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Borealis Launches Sustainable Plastics Industry Transformation
View article: Borealis Launches Sustainable Plastics Industry TransformationBorealis Finland launches collaborative research and development programme SPIRIT to drive industry change
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Versalis Starts Production of Bioethanol
View article: Versalis Starts Production of BioethanolVersalis: the production of bioethanol up and running at Crescentino
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Mitsubishi Chemical Invests in Carbon-Negative Composite Technology
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Invests in Carbon-Negative Composite TechnologyDiamond Edge Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital Arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Leads Lingrove’s Series A to Scale Production of its Carbon-Negative Ekoa®, Replacing Wood and Plastics in Furniture, Autos, and Interiors
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EU to Tax Biofuel at Same Rate as Fossil Fuel
View article: EU to Tax Biofuel at Same Rate as Fossil FuelThe European Commission is considering taxing fossil fuels and crop-based biofuels at the same rate
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Hugo Boss Invests in Decarbonised Yarn
View article: Hugo Boss Invests in Decarbonised YarnHeiq Aeoniq “Game-Changing” Decarbonizing Yarn Endorsed By Hugo Boss And The Lycra Company
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EU Consultation on Microplastic (FREE)
View article: EU Consultation on Microplastic (FREE)European Green Deal: Commission consults on reducing the release of microplastics into the environment. This is a FREE article — “Anti-OXO Biodegradable” campaign was driven by commercial interests and unfair commercial practices
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Lignin Asphalts LCA for the Netherlands
View article: Lignin Asphalts LCA for the NetherlandsUsing lignin from local biorefineries for asphalts: LCA case study for the Netherlands
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Flexible Packaging Inflation
View article: Flexible Packaging InflationSoaring energy costs add more pressure on flexible material prices
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d2w Bioplastic Bottles to be Launched in US (FREE)
View article: d2w Bioplastic Bottles to be Launched in US (FREE)Exclusive US supply contract and launch of nutritional-supplement bottles using d2w biodegradable technology. This is a FREE article
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NorthWestern University Develops Bacteria to Convert CO2 into Chemicals
View article: NorthWestern University Develops Bacteria to Convert CO2 into ChemicalsCarbon-negative production of acetone and isopropanol by gas fermentation at industrial pilot scale
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Virgin Goes Oxo Bioplastic Sim Cards (FREE)
View article: Virgin Goes Oxo Bioplastic Sim Cards (FREE)Virgin Mobile UAE introduces biodegradable SIM cards. This is a FREE article.
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Certification & Labels, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Environmental & Sustainability, Self-Regulation & CommitmentsSustainable Scoring System for Cosmetics
View article: Sustainable Scoring System for CosmeticsIt enables consumers to make sustainable choices through an environmental impact assessment and scoring system
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MIT Develops New BioComposite
View article: MIT Develops New BioCompositeNew plant-derived composite is tough as bone and hard as aluminum
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Honeywell Bio-Naphtha Technology
View article: Honeywell Bio-Naphtha TechnologyHoneywell Introduces New Technology To Produce Key Feedstock For Plastics
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Lummus and Synthos Biobutadiene Partnership Update (FREE)
View article: Lummus and Synthos Biobutadiene Partnership Update (FREE)Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology Development to Produce Sustainable Rubber. This is a FREE article.
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Adidas and Spinnova Partner on Textiles
View article: Adidas and Spinnova Partner on TextilesSpinnova and adidas unveil their first commercial product
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New Website on Fashion Greenwashing
View article: New Website on Fashion GreenwashingA new website has been launched to highlight “rampant greenwashing” in the fashion industry
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Starbucks Goes Reusable Cups
View article: Starbucks Goes Reusable CupsStarbucks trials new returnable cup program in EMEA
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Will a Plastic Treaty End Pollution and Marine Litter? (FREE)
View article: Will a Plastic Treaty End Pollution and Marine Litter? (FREE)Despite a lot of optimism, the Global Plastics Treaty that will begin to be negotiated in Nairobi at the end of the month at UNEA 5.2 is unlikely going to solve the problem of plastic pollution until 2040, projections show. This is a FREE article.
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NatureWorks and IMA Partner on Compostable Coffee Pods (FREE)
View article: NatureWorks and IMA Partner on Compostable Coffee Pods (FREE)NatureWorks and IMA Accelerate on Testing Phase of the Compostable Coffee Pod. This is a FREE article.
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Avantium Plant MEG LCA (FREE)
View article: Avantium Plant MEG LCA (FREE)Avantium’s plantMEG™ cuts carbon footprint by up to 83% over fossil-based MEG. This is a FREE article.
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Oil Majors Are Greenwashing on Climate Action
View article: Oil Majors Are Greenwashing on Climate ActionThe clean energy claims of BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell: A mismatch between discourse, actions and investments
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Ethanol Industry Replies to Environmental Fiasco Accusations
View article: Ethanol Industry Replies to Environmental Fiasco AccusationsA report released recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences (PNAS) by Tyler Lark and other authors brought to life several misrepresentations of the environmental outcomes of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
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New Chemical Reagent for Chemical Recycling
View article: New Chemical Reagent for Chemical RecyclingA new chemical vastly improves the profitability of recycling
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LG Chem Energy Pledge
View article: LG Chem Energy PledgeLG Chem-Korea South-East Power Co. (KOEN) signed the MOU for ‘Joint response to achieve RE 100’
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Attenborough’s Cameraman Asks Scotland to Ban Wet Wipes
View article: Attenborough’s Cameraman Asks Scotland to Ban Wet WipesSir David Attenborough’s Scots cameraman calls on Nicola Sturgeon to ban plastic wet wipes
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Rape Free Palm Oil (FREE)
View article: Rape Free Palm Oil (FREE)Here’s the fastest and most efficient way to make palm oil sustainable. This is a FREE article.
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(Bio-) PET, Australia & New Zealand, Bacteria, Enzymes & Microbes, Chemical & Advanced Recycling, Textiles, Fashion, Sports and Footwear, Universities, Institutes & LabsAustralian Advanced Recycling Technology
View article: Australian Advanced Recycling TechnologyAustralian National University are working on super enzymes to degrade plastic waste and nylon — ECHO INSTRUMENTS, Technology to Measure & Analyse Plastic Biodegradation
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Ocean Plastic Sex Toys
View article: Ocean Plastic Sex ToysWorld’s first sex toys made with ocean-bound plastic
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Bioplastic Bag Discussion in New Hampshire
View article: Bioplastic Bag Discussion in New HampshireBioplastic Bags discussion in the capital of new Hampshire — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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A Village in Bioplastic
View article: A Village in BioplasticWhat if I told you that they intend to build a village made in bioplastics?
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Legal Disclaimer for Selling PHA Products in US
View article: Legal Disclaimer for Selling PHA Products in USSome companies are using legal disclaimers for selling and distributing PHA items in the US.
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Belgian Court of Appeal Gets Environmental Chamber
View article: Belgian Court of Appeal Gets Environmental ChamberThis is the first of its kind in Belgium.
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LCA for Novel Biorefineries
View article: LCA for Novel BiorefineriesSpace, time, and sustainability: The status and future of life cycle assessment frameworks for novel biorefinery systems
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Origin Materials to Build Second Plant
View article: Origin Materials to Build Second PlantOrigin Materials Announces Geismar, Louisiana as Location for Second Manufacturing Plant, Origin 2
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Oxygen Barrier: PET vs PLA
View article: Oxygen Barrier: PET vs PLAPET Industry compares PET with PLA in terms of oxygen transmission
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Mitsubishi Chemical Develops Bio MMA Technology
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Develops Bio MMA TechnologyDesign of Pilot Plant for MMA Monomers Using Plant-Derived Materials Has Begun
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Environmental Impact of Corn Ethanol Production
View article: Environmental Impact of Corn Ethanol ProductionEnvironmental impact of US production of corn for biofuels
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PHA from Rice
View article: PHA from RiceInnovative co-production of polyhydroxyalkanoates and methane from broken rice
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EU Common Agricultural Policy Reform
View article: EU Common Agricultural Policy ReformEU Common Agricultural Policy Reform
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White House Issues Carbon Capture Guidelines
View article: White House Issues Carbon Capture GuidelinesCEQ Issues New Guidance to Responsibly Develop Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration
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Celanese to Acquire Dupont Materials Unit
View article: Celanese to Acquire Dupont Materials UnitCelanese To Acquire Majority Of Dupont’s Mobility & Materials Business. Establishes Celanese as the Preeminent Global Specialty Materials Company
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Norske Skog Saugbrugs Funded for Nanocellulose and Biocomposite Investment
View article: Norske Skog Saugbrugs Funded for Nanocellulose and Biocomposite InvestmentNorske Skog Saugbrugs awarded research funding for nanocellulose and biocomposite investment
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TotalEnergies and Honeywell Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)
View article: TotalEnergies and Honeywell Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)TotalEnergies and Honeywell sign a strategic agreement to promote the development of advanced plastic recycling. This is a FREE article.
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University of Warwick Uses Enzymes to Create New Biochemicals
View article: University of Warwick Uses Enzymes to Create New BiochemicalsCompounds made from ‘digested’ molecules feeds appetite for greener pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
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Toxicity of Reusable Plastic Bottles
View article: Toxicity of Reusable Plastic BottlesResearchers at the University of Copenhagen have found several hundred different chemical substances in tap water stored in reusable plastic bottles.
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Nordic Bioproducts Group Develops New Plant Based Textile Fibre
View article: Nordic Bioproducts Group Develops New Plant Based Textile FibreNordic Bioproducts Group – has successfully spun a new plant-based textile fibre.
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Bridgestone and Eneos Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Bridgestone and Eneos Partner on Chemical RecyclingBridgestone to Pursue Development of Chemical Recycling Technologies for Producing Isoprene from Used Tires in Partnership with Companies and Academic Institutions
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Bioplastics Made with Green Solvent and Natural Pigment
View article: Bioplastics Made with Green Solvent and Natural PigmentScientists use “green” solvent and natural pigment to produce bioplastic
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Worldwide Overview of Chemical Recycling
View article: Worldwide Overview of Chemical RecyclingAt the end of 2021, more than 90 projects for chemical recycling of plastics were in various stages of development worldwide; more than 20 plants were in operation.
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John Hopkins Research on Upcycling Plastics Waste into BTX
View article: John Hopkins Research on Upcycling Plastics Waste into BTXHydrocracking Plastic Mixtures into Benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX)
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Ocean Cleanup Accused of Staging Plastic Removal
View article: Ocean Cleanup Accused of Staging Plastic RemovalEnvironmental organization The Ocean Cleanup has denied accusations that it staged a massive plastic removal operation after social media users claimed the debris looked too clean.
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PepsiCo and UBQ Partner on Plastic Made From Household Waste
View article: PepsiCo and UBQ Partner on Plastic Made From Household WastePepsiCo uses innovative plastic alternative that prevents GHG emissions into the atmosphere
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Illinois Farmers Promote Bioplastics (FREE)
View article: Illinois Farmers Promote Bioplastics (FREE)A better alternative is renewable corn-based bioplastics made from corn grown by local farm families. This is a FREE article.
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Walmart Solution to Remove Single Use Plastic Completely
View article: Walmart Solution to Remove Single Use Plastic CompletelyI think Walmart came up with an efficient solution to remove SUP. The Americans are very good!
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Start Up Success Stories – Gelatex and Xampla (FREE)
View article: Start Up Success Stories – Gelatex and Xampla (FREE)Geletex Co-Founder and COO, Mari-Ann Meigo Fonseca and Xampla CEO, Simon Hombersley share what they have been up to since participating at Rethinking Materials last year. This is a FREE article
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Masuku Compostable Face Masks
View article: Masuku Compostable Face MasksMasuku Daily Surgical Face Mask, the world’s first fully compostable, high-performance single-use face mask, provides lightweight comfort and high breathability.
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Casio Goes Bioplastics
View article: Casio Goes BioplasticsCasio to Release PRO TREK with Bio-Mass Plastics
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Mitsui Chemicals Ships First Bio-Based Phenol in Asia
View article: Mitsui Chemicals Ships First Bio-Based Phenol in AsiaMitsui Chemicals Ships First Bio-Based Phenol in Asia
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Bioplastic Packacking Value Chain Report
View article: Bioplastic Packacking Value Chain ReportReport on the value chain of bioplastic packaging
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Australian Government Approves APCO
View article: Australian Government Approves APCOThe Australian Government today gave the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) its tick of approval as an accredited national product stewardship scheme working to ensure that Australia’s packaging can be recycled, reused and kept out of landfill.
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New Wave of PHA Industrialization
View article: New Wave of PHA IndustrializationA New Wave of Industrialization of PHA Biopolyesters
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3M PFAS, Polluter Pays Principle and EU Fund Fraud (FREE)
View article: 3M PFAS, Polluter Pays Principle and EU Fund Fraud (FREE)Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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Virgin Group and Agilyx Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Virgin Group and Agilyx Partner on Chemical RecyclingVirgin Group and Agilyx to form strategic partnership to produce lower carbon fuel
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Lotte Chemical to Produce PHA
View article: Lotte Chemical to Produce PHALotte Chemical to develop PHA bioplastic
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Coca Cola Makes Reusable Packaging Pledge (FREE)
View article: Coca Cola Makes Reusable Packaging Pledge (FREE)The Coca-Cola Company today announced an industry-leading goal to significantly boost its use of reusable packaging. This is a FREE article
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Razzia in The Peruvian Biodiesel Industry
View article: Razzia in The Peruvian Biodiesel IndustryProsecutor’s Office raid in the Peruvian biodiesel industry
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UNC Develops Upcycling Solution for Plastic Waste
View article: UNC Develops Upcycling Solution for Plastic WasteCarolina chemists may have a solution to the country’s plastic problem by “upcycling” plastic trash to tougher, stronger material.
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Goethe University Develops Bio Shampoos and Plant Protection Agents
View article: Goethe University Develops Bio Shampoos and Plant Protection AgentsSustainable bioeconomy: development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoos and plant protection agent technologies
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Biodegradability Added to Traceable and Carbon Positive Fibres
View article: Biodegradability Added to Traceable and Carbon Positive FibresACATEL adds biodegradability to traceable and carbon positive fibres
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Turning Apple Waste into Bioplastics
View article: Turning Apple Waste into BioplasticsOregon State researchers makes key advance in turning apple waste into packaging material
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BASF Launches Digital Regulatory Services (FREE)
View article: BASF Launches Digital Regulatory Services (FREE)BASF launches RegXcellence® for plastic additives, a new service for Regulatory Excellence. This is a FREE article
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Bioplastics Don’t Belong in Recycling Bin
View article: Bioplastics Don’t Belong in Recycling BinDon’t place biodegradable or compostable plastic in your recycling bin says this article
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Britvic Partners with Xampla on Material
View article: Britvic Partners with Xampla on MaterialBritvic announces £1m packaging innovation partnership with University of Cambridge-backed deep tech company Xampla
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European Development Banks to Invest Billions in Clean Oceans Initiative
View article: European Development Banks to Invest Billions in Clean Oceans InitiativeEuropean banks to invest billions in protecting oceans from plastic
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Major Shipping Company to Stop Transporting Plastic Waste
View article: Major Shipping Company to Stop Transporting Plastic WasteOne Ocean Summit: the CMA CGM Group decides it will no longer carry plastic waste on its ships
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US and France Partner on Plastic Treaty
View article: US and France Partner on Plastic TreatyJoint Statement Between the United States and France on the One Ocean Summit in France
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DMC Raises $ 39 Millions (FREE)
View article: DMC Raises $ 39 Millions (FREE)Subsequent Close of Series B Financing, Total Raised $39 million. This is a FREE article
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Parkside Extends Bird & Blend Collaboration
View article: Parkside Extends Bird & Blend CollaborationSustainable flexible packaging specialist, Parkside, has announced it has extended its collaboration with award-winning tea company, Bird & Blend
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Bioplastics with Tailor Made Properties
View article: Bioplastics with Tailor Made PropertiesBiosynthetic Structural Proteins with Super Plasticity, Extraordinary Mechanical Performance, Biodegradability, Biocompatibility and Information Storage Ability
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Trinseo Chemical Recycling Plant Update (FREE)
View article: Trinseo Chemical Recycling Plant Update (FREE)Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders announced that plans for a world-class chemical recycling plant in Europe are progressing rapidly. This is a FREE article
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Bioplastics Made from Wood, Stone and Eutectic Solvent
View article: Bioplastics Made from Wood, Stone and Eutectic SolventDevelopment of the World’s First 100% Natural Biomass-Based Biodegradable Thermoplastic Material Prepared from Wood, Stone, and a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent by Green Science Alliance
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PlantSwitch Raises Millions
View article: PlantSwitch Raises MillionsPlantSwitch Announces Close of $3.25M Seed Round
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US Farmers to Face PFAS Crisis
View article: US Farmers to Face PFAS CrisisMaine farmers could face financial ruin amid PFAS crisis
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EU Platform for Seaweed Industry
View article: EU Platform for Seaweed IndustryEuropean Commission launches platform to promote production and use of algae in Europe
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Financial Times Documentary on Afyren Fertilizers
View article: Financial Times Documentary on Afyren FertilizersHow to reduce Europe’s reliance on fossil-based fertilisers?
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University of Birmingham and Stopford Partner on Recycling Technology
View article: University of Birmingham and Stopford Partner on Recycling TechnologyThe University of Birmingham and Stopford Limited sign Innovative Green Technology Agreement
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Pilot Scale Biorefinery Based on Hydrothermal Treatment
View article: Pilot Scale Biorefinery Based on Hydrothermal TreatmentPilot-scale biorefinery for the production of purified biopolymers based on hydrothermal treatment in flow-through reactor cycles
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Paint is Important Source of Ocean Microplastics
View article: Paint is Important Source of Ocean MicroplasticsThis report provides a global assessment of the level of plastic paint leakage worldwide
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Bill Gates Involved in Shady Palm Oil Plantations
View article: Bill Gates Involved in Shady Palm Oil PlantationsAnother shady deal … à la Bill Gates.
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Synthos to Build Bio Butadiene Plant
View article: Synthos to Build Bio Butadiene PlantSynthos Enters into the Next Phase of Bio-Butadiene Technology Development to Produce Sustainable Rubber
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Biobased Acrylic Dispersion for Wood Coatings
View article: Biobased Acrylic Dispersion for Wood CoatingsNew BIO-based acrylic dispersion for transparent and pigmented wood coatings
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Manufacturing Innovation Research Partnership
View article: Manufacturing Innovation Research PartnershipTo coincide with the UK’s National Manufacturing Summit 2022 – A Net Zero Future, the University of Birmingham and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have launched a new research group, which will lead a sustainable manufacturing revolution
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Biopolymers Properties and Applications for Textiles
View article: Biopolymers Properties and Applications for TextilesTowards the Sustainability of the Plastic Industry through Biopolymers: Properties and Potential Applications to the Textiles World
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Brazil Economic and Agricultural Report
View article: Brazil Economic and Agricultural ReportThis report highlights the major macroeconomic indicators in Brazil, providing a forecast for 2022 and an overview of the Brazilian agricultural situation, including trade figures
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Cassava Bioplastics Marine Degradable Bags Made in Australia
View article: Cassava Bioplastics Marine Degradable Bags Made in AustraliaAn Aussie company has created a world-first range of biodegradable bags which dissolve in water and cause no harm to the environment when they’re thrown away
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An Phat PBAT Plant Ground Breaking Ceremony
View article: An Phat PBAT Plant Ground Breaking CeremonyAn Phat Holdings officially organized Ground Breaking Ceremony for the largest green materials factory in Southeast Asia
