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Afyren Inaugurates Biorefinery
View article: Afyren Inaugurates BiorefineryAFYREN inaugurates its first factory, AFYREN NEOXY, a first-of-its-kind biorefinery — “Bio”-refinery doesn’t mean it’s eco-friendly; don’ be fooled by the name.
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Louis Vuitton Leather Bags are Made from Plastic
View article: Louis Vuitton Leather Bags are Made from PlasticCustomers are paying a fortune for Louis Vuitton leather bags who are actually made of plastics — Then again, plastic is a more animal friendly alternative than leather. So scam or visionary, it’s hard to say, but I don’t mind the plastic.
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Ecopin Pine Tree Resin for Biocomposites
View article: Ecopin Pine Tree Resin for BiocompositesPine tree resin for fully natural, biodegradable, composite materials
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Marine Litter Report Northern Ireland 2021
View article: Marine Litter Report Northern Ireland 2021Plastic pollution: 2021 ‘was worst year for marine litter’ in Northern Ireland
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California Phasing Out Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Plastic Bags
View article: California Phasing Out Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Plastic BagsCA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce
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Ecosac Launches Ecopath Line of Biodegradable Consumer Products
View article: Ecosac Launches Ecopath Line of Biodegradable Consumer ProductsECOSAC launches Ecopath- A Line of Biodegradable Consumer Products
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Powderkeg Beer Goes Bioplastic Labels
View article: Powderkeg Beer Goes Bioplastic LabelsPowderkeg moves to bio-plastic for can labels
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FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach Initiative
View article: FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach InitiativeTo promote a greater dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on issues related to climate, the FAS offices in China launched “Agriculture for a Better Future,” a series of social media posts on U.S. Mission to China social media platforms — Well, let’s hope for humanity that China will not copy the US…
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Wax Worm Enzymes Can Degrade Plastics
View article: Wax Worm Enzymes Can Degrade PlasticsWax worm saliva contains enzymes capable of breaking down plastics
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Cut Plastic Production to Reduce Dependency on Russia
View article: Cut Plastic Production to Reduce Dependency on RussiaNew report reveals the urgency to cut plastic production to reduce the European Union’s dependence on fossil fuels and Russian oil and gas
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Sainsbury’s Switches from Plastic to Aluminium Coffee Pods
View article: Sainsbury’s Switches from Plastic to Aluminium Coffee PodsSainsbury’s switches all coffee pods from plastic to aluminium, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic each year
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Nestle CEO on Plastic Waste Responsibility
View article: Nestle CEO on Plastic Waste ResponsibilityNestle CEO said Nestle is already paying for plastic waste management — Ummh, companies like Nestle avoid paying corporate taxes through all types of financial constructions. Citizens pay a higher tax rate than multinationals. It’s corporate feudal system.
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Sugar Reports: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines, South Africa
View article: Sugar Reports: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines, South AfricaSugar Semi Annual reports for Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines and South Africa
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Carbon & Environmental Footprint, Chemical & Advanced Recycling, CO2, Reports & Studies, Reusable, Refillable & ReturnableCarbon Footprint: Chemical vs Mechanical Recycling vs Reuse
View article: Carbon Footprint: Chemical vs Mechanical Recycling vs ReuseClimate impact of pyrolysis of waste plastic packaging in comparison with reuse and mechanical recycling — I knew Chemical Recycling was the worse, but I didn’t expect that ratio.
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Scientist Upcycles PE waste into PP
View article: Scientist Upcycles PE waste into PPA group of scientists has developed a process that uses a series of coupled catalytic reactions to transform end-of-life polyethylene into new polypropylene.
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Polymateria and Bank of America Partner on Bioplastic
View article: Polymateria and Bank of America Partner on BioplasticLyfecycle Debuts Cutting-Edge Self-Destructing Plastic Technology as Official Recovery Bag Sponsor for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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New Catalyst for Polyester Chemical Recycling
View article: New Catalyst for Polyester Chemical RecyclingHigh-performance catalyst that dissolves polyester and realizes chemical recycling
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India First Compostable Scoop
View article: India First Compostable ScoopIndia’s first biodegradable and compostable scoops
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France Defines “Refill” Packaging
View article: France Defines “Refill” PackagingI’m not sure I got it correctly, but the “refill” is what you buy to refill your reusable packaging at home. The French National Packaging Council gives a regulatory definition of “refill” packaging.
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New NL Agriculture Minister
View article: New NL Agriculture MinisterOn October 3, 2022, the Dutch government announced Mr. Piet Adema has been named the new Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality.
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Yield10 Bioscience Appoints New Director
View article: Yield10 Bioscience Appoints New DirectorYield10 Bioscience Appoints Willie Loh, Ph.D., Former Cargill Executive, to the Board of Directors
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Turning PLA Waste in 3D Resin
View article: Turning PLA Waste in 3D ResinResearchers turn used PLA plastic into 3D printing resin
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Synthesizing Biodegradable Plastic with Sunlight and CO2
View article: Synthesizing Biodegradable Plastic with Sunlight and CO2Success in synthesizing biodegradable plastic materials using sunlight and CO2
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BASF Media Indoctrination Session (FREE)
View article: BASF Media Indoctrination Session (FREE)I’m invited by BASF for a media indoctrination Session on bioplastics. I wonder if they’re gonna talk about ze “Anschluss” and “Endlosung”. This is a FREE article.
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CovationBio and Primient Covation Partner on Sustainable Corn
View article: CovationBio and Primient Covation Partner on Sustainable CornPartnership will implement and track sustainable agriculture practices with U.S. Midwestern corn growers
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Cefic Method to Assess Carbon Footprint of Biobased Products
View article: Cefic Method to Assess Carbon Footprint of Biobased ProductsCefic’s Counterproposal To Assess The Carbon Footprint Of Bio-Based Products
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Japan Plastic Waste Exports
View article: Japan Plastic Waste ExportsJapan has long been Asia’s biggest plastic packaging waste producer
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TrustBIX Launches National Biomass Traceability Pilot Project
View article: TrustBIX Launches National Biomass Traceability Pilot ProjectTrustBIX Inc. Launches National Biomass Traceability Pilot Project with the Biomass Quality Network of Canada
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Greenpeace Reacts to Coke’s Sponsorship of COP27
View article: Greenpeace Reacts to Coke’s Sponsorship of COP27Hold on … The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be sponsored by a private company? Worse, by a company accused of generating the most plastic pollution. This tells you enough about the United Nations. Did the UN became a cocktail reception for the corporate bourgeoisie?
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Legal Actions Against Big Food for Plastic Pollution
View article: Legal Actions Against Big Food for Plastic PollutionDuty of Vigilance: Nestlé, Danone, others on legal notice over threadbare plastics approach
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Petronas and ExxonMobil Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Petronas and ExxonMobil Partner on Chemical RecyclingPCG and ExxonMobil to Collaborate on Plastic Recycling in Malaysia
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Research on Reprocessable Lignin Vitrimers
View article: Research on Reprocessable Lignin VitrimersLignin-based reprocessable polymer materials (LIGNOVITRI)
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EU on Deforestation Free Supply Chain and Renewable Energy
View article: EU on Deforestation Free Supply Chain and Renewable EnergyEU Parliament Adopts Negotiating Positions on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains and Renewable Energy — The EU bioenergy policy has led to the deforestation of Eastern Europe. Forests have been cut down to make biomass pellets.
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Herbalife Nutrition Partners with Plastic Bank
View article: Herbalife Nutrition Partners with Plastic BankPartnering With Plastic Bank to Help Stop Ocean Plastic
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New York Initiative for Compostable Waste
View article: New York Initiative for Compostable WasteNew York launches Curbside Composting program
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Biolo Launches Home Compostable PHA Bags
View article: Biolo Launches Home Compostable PHA BagsBIOLO is First to Market with Home Compostable Bags Made from Revolutionary New Plastic Alternative
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Tanners Endorse Biochemicals
View article: Tanners Endorse BiochemicalsTanners endorse the move towards biobased chemicals
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US Seeks Allies on Plastic Treaty
View article: US Seeks Allies on Plastic TreatyUS seeks allies as split emerges over global plastics pollution treaty — The US is reliable except when it comes to “public health” and “environmental” issues. Corporate interests come above public health interests in the US. I’m not sure the world would be better off with a “US” environmental solution.
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Environmental Health News on Chemical Recycling
View article: Environmental Health News on Chemical RecyclingIndustry says chemical recycling could solve the plastic waste crisis, but environmental advocates and some lawmakers are skeptical
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Biodegradable & Compostable, Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear, Universities, Institutes & LabsCompostable School Backpack
View article: Compostable School BackpackBiodegradable school backpack created to tackle plastic pollution — Once you don’t need them anymore, you can throw them in your compost bin … 🙂 🙂 🙂 … Good luck with that!
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New Methodology to Asses PBS Biodegradation
View article: New Methodology to Asses PBS BiodegradationBiodegradation of poly(butylene succinate) in soil laboratory incubations assessed by stable carbon isotope labelling
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Team Designs System to Create CO2 Bioplastics
View article: Team Designs System to Create CO2 BioplasticsChem-Bio interface design for rapid conversion of CO2 to bioplastics in an integrated system
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CBD Bioplastic for Medical and Packaging Applications
View article: CBD Bioplastic for Medical and Packaging ApplicationsCBD-based bioplastic material could one day be used in medical implants, food wrappers
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EU Deal on Hazardous Chemicals
View article: EU Deal on Hazardous ChemicalsMEPs clinch deal with member states to reduce harmful chemicals in waste
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PLA May be Banned in France in 2030
View article: PLA May be Banned in France in 2030French government packaging organisation says that in the current situation, PLA will be banned for food packaging in France as from 2030.
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Introducing Smile Compostable Solutions
View article: Introducing Smile Compostable SolutionsSmile Beverage Werks, PBC officially changed its name to Smile Compostable Solutions.
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L’Oreal on Bioplastics
View article: L’Oreal on BioplasticsL’Oreal Chief Sustainability Officer on biobased and compostable plastics
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Philips Launches Bioplastics Collection
View article: Philips Launches Bioplastics CollectionPhilips Unveils New Eco Collection Kettle And Toaster Made From Sustainable Bio-Based Plastics — Mostly using used cooking oils. Used cooking oils in the EU are very often illegally mixed with palm oil.
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How Nanoplastics Move up the Foodchain from Plants to Fish
View article: How Nanoplastics Move up the Foodchain from Plants to FishNew Study Reveals Nanoplastics on Food Chain Could Cause Potential Health Risks
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First Artichoke Based Packaging
View article: First Artichoke Based PackagingI think this is the first artichoke based packaging
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Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on Bioplastics
View article: Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on BioplasticsTroy University partners with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative to research use of hemp fibers in developing biodegradable plastics
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PU Foam Shoe Degrades in the Ocean
View article: PU Foam Shoe Degrades in the OceanPolyurethane (PU) foams were developed that rapidly biodegrade in the ocean — Why on earth would we want to develop a shoe that degrades in the ocean? To encourage people to dump their shoes in the ocean?
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Australian EPA Says No to Compostable Packaging
View article: Australian EPA Says No to Compostable PackagingNewly clarified Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations state that items such as compostable packaging, cardboard, animal faeces and teabags will not be permitted in green FOGO bins — What’s interesting is the justification they give for the ban; be careful for global jurisprudence.
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Kerala Says no to Plastic Grow Bags
View article: Kerala Says no to Plastic Grow BagsPlastic bags will no longer be used as grow bags says Kerala Agriculture Dpt, however one type of plastic is exempted.
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Bioplastic Fashion Bag
View article: Bioplastic Fashion BagThe bag’s intricate geometry was made possible with the help of 3D printing.
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Video of the New Lactips Plant
View article: Video of the New Lactips PlantLACTIPS is experiencing a new industrial era!
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Bucha Bio Closes $1.1 Million Seed Round
View article: Bucha Bio Closes $1.1 Million Seed RoundKombucha-Based Leather and Plastic Manufacturer Bucha Bio Closes $1.1 Million Seed Round
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Chemically Recycled Tootbrush
View article: Chemically Recycled TootbrushSK chemicals and KNK jointly develop the first “chemically recycled toothbrush” in Korea
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New BluePha Website Launched
View article: New BluePha Website LaunchedOur Bluepha PHA website is launched today, and our Bluepha PHA product will be lauched by the end of 2022.
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Sinking Seaweed to Capture Carbon and Clean Up Caribbean Coasts
View article: Sinking Seaweed to Capture Carbon and Clean Up Caribbean CoastsUK Startup, Seaweed Generation, obtains $1M funding from Global investors Aera VC and Graph Ventures, to sink seaweed, capture carbon and preserve the Caribbean coasts.
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Plastic Smuggling in Cameroon
View article: Plastic Smuggling in CameroonThe steady flow of illegal non-biodegradable plastic into the country harms the environment, economy and public health.
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Bio-based Packaging Could Soon Replace Plastic (FREE)
View article: Bio-based Packaging Could Soon Replace Plastic (FREE)Europe sees new drive to take bio-based materials from lab benches to mainstream packaging, cars and consumer goods. This is a FREE article
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University of Connecticut on Bioplastic Mulch Films
View article: University of Connecticut on Bioplastic Mulch FilmsUConn is working with growers in the state to find alternatives to plastic mulch without eliminating the benefits it brings
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Israeli Researcher Develops Mycelium Insulating Material
View article: Israeli Researcher Develops Mycelium Insulating MaterialIsraeli develops insulation material from mushrooms
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New Method to Measure Recycled Content in Objects
View article: New Method to Measure Recycled Content in ObjectsHow to tell if that plastic bottle or bag has recycled material in it
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LyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel Partner on Biobased Films
View article: LyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel Partner on Biobased FilmsLyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel commercialzing bio-based protective films
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KM Packaging Launches New Bioplastic Cling Film
View article: KM Packaging Launches New Bioplastic Cling FilmNew cling film is compostable with industrial versatility
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Hungary to Develop New Bioplastics
View article: Hungary to Develop New BioplasticsHungarian Researchers to Develop Biodegradable Polymers — EU institutions behave in a “moralist” way towards Hungary regarding the rule of law etc.; I believe they should first clean up their house before pointing their fingers at Hungary. EU institutions have become the symbol of corruption for the average joe in the street
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Dow and BSB Nanotechnology Partner on Biobased Chemicals
View article: Dow and BSB Nanotechnology Partner on Biobased ChemicalsDow Announces Partnership With BSB Nanotechnology To Expand Bio-Based, and Low-Carbon Ingredients in the Global Personal Care Market
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CropEnergies Acquires Syclus
View article: CropEnergies Acquires SyclusCropEnergies acquires stake in Dutch biobased chemicals start-up Syclus
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CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content Bill
View article: CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content BillCalifornia Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
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II T Roorkee Develops New Bioplastics
View article: II T Roorkee Develops New BioplasticsIndian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have developed a biodegradable substitute for single-use plastics packaging
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North Dakota Plant to Convert Methane into PHB
View article: North Dakota Plant to Convert Methane into PHBNorth Dakota may potentially build a plant converting methane into biodegradable plastics
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Valerian Materials Funded for Bioplastics Research
View article: Valerian Materials Funded for Bioplastics ResearchA St. Louis Park-based startup has received about $1.2 million to advance its technology that transforms simple sugars to bio-derived plastics.
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Singapore to Test Bottle Deposit Return Scheme
View article: Singapore to Test Bottle Deposit Return SchemeSingapore aims to start drink container return scheme in 2024, targets 80 per cent collection rate
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Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports
View article: Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste ImportsThailand confirms ban on imports of waste plastics from 2025 and restrictions in 2023 and 2024
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KFC to Test New Compostable Packaging System
View article: KFC to Test New Compostable Packaging SystemKFC to test a new compostable packaging system
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Interzero and Eastman Partner on Chemical Recycling in France
View article: Interzero and Eastman Partner on Chemical Recycling in FranceInterzero and Eastman Reach Long-Term Supply Agreement for Planned Molecular Recycling Facility in France
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Leaf No Watse Winner of the Food Challenge
View article: Leaf No Watse Winner of the Food ChallengeLeaf no waste came with a solution to the problem of compostable packaging who causes premature food spoilage and increase food waste.
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Compostable Floral Foam Startup Wins MN Cup
View article: Compostable Floral Foam Startup Wins MN CupMinnesota’s largest startup competition presents its grand prize to Bloomington-based BKB Floral Foam, developer of a non-toxic foam.
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Paptic and Walki Partner on Distribution
View article: Paptic and Walki Partner on DistributionPaptic Ltd and Walki Group have announced their strategic distribution and converting partnership today.
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The Oil Empire Fairy Tale
View article: The Oil Empire Fairy TaleThe birth of the Middle Eastern oil empire and how the quest for oil became a conspiracy for world domination. This article focusses on the early days of the Middle Eastern oil industry. This is a FREE article.
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Bridgestone Invests in Biobased Feedstock
View article: Bridgestone Invests in Biobased FeedstockBridgestone Aims to Commercialize Natural Rubber from Desert Shrubs by 2030
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Lay’s Goes Biobased Packaging
View article: Lay’s Goes Biobased PackagingPlant-based packaging for Lay’s crisps
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Danimer Scientific Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
View article: Danimer Scientific Appoints New Chief Legal OfficerDanimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Chemical Recycling Partnerships, Textiles, Fashion, Sports and FootwearPartnership to Recycle Synthetic Grass (FREE)
View article: Partnership to Recycle Synthetic Grass (FREE)TenCate Grass launches first-of-its-kind synthetic turf recycling program in the US. Joint program with ExxonMobil and Cyclyx International designed to help solve longstanding challenge: how to efficiently recycle synthetic grass. This is a FREE article
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High Energy Costs Affect EU Plastics Converters
View article: High Energy Costs Affect EU Plastics ConvertersSeveral European Plastics Converters are at risk due to the high Energy prices.
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New Partners for the Carbon Neutral Polestar Car
View article: New Partners for the Carbon Neutral Polestar CarPolestar quadruples number of partners working on climate-neutral car – Polestar 0 project
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Technip Energies Buys Biosuccinium Tech from DSM
View article: Technip Energies Buys Biosuccinium Tech from DSMTechnip Energies Acquires Biosuccinium® Technology from DSM for Bio-Sourced and Fully Biodegradable Polymers Production
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Sulzer Invests in Cellicon
View article: Sulzer Invests in CelliconSulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer
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First Carbon Capture Shoe
View article: First Carbon Capture ShoeOn presents the first ever shoe made from carbon emissions in partnership with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies
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UC Berkeley Innovation on Carbon Capture
View article: UC Berkeley Innovation on Carbon CaptureA simple, cheap material for carbon capture, perhaps from tailpipes
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Agilyx Goes on the Main Board of Euronext Oslo Børs
View article: Agilyx Goes on the Main Board of Euronext Oslo BørsAgilyx successfully lists on the main list of Oslo Børs
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Human Burial Composting in California
View article: Human Burial Composting in CaliforniaCalifornia’s dead will have a new burial option: Human composting
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Bioplastics International Launches Biobased PVA
View article: Bioplastics International Launches Biobased PVABioplastics International Creates World’s First Sugar Cane Alcohol Water Soluble PVA to Replace Plastics
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USDA Funds Climate Smart Agriculture Projects
View article: USDA Funds Climate Smart Agriculture ProjectsUSDA Funds Six International Research Projects on Climate-Smart Agriculture
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US Invests in Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation, Education and Collaboration Projects
View article: US Invests in Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation, Education and Collaboration ProjectsBioMADE at White House Summit on the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative; Announces 9 New Projects, $20.6 Million, to Advance Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation and Education
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EU Updates Food Contact Recycled Plastic Requirements
View article: EU Updates Food Contact Recycled Plastic RequirementsEU Commission adopts legislation updating rules on food-contact recycled material, including mechanical and chemical recycling.
