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“Uppercut for the Flemish industry”: Chemical giant BASF Antwerp cuts 600 jobs
View article: “Uppercut for the Flemish industry”: Chemical giant BASF Antwerp cuts 600 jobsBASF Antwerp, Belgium’s largest chemical company, plans to cut 600 jobs by 2028, 16 percent of its current workforce. The Flemish employers’ organization Voka calls the restructuring “an uppercut for industry in Flanders.”
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Coca Cola implements multipacks without film
View article: Coca Cola implements multipacks without filmhttps://www.coca-cola.com/de/de/offerings/multipack-ohne-plastikfolie
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1 in 5 chemists have deliberately added errors into their papers during peer review, study finds
View article: 1 in 5 chemists have deliberately added errors into their papers during peer review, study findshttps://cen.acs.org/policy/publishing/One-five-chemists-deliberately-added/103/web/2025/10
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US Impact on UN COP 30
View article: US Impact on UN COP 30https://www.eco-business.com/news/trumps-team-weighs-cop-attendance-but-influence-looms-either-way
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Minister of Environment Launches “Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Jordan” Project
View article: Minister of Environment Launches “Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Jordan” Projecthttps://www.jordannews.jo/Section-112/Economy/Minister-of-Environment-Launches-Circular-Solutions-for-Plastic-Pollution-in-Jordan-Project-45640
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Braskem K 2025 marketing
View article: Braskem K 2025 marketinghttps://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-unveils-bio-based-product-innovations-at-k-2025 https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-reinforces-its-leadership-in-sustainable-solutions-at-k-fair-2025
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Bioplastics and the future of packaging
View article: Bioplastics and the future of packagingBioplastics are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional plastics, offering packaging solutions made from renewable materials
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World’s first reactor converts ocean CO₂ into biodegradable bioplastic feedstock
View article: World’s first reactor converts ocean CO₂ into biodegradable bioplastic feedstockhttps://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ocean-carbon-capture-bioplastic
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Geno partner with Sojitz on Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6
View article: Geno partner with Sojitz on Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/geno-announces-new-partnership-with-sojitz-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-worlds-first-plant-based-nylon-6-302576836.html
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ENI merges Novamont with Matricia
View article: ENI merges Novamont with MatriciaSometimes I wonder if Matricia was a project created to obtain millions in EU funding. Follow the money. Who benefited from the crime? Who was the final beneficiary of this project?
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The Bio-on / Novamont Polemic in the Italian Press
View article: The Bio-on / Novamont Polemic in the Italian PressThe Bio-on / Novamont polemic is all over the Italian press and I hope the the bomb attack in Rome on a journalist who covered this topic is unrelated.
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The McKinsey FDI webinar: A Fairy Tale from the Top Floor (FREE)
View article: The McKinsey FDI webinar: A Fairy Tale from the Top Floor (FREE)I just finished watching McKinsey’s webinar on FDI — and let me tell you, the McKinsey boys really know how to throw a party. This is a FREE article.
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Mad Surfer-Scientist Discovers Solution for Plastic Pollution
View article: Mad Surfer-Scientist Discovers Solution for Plastic Pollutionhttps://www.surfer.com/news/surfer-scientist-discovers-solution-for-plastic-pollution
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Taghleef Industries rebrands Nativia biobased film range
View article: Taghleef Industries rebrands Nativia biobased film rangehttps://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/substrates-adhesives/taghleef-industries-rebrands-nativia-biobased-film-range
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As compost program launches, squirrels have already eaten holes in this Windsor green bin
View article: As compost program launches, squirrels have already eaten holes in this Windsor green binhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/squirrel-eats-into-windsor-green-bin-9.6945893
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China plans to rip off Cambodia with waste
View article: China plans to rip off Cambodia with wasteChina intends to export its plastic waste to Cambodia. Has China suddenly invented a new recycling method of are they trying to do what the West did to China for decades … use the country as a landfill to dump their plastic waste? https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501776214/china-firm-urged-to-invest-in-waste-recycling-in-cambodia
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Soil fungus and calcium team up to break down bioplastics faster (National Taiwan University)
View article: Soil fungus and calcium team up to break down bioplastics faster (National Taiwan University)https://phys.org/news/2025-10-soil-fungus-calcium-team-bioplastics.html
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The Bioplastics Week
View article: The Bioplastics WeekIt’s the Bioplastics Week, I think. As usual the communication is not very pro.
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Eco-Products Wins Balpex Innovation Center Award for Veda Reusable Containers
View article: Eco-Products Wins Balpex Innovation Center Award for Veda Reusable ContainersNew line recognized for reducing waste and simplifying reuse programs for campus dining halls and other foodservice operations
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Biomanufacturing is predicted to be worth up to 30 trillion euros in the next 20 years (Video)
View article: Biomanufacturing is predicted to be worth up to 30 trillion euros in the next 20 years (Video)30 Trillion 😂😂😂. I’m sure people at the European Commission believe this.
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BASF Presentation on biodegradability as end-of-life option
View article: BASF Presentation on biodegradability as end-of-life optionBASF produces PBAT who is bad for the soil and human health. But the allmighty BASF always gets its way with the European Commission. Its always about money and profit and never about human health and the environment. The European Commission destroys the chemical sector and manages to allows toxic plastics at the same time.
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Tipping point: Threats to jobs and growth in Europe’s chemical sector
View article: Tipping point: Threats to jobs and growth in Europe’s chemical sectorhttps://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/tipping-point-threats-to-jobs-and-growth-in-europes-chemical-sector
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ADNOC Nears EU Approval for €14.7B Covestro Takeover
View article: ADNOC Nears EU Approval for €14.7B Covestro TakeoverEU chemical industry is falling apart. Europe will soon have no chemical industrial assets. The EU should block this decision. The European Commission has no industrial policy
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California sues plastic bag makers for falsely claiming bags are recyclable
View article: California sues plastic bag makers for falsely claiming bags are recyclablehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-lawsuit-says-makers-of-plastic-bags-lied-about-products-being-recyclable/ar-AA1OGapi https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-sues-plastic-bag-makers-for-falsely-claiming-bags-are-recyclable/ar-AA1OGyH8?ocid=TobArticle
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Mr. Trump, China is smuggling palm oil branded as UCO into US
View article: Mr. Trump, China is smuggling palm oil branded as UCO into USPalm Oil Palm oil is a first generation biofuel and bioplastics feedstock used in both biofuels and bioplastics. The problem with first-generation feedstocks is that they directly compete with food production. That said, palm oil is cleaner, cheaper, and requires less processing to convert into biofuels or bioplastics compared to used cooking oils. On the…
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Potato peel-based PBS/PBAT biocomposites: influence of composition and filler content on injection molded properties
View article: Potato peel-based PBS/PBAT biocomposites: influence of composition and filler content on injection molded propertieshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/396473431_Potato_peel-based_PBSPBAT_biocomposites_influence_of_composition_and_filler_content_on_injection_molded_properties
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Siemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable Materials
View article: Siemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable MaterialsSiemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable Materials
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Bio-Based Polyamide As A Plastic Alternative
View article: Bio-Based Polyamide As A Plastic Alternativehttps://www.all-about-industries.com/development-bio-based-biohybrid-materials-a-40770cb3f949b98a2aee876392a2cd0f
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Ancheng: Leading the Way in Eco-Friendly Wooden Cutlery and Bagasse Plates Manufacturing
View article: Ancheng: Leading the Way in Eco-Friendly Wooden Cutlery and Bagasse Plates Manufacturinghttps://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+PR+Wire/Ancheng%3A+Leading+the+Way+in+Eco-Friendly+Wooden+Cutlery+and+Bagasse+Plates+Manufacturing/25472245.html
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Amyloid-Like Self-Assembling of Black Soldier Fly Proteins and Development of Bioplastics
View article: Amyloid-Like Self-Assembling of Black Soldier Fly Proteins and Development of Bioplasticshttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07418
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Journalist who exposed Bio-on conspiracy on TV targeted in Rome mafia bombing
View article: Journalist who exposed Bio-on conspiracy on TV targeted in Rome mafia bombingCar of investigative journalist threatened by mafia is destroyed by bomb minutes after his daughter walks by. This is a FREE article.
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Aduro reports decline in sales for first quarter 2026
View article: Aduro reports decline in sales for first quarter 2026https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/aduro-reports-decline-in-sales-for-first-quarter-2026
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New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling
View article: New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recyclingNew method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling
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CJ Biomaterials Introduces New PHACT™ PHA Masterbatch for Safer, Stronger, Softer, Home Compostable Spunbond Nonwovens and Staple Fiber
View article: CJ Biomaterials Introduces New PHACT™ PHA Masterbatch for Safer, Stronger, Softer, Home Compostable Spunbond Nonwovens and Staple Fiberhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/cj-biomaterials-introduces-phact-pha-130200317.html
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Xraised Welcomes Dr. Chris DeArmitt to Discuss Plastics, Microplastics, and Environmental Impact
View article: Xraised Welcomes Dr. Chris DeArmitt to Discuss Plastics, Microplastics, and Environmental Impacthttps://fox2now.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/858846553/xraised-welcomes-dr-chris-dearmitt-to-discuss-plastics-microplastics-and-environmental-impact
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Eppendorf launches bioplastics Lab Solutions
View article: Eppendorf launches bioplastics Lab Solutionshttps://www.the-scientist.com/eppendorf-launches-innovative-deepwell-plates-biobased-enlarging-the-product-range-for-sustainable-lab-solutions-73610
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Agrorenew President speaks on manufacturing plant suspension
View article: Agrorenew President speaks on manufacturing plant suspensionhttps://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/agrorenew-knox-bioplastic-suspension
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BioNatur Plastics launches European biodegradable stretch wrap at no extra cost
View article: BioNatur Plastics launches European biodegradable stretch wrap at no extra costhttps://www.stattimes.com/latest-news/bionatur-plastics-launches-european-biodegradable-stretch-wrap-at-no-extra-cost-1356840
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Meiji Engineers Cacao Byproducts into toys
View article: Meiji Engineers Cacao Byproducts into toyshttps://project.nikkeibp.co.jp/ESG/atcl/eng/sdgf/91
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Agilyx investment transaction in GreenDot completed
View article: Agilyx investment transaction in GreenDot completedhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agilyx-investment-transaction-in-greendot-completed-302586321.html
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Message to the European Commission (FREE)
View article: Message to the European Commission (FREE)Please stop annoying citizens and industry with your red tape and your crazy little rules. It’s not working. This is a FREE article
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Why was the OXO ban a stupid decision?
View article: Why was the OXO ban a stupid decision?This is a FREE article.
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Comparison of the Uptake of Tire Particles via Suspension and Surface Deposit Feeding in the Estuarine Amphipod Corophium volutator
View article: Comparison of the Uptake of Tire Particles via Suspension and Surface Deposit Feeding in the Estuarine Amphipod Corophium volutatorhttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c03654
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Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging
View article: Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaginghttps://www.packagingdive.com/news/california-newsom-veto-pfas-packaging-plastic-microbeads/802693
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Ultrathin bioplastics: scientists develop an alternative to traditional plastics from food waste
View article: Ultrathin bioplastics: scientists develop an alternative to traditional plastics from food wasteUltrathin bioplastics: scientists develop an alternative to traditional plastics from food waste
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Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries
View article: Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batterieshttps://stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/09/24/battery-made-from-natural-materials-could-replace-conventional-lithium-ion-batteries
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Closed Loop Partners Releases New Guidelines to Strengthen US Recycling Operations as Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Gain Momentum in the U.S.
View article: Closed Loop Partners Releases New Guidelines to Strengthen US Recycling Operations as Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Gain Momentum in the U.S. -
COP29 president: ‘COP is the best system we have, we cannot lose faith in it’
View article: COP29 president: ‘COP is the best system we have, we cannot lose faith in it’Well, then you should identify the problem and come up with solutions. Cos we all know that the system isn’t working at all and that a working system would be a better option.
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ENI accused of war profiteering in Gaza (Video)
View article: ENI accused of war profiteering in Gaza (Video)Watch the video. This is a FREE article
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Experimental investigation of 3D printed bio-resin functionalized Hemp-PLA biocomposites for mechanical, tribological and thermal behaviour
View article: Experimental investigation of 3D printed bio-resin functionalized Hemp-PLA biocomposites for mechanical, tribological and thermal behaviourhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425025669
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Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing filament
View article: Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing filamenthttps://www.voxelmatters.com/researchers-turn-spoiled-milk-into-3d-printing-filament
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A Northern California community kicks chemical recycling out of town
View article: A Northern California community kicks chemical recycling out of townhttps://pirg.org/california/articles/a-northern-california-community-kicks-chemical-recycling-out-of-their-neighborhood
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To solve marine plastic pollution, experts say production and consumption patterns must change fundamentally
View article: To solve marine plastic pollution, experts say production and consumption patterns must change fundamentallyhttps://phys.org/news/2025-10-marine-plastic-pollution-experts-production.html
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No plastic in nature (WWF)
View article: No plastic in nature (WWF)https://www.worldwildlife.org/our-work/sustainability/plastics/no-plastic-in-nature
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Kraton joins CERISEA Project to develop bio-based molecule for tires, coatings and others
View article: Kraton joins CERISEA Project to develop bio-based molecule for tires, coatings and othershttps://www.chemengonline.com/kraton-joins-cerisea-project-to-develop-bio-based-molecule-for-tires-coatings-and-others
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Ahlstrom launches home-compostable coffee pod material
View article: Ahlstrom launches home-compostable coffee pod materialhttps://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ahlstrom-coffee-pod-material
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How many oil, chemical and plastic CEOs died in a plane crash?
View article: How many oil, chemical and plastic CEOs died in a plane crash?This article is about the oil, chemical and plastic companies CEOs and execs who died in a plane crash.
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Sulzer and TripleW produce PLA bioplastic from food waste at scale
View article: Sulzer and TripleW produce PLA bioplastic from food waste at scalehttps://www.ofimagazine.com/news/sulzer-and-triplew-produce-pla-bioplastic-from-food-waste-at-scale
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EcoPHA develops process to produce bioplastics and biofuels from pongamia oil
View article: EcoPHA develops process to produce bioplastics and biofuels from pongamia oilhttps://www.ofimagazine.com/news/ecopha-develops-process-to-produce-bioplastics-and-biofuels-from-pongamia-oil
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A fiscal incentive program to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in Indonesia
View article: A fiscal incentive program to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in IndonesiaA fiscal incentive program to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in Indonesia
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From Frying Oil To Coupling Relays: Siemens And Envalior Collaborate On More Sustainable Electrical Products
View article: From Frying Oil To Coupling Relays: Siemens And Envalior Collaborate On More Sustainable Electrical Productshttps://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/frying-oil-coupling-relays-siemens-203000497.html
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EIB vs ENI and the sale of Versalis and Novamont
View article: EIB vs ENI and the sale of Versalis and NovamontMy EMAIL – 5 October 2025 Dear XYZ, Hope this email finds you well. ENI has been fined €336 million for Biofuel cartel https://www.ilpost.it/2025/09/26/antitrust-multa-societa-petrolifere-cartello May I kindly ask you for a statement to be published in the press please? Best regards, Axel REPLY – 8 October 2025 Dear Axel, Thank you for your interest. The EIB does not…
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Bamboo is doing a strong PR campaign
View article: Bamboo is doing a strong PR campaignBamboo is one of the materials who suffered bad press orchestrated by European Bioplastics lobbyists.
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Plastics Europe sounds alarm on declining EU market, stalled circular progress
View article: Plastics Europe sounds alarm on declining EU market, stalled circular progressThe EU Plastics industry had a terrible communication, marketing and lobbying strategy. This is a FREE article.
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Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit
View article: Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profithttps://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/october/electrochemical-transform-biodiesel-solketal
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Nordbex and Aker Solutions deepen collaboration to accelerate Bio-CCUS deployment
View article: Nordbex and Aker Solutions deepen collaboration to accelerate Bio-CCUS deploymenthttps://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/nordbex-ab/pressreleases/nordbex-and-aker-solutions-deepen-collaboration-to-accelerate-bio-ccus-deployment-3409955
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Latest survey reveals the scale of green investment in UK manufacturing
View article: Latest survey reveals the scale of green investment in UK manufacturinghttps://www.makeuk.org/insights/reports/manufacturing-sustainable-future-capitalising-green-technologies
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Carbon Offsets are a fraud says Oxford University and The Guardian
View article: Carbon Offsets are a fraud says Oxford University and The Guardianhttps://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-offsets-have-failed-25-years-and-most-should-be-phased-out-research-0 https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-environ-112823-064813 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/06/carbon-offsets-fail-cut-global-heating-intractable-systemic-problems-study
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Bill Gates exposed as a fraud by The Guardian
View article: Bill Gates exposed as a fraud by The GuardianBill Gates lectures the whole world on how to reduce your carbon footprint while he’s a big investor in fossil and coal. Bill Gates had close ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Singapore issues greenwashing guidelines for businesses
View article: Singapore issues greenwashing guidelines for businesseshttps://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-issues-greenwashing-guidelines-for-businesses
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Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging Levy
View article: Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging LevyThis is the result of lobbying activities done by European Bioplastics (ENI, TotalEnergies, BASF). They wanted to make virgin plastic more expensive (through EU levy) to make compostable plastic more competitive.
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F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber on W16 rear wheel shields
View article: F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber on W16 rear wheel shieldshttps://www.compositesworld.com/news/f1-team-debuts-bio-based-carbon-fiber-on-w16-rear-wheel-shields
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The Material Revolution in Disposable Cutlery: How Bioleader® Is Engineering the Future of Eco Plastics
View article: The Material Revolution in Disposable Cutlery: How Bioleader® Is Engineering the Future of Eco Plasticshttps://techbullion.com/the-material-revolution-in-disposable-cutlery-how-bioleader-is-engineering-the-future-of-eco-plastics
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Future by Design: Tomorrow’s Designers at DDW
View article: Future by Design: Tomorrow’s Designers at DDWhttps://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/10-10-2025-future-by-design-tomorrows-designers-at-ddw
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From Coffee Shops to Stadiums: Why Compostable Plastic Cups Are Defining the 2025 Beverage Boom
View article: From Coffee Shops to Stadiums: Why Compostable Plastic Cups Are Defining the 2025 Beverage Boomhttps://www.newsbreak.com/g-moin-334701038/4285072927444-from-coffee-shops-to-stadiums-why-compostable-plastic-cups-are-defining-the-2025-beverage-boom
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Covation Biomaterials’ CovationBio® bioPTMEG is Promising
View article: Covation Biomaterials’ CovationBio® bioPTMEG is Promisinghttps://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/covation-biomaterials
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New Method Uses Collisions to Break Down Plastic for Sustainable Recycling
View article: New Method Uses Collisions to Break Down Plastic for Sustainable Recyclinghttps://news.gatech.edu/news/2025/10/10/new-method-uses-collisions-break-down-plastic-sustainable-recycling
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Eni creates diversion with Biorefinery and Advanced Plastic Recycling Hub for Sicily
View article: Eni creates diversion with Biorefinery and Advanced Plastic Recycling Hub for SicilyNobody believes the intentions of ENI are noble …. except the EIB and European Commission …
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Natural fibre campaign reaches 70 members
View article: Natural fibre campaign reaches 70 membershttps://www.ecotextile.com/2025101060328/radar/natural-fibre-campaign-reaches-70-members
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Braskem Unveils Updated Life Cycle Assessments for I’m greenTM bio-based Portfolio, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability
View article: Braskem Unveils Updated Life Cycle Assessments for I’m greenTM bio-based Portfolio, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainabilityhttps://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-unveils-updated-life-cycle-assessments-for-im-greensuptmsup-bio-based-portfolio-reinforcing-commitment-to-sustainability
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AgroRenew Suspends Plans to Build Bioplastics Facility Near Vincennes
View article: AgroRenew Suspends Plans to Build Bioplastics Facility Near Vincenneshttps://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2025/10/10/agrorenew-suspends-plans/
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Bamboo bioplastic shows promise as alternative to traditional plastics
View article: Bamboo bioplastic shows promise as alternative to traditional plasticsBamboo bioplastic shows promise as alternative to traditional plastics
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Washington state agencies discredit their own plastic bag ban study
View article: Washington state agencies discredit their own plastic bag ban studyhttps://www.mountainstatespolicy.org/washington-state-agencies-discredit-their-own-plastic-bag-ban-study
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PLASTICS Releases Global Trends Report, U.S. Plastics Remains Driver of Global Economic Growth
View article: PLASTICS Releases Global Trends Report, U.S. Plastics Remains Driver of Global Economic Growthhttps://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-releases-global-trends-report-u-s-plastics-remains-driver-of-global-economic-growth
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Plastic pollution treaty not dead in the water: UN environment chief
View article: Plastic pollution treaty not dead in the water: UN environment chiefhttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251010-plastic-pollution-treaty-not-dead-in-the-water-un-environment-chief
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Cost price and blunder of tethered plastic bottle caps in the EU
View article: Cost price and blunder of tethered plastic bottle caps in the EUAccording to a PwC study conducted for Unesda (the EU soft drinks association), the soft drinks industry invested between €2.7 billion and €8.7 billion in the development and implementation of tethered caps for plastic bottles. Blunder I heard a lecture by Bart De Wever (Belgian Prime Minister), who said that because of tethered caps, plastic…
