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Sabic and Plastic Energy Chemical Recycling Plant Video
View article: Sabic and Plastic Energy Chemical Recycling Plant VideoVideo showing the construction and progress of the Sabic and Plastic Energy Chemical Recycling plant
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Plastic Eating Bacteria Created With Particle Accelerator
View article: Plastic Eating Bacteria Created With Particle AcceleratorScientist have been working on a Frankenstein bacteria able to eat plastic
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CBD Global Sciences Buys Pure Bioplastic Inc
View article: CBD Global Sciences Buys Pure Bioplastic IncCBD Global Sciences, dba Global Sciences Inc. to Acquire Pure BioPlastics Inc., a Colorado Renewable Plastics Company
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LX International to Invest in Bioplastics
View article: LX International to Invest in BioplasticsLX International breaks into the eco-friendly biodegradable plastic market
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US Agribusiness Trade Mission to UK
View article: US Agribusiness Trade Mission to UKUSDA Accepting Applications for United Kingdom Trade Mission
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Brazil Ethanol Import Tariff Update
View article: Brazil Ethanol Import Tariff UpdateBrazil changes import tariffs for Ethanol.
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Aimplas Develops New Materials for Automotive Sector
View article: Aimplas Develops New Materials for Automotive SectorAIMPLAS to develop new sustainable materials and processes to reduce vehicle emissions through weight reduction
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Microplastics in Human Blood
View article: Microplastics in Human BloodMicroplastics are found in human BLOOD for the first time as scientists warn particles could travel around the body and become lodged in organs
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New Carbon Capture Tool by University of Colorado Boulder
View article: New Carbon Capture Tool by University of Colorado BoulderNew method could lead to cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon
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Afyren 2021 Results and New Plant
View article: Afyren 2021 Results and New PlantAFYREN announces the industrial commissioning of its AFYREN NEOXY plant and publishes its 2021 Full-Year Results
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Aimplas Develops New Recycling Technology
View article: Aimplas Develops New Recycling TechnologyAIMPLAS develops new techniques to give a second life to packaging, textile, tyre and mattress waste
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Imperial College London Startups Competition
View article: Imperial College London Startups CompetitionImperial’s Most Promising Student Startups Get Set To Pitch Their Business Ideas including bioplastics
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Samsara Raises Millions for Infinite Recycling
View article: Samsara Raises Millions for Infinite RecyclingCEFC and W23, Woolworths Group’s venture fund, back Samsara in $6 million raise to tackle infinite recycling
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Ukraine Asks BASF to Stop Business in Russia
View article: Ukraine Asks BASF to Stop Business in RussiaZelensky asked companies like BASF to stop doing business in Russia.
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ESG Clean Energy Acquires New Patent for Carbon Capture
View article: ESG Clean Energy Acquires New Patent for Carbon CaptureESG Clean Energy Acquires New Patent for Advanced Bottoming Cycle Power Generation and Carbon Capture Technology
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Chemical Recycling is Fake Solution says Industry Group
View article: Chemical Recycling is Fake Solution says Industry GroupIt looks as if all the elements are there for chemical recycling to turn into a gigantic fiasco.
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Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Chemical Recycling Partnerships, M&A, Corporate and Financial News, StartupDow Invests in Chemical Recycling Startup Plastogaz
View article: Dow Invests in Chemical Recycling Startup PlastogazDow to simplify plastic waste-to-feedstock process through investment with start-up Plastogaz
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Systemic Change in Food Packaging Recycling Only Possible with Public Private Partnerships
View article: Systemic Change in Food Packaging Recycling Only Possible with Public Private PartnershipsNew research report says systemic change in food packaging recycling only possible through public-private partnerships to drive innovation
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How China Deals with Plastic Pollution?
View article: How China Deals with Plastic Pollution?How Does China Deal with Plastic Pollution?
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Xampla Wins Best New Business Award
View article: Xampla Wins Best New Business AwardUniversity of Cambridge spin-out, Xampla, wins Best New Business at World Food Innovation Awards
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New Approach to Bimetallic Catalysis for Greener Biochemicals
View article: New Approach to Bimetallic Catalysis for Greener BiochemicalsBimetallic catalysis technique using gold and palladium nanoparticles could lead to new design pathways for biochemicals.
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Bioplastic Civil War Exported to China
View article: Bioplastic Civil War Exported to ChinaIt’s not emotional or rational; it’s politics.
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Italian Campaign for DRS
View article: Italian Campaign for DRSDRS: 83% of Italians support the introduction of a deposit on single-use beverage packaging
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New Paper Closure for Paper Bottle
View article: New Paper Closure for Paper BottlePaboco and the Paper Bottle Community further progress with the next generation paper bottle – reveals new groundbreaking paper closure!
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Recyclers Support New York EPR Program
View article: Recyclers Support New York EPR ProgramAssociation of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Endorses Governor Hochul’s Recycling Proposal
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Odourless Lignin Production in Sweden
View article: Odourless Lignin Production in SwedenWorld-leading test facility for odorless lignin is being built in Bäckhammar
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Luminy PLA ECO Profile Available
View article: Luminy PLA ECO Profile AvailableECO profile of Luminy® PLA now available to product designers
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Forbes Covers Bacterial Leather
View article: Forbes Covers Bacterial LeatherHigh performance materials made from fruit waste
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Maurice Lacroix Goes Ocean Plastic Watches
View article: Maurice Lacroix Goes Ocean Plastic WatchesMaurice Lacroix unveils the brightest, funkiest range of watches, offered in an array of eye-popping colours.
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Keurig Dr Pepper and Papacks Partner on Paper Bottle
View article: Keurig Dr Pepper and Papacks Partner on Paper BottlePAPACKS® launches a partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper for the development of a recyclable and compostable paper bottle made from natural raw materials
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3D Printed Graphene PLA Resistant to Covid
View article: 3D Printed Graphene PLA Resistant to Covid3D-printed graphene polylactic acid devices resistant to SARS-CoV-2: Sunlight-mediated sterilization of additive manufactured objects
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NC State Researcher Develop New Biomaterial
View article: NC State Researcher Develop New BiomaterialNew Biomaterial Could Save Our Oceans From Plastic Pollution
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US Claims BioPlastic Production Breakthrough
View article: US Claims BioPlastic Production BreakthroughA Genetic Sequence Allows Photosynthetic Organisms To Stably Produce Ethylene
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Paper Wine Bottle Launched in Canada
View article: Paper Wine Bottle Launched in CanadaWorld’s first paper wine bottle launches in Canada
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Contaminants of Paper Recycling
View article: Contaminants of Paper RecyclingThe 12 everyday items tripping up the nation’s recycling efforts
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Swiss Pact for Waste Collection
View article: Swiss Pact for Waste CollectionWorking together for a Switzerland-wide recycling system: closing cycles for plastic packaging and beverage cartons
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Unique Ingredient Strengthens Bamboo
View article: Unique Ingredient Strengthens BambooOnce used to preserve bodies, plastination now strengthens biocomposites
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CSIRO to End Plastic Waste in Australia
View article: CSIRO to End Plastic Waste in AustraliaCSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will tackle Australia’s plastic pollution challenges, pledging to help Australia reduce its plastic waste by 80 per cent over this decade.
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rPET Bottles are Toxic Says New Study
View article: rPET Bottles are Toxic Says New StudyRecycled plastic bottles leach more chemicals into drinks, review finds
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Visible Ocean Plastics Just the Tip of the Iceberg
View article: Visible Ocean Plastics Just the Tip of the IcebergSimulations find the majority of ocean plastics may be on the seafloor or otherwise difficult to monitor, with vastly more plastic waste likely trapped on land
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The Seacleaners Mobula 8
View article: The Seacleaners Mobula 8The Mobula 8 Devours Plastic Pollution and Oil Spills
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Australia & New Zealand, Biorefineries, Joint Venture & Partnerships, Universities, Institutes & Labs, Waste & Waste Management
Deakin University to Build Biofactory in Australia
View article: Deakin University to Build Biofactory in AustraliaDeakin launches new BioFactory as part of Circular Economy Accelerator-Organics project
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NEXE Announces Stock Option Grant
View article: NEXE Announces Stock Option GrantNEXE Announces Stock Option Grant
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Chitofoam Bioplastic as Alternative to EPS
View article: Chitofoam Bioplastic as Alternative to EPSAmerican design studio develops Styrofoam substitute from plastic-eating mealworms
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EU Environment Council on Deforestation (FREE)
View article: EU Environment Council on Deforestation (FREE)Press release of the EU Environment Council. This is a FREE article.
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$ 500 Million Investment Fund for Hemp
View article: $ 500 Million Investment Fund for HemprePlant Hemp Advisors Opens $500 million First-To-Market Sustainable Impact Fund For Investment
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Bacterial Enzyme Makes New Type of Biodegradable Polymer
View article: Bacterial Enzyme Makes New Type of Biodegradable PolymerBacterial enzyme makes new type of biodegradable polymer
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New Bioplastics Degrades Within a Week
View article: New Bioplastics Degrades Within a WeekResearchers have developed a new bioplastics and claim that it degrades within a week.
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Left Wing Criticises Macron Decarbonisation Circus
View article: Left Wing Criticises Macron Decarbonisation CircusPress release from the delegation of the social and ecological left
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Colruyt Reports on 1 Year Eco Score
View article: Colruyt Reports on 1 Year Eco ScoreColruyt Group looks back with satisfaction on 1 year of Eco-score in Belgium
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Starbucks Goes Reusable and Recycled Content
View article: Starbucks Goes Reusable and Recycled ContentStarbucks Innovates, Tests and Learns from Store Partners to Achieve Waste Goals
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Need for Degradable Takeout Packaging may Decline as Commercial Sector Implements Food Recycling (FREE)
View article: Need for Degradable Takeout Packaging may Decline as Commercial Sector Implements Food Recycling (FREE)David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency writes about the declining need for degradable takeout packaging. This is a FREE article.
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The Ursula von der Leyen Fairy Tale (FREE)
View article: The Ursula von der Leyen Fairy Tale (FREE)Let’s have a closer look as to whom Ursula von der Leyen really is. This is a FREE article.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Goes Bio Ethylene and Bio Propylene
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Goes Bio Ethylene and Bio PropyleneStart of Assessment for the Commercialization of Ethylene, Propylene, Etc. Using Plant-derived Raw Materials
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PolyCert and More Partner on CPA Targets
View article: PolyCert and More Partner on CPA TargetsPolyCert Europe and Monitoring Platform MORE: joining forces to achieve the CPA targets
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Improving Properties of Pectin Films for Food Packaging
View article: Improving Properties of Pectin Films for Food PackagingStrategies to Improve the Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Pectin Films for Food Packaging: Comparing Nanocomposites with Bilayers
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Birch Trees Remove Microplastics from Soil
View article: Birch Trees Remove Microplastics from SoilWith the help of trees, microplastic-polluted soils could be remediated.
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Fashion for Good Promotes 8 Innovations
View article: Fashion for Good Promotes 8 InnovationsFashion for Good welcomes eight innovators into its 2022 Global Innovation Programme, chosen from a group of innovators scouted across the globe, who pitched their innovative solutions to Fashion for Good partners.
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Filipino Woman Finds Solution to Plastic Waste
View article: Filipino Woman Finds Solution to Plastic WasteWhat if the solution to our plastic waste problem had been accidentally discovered by a Filipino woman
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USA Today Article on Home Composting
View article: USA Today Article on Home CompostingOur real-life guide to composting when you live in an apartment
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J&J Green Paper and Cerax Partner on Coatings (FREE)
View article: J&J Green Paper and Cerax Partner on Coatings (FREE)The company is expected to launch production of its fully compostable and environmentally friendly food packaging products in Q1 of 2022, conforming to EU directive. This is a FREE article
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Bioplastic Feedstock Report by TotalEnergies Corbion
View article: Bioplastic Feedstock Report by TotalEnergies CorbionSustainable sourcing of feedstocks for bioplastics. Clarifying sustainability aspects around feedstock use for the production of bioplastics
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Biomass Expiration Date and Decay
View article: Biomass Expiration Date and DecayThis research addresses some of the limitations to storing biomass, like its tendency to decay and expire.
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France Consultation on Extruded and Expanded Plastic Food Packaging
View article: France Consultation on Extruded and Expanded Plastic Food PackagingThe draft decree, submitted for public consultation from yesterday March 15 until April 05, 2022, relates to the ban on certain single-use plastic food containers made of expanded or extruded plastic.
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ABB to Automate NatureWorks Bioplastics Plant
View article: ABB to Automate NatureWorks Bioplastics PlantABB to automate bioplastics plant to help meet the growing global demand for sustainable materials
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Avocado Protein Based Biocomposite Edible Films Study
View article: Avocado Protein Based Biocomposite Edible Films StudyFabrication, characterization and antifungal evaluation of polyphenolic extract activated keratin starch coating on infected tomato fruits
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Decathlon Goes for Green Poxy Wakeboards
View article: Decathlon Goes for Green Poxy WakeboardsDecathlon selects GreenPoxy bio-resin for latest sustainable wakeboards
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Mother Jones Covers Chemical Recycling
View article: Mother Jones Covers Chemical RecyclingMother Jones newspaper covers chemical recycling.
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Treehugger Covers Chemical Recycling
View article: Treehugger Covers Chemical RecyclingHow chemical recycling is losing the communications battle.
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In an Octopus’s Garden
View article: In an Octopus’s GardenOctopus seem to have a preference for glass containers on the seabed
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A&W Goes Compostable Coffee Cups
View article: A&W Goes Compostable Coffee CupsWeird-looking. World-changing. A&W launches Canada’s first lidless, fully compostable coffee cup
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New Bioplastic from Estonia
View article: New Bioplastic from EstoniaThe large-scale production of wood-based, fully recyclable plastic might soon become a reality in Estonia
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Flemish PM Visits VITO LignoValue Pilot
View article: Flemish PM Visits VITO LignoValue PilotRecently, Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon paid a working visit to Biorizon co-initiator VITO.
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Bio-Fed and KBK Partner on Bioplastics in Japan
View article: Bio-Fed and KBK Partner on Bioplastics in JapanBIO-FED and KBK sign distribution agreement for Japan
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Yield10 Biosciences 2021 Results
View article: Yield10 Biosciences 2021 ResultsYield10 Bioscience Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results
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Sabic Q4 2021 Results
View article: Sabic Q4 2021 ResultsSabic Announces Fourth Quarter Results 2021
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Sabic and Kraton Partner on Renewable Styrenic Block Copolymers
View article: Sabic and Kraton Partner on Renewable Styrenic Block CopolymersSabic Collaborates With Kraton For Certified Renewable Butadiene To Produce Certified Renewable Styrenic Block Copolymers
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Q & A with Ved Krishna, Founder of Pakka Inc
View article: Q & A with Ved Krishna, Founder of Pakka IncAs a packaging producer and investor in new technologies, Pakka Inc. Founder Ved Krishna shares the opportunities and challenges facing compostable materials in this interview ahead of the Rethinking Materials Summit
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Design Guidelines for Fibre Based Packaging
View article: Design Guidelines for Fibre Based PackagingThe cross-industry initiative, 4evergreen alliance, has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with clear recommendations for designing fibre-based packaging for recycling from the start of its lifecycle
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When Diesel Takes its Revenge on EU Ministers
View article: When Diesel Takes its Revenge on EU MinistersThis is an anecdote that didn’t receive a lot of media attention, but it says a lot about the EU Net Zero doctrine. It’s worth the reading.
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Vertoro to Pitch at NREL Industry Growth Forum
View article: Vertoro to Pitch at NREL Industry Growth ForumOne of 40 cleantech startups selected globally, Vertoro will present its Goldilocks® decarbonization solution to potential investors and other cleantech industry stakeholder.
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Roadmap to Market PHA
View article: Roadmap to Market PHAA roadmap for the market introduction of PHAs
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Indonesia in State of Plastic Waste Emergency
View article: Indonesia in State of Plastic Waste EmergencyEnvironmental groups say Indonesia is facing a plastic waste emergency as some primary landfills edge closer to capacity while new illegal dumping sites emerge.
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Food Giants Launch Flexible Packaging Initiative
View article: Food Giants Launch Flexible Packaging InitiativeFood companies pledge for increased investments in a Circular Economy for flexible plastic packaging
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3M Accused of Corrupting Belgian Public Officials (FREE)
View article: 3M Accused of Corrupting Belgian Public Officials (FREE)Audit Flanders found indications of irregularities, conflicts of interest and corruption in the environmental inspectorate in the period 1991-2018. This is a FREE article
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Impact Russia-Ukraine War on Thai Agricultural Sector
View article: Impact Russia-Ukraine War on Thai Agricultural SectorThe Impact of Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Thai Agricultural Sector
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Philippines Streamlines Biotech Regulations
View article: Philippines Streamlines Biotech RegulationsPhilippines Streamlines Biotechnology Regulations with Revised Joint Department Circular
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Warby Parker and Eastman Partner on Demo Lens Recycling
View article: Warby Parker and Eastman Partner on Demo Lens RecyclingThe new program breaks down discarded demo lenses from Warby Parker’s labs to create feedstock for Eastman Acetate Renew, making progress towards a circular solution for the eyewear industry
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Amazon and DOE Partner on Plastic Waste Reduction
View article: Amazon and DOE Partner on Plastic Waste ReductionTogether, Amazon and the BOTTLE consortium will focus on reducing plastic pollution through innovation in materials and recycling
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Canada, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Furniture, Appliances & Consumer Goods, Startup, Universities, Institutes & LabsCanadian Startup Turns CO2 into Shampoo and Furniture
View article: Canadian Startup Turns CO2 into Shampoo and FurnitureTurning CO2 into shampoo and lawn furniture? U of T startup doing what ‘no one has done before’
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Arab Newspaper Covers Chemical Recycling
View article: Arab Newspaper Covers Chemical RecyclingChemical Recycling is a false solution according to the article
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SÜDPACK and Clean Cycle Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: SÜDPACK and Clean Cycle Partner on Chemical RecyclingSÜDPACK and Clean Cycle Investments invest in CARBOLIQ, provider of an innovative technology for chemical recycling.
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Markforged Launches New 3D PLA Filament
View article: Markforged Launches New 3D PLA FilamentIntroducing Precise PLA: The Efficient Material for Concept Validation
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New Bioplastic Films Made with Black Pepper and Essential Oil
View article: New Bioplastic Films Made with Black Pepper and Essential OilNewly Developed Biodegradable Plastic Offers Higher Tensile Strength Than Plastic Made from Petroleum
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UN Plastic Deal Will Cause Many Plastic Lawsuits
View article: UN Plastic Deal Will Cause Many Plastic LawsuitsThe UN Plastic Deal has opened up the plastic box of Pandora
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World Centric Launches Compostable 4 Can Carrier Rings
View article: World Centric Launches Compostable 4 Can Carrier RingsWorld Centric® Announces New 4-Can Fiber Carrier Rings, 100% Compostable Alternative to Traditional Polyethylene Plastic
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Aldi Goes Plastic Free Biodegradable Wipes
View article: Aldi Goes Plastic Free Biodegradable WipesAldi switches all own-label wipes to plastic-free and biodegradable materials
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Amazon Forest is Starting to Collapse
View article: Amazon Forest is Starting to CollapseParts of the Amazon are now emitting more carbon dioxide than can be absorbed.
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Israel Climate Tech Startup Map
View article: Israel Climate Tech Startup MapWe present to you the Israeli companies that are on the front line of the global battle against climatechange.
