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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…
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New Ocean Tech Turns Captured CO2 Into Biodegradable Plastic
View article: New Ocean Tech Turns Captured CO2 Into Biodegradable PlasticNew Ocean Tech Turns Captured CO2 Into Biodegradable Plastic
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This new ‘bamboo bioplastic’ that outperforms traditional plastic breaks down in just 50 days
View article: This new ‘bamboo bioplastic’ that outperforms traditional plastic breaks down in just 50 dayshttps://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/bamboo-plastic
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INEOS CEO says EU is killing the chemical industry
View article: INEOS CEO says EU is killing the chemical industryThe European Union is mismanaged by the European Commission. The EU is less than the sum of its part. Western Europe used to run the whole world, now Europe looks like a fancy fair run by WEF bobos.
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BASF and Carlyle reach binding transaction agreement on coatings business to create a leading standalone company
View article: BASF and Carlyle reach binding transaction agreement on coatings business to create a leading standalone companyhttps://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-203?WT.mc_id=P_203e
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Bio-based coatings to face havoc
View article: Bio-based coatings to face havocA discrete news items that tells a lot.
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Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte
View article: Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes mattehttps://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-ball-CNG-CJBiomaterials-Design-Polymerics/761546
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Byproduct from chemical recycling finds use in rubber industry
View article: Byproduct from chemical recycling finds use in rubber industryByproduct from chemical recycling finds use in rubber industry
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EPA adds ‘forever chemical’ to toxics reporting database
View article: EPA adds ‘forever chemical’ to toxics reporting databasehttps://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/10/07/epa-adds-forever-chemical-to-toxics-reporting-database-00596525
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Nanoparticles could be key to making better bioplastics
View article: Nanoparticles could be key to making better bioplasticshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nanoparticles-could-key-making-better-234600626.html
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L’Occitane en Provence rolls out first bottle made from 100% bio-recycled PET
View article: L’Occitane en Provence rolls out first bottle made from 100% bio-recycled PEThttps://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/l-occitane-en-provence-rolls-out,26431
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Enhancing Biopolyester Backbone Rigidity with an Asymmetric Furanic Monomer
View article: Enhancing Biopolyester Backbone Rigidity with an Asymmetric Furanic Monomerhttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07913
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Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy must be industrial to succeed
View article: Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy must be industrial to succeedhttps://www.euractiv.com/opinion/europes-bioeconomy-strategy-must-be-industrial-to-succeed
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Germany’s Vast Plastics Market Poised for a Biobased Shift
View article: Germany’s Vast Plastics Market Poised for a Biobased Shifthttps://whattheythink.com/news/127922-germanys-vast-plastics-market-poised-biobased-shift
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New bamboo plastic offers exceptional mechanical strength, biodegrades in 50 days
View article: New bamboo plastic offers exceptional mechanical strength, biodegrades in 50 dayshttps://interestingengineering.com/science/biodegradable-plastic-made-from-bamboo
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Experts debate bioplastic innovations amid greenwashing, regulations, and fossil fuel reliance
View article: Experts debate bioplastic innovations amid greenwashing, regulations, and fossil fuel reliancehttps://www.packaginginsights.com/special-reports/bioplastics-debate-greenwashing-regulation.html
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California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware
View article: California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookwarehttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB682
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Shell abandons biofuel project in Rotterdam
View article: Shell abandons biofuel project in Rotterdamhttps://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/10/update-shell-to-take-600-mm-hit-from-scrapped-rotterdam-biofuels-project
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More CEOs confident of achieving net-zero targets by using AI, finds KPMG
View article: More CEOs confident of achieving net-zero targets by using AI, finds KPMGhttps://www.eco-business.com/news/more-ceos-confident-of-achieving-net-zero-targets-by-using-ai-finds-kpmg https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/value-creation/global-ceo-outlook-survey.html
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McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025 – Key Takeaways and Insights
View article: McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025 – Key Takeaways and InsightsI’ve just watched the McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025; and here are the key takeaways.
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Scientists in Australia create natural plastics for everyday packaging
View article: Scientists in Australia create natural plastics for everyday packaginghttps://qazinform.com/news/scientists-in-australia-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging-b619c6
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Kennebunkport launches pilot composting program to cut waste
View article: Kennebunkport launches pilot composting program to cut wastehttps://eu.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2025/10/04/kennebunkport-launches-pilot-composting-program-to-cut-waste/86495677007
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Degradation of PBAT mulch by plastic-degrading bacteria under the influence of organic fertilizers and effects on soil
View article: Degradation of PBAT mulch by plastic-degrading bacteria under the influence of organic fertilizers and effects on soilhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213343725043222
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Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK Regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation
View article: Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK Regulations create barriers for bio-based innovationhttps://hub-4.com/news/inconsistent-plastic-definitions-across-uk-regulations-create-barriers-for-bio-based-innovation
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Waste PET Bottle-Based Midsoles
View article: Waste PET Bottle-Based Midsoleshttps://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/far-eastern-new-century
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Fourth-gen heir’s bold bioplastics bet over sugar
View article: Fourth-gen heir’s bold bioplastics bet over sugarhttps://www.pressreader.com/india/mint-kolkata/20251004/282102052861379
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Pescafácil uses BASF EPS Ccycled® EPS
View article: Pescafácil uses BASF EPS Ccycled® EPShttps://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-198
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Efficient and scalable upcycling of oceanic carbon sources into bioplastic monomers
View article: Efficient and scalable upcycling of oceanic carbon sources into bioplastic monomershttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41929-025-01416-4
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Vegware launches 3oz compostable ice cream pot
View article: Vegware launches 3oz compostable ice cream pothttps://frymagazine.com/features/packaging/vegware-launches-3oz-compostable-ice-cream-pot
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Empowering Brands with Bio-Based Innovation: Braskem Highlights I’m green™ bio-based Portfolio at Sustainable Brands
View article: Empowering Brands with Bio-Based Innovation: Braskem Highlights I’m green™ bio-based Portfolio at Sustainable Brandshttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Business%20Wire/35256126/empowering-brands-with-bio-based-innovation-braskem-highlights-i-m-green-bio-based-portfolio-at-sustainable-brands
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Cargill Will Unveil a Bio-Based Fluoropolymer Replacement for Polyolefin Extrusion at K 2025
View article: Cargill Will Unveil a Bio-Based Fluoropolymer Replacement for Polyolefin Extrusion at K 2025https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/cargill-will-unveil-a-bio-based-fluoropolymer-replacement-for-polyolefin-extrusion-at-k-2025
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PLA is more toxic for soil than Polypropylene (Study)
View article: PLA is more toxic for soil than Polypropylene (Study)https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1100945
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Borealis upgrades Integra site for recycled polypropylene
View article: Borealis upgrades Integra site for recycled polypropylenehttps://www.indianchemicalnews.com/recycling/lite/borealis-upgrades-integra-site-for-recycled-polypropylene-27706
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Lignin: The Wood By-product Transforming Car Filters
View article: Lignin: The Wood By-product Transforming Car Filtershttps://www.todoalicante.es/english/lignin-wood-product-transforming-20251005061034-nt.html
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IIT Roorkee Innovates Tableware From Wheat Straw
View article: IIT Roorkee Innovates Tableware From Wheat Strawhttps://www.bweducation.com/article/iit-roorkee-innovates-tableware-from-wheat-straw-574221
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Bangladesh Ministry declared plastic free
View article: Bangladesh Ministry declared plastic freehttps://www.bssnews.net/news/318255
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Monash scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging
View article: Monash scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaginghttps://wastemanagementreview.com.au/monash-scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging
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Correspondence to EIB regarding ENI
View article: Correspondence to EIB regarding ENIThe following email has been sent to EIB on Sunday 5th October 2025.
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ENI is fined €336 million for Biofuel unfair commercial practices
View article: ENI is fined €336 million for Biofuel unfair commercial practicesI would like to thank the Italian antitrust authority for their independence and perseverance. Well done to the Italian government for allowing the antitrust authority to inquire independently.
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Replies from Italian Trade Unions (ENI/Novamont)
View article: Replies from Italian Trade Unions (ENI/Novamont)On Monday 15 September 2025, I sent emails to all major trade unions in Italy. This is a FREE article
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Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging (Monash University)
View article: Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging (Monash University)https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging
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Netptune Balls by the BBC
View article: Netptune Balls by the BBChttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250901-why-plastic-filled-neptune-balls-are-washing-up-on-beaches
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Scientists make stunning discovery after testing new material in first-of-its-kind deep sea experiment: ‘Provides safer alternatives’
View article: Scientists make stunning discovery after testing new material in first-of-its-kind deep sea experiment: ‘Provides safer alternatives’https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunning-discovery-testing-material-053000488.html
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Lingnan University scholars co-develop novel eco-friendly, biodegradable, self-healing bioplastic
View article: Lingnan University scholars co-develop novel eco-friendly, biodegradable, self-healing bioplastichttps://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/lingnan-university-scholars-co-develop-novel-eco-friendly-biodegradable-self-healing
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CJ Biomaterials launches new PHA platform for extrusion
View article: CJ Biomaterials launches new PHA platform for extrusionhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/01/3159614/0/en/CJ-Biomaterials-launches-new-PHA-platform-for-extrusion-coatings-in-repulpable-and-home-compostable-food-serviceware-and-food-packaging-applications.html
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Plastic Pollution by WWF
View article: Plastic Pollution by WWFhttps://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/environment/plastic-pollution
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Upcycled biosurfactants poised for European mainstream in AmphiStar and Caldic deal
View article: Upcycled biosurfactants poised for European mainstream in AmphiStar and Caldic dealhttps://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/amphistar-caldic-upcycled-biosurfactants.html
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Closed Loop to bribe composters to accept compostable plastics
View article: Closed Loop to bribe composters to accept compostable plasticsCompostable plastics will become a major source of toxic microplastics in the US food chain.
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UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic
View article: UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastichttps://www.uwplatt.edu/news/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic
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BASF presents progress on “Winning Ways” strategy
View article: BASF presents progress on “Winning Ways” strategyhttps://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-196?WT.mc_id=P_196e
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BASF presents two new recycling processes for polyamides from end-of-life vehicles
View article: BASF presents two new recycling processes for polyamides from end-of-life vehicleshttps://plastics-rubber.basf.com/global/en/plastics-hub/K2025/dialogues/closing-the-loop-for-pa6-automotive-sector
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Sephora fined for improper hazardous waste management
View article: Sephora fined for improper hazardous waste managementhttps://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/sephora-hazardous-waste-fine.html
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Synthesis and characterization of lignin-carbonate prepolymers as formaldehyde-free wood adhesives
View article: Synthesis and characterization of lignin-carbonate prepolymers as formaldehyde-free wood adhesiveshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025014955
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NEXE Innovations Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Results
View article: NEXE Innovations Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Resultshttps://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9537167/nexe-innovations-reports-q4-and-fiscal-2025-results-expands-partnerships-delivers-repeat-orders-and-maintains-strong-financial-position
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Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership
View article: Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnershipForest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership
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Here’s what happens when ‘compostable’ products become litter
View article: Here’s what happens when ‘compostable’ products become litterhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/compostable-products-marketplace-1.7642583
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NG Nordic and ABB targets to make electrical accessories products from carbon dioxide-based plastic
View article: NG Nordic and ABB targets to make electrical accessories products from carbon dioxide-based plastichttps://www.ngnordic.com/news/articles/inga-abb-ng-nordic
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European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to market
View article: European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to markethttps://packagingeurope.com/news/european-collaboration-to-bring-pha-based-biodegradable-barrier-coatings-to-market/13402.article
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Xampla and NPL validate plastic-free packaging materials
View article: Xampla and NPL validate plastic-free packaging materialshttps://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/unique-test-validates-plastic-free-claims
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Solvay is shutting down EU facilities in response to weak demand and high energy costs
View article: Solvay is shutting down EU facilities in response to weak demand and high energy costsEuropean citizens wanted to move forward after the covid crisis, but Ursula von der Frankestein (EU Commission) had other plans. She wanted to fed us with net zero bullshit, green deal dogma and the Russia/ Ukrainian war. The EU council is complicit as they have allowed Frankestein to get a second mandate. Europe has a…
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Startup Dan*na begins industrial production of bioplastic
View article: Startup Dan*na begins industrial production of bioplastichttps://en.ara.cat/economy/startup-dan-na-begins-industrial-production-of-bioplastic_1_5513599.html
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Biodegradation & Composting, Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Reports & Studies, Textiles, Fashion, Sports and FootwearA review on the biodegradation of textiles in the environment
View article: A review on the biodegradation of textiles in the environmentLinkedin More https://academic.oup.com/etc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/etojnl/vgaf229/8254428
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European Commission censorship
View article: European Commission censorshipThe European Commission asks me to remove content from the website. This is a FREE article
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German trade association calls for higher glass bottle deposit as industry remains divided
View article: German trade association calls for higher glass bottle deposit as industry remains dividedhttps://www.packaginginsights.com/news/germany-glass-bottle-deposit.html
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Reimagining agriculture for young people
View article: Reimagining agriculture for young peoplehttps://www.eco-business.com/opinion/reimagining-agriculture-for-young-people
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Is Singapore’s paper recycling industry in crisis?
View article: Is Singapore’s paper recycling industry in crisis?https://www.eco-business.com/news/sg-recycle-folds-paper-recycling-scheme-amid-funding-constraints-and-low-paper-prices
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Biodegradable or compostable? Here’s how to break it down for smarter recycling
View article: Biodegradable or compostable? Here’s how to break it down for smarter recyclinghttps://www.primediaplus.com/2025/09/29/biodegradable-or-compostable-heres-how-to-break-it-down-for-smarter-recycling
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EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia
View article: EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesiahttps://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/dsb_26sep25_e.htm
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California may file more plastics recycling lawsuits
View article: California may file more plastics recycling lawsuitshttps://www.reuters.com/world/california-looking-more-trump-plastics-lawsuits-attorney-general-bonta-says-2025-09-24
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Turning a problem into a resource: Scientists transform biomass tar into high-value carbon materials
View article: Turning a problem into a resource: Scientists transform biomass tar into high-value carbon materialshttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099858 https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64922
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Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging
View article: Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaginghttps://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/09/26/sustainable-packaging-startup-launches-first-fully-home-compostable-pipette-dropper-for-beauty-packaging
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CICC: Policy-driven development of the biodegradable plastics industry with low capacity utilization for PBAT.
View article: CICC: Policy-driven development of the biodegradable plastics industry with low capacity utilization for PBAT.https://news.futunn.com/en/post/62656006/cicc-policy-driven-development-of-the-biodegradable-plastics-industry-with?level=1&data_ticket=1759154941801629
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AI Catalysis and Microreaction Technology Enable Mass Production of High-performance Biobased Materials.
View article: AI Catalysis and Microreaction Technology Enable Mass Production of High-performance Biobased Materials.Xiangsheng Technology Completes Two Rounds of Angel+ Round Financing Worth Tens of Millions of Yuanai
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Symphony CEO addresses plastics solutions at SPE conference
View article: Symphony CEO addresses plastics solutions at SPE conferencehttps://www.investing.com/news/company-news/symphony-ceo-addresses-plastics-solutions-at-spe-conference-93CH-4256822
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Scientists Use Bacteria to Produce Stronger and Eco-Friendly Plastic Without Any Byproducts
View article: Scientists Use Bacteria to Produce Stronger and Eco-Friendly Plastic Without Any Byproductshttps://www.zmescience.com/research/materials/scientists-use-bacteria-to-produce-stronger-and-eco-friendly-plastic-without-any-byproducts
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Floreon partner on PLA bricks
View article: TotalEnergies Corbion and Floreon partner on PLA brickshttps://whattheythink.com/news/127776-adaptive-interiors-lower-carbon-footprint
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Environmental Influence on Degradation of Chitosan Bioplastics
View article: Environmental Influence on Degradation of Chitosan Bioplasticshttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c04552
