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Democrats Have a New Plan to Fight Plastic Pollution
View article: Democrats Have a New Plan to Fight Plastic PollutionProposed legislation would limit plastic production and restrict new petrochemical facilities.
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Oshen Launches Ocean Plastic Makeup Case
View article: Oshen Launches Ocean Plastic Makeup CaseMade with 32% recycled ocean-bound plastic, each case prevents 1.3 pounds of plastic from entering our oceans, the brand says.
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Trillium Raises $10.6 million for Bio Acrylonitrile and Acetonitrile
View article: Trillium Raises $10.6 million for Bio Acrylonitrile and AcetonitrileTrillium Renewable Chemicals (www.trilliumchemicals.com) announced today it has raised a $10.6M Series A financing round.
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TIPA Extends Partnership With Apiece Apart
View article: TIPA Extends Partnership With Apiece ApartTIPA Extends Partnership With Apiece Apart, Carving a Path Towards Circular Fashion with Fully Compostable Packaging
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EU Agri Biotech Report
View article: EU Agri Biotech ReportThe European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.
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Toray to Sell Chemical Recycled Fiber Products Derived from Fishing Nets
View article: Toray to Sell Chemical Recycled Fiber Products Derived from Fishing NetsToray to Domestically Sell Chemical Recycled Fiber Products Derived from Fishing Nets
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Swiss Investment Banker on Bioplastics
View article: Swiss Investment Banker on BioplasticsArticle on bioplastics written by Swiss investment banker — Remember that a banker, especially an investment one, looks at the world through the “profit” and “greed” prism. Everything tends to be reduced to the question: can we make profit out of it!
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LG Chem Launches First Asian Plant for Bio ABS
View article: LG Chem Launches First Asian Plant for Bio ABSLG Chem Launches Asia’s First Plant Material-based Eco-friendly ABS and will supply Mattel
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Plastic Microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea are Keeping Bacteria Afloat
View article: Plastic Microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea are Keeping Bacteria AfloatNearly 200 species of bacteria, including ones that can poison humans, were identified on microfiber pollution.
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CNN News 18 video on Plastic Treaty
View article: CNN News 18 video on Plastic TreatyMore than 2,000 experts wrapped up on Friday a week of negotiations on plastic pollution to address what even industry leaders in plastics say is a crisis.
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Prototypes for Humanity: Plastic Barrier Receives a Prize
View article: Prototypes for Humanity: Plastic Barrier Receives a PrizePrototypes for Humanity is the most diverse assembly of innovations that have the power to change the world. Our programmes and activities raise awareness of global problems, celebrate solutions, and catalyze action for positive social and environmental impact, today and in the future.
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Indian Bio Economy Grew 8 Times Since 2014
View article: Indian Bio Economy Grew 8 Times Since 2014India’s bio-economy grew 8 times under PM Modi since 2014
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SeaBioComp Project Develops Biocomposite Demonstrator Products for Marine Applications
View article: SeaBioComp Project Develops Biocomposite Demonstrator Products for Marine ApplicationsPrototype products explore thermoplastic polymers, natural fibers and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the use of fossil-based materials in the marine sector.
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The Telegraph Article on Nespresso Compostable Capsules
View article: The Telegraph Article on Nespresso Compostable CapsulesNespresso’s new compostable capsules are perfect for their lazy eco-conscious customers
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Prince William Gives Earthshot Prize to Notpla
View article: Prince William Gives Earthshot Prize to NotplaPrince William gave a $1.2 million Earthshot prize to a startup that makes edible packaging from seaweed
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State of Finance for Nature 2022, UNEP Report
View article: State of Finance for Nature 2022, UNEP ReportPublic subsidies that harm nature at least triple spend on nature protection: UNEP
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Closed Loop Partners Launch Circular Services
View article: Closed Loop Partners Launch Circular ServicesClosed Loop Partners and Brookfield Partner to Launch Circular Services, the Leading Developer of Circular Economy Infrastructure in the United States
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RePEaT to License Polyester Chemical Recycling Technology
View article: RePEaT to License Polyester Chemical Recycling TechnologyRePEaT is a joint venture formed by Teijin, JGC and Itochu.
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Plastic Energy CEO Reelected as CRE President
View article: Plastic Energy CEO Reelected as CRE PresidentCarlos Monreal, Founder & CEO of Plastic Energy, elected for a new mandate as Chemical Recycling Europe
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US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in Congress
View article: US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in CongressAnother aggressive plastics bill lands in Congress
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Maha (India) Govt Allows Compostable Materials
View article: Maha (India) Govt Allows Compostable MaterialsMaha govt tweaks policy on single-use plastic, allows compostable materials
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Hand Saw with Biocomposite Handle
View article: Hand Saw with Biocomposite HandleHand saw with bio-composite handle.
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EU Press Conference on Packaging Waste, Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics and Carbon Removals
View article: EU Press Conference on Packaging Waste, Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics and Carbon RemovalsOpening remarks by Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius at the press conference on the Circular Economy Package — The packaging recycling continues to increase which is a very good news says Sinkevičius, … héhé 🙂 … They do have a sense of humor at the EU commission … I have been told that the…
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ReSea Sues Rio over Ocean Plastics
View article: ReSea Sues Rio over Ocean PlasticsOcean clean-up firms in legal battle over alleged dumped plastic waste meant for recycling in Indonesia
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Coke and Unilever Are Not Convinced By Plastic Credits
View article: Coke and Unilever Are Not Convinced By Plastic CreditsCoca-Cola and Unilever: We’re not convinced by plastic credits
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Update on Indian Pharma Industry Waste Management
View article: Update on Indian Pharma Industry Waste ManagementIndustry focuses on recycling & recovery of industrial waste
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Mars Goes Paper Packaging in Australia
View article: Mars Goes Paper Packaging in AustraliaMars Wrigley chocolate bars to be packed in recyclable, reusable or compostable material by 2025
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China Biodegradable Tableware Startup Secures New Funding
View article: China Biodegradable Tableware Startup Secures New FundingIn China, demand for disposable tableware is growing along with the food delivery market.
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Barbie Launches More Ocean Plastic Dolls
View article: Barbie Launches More Ocean Plastic DollsThis Barbie used to be trash. Mattel courts toy-shopping parents with sustainable products
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New Funding and Partners for ChemCatBio
View article: New Funding and Partners for ChemCatBioChemCatBio To Accelerate Bioenergy Catalyst Research With New Funding and Three Industry Partners
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How Microplastics Differ Across Atlantic Ocean?
View article: How Microplastics Differ Across Atlantic Ocean?New study demonstrates how microplastic particles differ across the Atlantic Ocean
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Cellexcel Aims to Reduce Emissions with Plant Based Composites
View article: Cellexcel Aims to Reduce Emissions with Plant Based CompositesNorwich company aims to reduce emissions with plant-based composites
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Fungal Mycelium Skin for Electronics
View article: Fungal Mycelium Skin for ElectronicsScientists have used mushrooms to make biodegradable computer chips
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Danimer Scientific and Formerra Partner on Distribution
View article: Danimer Scientific and Formerra Partner on DistributionFormerra, Danimer Scientific Announce Sustainable Materials Distribution Relationship
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Cafe Imports Switches To Compostable Bags For Green Coffee Samples
View article: Cafe Imports Switches To Compostable Bags For Green Coffee SamplesCafe Imports Switches To 100% Compostable Bags For Green Coffee Samples
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Plants Can Adapt their Lignin to Face Climate Change
View article: Plants Can Adapt their Lignin to Face Climate ChangePlants can adapt their lignin using ‘chemically encoding’ enzymes to face climate change, study finds
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Modified Enzyme Brings Value to Lignin Monomers
View article: Modified Enzyme Brings Value to Lignin MonomersConversion of lignin into valuable chemicals
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Exxonmobil VP is Pushing for Chemical Recycling
View article: Exxonmobil VP is Pushing for Chemical RecyclingDave Andrew, Exxon’s vice president of new market development, sees chemical recycling as key to solving the pollution crisis.
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ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Partner on Carbon Capture Technology
View article: ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Partner on Carbon Capture TechnologyExxonMobil, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries form carbon capture technology alliance
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Recycling Previously Unrecyclable PVC
View article: Recycling Previously Unrecyclable PVCPVC has a zero % recycling waste in the US. Researchers have discovered a way to chemically recycle PVC into usable material
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Washington Post Article on Plastic Treaty
View article: Washington Post Article on Plastic TreatyCountries are negotiating a global plastics treaty. It won’t be easy.
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EU Policy Framework on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
View article: EU Policy Framework on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable PlasticsCommunication – EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics; and the Synopsis report on the consultation on the policy framework on biobased, bio-degradable and compostable plastic
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EUBP Statement on EU Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
View article: EUBP Statement on EU Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging WasteProposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging
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EU Could Act Against carbon-neutral greenwashing
View article: EU Could Act Against carbon-neutral greenwashingThe EU could be about to take a giant step against carbon-neutral greenwashing
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UPM and Orthex Partner on Ocean Plastic
View article: UPM and Orthex Partner on Ocean PlasticUPM Raflatac and Orthex collaborate to make household products from plastics that could otherwise end up in the ocean
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Bioplastics Sports Sunglasses
View article: Bioplastics Sports SunglassesAARN Uses NYLAARN Bio-Plastic to Create Premium Sports Sunglasses with Screw-less Hinge
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What Are Bioplastics? Overview and Impacts
View article: What Are Bioplastics? Overview and ImpactsBioplastics article by TreeHugger
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Euronews Article on Plastic Treaty
View article: Euronews Article on Plastic TreatyPlastic pollution treaty: Countries prepare to negotiate details of ‘landmark’ deal
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Global Plastic Treaty Should Address Chemicals
View article: Global Plastic Treaty Should Address ChemicalsLeading plastics scientists call for inclusion of all chemicals in global plastics treaty
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Construction, Building and Insulation, Furniture, Appliances & Consumer Goods, Universities, Institutes & Labs, Wood, Lignin & CelluloseKTH Develops New Biodegradable Plastics
View article: KTH Develops New Biodegradable PlasticsWood-based plastic may enable circular home furnishings and building materials
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Kutee Kitties to Raise Money for Bioplastics
View article: Kutee Kitties to Raise Money for BioplasticsKutee Kitties is a collection of non-fungible tokens(NFTs), but one with a rather strong cause– to save the world from plastic.
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Clintel Begs G20 to Worry About Global Poverty, not Global Warming
View article: Clintel Begs G20 to Worry About Global Poverty, not Global WarmingMessage to World Leaders at G20 — Well I do agree that solving global poverty is more important than solving global warming … what’s the point of building an environmental paradise on a socio-economic cemetery? The current climate policies are more about making corporate gods richer and the middle class poorer than shaping environmental justice.
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TotalEnergies Corbion White Paper on PLA Recycling
View article: TotalEnergies Corbion White Paper on PLA RecyclingStay in the cycle, rethinking recycling with PLA bioplastics offers a summary of the recycling market for PLA — TotalEnergies Corbion is clearly on a new strategy course going for recycling instead of composting.
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Brita Reuse Culture White Paper
View article: Brita Reuse Culture White PaperWith insights from leading sustainability experts, Unwrapping Reuse Culture takes an in-depth look at what ‘reuse culture’ looks like in practice, exploring both the benefits that it could bring, and the role it could play in solving the plastic pollution crisis.
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Environmental Investigation Agency on COP 27
View article: Environmental Investigation Agency on COP 27CoP27 – the good, the bad and the ugly at the international UN climate summit in Egypt
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Biodegradable Microplastics in Soils Cause CO2 to Rise
View article: Biodegradable Microplastics in Soils Cause CO2 to RiseNew study by the University of Bayreuth: Biodegradable microplastics in soils cause CO₂ emissions to rise
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Shell and University of Twente Converts CO2 into CO
View article: Shell and University of Twente Converts CO2 into COResearchers from the University of Twente, in collaboration with Shell, developed a new mechanism that makes the conversion of carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which is an essential feedstock in the production of chemicals.
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Enzymes and Bacteria Sent to Space To Upcycle Plastics
View article: Enzymes and Bacteria Sent to Space To Upcycle PlasticsNREL and Collaborators Design Special Space Capsule for Autonomous Culturing
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Aekyung Chemical Starts with Bioplastic Research
View article: Aekyung Chemical Starts with Bioplastic ResearchAekyung Chemical jumps into bioplastic industry through ties with state research body
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EU Proposal to Reduce Microplastic from Tyres
View article: EU Proposal to Reduce Microplastic from TyresEU Proposes First Measures to Limit Plastic Pollution From Vehicle Tyres
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Joint statement from Industry and Civil Society on Packaging and Packaging Waste Legislation
View article: Joint statement from Industry and Civil Society on Packaging and Packaging Waste LegislationCommission must not bow to industry lobbying on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation revision — When they say “civil society”, do they mean NGOs financed by the industry?
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P2 Science Launches Biobased Range of Pigment Dispersions
View article: P2 Science Launches Biobased Range of Pigment DispersionsP2 Science, Inc. (P2), a green chemistry company, today announced the launch of a range of biobased and patented pigment dispersions under the tradename Citrosperse™.
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ISU Research on Efficient Conversion of Lignin into Bio Chemicals
View article: ISU Research on Efficient Conversion of Lignin into Bio ChemicalsResearch bridges gap for more efficient conversions of lignin for cleaner and greener chemicals
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Nespresso Goes for Paper Based Compostable Capsules
View article: Nespresso Goes for Paper Based Compostable CapsulesNespresso, pioneer of premium single-serve coffee, unveils new range of home compostable coffee capsules — Clearly an important decision from the world leader of coffee capsules to go for a paper based instead of a plastic based solution
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‘Biorecycling of Plastics’ Report for US Congress
View article: ‘Biorecycling of Plastics’ Report for US CongressThis report on biorecycling of plastics was prepared for the US Congress
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This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year
View article: This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a YearBritish startup Shellworks is fed up with waste, so it created a vegan material that can be turned into compost.
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Bioplastics as Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Waste
View article: Bioplastics as Alternative to Single-Use Plastic WasteArticle by Waste 360 on Bioplastics. The average American uses 365 pieces of single-use plastic each year. Researchers are examining the possibility of plastics engineered from plant-based materials to minimize the mass amounts of non-biodegradable plastics hitting our landfills.
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Sugar World Markets and Trade Biannual Report
View article: Sugar World Markets and Trade Biannual ReportThis biannual report, published in May and November, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in sugar.
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First 100% Bio-based 3D-printed Home
View article: First 100% Bio-based 3D-printed HomeFirst 100% bio-based 3D-printed home unveiled at the University of Maine
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Netherlands Agricultural Biotechnology Report 2022
View article: Netherlands Agricultural Biotechnology Report 2022This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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How Many Microplastics do we Ingest When Using Disposable Drink Cups?
View article: How Many Microplastics do we Ingest When Using Disposable Drink Cups?Single-use cups, even made of cardboard, contain up to 1,500 micro-particles of plastic By using these containers, consumers expose themselves to the ingestion of hundreds of plastic particles scattered in their drink, reveals a Chinese study.
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Fashion Brands Linked to Russian Oil
View article: Fashion Brands Linked to Russian OilFashion brands’ hidden links to Russian oil in a time of war
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Biorizon and Kaneka Partner on Lignin Polymers
View article: Biorizon and Kaneka Partner on Lignin PolymersBiorizon teams up with Kaneka to create a sustainable premium polymer
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Samyang Starts Production of Bioplastic Isosorbide
View article: Samyang Starts Production of Bioplastic IsosorbideSamyang starts corn-based bioplastic production and becomes second company in the world to produce ISB
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Novel Magnetic Lignin Composite Sorbent for Chromium Adsorption
View article: Novel Magnetic Lignin Composite Sorbent for Chromium AdsorptionA novel magnetic lignin composite was prepared and modified with diethylenetriamine
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First Retailer to go for Cove PHA Bottles
View article: First Retailer to go for Cove PHA BottlesFirst Retailer to go for Cove PHA Bottles
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Coles Group to Launch SECOS MyEcoBag
View article: Coles Group to Launch SECOS MyEcoBagColes Group will be launching MyEcoBag™ compostable bag products by SECOS in 770 retail stores across Australia.
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Video of Elephant Eating Plastics
View article: Video of Elephant Eating PlasticsHere’s a video of an elephant eating plastic waste. Do not under estimate the power of such videos on social media … remember the video of a turtle with a plastic straw in its nostril that precipitated the plastic crisis
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VU and Chinese Researchers Partner on Seaweed Bioplastics
View article: VU and Chinese Researchers Partner on Seaweed BioplasticsVictoria University and Chinese researchers team up to fight plastic pollution with seaweed
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Associations & Federations, EU, Packaging, Politics & Policies, PPWR, Reports & Studies, Reusable, Refillable & Returnable
Reusable Containers for Takeaway and Delivery Meals are Less Sustainable – New Study
View article: Reusable Containers for Takeaway and Delivery Meals are Less Sustainable – New StudyEPPA calls on EU to revise packaging waste directive around new science
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Eco-Products Launches New Line of Compostable Straws Made from Plant-Based Plastic (FREE)
View article: Eco-Products Launches New Line of Compostable Straws Made from Plant-Based Plastic (FREE)New straws are compostable in commercial facilities and home compost piles. This is a FREE article
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LG Chem Builds Carbon Capture Facility for Plastics Production
View article: LG Chem Builds Carbon Capture Facility for Plastics ProductionLG Chem Constructs Nation’s First Carbon Mitigation Facility using Proprietary Technologies
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LG Chem Invests in Chemical Recycling in South Korea
View article: LG Chem Invests in Chemical Recycling in South KoreaLG Chem Spurs Investments in Future Materials in Dangjin, Chungnam
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Bioplastics Couture Collection
View article: Bioplastics Couture Collectionbioplastic couture collection explores sustainable fabric options made at home
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France May Review Fruit and Vegetables Plastic Bag Ban
View article: France May Review Fruit and Vegetables Plastic Bag BanThe Council of State has recommended the cancellation of the decree instituting the ban on the sale of fruit and vegetables in plastic packaging.
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ExxonMobil, IPE & Plastic Energy Partner on Chemical Recycling In Indonesia
View article: ExxonMobil, IPE & Plastic Energy Partner on Chemical Recycling In IndonesiaExxonMobil, PT Indomobil Prima Energi, Plastic Energy collaborate on chemical recycling initiative in Indonesia
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LyondellBasell Goes Chemical Recycling in Germany
View article: LyondellBasell Goes Chemical Recycling in GermanyLyondellBasell Makes Decision to Progress Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling, Germany
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Renew ELP and px Group Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Renew ELP and px Group Partner on Chemical RecyclingReNew ELP awards px Group O&M Contract at World’s First Commercial Scale Plastic Recycling Plant
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Berkeley Allows Compostable Bags
View article: Berkeley Allows Compostable BagsBerkeley bans all plastic bags starting next year
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Malta Goes Beverage Container Return Scheme
View article: Malta Goes Beverage Container Return SchemeThe Beverage Container Refund Scheme officially set in motion today!
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AFYREN to Provide Biobased Organic Acid to US Manufacturer of Industrial Lubricants
View article: AFYREN to Provide Biobased Organic Acid to US Manufacturer of Industrial LubricantsThe multi-year deal will help the customer cut Scope 3 emissions and make progress on its climate neutrality goals
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Philippines Approves Plastic Tax
View article: Philippines Approves Plastic TaxPhilippines Lower House Approves Bill Taxing Single-Use Plastics
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EU Cosmetics Future and Trends
View article: EU Cosmetics Future and TrendsHow legislation will reshape the EU cosmetics industry
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Purolic Acid Becomes First USDA Certified Biobased Glycolic Acid
View article: Purolic Acid Becomes First USDA Certified Biobased Glycolic AcidPhycus Biotechnologies Inc (Phycus) is pleased to announce that its glycolic acid, Purolic Acid™, has earned the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label, making it the first to receive the designation in this category, and the first bio-based glycolic acid available to cosmetic and skin care formulators seeking sustainable, clean label ingredients.
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Industry Project for Cellulose and Lignin Sawdust Biocomposites
View article: Industry Project for Cellulose and Lignin Sawdust BiocompositesJoint industry project with iCAST, NCC and University of Bath to produce and test bio-based composites from cellulose and lignin sawdust, replace fossil-derived ingredients.
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Smile Compostable Solutions and Pod Pack International Partner on Coffee and Tea Pods and Cups
View article: Smile Compostable Solutions and Pod Pack International Partner on Coffee and Tea Pods and CupsLeading Coffee Pod Filler Signs Sales Agreement with Smile Compostable Solutions
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Playmobil Expands Bioplastic Range
View article: Playmobil Expands Bioplastic RangePlaymobil follows up Wiltopia success with new additions for 2023
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PLA 3D Printed Desk Accessories by Pearson Lloyd
View article: PLA 3D Printed Desk Accessories by Pearson LloydFun and sustainable 3D-printed desk accessories as Pearson Lloyd adds to ‘bFriends‘ series for Bene
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Crystallization Behaviour of PHA Using Raman Spectroscopy
View article: Crystallization Behaviour of PHA Using Raman SpectroscopyIsothermal crystallization of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) utilizing Raman spectroscopy to follow chain packing as well as molecular motion
