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New Thinking About Compostable Packaging
View article: New Thinking About Compostable PackagingCompostable packaging is not THE answer. But it is AN answer.
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CNN Article on Grocery Bags
View article: CNN Article on Grocery BagsHere’s how many times you need to reuse your reusable grocery bags
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USask Develops Bio-glitter
View article: USask Develops Bio-glitterIn everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors.
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Mitsui to Build US Bioplastic Plant
View article: Mitsui to Build US Bioplastic PlantMitsui may decide to build Bio-PET plant in the US
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Most Plastic Consumption in Europe Lacks Direct Policy Targets and Data
View article: Most Plastic Consumption in Europe Lacks Direct Policy Targets and DataManaging non-packaging plastics in European waste streams — the missing part of the plastic puzzle
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New French Bill for Fruit and Vegetables Plastic Packaging
View article: New French Bill for Fruit and Vegetables Plastic PackagingNew bill to replace the previous one that had been cancelled by the Council of State
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India Mandates Compostable Plastic Packaging
View article: India Mandates Compostable Plastic PackagingGovt mandates 100% recycling of compostable plastic packaging materials from 2023-24 — Well done by the compostable plastic industry. However, god knows how India will manage this in practice.
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Ricoh Rolls out PLA Plate Production in Europe
View article: Ricoh Rolls out PLA Plate Production in EuropePrinter manufacturer Ricoh to roll out the production of foamed PLA plates in Europe.
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LA City Bans Styrofoam
View article: LA City Bans StyrofoamIn a Unanimous Vote, the L.A. City Council Has Now Banned Styrofoam
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Active Brands Goes for Paptic
View article: Active Brands Goes for PapticActive Brands chose recyclable Paptic® material for its e-commerce mailers
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Why Don’t More Local Restaurants Use Biodegradable Packaging?
View article: Why Don’t More Local Restaurants Use Biodegradable Packaging?Why don’t more local restaurants use biodegradable packaging? Curious Louisiana investigates.
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Biodegradable Alternatives to Plastic often Leave a Bigger Carbon Footprint
View article: Biodegradable Alternatives to Plastic often Leave a Bigger Carbon FootprintStudy finds biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic are no silver bullets
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Vladimir Putin, Person of the Year 2022 (FREE)
View article: Vladimir Putin, Person of the Year 2022 (FREE)The person of the year 2022 is undisputedly Vladimir Putin. This is a FREE article.
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Five V Buys 30 % of BioPak
View article: Five V Buys 30 % of BioPakPrivate equity group Five V Capital has agreed terms to take a 30 per cent stake in Australian born-and-bred packaging brand BioPak.
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Earthfirst® Films Announces Leadership Changes
View article: Earthfirst® Films Announces Leadership ChangesEarthfirst® Films announces organizational changes for continued technology leadership in sustainable packaging solutions.
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Australian Startup Receives $ 25 Million for Bioplastics Production
View article: Australian Startup Receives $ 25 Million for Bioplastics ProductionA Sydney RSL club is building a factory in Bathurst where wheat offcuts will be turned into compostable packaging in a bid to diversify the club’s revenue streams and become less reliant on gaming.
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How to Select the Best PLA Filament?
View article: How to Select the Best PLA Filament?Factors Affecting the Best PLA Filament Selection
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TIPA CEO Says Compostable (Plastic) Packaging Can Help Feed the World
View article: TIPA CEO Says Compostable (Plastic) Packaging Can Help Feed the WorldI don’t think this is the best kind of “claim” to make because it’s a bit “far fetched” and “cynical”. I wouldn’t walk that “marketing” path.
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Impact of Biomass Ash Content on Biocomposite Properties
View article: Impact of Biomass Ash Content on Biocomposite PropertiesNaturally derived materials fit for 3D printing: Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties
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Michigan Bill to Revamp Waste Management
View article: Michigan Bill to Revamp Waste ManagementEight related bills would overhaul the state’s waste priorities to focus on recycling and diversion.
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US EPR Adoption to Drive Up Plastic Recycling Rates Over Time
View article: US EPR Adoption to Drive Up Plastic Recycling Rates Over TimeThe adoption of extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in more US states will drive up plastic recycling rates over time, a consultant said.
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Gore Tex Goes Ocean Plastics
View article: Gore Tex Goes Ocean PlasticsIntroducing new GORE-TEX Laminates made with recycled BIONIC textile
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Packaging Startup Makes it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List
View article: Packaging Startup Makes it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 ListEvery year, Forbes selects 600 entrepreneurs, leaders and emergent industry stars across disciplines for its 30 Under 30 lists
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Princeton University Moves ahead with Plastic Reduction
View article: Princeton University Moves ahead with Plastic ReductionWe are continuously seeking ways to minimize the amount of waste produced on campus and increase the overall efficiency of our operations through several initiatives.
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Sugar-to-What? An Environmental Merit Order Curve for Biobased Chemicals and Plastics
View article: Sugar-to-What? An Environmental Merit Order Curve for Biobased Chemicals and PlasticsThe chemical industry aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by adopting biomass as a renewable carbon feedstock. However, biomass is a limited resource. Thus, biomass should preferentially be used in processes that most reduce GHG emissions.
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Plastic Pollution and Corporate Accountability: Toward Harmonized Disclosure Metrics
View article: Plastic Pollution and Corporate Accountability: Toward Harmonized Disclosure MetricsWBCSD pushes for universal disclosure metrics amid INC first session
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Vegware Appoints New MD
View article: Vegware Appoints New MDWe are delighted to announce that Helen Mathieson is our new Managing Director!
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Whipping, Beating and Forced Labour at Nestle and Unilever Palm Oil Plantation
View article: Whipping, Beating and Forced Labour at Nestle and Unilever Palm Oil PlantationTricked into captivity in a “drug rehabilitation” facility, victims faced forced labour and death — Welcome to the world of Palm Oil
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Kumho Petrochemical and Technip Energies Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Kumho Petrochemical and Technip Energies Partner on Chemical RecyclingKumho Petrochemical partners with Technip Energies leveraging Agilyx Technology. First recycled styrene commercial development led by Technip
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LanzaTech and Sumitomo Riko Partner on Circular Isoprene
View article: LanzaTech and Sumitomo Riko Partner on Circular IsopreneLanzaTech NZ, Inc. (“LanzaTech”), an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation (“CCT”) company that transforms waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels, fabrics, packaging, and other products that people use in their daily lives, and Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, today announced they have entered into a joint-development agreement to reuse rubber, resin and urethane waste…
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ECCO Leather Partners with Ecovative on New Mycelium Materials
View article: ECCO Leather Partners with Ecovative on New Mycelium MaterialsThe two companies will collaborate directly to develop the next generation of mycelium materials for footwear, fashion and apparel.
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Notpla Adds 7 New Formats to Seaweed Coated Range
View article: Notpla Adds 7 New Formats to Seaweed Coated RangeNotpla has unveiled seven ranges of packaging coated with seaweed.
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Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Lids from Own Brand Products
View article: Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Lids from Own Brand ProductsSainsbury’s ramps up removal of single-use plastic lids, saving 71 million pieces of plastic annually
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Honda to Develop Algae for Carbon Capture and Bioplastics
View article: Honda to Develop Algae for Carbon Capture and BioplasticsHonda aims to use algae for carbon capture, food, fuel and plastic
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Futamura Invests in Natureflex Production Capacity
View article: Futamura Invests in Natureflex Production CapacityFutamura is making a big investment to a new production line as demand increase for its NatureFlex compostable films.
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Plastic Waste Reprocessing for Circular Economy: A Systematic Scoping Review of Risks to Occupational and Public Health from Legacy Substances and Extrusion
View article: Plastic Waste Reprocessing for Circular Economy: A Systematic Scoping Review of Risks to Occupational and Public Health from Legacy Substances and ExtrusionPoor control of plastics reprocessing feedstock must be urgently addressed.
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ANSES Recommends a Ban on Home Compostable Plastics
View article: ANSES Recommends a Ban on Home Compostable PlasticsANSES is the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety.
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France Cancels List of Fruit and Veggies that Can be Sold in Plastic Packaging
View article: France Cancels List of Fruit and Veggies that Can be Sold in Plastic PackagingThe Council of State cancels the list of fruits and vegetables that can still be sold in plastic packaging
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California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Produce Bags
View article: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Produce BagsPlastic produce bags will be phased out of California grocery stores and supermarkets over the next two years.
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WWF Plastic Progress Report 2022
View article: WWF Plastic Progress Report 2022Today, World Wildlife Fund’s ReSource: Plastic program released its third annual public report, Transparent 2022, revealing how some of the world’s largest brands are measuring up to their commitments to tackle the plastic waste crisis.
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First Commercially Available Recycled Ocean Plastic Pellets in North America
View article: First Commercially Available Recycled Ocean Plastic Pellets in North AmericaOLF produces first commercially available plastic pellet – Legacy Plastic™
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Microbes Convert Biodiesel Residuals to Lactic Acid
View article: Microbes Convert Biodiesel Residuals to Lactic AcidThe microbial production of lactic acid based on residual glycerin from biodiesel production.
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Overcoming the Low Reactivity of Biobased, Secondary Diols in Polyester Synthesis
View article: Overcoming the Low Reactivity of Biobased, Secondary Diols in Polyester SynthesisAn important step toward strong and durable biobased plastics
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Tipa CEO Interview on Inc.
View article: Tipa CEO Interview on Inc.How This Determined Female Founder Is Taking on Big PlasticDaphna Nissenbaum started her Israel-based company with one goal: to make a truly compostable bioplastic
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CJ Biomaterials Partners with South Korean Industry-University Research Council to Promote Eco-Friendly Material and Accelerate Adoption of PHA Technology
View article: CJ Biomaterials Partners with South Korean Industry-University Research Council to Promote Eco-Friendly Material and Accelerate Adoption of PHA TechnologyCompany representatives attend inauguration ceremony in Seoul, South Korea to launch program. Expansion of joint research and development could lead to system improvements, new policies to vitalize eco-friendly material industry
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Teijin Frontier Develops Practical, Highly Biodegradable PLA Resin that will Help to Reduce Microplastics
View article: Teijin Frontier Develops Practical, Highly Biodegradable PLA Resin that will Help to Reduce MicroplasticsTeijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a practical polylactic acid (PLA) resin that biodegrades faster in oceans, rivers and soil compared to conventional PLA products.
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Company Launches Compostable Plastic Slides
View article: Company Launches Compostable Plastic SlidesMaterials science company Balena has announced the launch of what it claims are fully compostable slides made from 100 per cent biodegradable plastic.
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Plastic Futures and Their CO2 Emissions
View article: Plastic Futures and Their CO2 EmissionsCircular bioplastics offer solution for climate crisis and growing resource consumption
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Global Bioenergies Starts Commercial Production Unit for Bio-Isobutene
View article: Global Bioenergies Starts Commercial Production Unit for Bio-IsobuteneGlobal Bioenergies announces the successful scale-up of production at its Pomacle commercial unit. All sub-units are now up and running, a few weeks ahead of schedule.
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Berkeley Lab Bio-Analogous Technique for Converting CO2 into Liquid Acetate
View article: Berkeley Lab Bio-Analogous Technique for Converting CO2 into Liquid AcetateTo Battle Climate Change, Scientists Tap Into Carbon-Hungry Microorganisms for Clues
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Forbes Article on PHA Cove Bottle
View article: Forbes Article on PHA Cove BottleA New Alternative To Single Use Plastic Water Bottles
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European Bioplastics Predicts Increased Production of Bioplastics by 2027
View article: European Bioplastics Predicts Increased Production of Bioplastics by 2027European Bioplastics presented today at the 17th EUBP Conference a positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry.
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Scientists to Create Inexpensive Drilling Fluids Based on Wood Waste
View article: Scientists to Create Inexpensive Drilling Fluids Based on Wood WasteScientists of Siberian Federal University together with colleagues from the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of SB of RAS studied the effect of chemically modified additives made from wood waste — lignins — on the properties of drilling fluids used for drilling oil and gas wells.
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First Chemical Recycling Plant in Egypt
View article: First Chemical Recycling Plant in EgyptEnviron Adapt, an Intro Sustainable Resources company, and Honeywell intend to advance plastics circularity in Egypt through MOU
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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
