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PrimaLoft Introduces Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic
View article: PrimaLoft Introduces Insulation with Ocean Bound PlasticPrimaLoft Inc., a global leader in advanced material technology, takes another important step forward on its Relentlessly Responsible™ mission with the introduction of PrimaLoft® Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic.
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable Glass
View article: Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable GlassEveryone is familiar with glass—from putting on eyeglasses, pushing open the window, standing in front of a mirror, to holding a water glass. Glass is ubiquitous in nature and essential to human life — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Local sustainable brand offers compostable undergarments
View article: Local sustainable brand offers compostable undergarmentsLocal sustainable fashion brand Kent has come up with a solution to the problem of what to do with old underwear.
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SUNRAYS Wins at Global Packaging Competition
View article: SUNRAYS Wins at Global Packaging CompetitionJac. Vandenberg’s SUNRAYS® brand was celebrated for excellence in package innovation and sustainable design at the prestigious PAC Global Awards — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Peace Coffee Introduces Compostable EcoPods
View article: Peace Coffee Introduces Compostable EcoPodsEarth-Friendly K-Cups Available in Two Blends Nationally
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Methyls make PHAs more practical for plastics
View article: Methyls make PHAs more practical for plasticsPolyhydroxyalkanoates’ properties improve when lactone monomers have additional methyl groups
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Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at Scale
View article: Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at ScaleCombined innovation, experience and strengths of Lummus and RWDC offers real solutions for the circular economy
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Willow Biosciences launches bio-oxidation platform technology BioOxi
View article: Willow Biosciences launches bio-oxidation platform technology BioOxiWillow Announces Rollout Of Biooxi Platform Providing Valuable And Expedited Bioconversion-Enabled Chemical Manufacturing
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LG Chem to jointly develop bio-propylene with US-based company Gevo
View article: LG Chem to jointly develop bio-propylene with US-based company GevoLG Chem to jointly develop bio-propylene with US-based company Gevo
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Glatfelter Launches 100 % Biobased and Home-Compostable Nonwoven Material with Organoclick’s Biobased Binder
View article: Glatfelter Launches 100 % Biobased and Home-Compostable Nonwoven Material with Organoclick’s Biobased BinderGlatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, will be exhibiting at INDEX™23, the world’s leading nonwovens exhibition, from April 18-21, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Rounton Coffee Roasters launch home compostable specialty coffee pods
View article: Rounton Coffee Roasters launch home compostable specialty coffee podsIndependent coffee roaster, Rounton Coffee Roasters, based in North Yorkshire has launched its first-ever line of sustainable specialty coffee pods.
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Chemists redesign biological PHAs, ‘dream’ biodegradable plastics
View article: Chemists redesign biological PHAs, ‘dream’ biodegradable plasticsThey’ve been called “dream” plastics: polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs.
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Uganda scientists invent bioplastics for wrapping nursery seedlings from farm wastes
View article: Uganda scientists invent bioplastics for wrapping nursery seedlings from farm wastesAgricultural scientists from Uganda have invented biodegradable plastics for use in wrapping nursery seedlings made from farm wastes in a bid to face off non-biodegradable plastics that seedlings nursery operators have been using and which causes environmental degradation.
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ITC Packaging develops Bio2Bio, a new line of bio-based and compostable packaging
View article: ITC Packaging develops Bio2Bio, a new line of bio-based and compostable packagingITC Packaging, a packaging manufacturer, incorporates the Bio2Bio solutions into its portfolio, which have bio-based and compostable properties and they are intended for both the cosmetics and the food markets.
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A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers
View article: A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchersAs the issues surrounding global climate change intensify, more attention and determined efforts are required to re-grasp the issue as a state of “crisis” and respond to it properly.
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Lignin-Based Catalysts for C–C Bond-Forming Reactions
View article: Lignin-Based Catalysts for C–C Bond-Forming ReactionsThe advances summarized in this review pinpoint lignin as a green material to catalyze the formation of C–C bonds, either through its acid form LSA or as a support for metal ions and metal nanoparticles that direct the catalytic activity.
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Australia May Crack Down on Ocean Plastics
View article: Australia May Crack Down on Ocean PlasticsWatchdog urged to step in on so-called ‘ocean plastic’
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India Chemexcil Focusses on Green and Bio Chemicals
View article: India Chemexcil Focusses on Green and Bio ChemicalsCHEMEXCIL focuses on exports to emerging markets, the concept of renewable chemicals named as “Green Chemicals” as well as Bio based Specialty chemicals and Renewable chemicals; CHEMEXCIL crosses USD 30.31 bn of chemical exports in FY23
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Recycled Plastic Content Quantified through Aggregation-Induced Emission
View article: Recycled Plastic Content Quantified through Aggregation-Induced EmissionResearchers in the UK have developed a novel method to measure recycled content that adds fluorescent dyes to recycled plastics at the beginning of manufacturing.
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Ceremony of the New NatureWorks Plant in Thailand (Video)
View article: Ceremony of the New NatureWorks Plant in Thailand (Video)NatureWorks hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand.
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LAPP Uses Bioplastic from BASF
View article: LAPP Uses Bioplastic from BASFLAPP uses new bio-based plastic from BASF – Organic ETHERLINE® now available too
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Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Trays from Chicken Packaging
View article: Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Trays from Chicken PackagingSainsbury’s goes trayless on whole chickens, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic a year
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CIEL Recommendations to Avoid Circular Plastic Greenwashing
View article: CIEL Recommendations to Avoid Circular Plastic GreenwashingCIEL is the centre for international environmental law. The original concept termed circular economy focused on two key pillars. First, the protection of natural capital (and thus the minimization of resource extraction). Second, the elimination of externalized costs [1] — i.e., ‘externalities,’ or harmful impacts from a material’s production or use whose costs are paid by the public,…
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Macro Oceans raises $5M, completes pilot facility
View article: Macro Oceans raises $5M, completes pilot facilityMacro Oceans, the California-based seaweed biotechnology startup, announced it has completed the first phase of its pilot facility in Sacramento.
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Mitsubishi Chemical tests car plastic recycling
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical tests car plastic recyclingMitsubishi Chemical started the trial effort this month in cooperation with firms including a non-life insurer that receives vehicles written off after car accidents — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change
View article: Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate ChangeAt least 1.25 million poor farmers and 5 million indirect beneficiaries will benefit from Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APA), a $39.3-million project approved to foster climate-resilient agriculture (CRA), and develop the Philippine agriculture sector. — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Loliware Interview: The Future of Decarbonisation and Sustainable Materials
View article: Loliware Interview: The Future of Decarbonisation and Sustainable MaterialsVictoria Piunova, CTO, and Sea Briganti, Founder and CEO of LOLIWARE discuss the future of decarboisation and sustainable materials.
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D-CARBONIZE is looking for 12 doctoral candidates with an interest in producing bioplastics from biomass
View article: D-CARBONIZE is looking for 12 doctoral candidates with an interest in producing bioplastics from biomassThe D-CARBONIZE project is kicking off by recruiting 12 doctoral candidates. They will receive training on how to use circular chemistry to develop monomers from biochar sources, for use in the production of recyclable bioplastics.
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Thailand to Support Ethanol as PE Feedstock
View article: Thailand to Support Ethanol as PE FeedstockThe Finance Ministry stands ready to use tax measures to support the use of ethanol to produce bio-ethylene, a major feedstock used for making bio-based polyethylene, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
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Biofuel & Biodiesel, Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Feedstock & Biomass, Reports & Studies, Universities, Institutes & LabsInternational study develops ground-breaking method to Recycle Used Cooking Oil
View article: International study develops ground-breaking method to Recycle Used Cooking OilA scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research which has developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products.
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World Ocean Summit 2023 Strategy session on Peak Plastics
View article: World Ocean Summit 2023 Strategy session on Peak PlasticsWorld Ocean Summit 2023: Strategy session on Peak Plastics: Can we stem the growth of plastic consumption?
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American Beverage Association Accused of Greenwashing
View article: American Beverage Association Accused of GreenwashingNational Advertising Review Board Recommends American Beverage Association Modify Certain Environmental Benefit Claims for “Every Bottle Back” Initiative
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TotalEnergies Corbion, Posco and Esol Partner on PLA Chemical Recycling in South Korea
View article: TotalEnergies Corbion, Posco and Esol Partner on PLA Chemical Recycling in South KoreaTotalEnergies Corbion, POSCO International and ESOL announced yesterday a partnership aimed at developing the PLA recycling infrastructure and technology in South Korea. Over the coming years, the partnership will contribute to the Korean Government framework for Carbon Neutrality — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Call on EU-harmonised calculating rules for recycled content by means of mass balance
View article: Call on EU-harmonised calculating rules for recycled content by means of mass balanceChemical recycling allows the use of plastic waste, especially feedstock not suitable for mechanical recycling, to produce new chemicals including plastics.
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Stella McCartney Launches First Biosequin Jumpsuit
View article: Stella McCartney Launches First Biosequin JumpsuitTogether with Radiant Matter, we proudly debuted the world’s first garment crafted from BioSequins in the April 2023 cover story of American Vogue – photographed by the legendary Annie Leibovitz on model, eco-activist and House friend Cara Delevingne.
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It’s a bit Quiet in Bioplastic Land (FREE)
View article: It’s a bit Quiet in Bioplastic Land (FREE)Everything seems a bit quiet in Bioplastic land. This is a FREE article.
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Evergreen and Vinmar Join Cyclyx
View article: Evergreen and Vinmar Join CyclyxCyclyx International, a consortium-based post-use plastic innovation company with a mission to increase the recyclability of plastic from 10% to 90%, has announced the addition of Evergreen, North America’s largest producer of recycled PET (rPET), to the Cyclyx consortium.
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Does the Chemical Industry Need a Musk?
View article: Does the Chemical Industry Need a Musk?For some, the thought of Elon Musk running a polymers plant would be…….unsettling. A chemical complex is safety critical on a nuclear scale, the result of more than a century of trial and, on occasion, painful error. “Evolution not revolution” is a common mantra among chemical CEOs.
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The PEEL Chair is hemp-based, biodegradable and compostable
View article: The PEEL Chair is hemp-based, biodegradable and compostableThe chair’s development is inspired by hemp stock, with different parts of the plant being harvested for reuse and PEEL represents an elevated version of the classic stacking chair, marrying utility with responsibility
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Chemists use bacteria to convert CO2 in the air into bioplastic
View article: Chemists use bacteria to convert CO2 in the air into bioplasticA new simple hybrid setup allows bacteria to capture CO2 and produce biodegradable plastic for days, boosting output by 100x previous efforts — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Stora Enso and Kolon Industries Partner on bio-based materials
View article: Stora Enso and Kolon Industries Partner on bio-based materialsStora Enso and Kolon Industries have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop and industrialise bio-based polyesters and their applications, as well as renewable binder resin formulations. Application areas can cover, for example, packaging, car tire reinforcements, and films for high value-added products such as electronics, panels and displays — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and…
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Meet the Innovators Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Materials
View article: Meet the Innovators Pioneering the Future of Sustainable MaterialsWith consumers and regulators more focused on the materials we use and how they are disposed of than ever before, innovators are revolutionising materials for consumer goods, which includes packaging, textiles, non-wovens, and durable goods, as well as approaches to waste management. this is a FREE article
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Closed Loop Partners Releases 2022 Impact Report
View article: Closed Loop Partners Releases 2022 Impact Report2022 was a pivotal year for Closed Loop Partners.
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Closed Loop Partners Releases Playbook of Tangible Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction Solutions for Retailers
View article: Closed Loop Partners Releases Playbook of Tangible Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction Solutions for RetailersHow retailers can use fewer single-use bags and encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags
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Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker
View article: Plastics Circularity Investment TrackerThe Circulate Initiative’s Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker provides insights into private investments in plastics circularity in emerging markets. Investment data is available by geography, solution and investment categories from 2018 onwards. For example, what is the investment made into Asian companies offering refill/reuse solutions in 2018?
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Canada opens Applications for funding programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
View article: Canada opens Applications for funding programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural PartnershipOn March 6, 2023, the federal government opened applications for six programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Canada’s new iteration of its five-year farm policy framework.
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Effect of adding nano-materials on the properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) edible films
View article: Effect of adding nano-materials on the properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) edible filmsThe bio-composite films based on Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) reinforced with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) were developed.
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Direct evidence for relatively fast cycling of lignin and its high temperature sensitivity
View article: Direct evidence for relatively fast cycling of lignin and its high temperature sensitivityClimate projection requires an accurate understanding for soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition and its response to warming.
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Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal
View article: Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goalAfter the Biden administration set a goal to boost bioplastic production by 90%, the industry said it needs more federal investment.
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The White House Unveils New Goals to Advance Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing
View article: The White House Unveils New Goals to Advance Biotechnology & BiomanufacturingThe Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to Further Societal Goals, to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing, strengthen America’s bioeconomy and supply chain, and support American innovation.
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Agile BioFoundry 2023 Funding Opportunity
View article: Agile BioFoundry 2023 Funding OpportunityThe Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)-funded Agile BioFoundry (ABF) consortium is overseeing a funding opportunity for industry partners to utilize ABF capabilities.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care, Joint Venture & Partnerships, M&A, Corporate and Financial News, Surfactants & DetergentsL’Oréal Invests in Geno-led Venture
View article: L’Oréal Invests in Geno-led VentureL’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
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The Resurgence of Flax as a Building Material
View article: The Resurgence of Flax as a Building MaterialScientists are now exploring how flax can be used as a building material, which could help the world move away from its heavy reliance on environmentally damaging building processes towards a more environmentally-friendly future.
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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.
