinals Announces First Ever Bpi-Certified Compostable Tea WrapperThe botanical wellness company’s compostable wrapper is driving innovation towards sustainable, plastic-free packaging.
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Afri-Plastics Challenge Provides funding for African Bioplastics
View article: Afri-Plastics Challenge Provides funding for African BioplasticsAfri-Plastics Challenge provides funding for African recycling businesses, new bioplastics, waste conversion processes, and more
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Checkerspot Closes $55 Million Series C to Bring the Bioeconomy to Your Doorstep
View article: Checkerspot Closes $55 Million Series C to Bring the Bioeconomy to Your DoorstepBuilding on the success of its outdoor recreation brand WNDR Alpine, Checkerspot continues to scale to meet demand for high-performance, biobased materials and ingredients in new markets.
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Bursa Malaysia and London Stock Exchange Partner on Sustainability Reporting Platform
View article: Bursa Malaysia and London Stock Exchange Partner on Sustainability Reporting PlatformThe joint initiative by the two stock exchange regulators could potentially cut short the time that public listed companies spend engaging with their non-listed suppliers and lead to cost savings, say industry representatives.
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Land used for European biofuels could feed 120 million people daily
View article: Land used for European biofuels could feed 120 million people dailyEurope wastes land the size of Ireland on biofuels which could be used to produce food or given back to nature to create carbon sinks
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Free Distribution of PEF Samples (FREE)
View article: Free Distribution of PEF Samples (FREE)We organised the distribution of free PEF samples and here’s the video of what it looked like. This is a FREE article
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New Study Exposes Hidden Toxic Plastic Waste Trade
View article: New Study Exposes Hidden Toxic Plastic Waste TradeContrary to current estimates, new research suggests that there is twice as much plastic waste exported to non-OECD countries
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Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy to Measure, Report & Verify Carbon Intensity
View article: Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy to Measure, Report & Verify Carbon IntensityGevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) to measure, report and verify carbon intensity (CI) through the entire value chain, inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to lower the carbon footprint of SIRE’s product portfolio.
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Significant EU funding for research on the cultural tradition of sustainable bio-based colourants and dyeing
View article: Significant EU funding for research on the cultural tradition of sustainable bio-based colourants and dyeingThe Faculty of Educational Sciences has received a significant EU consortium grant under the Horizon Europe framework programme for Colour4CRAFTS, a multidisciplinary project that combines the cultural tradition of dyes and textile dyeing with the development of novel dyeing techniques and bio-based dyes.
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AFRY project partner in TreeToTextile sustainable textile fiber demo plant in Sweden
View article: AFRY project partner in TreeToTextile sustainable textile fiber demo plant in SwedenTreeToTextile, owned by H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and LSCS Invest, invested €35 million in constructing a textile fiber process technology demonstration plant in Sweden
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Revolutionary SENSIL ByNature Nylon 6.6 Earns ISCC+ Certification to Help Apparel Brands and Retailers Reduce Carbon Footprint
View article: Revolutionary SENSIL ByNature Nylon 6.6 Earns ISCC+ Certification to Help Apparel Brands and Retailers Reduce Carbon FootprintNILIT, a global leader in premium Nylon 6.6 for apparel, has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus system (ISCC+) accreditation for its primary SENSIL® ByNature facility in Israel.
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Minnesota Companies Join Initiative to Advance Film Recycling Efforts
View article: Minnesota Companies Join Initiative to Advance Film Recycling EffortsThe coalition says 18 companies and organizations are joining efforts to develop a circular economy for flexible film in the Upper Midwest region.
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Ukrainian Seeds for a Thriving Hemp Industry in Alberta
View article: Ukrainian Seeds for a Thriving Hemp Industry in AlbertaThe products derived from the decortication of hemp can in particular be used in the manufacture of compostable bags.
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Bioplastics in Hong Kong, Update on the Situation
View article: Bioplastics in Hong Kong, Update on the SituationHong Kong is beginning to move in the right direction in its bid to end its notorious “throwaway culture”. But comprehensive measures are needed to tackle the complex problems that arise, such the as different kinds of biodegradable plastics
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Scientists Discover Microplastics in Human Veins
View article: Scientists Discover Microplastics in Human VeinsScientists have discovered microplastics in vascular tissue for the first time – suggesting they can pass to human tissue through blood vessels.
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Saipem and Garbo Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Saipem and Garbo Partner on Chemical RecyclingThe agreement also provides for the construction on an industrial scale of the first chemical plastic recycling plant in Italy
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Chemical Recycling Facility Bill in Illinois Highlights Tensions Around Future Permitting
View article: Chemical Recycling Facility Bill in Illinois Highlights Tensions Around Future PermittingThe bill would extend the timeline for an unnamed facility to start construction, after the state previously passed a supportive law. It has also kicked off debate around a proposed EPS foam ban.
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Plastic Waste Forms Rocks off Coast of Brazil
View article: Plastic Waste Forms Rocks off Coast of BrazilScientists sound the alarm as plastic waste forms rocks off coast of Brazil: ‘New and terrifying’
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Pyrolysis Kinetics of Lignin-Based Flame Retardants Containing MOFs Structure for Epoxy Resins
View article: Pyrolysis Kinetics of Lignin-Based Flame Retardants Containing MOFs Structure for Epoxy ResinsThis study describes the preparation of a lignin-based expandable flame retardant (Lignin-N-DOPO) using grafting melamine and covering 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO) using the Mannich reaction
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Great Wrap Launches Compostable Pallet Wrap
View article: Great Wrap Launches Compostable Pallet WrapClimate tech startup Great Wrap is now producing compostable pallet wrap
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Phade Reaches Milestone of 1 Billion Straws Sold
View article: Phade Reaches Milestone of 1 Billion Straws SoldAn Astronomical Milestone: phade® Has Replaced 1 Billion Plastic Straws with a Sustainable Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable Alternative
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PureCycle and Mitsui Partner on PP Recycling
View article: PureCycle and Mitsui Partner on PP RecyclingPureCycle and Mitsui announced a signed heads of agreement to develop and operate a polypropylene recycling plant in Japan.
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Colorado’s Largest Composter is Changing its Accepted Materials List to be More Restrictive
View article: Colorado’s Largest Composter is Changing its Accepted Materials List to be More RestrictiveA1 Organics, Colorado’s largest composter, is changing its accepted materials list to be more restrictive.
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LifeMade Compostable Straws Receive OK compost HOME Certification
View article: LifeMade Compostable Straws Receive OK compost HOME CertificationLifeMade Products LLC (LifeMade), an operating company of Jadex Inc., is proud to announce that the company’s LifeMade® Compostable Straws have received OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria. This achievement is in addition to the product’s BPI Commercially Compostable certification previously received.
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What Is Chemical Recycling? The Good And The Bad
View article: What Is Chemical Recycling? The Good And The BadThe term ‘chemical recycling’ is a little obscure, encompassing a range of recycling processes, with some offering hope and some sparking scepticism. Resource investigates the technologies and processes that sit beneath the umbrella term – to unpick which might be considered good, bad, or downright ugly. This article was published by Resource magazine
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Lenovo Goes Compostable, Bamboo and Sugarcane
View article: Lenovo Goes Compostable, Bamboo and Sugarcanehttps://globaldesignnews.com/with-its-new-plastic-free-and-compostable-packaging-including-bamboo-and-sugarcane-fibre-molded-gift-box-lenovo-continues-its-mission-to-become-more-environmentally-friendly/
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Researchers Think Biodegradable Material Could Replace Glass As We Know It
View article: Researchers Think Biodegradable Material Could Replace Glass As We Know ItResearchers in China have developed a new type of glass they claim is both biodegradable and biorecyclable
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The EU Net Zero Industry Act
View article: The EU Net Zero Industry ActThe aim is to increase the production of clean technologies in the EU and to ensure that the Union is well-equipped for the clean energy transition.
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CBE JU Projects Update
View article: CBE JU Projects UpdateNew publication shows CBE JU achievements in advancing a competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future
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Huntsman EU Polyurethanes Plants Achieve Mass Balance Certification
View article: Huntsman EU Polyurethanes Plants Achieve Mass Balance CertificationHuntsman’s Rotterdam and Wilton, UK manufacturing facilities have achieved the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) for mass balance following audits by Bureau Veritas.
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Johnson Matthey and Perstorp Partner on Sustainable Methanol
View article: Johnson Matthey and Perstorp Partner on Sustainable MethanolJohnson Matthey technology chosen to produce sustainable methanol for Perstorp Group’s Project Air
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Cefic Statement on the European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act
View article: Cefic Statement on the European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry ActToday’s proposal for the Net Zero Industry Act reads more like a Zero Industry Act — Net Zero has become the equivalent of “greenwashing” and a “bourgeois” dogma completely disconnected from the reality of the common people. The European Union has embarked on a journey to make EU businesses and people poorer.
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EU Environment Council: Video Session on Regulation of Packaging and Packaging waste
View article: EU Environment Council: Video Session on Regulation of Packaging and Packaging wasteThe proposal aims to strengthen existing rules on the prevention, reduction and recycling of packaging and packaging waste. In particular, it proposes to reduce packaging waste by 15% per Member State per capita by 2040 and to ensure that all packaging on the EU market is recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030.
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PPWR Will Increase Plastic Packaging Waste by 1500% for takeaway Says McDonald’s study
View article: PPWR Will Increase Plastic Packaging Waste by 1500% for takeaway Says McDonald’s studyThe EU proposals are no silver bullet for the environment and packaging waste
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Trouble with Carbon Markets
View article: Trouble with Carbon MarketsA more radical level of accountability is needed for carbon markets. It is also time to establish minimum price floors, in order to crowd out poor-quality offsets and actors, especially for the Global South, says Simon Zadek.
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University of Sydney Develops New Method for CO2 Capture and Conversion
View article: University of Sydney Develops New Method for CO2 Capture and ConversionResearchers double efficiency of CO2 conversion method
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Sustainable Palm Oil Certifications May Become Irrelevant
View article: Sustainable Palm Oil Certifications May Become IrrelevantPalm oil players are required to prove that their products are deforestation-free beyond the standards of current certification schemes, says a Wilmar International representative. It might lead to these schemes losing their relevance.
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Carbon Metric Report for Scotland Household Waste
View article: Carbon Metric Report for Scotland Household WasteSince 2011, Scotland has been measuring the lifecycle impacts of waste – demonstrating how waste reduction and sustainable waste management can play a critical role in the fight against climate change.
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DOE Announces $156 Million for Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization
View article: DOE Announces $156 Million for Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial DecarbonizationThe Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a $156 million funding opportunity that will advance high impact applied research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the U.S. industrial sector.
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Bridgestone Goes Guayule and Recycled Plastic Tyres
View article: Bridgestone Goes Guayule and Recycled Plastic TyresAs the series’ exclusive tire supplier, Bridgestone will feature Firestone Firehawk race tires made with rubber derived from the guayule desert shrub as the alternate tire in all five street circuits of the 17-race season, a four-race increase from the 2023 season.
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The Greenwashing Crackdown Timeline
View article: The Greenwashing Crackdown TimelineChanging Markets Foundations publishes the “Greenwashing Crackdown Timeline”.
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Ballpoint Pen Made with Durabio
View article: Ballpoint Pen Made with DurabioPlant-derived Bio-engineering Plastic “DURABIO” Adopted for Ballpoint Pen of Design Stationery Brand “ZOOM”
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DSM and DiFold Partner on Biobased Foldable Reusable Products
View article: DSM and DiFold Partner on Biobased Foldable Reusable ProductsDSM Engineering Materials today announces its partnership with sustainability-focused startup DiFOLD, developing foldable reusable products.
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Ineos Video on Carbon Capture
View article: Ineos Video on Carbon CaptureCarbon capture technology… how does it work?
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Study on the World First Commercialization of Polycarbonate Resin Chemical Recycling
View article: Study on the World First Commercialization of Polycarbonate Resin Chemical RecyclingThe Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCG Group) has started a study aimed at realizing a processing capacity of approximately 10,000 tons per year by 2030, seeking to commercialize the world’s first chemical recycling by depolymerization of polycarbonate resin (PC resin)
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EU Environment Council to talk about Plastic Waste
View article: EU Environment Council to talk about Plastic WasteHere’s the agenda of today’s EU Environment Council
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Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ to Get their First US Limits
View article: Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ to Get their First US LimitsThe Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.
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TotalEnergies and Paprec Partner on Chemical Recycling in France
View article: TotalEnergies and Paprec Partner on Chemical Recycling in FranceGrandpuits Zero-Crude Platform: TotalEnergies and Paprec Develop the First French Value Chain for Advanced Recycling of Plastic Film
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The Creeping Threat of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
View article: The Creeping Threat of the Great Atlantic Sargassum BeltVisible from space, an explosion of harmful seaweed now stretches like a sea monster across the ocean. Could robots save us from it – and store carbon in the process?
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Indorama Ventures and Polymateria Partner on Biodegradable Wipes and Masks
View article: Indorama Ventures and Polymateria Partner on Biodegradable Wipes and MasksIndorama Ventures and Polymateria sign exclusive partnership to enable hygiene customers to produce biodegradable wipes and masks through biotransformation technology
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NatureWorks Opens Office in Bangkok
View article: NatureWorks Opens Office in BangkokNatureWorks announced the opening of a new office in the Asia Pacific region on February 2, 2023.
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Machine Learning for Accurate Biodegradable and Compostable Plastic Sorting
View article: Machine Learning for Accurate Biodegradable and Compostable Plastic SortingAutomatic identification and classification of compostable and biodegradable plastics using hyperspectral imaging. UK researchers use machine learning to develop “highly accurate” plastic and compostable waste sortation
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Ikea Goes Biobased Glue
View article: Ikea Goes Biobased GlueTo reduce the climate footprint of board production, IKEA is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues.
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French Startup Raises $15.8 M for Biobased Colors
View article: French Startup Raises $15.8 M for Biobased ColorsPILI, a French biotech and green chemistry company, raises $15.8M to accelerate its industrial scale-up and the decarbonization of the color industry.
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University of Kentucky Student Creates Compostable Paper Recycling Program
View article: University of Kentucky Student Creates Compostable Paper Recycling ProgramInspired by ideas from a Symposium on Energy, University of Kentucky student and UK Recycling’s programmatic support intern, Shaun Lavin, started a pilot composting program for brown paper towels on campus.
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By-Product Extracts as Natural UV Filters and an Alternative to Synthetic Ones
View article: By-Product Extracts as Natural UV Filters and an Alternative to Synthetic OnesThe cosmetic industry has been focusing on replacing synthetic ingredients with natural ones, taking advantage of their bioactive compounds.
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OQ Chemicals Launches Biobased Isononanoic Acid
View article: OQ Chemicals Launches Biobased Isononanoic AcidNew OxBalance Product Line: OQ Chemicals Launches World’s First Bio-Based ISCC PLUS Certified Isononanoic Acid
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Yield10 Bioscience 2022 Results
View article: Yield10 Bioscience 2022 ResultsYield10 Bioscience Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results
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Tricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With Biobottles
View article: Tricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With BiobottlesTricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With Biobottles, Further Expanding Its Sustainable Packaging Offerings
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Goldman Sachs on Future Oil Prices
View article: Goldman Sachs on Future Oil PricesOil prices could hit $107 by year’s end—if OPEC stands firm
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Biggest Rainforest Carbon Credit System is a Scam
View article: Biggest Rainforest Carbon Credit System is a ScamIn January, a nine-month investigation by the Guardian, the German weekly Die Zeit and SourceMaterial found widespread problems with the system
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EU Brief on Nanoplastics and Their Impact on The Environment and Human Health
View article: EU Brief on Nanoplastics and Their Impact on The Environment and Human HealthNanoplastics: state of knowledge and environmental and human health impacts. This Future Brief presents the current science on nanoplastics: their detection, assessment and monitoring; their impacts in the environment, ecotoxicity, and environmental fate; and their potential impacts on human health
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Producing PHA from Wastewater
View article: Producing PHA from WastewaterWastewater treatment plants can do more than just wastewater treatment. In the future, they should also recover resources. One approach that researchers at Eawag are pursuing is the conversion of the organic carbon contained in wastewater into bioplastics with the help of bacteria
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New Bioplastic Straws Don’t Get Soggy But Still Biodegrade
View article: New Bioplastic Straws Don’t Get Soggy But Still BiodegradeUltrastrong, Hydrostable, and Degradable Straws Derived from Microplastic-Free Thermoset Films for Sustainable Development –
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Plastic Pollution in Oceans has Reached Unprecedented Levels in 15 Years
View article: Plastic Pollution in Oceans has Reached Unprecedented Levels in 15 YearsPlastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached “unprecedented levels” over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste
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Lignin Deconstruction by Anaerobic Fungi
View article: Lignin Deconstruction by Anaerobic FungiLignocellulose forms plant cell walls, and its three constituent polymers, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, represent the largest renewable organic carbon pool in the terrestrial biosphere
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Smile Compostable Solution Coffee Pod Receives Two New Compostable Certifications
View article: Smile Compostable Solution Coffee Pod Receives Two New Compostable CertificationsCompost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) awarded commercial compostability status to Smile Compostable Solutions’ coffee pod
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Mizzou Engineering Researcher Helps Turn Food Wastes Into Biodegradable Plastics
View article: Mizzou Engineering Researcher Helps Turn Food Wastes Into Biodegradable PlasticsA Mizzou Engineer is helping researchers at Virginia Tech develop a process to convert food wastes into biodegradable plastics
