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BRIN Develops WoodPlastic, a Sustainable Bioplastic Innovation
View article: BRIN Develops WoodPlastic, a Sustainable Bioplastic Innovationhttps://rri.co.id/en/technology/1936434/brin-develops-woodplastic-a-sustainable-bioplastic-innovation
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
View article: From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstockhttps://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Markets
View article: Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Marketshttps://chemicals.sasol.com/newsandevents/pressreleases/livinex-io-7
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Scientists issue warning after discovering disturbing underwater ‘snow’ phenomenon: ‘Millions of tons’
View article: Scientists issue warning after discovering disturbing underwater ‘snow’ phenomenon: ‘Millions of tons’https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-issue-warning-discovering-disturbing-033000527.html
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Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study finds
View article: Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study findshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8v5jgyq20o.amp
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Toxic effects of biodegradable polylactic acid nanoplastics on developing zebrafish (Danio rerio)
View article: Toxic effects of biodegradable polylactic acid nanoplastics on developing zebrafish (Danio rerio)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-21849-y
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What Trump’s absence means for COP30
View article: What Trump’s absence means for COP30https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-trumps-absence-means-for-cop30
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Is China the new enemy?
View article: Is China the new enemy?I was recently speaking with an EU lobbyist who runs a PR agency in Brussels. He told me that China is the new enemy. He went on to say, we shouldn’t buy anything that comes from China. Let me tell you — I disagree. And here’s why.
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Enzymes from fungi can be used to extract plant components for biofuels and bioplastics
View article: Enzymes from fungi can be used to extract plant components for biofuels and bioplasticshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/enzymes-from-fungi-can-be-used-to-extract-plant-components-for-biofuels-and-bioplastics/ar-AA1GVYJ7
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Synthetic wollastonite-based particles as fillers in bioplastic cellulose acetate composites
View article: Synthetic wollastonite-based particles as fillers in bioplastic cellulose acetate compositeshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272884225053350
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Researchers say spray-coated bioplastics layers can improve barrier properties for paper packaging
View article: Researchers say spray-coated bioplastics layers can improve barrier properties for paper packaginghttps://packagingeurope.com/news/researchers-say-spray-coated-bioplastics-layers-can-improve-barrier-properties-for-paper-packaging/13592.article
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Bioplastics Truce and change of editorial line
View article: Bioplastics Truce and change of editorial lineI’m going to change the editorial line of Bioplastics News and make a truce with European Bioplastics members. Here’s why…
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CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials partner on PET biorecycling technology in Asia
View article: CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials partner on PET biorecycling technology in Asiahttps://www.carbios.com/newsroom/en/carbios-and-wankai-new-materials-a-subsidiary-of-zhink-group-are-committed-to-the-large-scale-deployment-of-carbios-pet-biorecycling-technology-in-asia
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ECESP’s new Coordination Group has been selected
View article: ECESP’s new Coordination Group has been selectedhttps://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/coordination-group
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These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever
View article: These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Foreverhttps://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/plastic-eating-bacteria
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
View article: From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstockhttps://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
View article: Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace PlasticWolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
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Visible light-responsive amine-rich porous g-C3N4-chitosan/PBAT bilayer film with high antibacterial activity for fruit preservation
View article: Visible light-responsive amine-rich porous g-C3N4-chitosan/PBAT bilayer film with high antibacterial activity for fruit preservationhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813025092268
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Braskem World’s First Bio-PE Christmas Trees
View article: Braskem World’s First Bio-PE Christmas Treeshttps://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/with-braskems-im-greensuptmsup-bio-based-polyethylene-balsam-hill-made-the-worlds-first-plant-based-plastic-christmas-trees
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Bioplastics spark viral activity, reshape microbiomes and accelerate organic matter degradation in the marine environment
View article: Bioplastics spark viral activity, reshape microbiomes and accelerate organic matter degradation in the marine environmenthttps://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02806-z
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Plastics recycling is in trouble
View article: Plastics recycling is in troublehttps://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/Plastics-recycling-trouble/103/web/2025/11
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Researchers make sponges recyclable without toxic chemicals
View article: Researchers make sponges recyclable without toxic chemicalshttps://www.technology.org/2025/11/01/researchers-make-sponges-recyclable-without-toxic-chemicals
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New process: Nylon recycling in 2 minutes
View article: New process: Nylon recycling in 2 minuteshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/new-process-nylon-recycling-in-2-minutes-like-rebuilding-noodle-strands/articleshow/125018731.cms
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Novel PVC-recycling process piloted in Ohio
View article: Novel PVC-recycling process piloted in Ohiohttps://www.chemengonline.com/novel-pvc-recycling-process-piloted-in-ohio
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CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
View article: CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular compositeshttps://www.compositesworld.com/news/cubic-project-meeting-reports-progress-on-novel-biomaterials-for-circular-composites
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How an industrial microbe converts carbon monoxide into biofuel
View article: How an industrial microbe converts carbon monoxide into biofuelhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-an-industrial-microbe-converts-carbon-monoxide-into-biofuel/ar-AA1Pr7GI
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Scaling up Europe’s bio-based industries
View article: Scaling up Europe’s bio-based industrieshttps://www.eib.org/en/publications/20250060-scaling-up-europe-s-bio-based-industries
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Scientists stunned after discovering mysterious bacteria in world’s oceans: ‘Spontaneously evolved in the deep sea’
View article: Scientists stunned after discovering mysterious bacteria in world’s oceans: ‘Spontaneously evolved in the deep sea’https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunned-discovering-mysterious-bacteria-235000125.html
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India’s first PLA bioplastics plant to start operations soon
View article: India’s first PLA bioplastics plant to start operations soonhttps://www.cnbctv18.com/business/balrampur-chini-pla-bioplastics-plant-operations-19742553.htm
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Sasol International Chemicals Targets Growth in Bio-Based Surfactants Through Insect Oil Innovation
View article: Sasol International Chemicals Targets Growth in Bio-Based Surfactants Through Insect Oil Innovationhttps://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/sasol-international-chemicals-eyes-growth-in-bio-based-surfactants-with-insect-oil-39861
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Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic?
View article: Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic?https://sciworthy.com/do-microbes-prefer-biodegradable-plastic
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Berkeley company says it is creating a new kind of plastic
View article: Berkeley company says it is creating a new kind of plastichttps://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/futurebio-berkeley-company-create-new-plastic/6382017
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Catia Bastioli: the circular bioeconomy requires an integrated approach
View article: Catia Bastioli: the circular bioeconomy requires an integrated approachhttps://www.renewablematter.eu/en/catia-bastioli-circular-bioeconomy-requires-integrated-approach
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TotalEnergies Corbion adds recycled content to Luminy PLA bags
View article: TotalEnergies Corbion adds recycled content to Luminy PLA bagshttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/totalenergies-corbion-recycled-pla-bags.html
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Nexam Chemical enables lightweight materials in bio-based plastics – together with Verdofoam®
View article: Nexam Chemical enables lightweight materials in bio-based plastics – together with Verdofoam®https://news.cision.com/nexam-chemical/r/nexam-chemical-enables-lightweight-materials-in-bio-based-plastics—together-with-verdofoam-,c4258243
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Bill Gates and EU partner to harm Africans with GMOs (Documentary)
View article: Bill Gates and EU partner to harm Africans with GMOs (Documentary)Bill Gates has been bribing African governments to develop and test GMOs in Africa with the support of the EU 😂😂😂 … the Horizon program … again?
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The Poshest Belgian Avenue is a landfill
View article: The Poshest Belgian Avenue is a landfillThe Avenue Louise is the poshest avenue in the capital of Europe (Brussels, Belgium). Belgians pay more than 55 % income tax and 21 % VAT … but still, the government and the European Commission cannot clean the Avenue properly. The avenue is filthy, full of waste and litter.
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Pakistan -plastic bag ban update
View article: Pakistan -plastic bag ban updatehttps://tribune.com.pk/story/2575406/sewing-change-one-bag-at-a-time
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Bill Gates changed his climate change narrative
View article: Bill Gates changed his climate change narrativeBill Gates wants to remain relevant but he choose ‘a climate change’ narrative that didn’t make him popular. He’s been associated to obscure conspiracy theories that will stain his reputation until after his death. What a strategic mistake for a man that we once perceived as brilliant.
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Australian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into food
View article: Australian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into foodAustralian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into food
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Weak plastic reduction targets expose brands to share price declines and legal risk, study finds
View article: Weak plastic reduction targets expose brands to share price declines and legal risk, study findshttps://www.eco-business.com/news/weak-plastic-reduction-targets-expose-brands-to-share-price-declines-and-legal-risk-study-finds
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California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims
View article: California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claimshttps://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392
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ENI linked to espionage scandal?
View article: ENI linked to espionage scandal?ENI hired the services of Italian company Equalize. Documents show that Eni paid Equalize €377,000. On paper, Equalize provides services like business intelligence and reputation management. Equalize has been accused of stealing and selling tax data and police information on Italian politicians and businessmen, among others, to its customers. Equalize employee Gallo told the authorities…
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ENI’s unethical biofuel strategy in Africa
View article: ENI’s unethical biofuel strategy in AfricaWhat if ENI’s biofuel strategy was not intended to develop biofuels industry but to bribe local stakeholders?
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ENI fined €5m for greenwashing palm oil biodiesel
View article: ENI fined €5m for greenwashing palm oil biodieselItalian oil giant Eni has been slapped with a €5 million fine over its greenwashing of palm-oil based diesel as ‘green’. The company ran a major marketing campaign that deceived consumers by claiming its ‘Eni Diesel+’ has a positive impact on the environment, Italy’s advertising watchdog ruled.
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per person
View article: Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per personhttps://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20251022-1
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Fibrant closes part of Chemelot plants, union fears domino effect
View article: Fibrant closes part of Chemelot plants, union fears domino effecthttps://www.industrylinqs.com/chemelot/2025/10/fibrant-closes-part-of-chemelot-plants-union-fears-domino-effect
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Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicals
View article: Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicalshttps://ecomagazine.com/news/research/artificial-ocean-carbon-recycling-system-converts-seawater-co2-into-valuable-chemicals
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Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
View article: Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yv8e0prg9o.amp
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Bill Gates has high stakes in recycling business
View article: Bill Gates has high stakes in recycling business16 % of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is invested in a recycling company. As recycling doesn’t exist … Bill Gates is literally the biggest individual greenwasher on the planet.
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Valorization of White Grape Pomace for Polyhydroxybutyrate Production by Bacillus sp. MUN4
View article: Valorization of White Grape Pomace for Polyhydroxybutyrate Production by Bacillus sp. MUN4https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396746312_Valorization_of_White_Grape_Pomace_for_Polyhydroxybutyrate_Production_by_Bacillus_sp_MUN4
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Plastic film recycling has a problem with staying power
View article: Plastic film recycling has a problem with staying powerhttps://www.packagingdive.com/news/film-recycling-advancements-challenges-mechanical-chemical-closures/803698
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Impact of phosphate limitation on PHBV production and microbial community dynamics fed with synthetic fermentation digestate
View article: Impact of phosphate limitation on PHBV production and microbial community dynamics fed with synthetic fermentation digestatehttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479725037351
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Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
View article: Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mysteryhttps://theconversation.com/scientists-have-puzzled-over-what-happens-to-plastic-as-it-breaks-down-in-the-ocean-our-new-study-helps-explain-the-mystery-268305
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Fabrication and structure–function relationship of PLA/PBAT-based biodegradable food-grade films
View article: Fabrication and structure–function relationship of PLA/PBAT-based biodegradable food-grade filmshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212429225020036
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Cotton Offers a Biodegradable Answer to Fashion’s Microplastic Problem
View article: Cotton Offers a Biodegradable Answer to Fashion’s Microplastic Problemhttps://www.ecotextile.com/2025102760500/news/partner/cotton-offers-a-biodegradable-answer-to-fashions-microplastic-problem
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Difference between Chinese and EU Sustainable furniture
View article: Difference between Chinese and EU Sustainable furnitureWhile the EU Commission and EU Parliament are talking about and regulating sustainability, the Chinese tackle the sustainability issue straightforward.
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Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate case
View article: Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate casehttps://www.courthousenews.com/filipino-typhoon-victims-sue-shell-in-landmark-climate-case
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Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brands
View article: Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brandshttps://www.eco-business.com/news/strengthening-buyer-supplier-relationships-for-certified-sustainable-palm-oil-the-next-step-for-chinese-brands
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Scientists convert glycerol into bio-derived solvent
View article: Scientists convert glycerol into bio-derived solventhttps://www.ofimagazine.com/news/scientists-convert-glycerol-into-bio-derived-solvent
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Lignin-Based Wax Inhibitors─Part 2: Effect of Lignin Molecular Weight
View article: Lignin-Based Wax Inhibitors─Part 2: Effect of Lignin Molecular Weighthttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c04176
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NEXE Innovations Expands Compostable Coffee Pod Lineup Amid Rising Demand
View article: NEXE Innovations Expands Compostable Coffee Pod Lineup Amid Rising Demandhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nexe-innovations-expands-compostable-coffee-pod-lineup-amid-rising-demand/ar-AA1OZyMq
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OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules
View article: OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsuleshttps://www.packagingdigest.com/food-beverage/oxbarrier-launches-compostable-coffee-capsules
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TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition”
View article: TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition”The Paris District Court ruled that the group misled consumers with its carbon neutrality promises. This is an unprecedented decision against an oil major.
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Strategies for Designing Circular, Sustainable, and Nonpersistent Consumer Plastic Products: A Case Study of Drinking Straws
View article: Strategies for Designing Circular, Sustainable, and Nonpersistent Consumer Plastic Products: A Case Study of Drinking Strawshttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c05448
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European Bioplastics will cease to exist
View article: European Bioplastics will cease to existThe following is a rumour ….
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Algenesis cracks diisocyanate problem to make fully bio-based polyurethane
View article: Algenesis cracks diisocyanate problem to make fully bio-based polyurethanehttps://www.chemistryworld.com/news/algenesis-cracks-diisocyanate-problem-to-make-fully-bio-based-polyurethane/4022376.article
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Australian designers develop a compostable alternative to iconic soy sauce fish
View article: Australian designers develop a compostable alternative to iconic soy sauce fishhttps://www.trendwatching.com/innovations/australian-designers-launch-compostable-alternative-to-iconic-soy-sauce-fish
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Regulation of Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Starch/PBAT Films from Extrusion Perspective: Structural Evolution, Correlation Insights, and Predictive Model Development
View article: Regulation of Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Starch/PBAT Films from Extrusion Perspective: Structural Evolution, Correlation Insights, and Predictive Model Developmenthttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07433
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Anaerobic co-digestion of HDPE plastics with fruit and vegetable waste: Insights into partial biodegradation and organic waste valorization
View article: Anaerobic co-digestion of HDPE plastics with fruit and vegetable waste: Insights into partial biodegradation and organic waste valorizationhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653525006848
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Petroleum-based Plastics Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
View article: Petroleum-based Plastics Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soonhttps://www.plasticstoday.com/industry-trends/there-s-a-simple-reason-why-petroleum-based-plastics-aren-t-going-away-anytime-soon-follow-the-money
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CJ Biomaterials Wins 2025 Bioplastics Innovation Award
View article: CJ Biomaterials Wins 2025 Bioplastics Innovation Awardhttps://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/cj-biomaterials-wins-2025-bioplastics-innovation-award
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European Bioplastics Says the Market Is “Doing Great” — Really?
View article: European Bioplastics Says the Market Is “Doing Great” — Really?European Bioplastics (EUBP) has once again declared that the bioplastics market is thriving. But honestly — haven’t we heard the same story for the last twenty years?
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Creating luminescent biomaterials from wood
View article: Creating luminescent biomaterials from woodhttps://phys.org/news/2025-10-luminescent-biomaterials-wood.html
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Acer Doubles Ocean Plastic Collection for Sustainability Day and Rewards Vero Customers with Free Accessories.
View article: Acer Doubles Ocean Plastic Collection for Sustainability Day and Rewards Vero Customers with Free Accessories.https://technologyreseller.uk/acer-doubles-ocean-plastic-collection-for-sustainability-day-and-rewards-vero-customers-with-free-accessories
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IFF and BASF partner to boost sustainable enzyme and polymer innovation
View article: IFF and BASF partner to boost sustainable enzyme and polymer innovationhttps://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/iff-basf-innovation-partnership.html
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Structural features of xylan dictate reactivity and functionalization potential for bio-based materials
View article: Structural features of xylan dictate reactivity and functionalization potential for bio-based materialshttps://biotechnologyforbiofuels.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13068-025-02704-8
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Recyclable single-material packaging: The key to more sustainable and efficient packaging
View article: Recyclable single-material packaging: The key to more sustainable and efficient packaginghttps://www.infopack.es/en/new/recyclable-single-material-packaging-the-key-to-more-sustainable-and-efficient-packaging
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Finetech Unveils Eco-Friendly Packaging Line Compatible With Compostable and Recyclable Materials
View article: Finetech Unveils Eco-Friendly Packaging Line Compatible With Compostable and Recyclable Materialshttps://www.biospace.com/press-releases/finetech-unveils-eco-friendly-packaging-line-compatible-with-compostable-and-recyclable-materials
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Computer Mouse
View article: Researchers Develop Biodegradable Computer Mousehttps://www.all-about-industries.com/researchers-develop-biodegradable-computer-mouse-a-6fc81025fb32f41ab95e089f04ef9ed7
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PLASTICS announces 2025 Innovation in Bioplastics Award winner
View article: PLASTICS announces 2025 Innovation in Bioplastics Award winnerhttps://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/plastics-announces-innovation-in-bioplastics-award-winner
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ESG backlash? ‘Huge’ difference between headlines and reality in Asia
View article: ESG backlash? ‘Huge’ difference between headlines and reality in Asiahttps://www.eco-business.com/news/esg-backlash-huge-difference-between-headlines-and-reality-in-asia-uob-sustainability-chief
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“Uppercut for the Flemish industry”: Chemical giant BASF Antwerp cuts 600 jobs
View article: “Uppercut for the Flemish industry”: Chemical giant BASF Antwerp cuts 600 jobsBASF Antwerp, Belgium’s largest chemical company, plans to cut 600 jobs by 2028, 16 percent of its current workforce. The Flemish employers’ organization Voka calls the restructuring “an uppercut for industry in Flanders.”
