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Forbes Article on Ginkgo Bioworks
View article: Forbes Article on Ginkgo BioworksGinkgo Bioworks Fires Up Its Bio Foundry To Take On The Billion-Dollar Enzyme Market
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CNBC Article on a New Line of Compostable Fashion
View article: CNBC Article on a New Line of Compostable FashionHate fast fashion? You can compost this new streetwear clothing line
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Bioplastics: The ‘Best Kept Secret’ in Kansas (FREE)
View article: Bioplastics: The ‘Best Kept Secret’ in Kansas (FREE)Sunflower State Is A Leader In Plant-Based Polymers — I believe one of the statements regarding TUV Austria is just brilliant and very indicative. I felt inspired to comment it. Another Bioplastic Chronicle. This is a FREE article
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The EU Chemical Ponzi Scheme (FREE)
View article: The EU Chemical Ponzi Scheme (FREE)How EU institutions are complicit of transferring billions of EU tax payer money into the pockets of wealthy powerful chemical companies. In the meantime, the tax rate of EU citizen keep raising. It’s a remake of the feudal system.
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McDonald’s is Testing Strawless Lids
View article: McDonald’s is Testing Strawless LidsThe burger giant is testing lids that do not need straws in some select U.S. markets as it works to bolster sustainability.
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Supplier of Co-op’s Compostable Bags Frustrated by Federal Plastics Ban
View article: Supplier of Co-op’s Compostable Bags Frustrated by Federal Plastics BanThe founder of the Calgary-based company behind Co-op’s compostable shopping bags says he can’t understand why the federal government is lumping them in with its single-use plastics ban, even though his product contains absolutely no plastic — Canadian suppliers and producers of compostable plastic tableware (including PLA) are looking for a Plan B, diverting to…
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Canadian Federal Ban on Plastics Applies to Compostable Plastic
View article: Canadian Federal Ban on Plastics Applies to Compostable PlasticYou will observe that Indian newspapers follow international bioplastics-related news very closely
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Turning Problem Sea Algae into a Replacement for Plastic
View article: Turning Problem Sea Algae into a Replacement for PlasticBBC publishes article on Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic
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The Washington Post Article on Compostable Bags
View article: The Washington Post Article on Compostable BagsAre Compostable Bags As Environmentally Friendly As We Think They Are?
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New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components
View article: New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite ComponentsNew 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components Modeled On Nature’s Example
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Water Mafia and Government Partner in Bangladesh
View article: Water Mafia and Government Partner in Bangladesh‘Water lords’ extort drought-stricken farmers in Bangladesh — water mafia and Bangladesh government work hand in hand to exploit little farmers. And naturally, the EU gives funding to Bangladesh. Another example of how EU tax payer money ends up in the hands of criminal organisations.
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Tesco Launches Ocean Plastic Packaging for Fish
View article: Tesco Launches Ocean Plastic Packaging for FishTesco to roll out fish packaging in 30% recycled coastal plastic
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Philippines Investigates Palm and Coconut Oil Fiddling
View article: Philippines Investigates Palm and Coconut Oil FiddlingThe Federation of Philippine Industries said Tuesday the Office of the President ordered the Department of Agriculture to look into the alleged illegal use of imported palm olein in biodiesel.
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EU Deforestation Rules Discriminate Small Players
View article: EU Deforestation Rules Discriminate Small PlayersIndonesia’s smallholders union says small farmers “deserve” help from Big Palm Oil to comply with new EU regulations because of historical exploitation — Another example of how EU rules discriminate the small players and give a competitive advantage to big business and big money. EU institutions are in an ivory tower disconnected from the common…
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HolyGrail 2.0 Launches Pilot Project in France
View article: HolyGrail 2.0 Launches Pilot Project in FranceHolyGrail 2.0 launches open invitation to French operators for pilot market
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Net Zero Insurance Alliance Fails to set Sufficient Climate Targets for its Members
View article: Net Zero Insurance Alliance Fails to set Sufficient Climate Targets for its MembersThe Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) Target-Setting Protocol, launched today at the World Economic Forum, lacks ambition and opens the door to corporate greenwashing according to the Insure Our Future campaign.
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EU Consumers Save on Food and Buy Less Organic in 2022
View article: EU Consumers Save on Food and Buy Less Organic in 2022The COVID-19 pandemic boosted organic food sales in the EU, enabling it to overtake the U.S. market in 2021 — Inflation has probably a similar impact on “sustainability” than it has on so-called healthier organic food.
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Bacteria, Enzymes & Microbes, R&D and Technology, Reports & Studies, Universities, Institutes & LabsDeciphering the Inner Workings of Bacteria
View article: Deciphering the Inner Workings of BacteriaA team led by University of Oldenburg microbiologist Prof. Dr. Ralf Rabus and his PhD student Patrick Becker has gained deep insights into the cellular mechanisms of a common environmental bacterium.
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Geno CEO Named Top 40 Power Player
View article: Geno CEO Named Top 40 Power PlayerChristophe Schilling recognized as chemical industry leader for scaling sustainable materials, launching $120M+ palm oil replacement initiative with Unilever and Kao, leading biotech policy conversations
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EU Commission on Replacing Single-Use Plastic Film with Algae Biodegradable Edible Film
View article: EU Commission on Replacing Single-Use Plastic Film with Algae Biodegradable Edible FilmThe most common technique in the world of food packaging is single-use plastic films. With a little help from the EU, the SeaFilm food packaging project aims to create a substitute for single-use plastic film in conserving frozen fish.
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ECHA Communication on PFAS EU Actions
View article: ECHA Communication on PFAS EU ActionsPFAS can still be found in many products. Once they are in the environment, they stay there for centuries – exposing us through our food and drinking water. What is the EU doing to prevent further emission of PFASs in our air, soil and water?
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UN Adopts New Principles on War and the Environment
View article: UN Adopts New Principles on War and the EnvironmentReport of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session. Draft resolution: Protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts
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Bacteria Really Eat Plastic
View article: Bacteria Really Eat PlasticScientist Discovers a Plastic-Eating Bacteria That Actually Digests Plastic Pollution
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Artificial Photosynthesis Uses Sunlight to Make Biodegradable Plastic
View article: Artificial Photosynthesis Uses Sunlight to Make Biodegradable PlasticSynthesis of fumaric acid by a new method of artificial photosynthesis, using sunlight.
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Processing of Bioplastics in Biogas Production
View article: Processing of Bioplastics in Biogas ProductionProcessing of bioplastics in biogas production: a forward-looking waste management solution
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Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot Launched
View article: Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot LaunchedLed by the Composting Consortium, the pilot will generate data to help shape international standards for field testing compostable packaging and contribute to the launch of an open-source results database.
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LVMH and Dow Partner on Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
View article: LVMH and Dow Partner on Sustainable Cosmetic PackagingLVMH and Dow intend to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across major perfume and cosmetics brands
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US Air Force and Industry Partner on Alternative Natural Rubber Supply
View article: US Air Force and Industry Partner on Alternative Natural Rubber SupplyAFRL teams with industry to expand alternative natural rubber supply
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Inscripta Buys Infinome Biosciences and Sestina Bio
View article: Inscripta Buys Infinome Biosciences and Sestina BioInscripta® Acquires Infinome Biosciences And Sestina Bio To Advance Sustainable Biomanufacturing
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University of Michigan Compares Single Use vs Reusable Takeout Containers
View article: University of Michigan Compares Single Use vs Reusable Takeout ContainersIn the effort to reduce plastic waste in the restaurant industry—single-use takeout containers, specifically—University of Michigan researchers compared the lifetime environmental impacts of single-use and reusable food containers.
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Spanish Tax on Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging Enters into Force
View article: Spanish Tax on Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging Enters into ForceAs of January 1, 2023, Spain implemented a special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging that also applies to imported food products.
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Ghana Launches Edible and Compostable Packaging Pilot
View article: Ghana Launches Edible and Compostable Packaging PilotMESTI, partners launch edible and compostable packaging pilot project
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Washington Post Article on Regulating Sustainability Claims in EU and US
View article: Washington Post Article on Regulating Sustainability Claims in EU and USIs that fork really biodegradable? Companies may soon have to prove it. The E.U. and the U.S. are moving to more heavily police climate claims such as ‘recycled’ and ‘sustainable
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Logjam for Biodegradable Plastic in India
View article: Logjam for Biodegradable Plastic in IndiaA lack of coordination among multiple ministries of government has led to logjam; several manufacturers stare at an uncertain future
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Samsung and Patagonia Partner on Microfiber Cycle and Filter
View article: Samsung and Patagonia Partner on Microfiber Cycle and FilterFor over a year, Samsung and Patagonia have been working together to address the challenge of microplastics shedding during the laundry process and polluting oceans and other bodies of water.
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La Défense Buys € 1 Million Washing Machine for Reusable Tableware
View article: La Défense Buys € 1 Million Washing Machine for Reusable TablewareFrench Business District La Défense Buys € 1 Million Washing Machine for Reusable Tableware — One of the best moves I’ve seen recently … We’ve seen a lot of Blablabla from the French, but here comes a major “Coup de Maitre” … a master move. I think they’ve made a benchmark here.
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Mowilex Creates Indonesia First BioBased Paint
View article: Mowilex Creates Indonesia First BioBased PaintMowilex Creates Indonesia’s First Renewable, Bio-Based Paint, Which Improves Indoor Air by Turning Formaldehyde into Water Vapour
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GAIA Launches Zero Waste Journalists Network to Investigate Environmental Issues
View article: GAIA Launches Zero Waste Journalists Network to Investigate Environmental IssuesGaia Asia Pacific Gathers Environmental News Reporter Via The Zero Waste Journalists Network
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The Circularity Gap Report 2023
View article: The Circularity Gap Report 2023Circle Economy, the founders of the Circularity Gap Report, and Deloitte, held the online launch of the global Circularity Gap Report 2023 on 16 January 2023. An insightful discussion on the action needed to power the transition to a circular economy took place. The objective is to build an ongoing collaboration to accelerate collective learning…
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French Coast Hit By Plastic Pellets; Minister and Mayors File Legal Complaint
View article: French Coast Hit By Plastic Pellets; Minister and Mayors File Legal ComplaintJoël Guerriau, a senator for the Loire-Atlantique region says that a clear definition of how dangerous these pellets is needed on an international level.
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Waitrose Debuts Compostable Own Brand Tea Bags
View article: Waitrose Debuts Compostable Own Brand Tea BagsWaitrose has today announced it has become the first UK supermarket to sell own brand tea bags that are certified as suitable for home composting, in a move designed to make it easier for customers to safely recycle their used tea bags.
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Australian Designer Develops Bioplastic Fashion
View article: Australian Designer Develops Bioplastic FashionMelbourne fashion graduate Amy Cottrell is creating innovative pieces from biodegradable plastic
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Malaysian Scientists use Seaweed to Combat Plastic Pollution
View article: Malaysian Scientists use Seaweed to Combat Plastic PollutionWe are currently working on improving the prototype to ensure that it has ideal durability and plasticity.
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US Gov Study Says Chemical Recycling are Problematic
View article: US Gov Study Says Chemical Recycling are Problematic‘Advanced’ Recycling of Plastic Using High Heat and Chemicals Is Costly and Environmentally Problematic, A New Government Study Finds
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Companies Parachute Accountants in to Fix Flawed ESG Data
View article: Companies Parachute Accountants in to Fix Flawed ESG DataEmissions information lags behind financial statements of groups facing new reporting mandates
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Solvay Launches Bio-Circular Silica in Europe
View article: Solvay Launches Bio-Circular Silica in EuropeSolvay launches bio-circular silica in Europe, with expansion plans in North America
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MEPs Call for Stronger Rules on Waste Export
View article: MEPs Call for Stronger Rules on Waste ExportWaste export: MEPs call for stronger EU rules to protect environment and human health
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Germany to Ban Crop Based Biofuels
View article: Germany to Ban Crop Based BiofuelsGerman Minister To Propose Withdrawal From Use Of Crop-Based Biofuels
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National Labs Research Better Uses for Carbon Dioxide
View article: National Labs Research Better Uses for Carbon DioxideScientists from Multiple National Labs Are Finding New Ways to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Affordable Biofuels and Bioproducts.
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Sabic Makes Circular Plastic Commitment
View article: Sabic Makes Circular Plastic CommitmentSabic Reaffirms Commitment To The Circular Carbon Economy With A Target Of One Million Metric Tons Of Trucircle™ Solutions Annually By 2030
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Victoria Bans Compostable Plastics and Bioplastics
View article: Victoria Bans Compostable Plastics and BioplasticsVictoria is about to ban a slew of plastics — even compostable ones. Here’s what businesses need to know
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Australian Startup Develops Packaging made with Fungi mixed with Organic Waste
View article: Australian Startup Develops Packaging made with Fungi mixed with Organic WasteMushroom packaging could provide a new solution to plastic waste problem
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Investigation Finds 3000 Tonnes of Plastic Waste in Melbourne Warehouses
View article: Investigation Finds 3000 Tonnes of Plastic Waste in Melbourne WarehousesEPA finds 3,000 tonnes of soft plastics in Melbourne warehouses amid REDcycle investigation — Criminal scheme involve setting fire to the warehouse to touch the insurance … and get rid of the unrecyclable plastic waste.
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CJ HDC Biosol Completes Plant for Bioplastics
View article: CJ HDC Biosol Completes Plant for BioplasticsThe annual capacity of the factory in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province, is 11,000 tons
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Ocean Plastic can be Used to Make Pharmaceuticals
View article: Ocean Plastic can be Used to Make PharmaceuticalsResearch on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals.
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Study Compares Plastic Recycling Methods
View article: Study Compares Plastic Recycling MethodsTechnical, Economic, and Environmental Comparison of Closed-Loop Recycling Technologies for Common Plastics
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Biobased Flame Retardants for Bioplastics in Electrical Engineering and Electronics
View article: Biobased Flame Retardants for Bioplastics in Electrical Engineering and ElectronicsResearchers at the Fraunhofer WKI and the Fraunhofer IAP, in collaboration with industrial partners, have achieved initial success in the development of bio-based flame retardants in bioplastics.
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Food Waste Reduction Challenge – Novel Tech Category Finalists
View article: Food Waste Reduction Challenge – Novel Tech Category FinalistsThe Challenge, launched in November 2020, aims to deliver high-impact solutions to food waste in Canada.
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Calgary Co-op Seeking Bylaw Exemption for Compostable Bags
View article: Calgary Co-op Seeking Bylaw Exemption for Compostable BagsRepresentatives from Calgary Co-op were at city council seeking a bylaw exemption for their compostable shopping bags.
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Xampla Bolsters Food and Drink Expertise with Industry Hires
View article: Xampla Bolsters Food and Drink Expertise with Industry HiresXampla, expert creators of the drop-in, high performance natural replacements for plastic, has expanded its expert team with two new hires
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The New York Times Article on Notpla
View article: The New York Times Article on NotplaCompanies are turning to more natural ingredients, such as seaweed, to produce biodegradable packing for their luxury timepieces.
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Japan Times Article on Biodegradable, Compostable and Bio-based Plastic
View article: Japan Times Article on Biodegradable, Compostable and Bio-based PlasticThe Japan Times publishes an article on how to spot greenwashing
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PureCycle to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Belgium
View article: PureCycle to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in BelgiumPurecycle, Port Of Antwerp-Bruges Announce Nextgen District As Location For Purecycle’s First Plastic Recycling Plant In Europe
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Paptic Joins 4Evergreen Alliance
View article: Paptic Joins 4Evergreen AlliancePaptic Ltd joined the 4evergreen alliance to promote and further advance circularity of fibre-based packaging materials
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs in Brussels
View article: European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs in BrusselsEuropean Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs.
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US Senate Hearing on Reducing Plastic Waste
View article: US Senate Hearing on Reducing Plastic WasteVideo of the US senate hearing on Reducing Plastic Waste
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Who is and Who is Not Attending the WEF?
View article: Who is and Who is Not Attending the WEF?Some 2,700 leaders from 130 countries, including 52 heads of state and government, will be attending the annual meeting in Davos — Respect for Biden for not going to Davos. He knows that he can have all those leaders at the White House with a finger snap. Ursula von der Leyen on the other hand…
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Lignovations Uses Lignin for new Functional Cosmetical Ingredient
View article: Lignovations Uses Lignin for new Functional Cosmetical IngredientLignovations’ functional ingredient LignoGuard® based on Fibenol LIGNOVA™ lignin confirmed safe for use in cosmetic products
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Gemline Announces Partnership with Sustainable Retail Brand Out of the Ocean®
View article: Gemline Announces Partnership with Sustainable Retail Brand Out of the Ocean®Gemline Partners With Brand That Makes Bags From Ocean Plastic
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WRAP, Ellen MacArthur and WEF Share Plastics Knowledge
View article: WRAP, Ellen MacArthur and WEF Share Plastics KnowledgeWRAP has joined with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote more effective action on reducing plastics pollution.
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Bioplastics Carry Severe Environmental Costs
View article: Bioplastics Carry Severe Environmental CostsToxic, destined to become ecosystem-ravaging microplastics in their own right, and a very long way from being carbon-negative, bioplastics are by no means the antidote to their destructive fossil-kin, researchers say.
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Virginia Tech Research on Bioplastics
View article: Virginia Tech Research on BioplasticsTurning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics
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World Economic Forum Ocean Action 2023
View article: World Economic Forum Ocean Action 2023How to create a healthy ocean that benefits everyone — I don’t really think the WEF is part of the solution; they’re more part of the problem.
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Canadian Hospital Goes for Compostable and Biodegradable Face Masks
View article: Canadian Hospital Goes for Compostable and Biodegradable Face MasksLondon, Ontario, Hospital goes for plant-based polymer Face Masks
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Korean Tampon and Pads Startup uses Bioplastics
View article: Korean Tampon and Pads Startup uses BioplasticsHappy Moonday spearheads female healthcare service with organic products
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TF1 Documentary on Microplastics
View article: TF1 Documentary on MicroplasticsMicroplastics: you ingest the equivalent of a bank card every week — TF1 is the most popular TV channel in France
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Cutting Plastic is a Goal of Sustainability Outreach (FREE)
View article: Cutting Plastic is a Goal of Sustainability Outreach (FREE)Do you want to use less plastic wrap? Sometimes you can just invert a plate over a bowl of leftovers in the refrigerator — This article was written by David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency (California). This is a FREE article.
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Sunlight Degrades Plastic Waste in Oceans
View article: Sunlight Degrades Plastic Waste in OceansUV light from the sun slowly breaks down plastics on the ocean’s surfaces. Floating microplastic is broken down into ever smaller, invisible nanoplastic particles that spread across the entire water column, but also to compounds that can then be completely broken down by bacteria.
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Lubrizol Life Science Beauty Introduces Biodegradable Silicone: SilSense Bio 5 emollient
View article: Lubrizol Life Science Beauty Introduces Biodegradable Silicone: SilSense Bio 5 emollientGetting that soft, silky feel on the skin and hair, with a sustainable silicone alternative
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EU Blue Bioeconomy Report
View article: EU Blue Bioeconomy ReportThe EU blue bioeconomy report is out
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Cefic Position on Mass Balance
View article: Cefic Position on Mass BalanceThe Recognition Of The Mass Balance Chain Of Custody Is Key To Accelerating Chemical Recycling And Meeting The EU’s Climate And Circularity Targets
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Consumer Reports on Compostable Plastics
View article: Consumer Reports on Compostable PlasticsIs That Really Compostable? Composting is a great way to save food scraps from ending up in a landfill. But some items labeled “compostable” won’t break down in your backyard.
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An Introduction to Bioplastics in Medical Applications
View article: An Introduction to Bioplastics in Medical ApplicationsFrom medical blisters to body implants, medical plastics are extensively used in the healthcare sector.
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Borealis Buys Majority Stake in Renasci
View article: Borealis Buys Majority Stake in RenasciBorealis acquires a majority stake in Renasci signalling on-going commitment to leading the transformation to a circular economy
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What if Plastic Waste Was Intentionally Dumped in the Oceans?
View article: What if Plastic Waste Was Intentionally Dumped in the Oceans?Deliberate dumping of plastic trash in the Pacific: How widespread is it?
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India’s First 100% Compostable Tea Bags
View article: India’s First 100% Compostable Tea BagsContributing to the G20 Summit’s LIFE theme, Gujarat-based tea brand Seven Spring has come up with India’s first sustainable tea bag sachets
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Colorado Company First to Offer BPI Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers
View article: Colorado Company First to Offer BPI Certified Compostable Bar WrappersBAR-U-EAT is demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and changing the packaging paradigm by becoming the first company to offer BPI Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers.
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Flanders Digital Deposit Return Scheme for Bottles
View article: Flanders Digital Deposit Return Scheme for BottlesFlanders (Belgium) may opt for a digital DRS for bottles
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Green Claims
View article: FTC Seeks Public Comment on Green ClaimsFTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to its ‘Green Guides’ for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
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Hexcel Launches HexPly Nature Range
View article: Hexcel Launches HexPly Nature RangeNatural fibers combined with bio-derived epoxy resins provide sustainable options for Industrial markets. This is old news from 2022
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France Info Says Compostable Packaging Are Dangerous for your Health
View article: France Info Says Compostable Packaging Are Dangerous for your HealthFrance Info is a radio network operated by the French public service radio broadcaster Radio France. It provides continuous live news and information.
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Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge Announces Finalists
View article: Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge Announces FinalistsTommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge Announces Fourth Edition Finalists Ahead of Final Event. Accelerating inclusivity in fashion, five entrepreneurs will present innovative business ideas to a jury panel of experts, including Tommy Hilfiger and activist Halima Aden, for a chance to win €200,000
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New Bioplastics Developed in San Diego
View article: New Bioplastics Developed in San DiegoPlastic waste that takes centuries to break down is a huge environmental problem for the earth and its oceans. One answer to the problem is being explored in San Diego. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge tells us of two companies that are making new kinds of plastic.
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New Crop Can Produce PHA Bioplastics
View article: New Crop Can Produce PHA BioplasticsYield10 Biosciences is focusing their efforts on commercializing the camelina crop as the next big oilseed.
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CTV News Vancouver Covers CTK Bio Bioplastics
View article: CTV News Vancouver Covers CTK Bio BioplasticsDiscovering the Benefits of Bioplastic with CTK Bio – CTV News Vancouver
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Bio Based Secondary Diols in Polyester Synthesis
View article: Bio Based Secondary Diols in Polyester SynthesisA step closer to bio-based secondary diols in polyester synthesis
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Plastics Recycling Doesn’t Work Says Former EPA Official
View article: Plastics Recycling Doesn’t Work Says Former EPA OfficialThe problem with recycling plastic lies not with the concept or process but with the material itself.
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Forvia Materi’Act Sustainable Materials for Automotive Industry
View article: Forvia Materi’Act Sustainable Materials for Automotive IndustryMATERI’ACT will propose materials with up to 85% CO2 reduction versus current materials — Old news from 2022
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Blue Bottle Goes Compostable Packaging
View article: Blue Bottle Goes Compostable PackagingThe Convenience and Sustainability of Blue Bottle’s Craft Instant Coffee Packets
