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Mitsubishi and Mitsui Partner on Bioplastics
View article: Mitsubishi and Mitsui Partner on BioplasticsMitsubishi Chemical Licenses Patent for Biomass-based Polyester to Mitsui Chemicals
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Handbags from Flower Waste
View article: Handbags from Flower WasteIrene Purasachit saw the floral industry’s waste problem firsthand – now she makes material for handbags from discarded blooms
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WFS Shares Experience on Bioplastic
View article: WFS Shares Experience on BioplasticWfs Reduces Non-Biodegradable Plastic In Landfills By The Equivalent Of 68 Million Bottles In One Year
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Converting BioPlastics into Fertilisers, Tokyo Institute of Technology
View article: Converting BioPlastics into Fertilisers, Tokyo Institute of TechnologyPlastics to fertilizers: chemical recycling of a bio-based polycarbonate as a fertilizer source†
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Notice of Intent to Scale Up US Bio Refineries
View article: Notice of Intent to Scale Up US Bio RefineriesThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has published a notice of intent to issue a second “Scale-Up” Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
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Addiplast Manager on Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
View article: Addiplast Manager on Sustainable Cosmetic PackagingThe cosmetics sector faces a considerable challenge: sustainable development
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Futamura Presentation on Bioplastics
View article: Futamura Presentation on BioplasticsDr Lucy Cowton presents on compostable materials, the myths, the facts, the circular economy and the best fit applications
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Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Research Update
View article: Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Research UpdateGenome-wide approaches for the identification of markers and genes associated with sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance
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First Bio Attributed Vinyl Gloves
View article: First Bio Attributed Vinyl GlovesJokasafe Contributes To A Carbon Neutral Future With The World´s First Bio-Attributed Vinyl Gloves
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Smurfit Kappa Paper Based Laundry Packaging
View article: Smurfit Kappa Paper Based Laundry PackagingSmurfit Kappa develops its first paper-based child-lock box for laundry pods
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Hong Kong to Test Packaging on Covid Virus
View article: Hong Kong to Test Packaging on Covid VirusSeeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and frozen foods and their packaging
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3M Plant Shut Down (FREE)
View article: 3M Plant Shut Down (FREE)The Flemish Government finally decides to shut down part of 3M plant. This is a FREE article.
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3M, 48 Hours, City Council, 3 Km and Shady Deals (FREE)
View article: 3M, 48 Hours, City Council, 3 Km and Shady Deals (FREE)The latest news on the Belgian 3M PFAS Saga. This is a FREE article.
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Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Chemical Recycling
View article: Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Chemical RecyclingPlastic Recycling: Plastic Energy, Freepoint Eco-Systems And TotalEnergies Partner On Advanced Recycling Project In The U.S
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Philippines Government Sued over Plastic Pollution
View article: Philippines Government Sued over Plastic PollutionOceana, youth, fisherfolk, local lawmakers and former senator sue National Solid Waste Management Commission on plastic pollution
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Evanesce Opens First US Plant
View article: Evanesce Opens First US PlantEvanesce® Opens First U.S. Based Manufacturing Facility for Sustainable Product Development
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Lenzing Fibres Biodegradability Confirmed
View article: Lenzing Fibres Biodegradability ConfirmedWorld-renowned marine research institute confirms biodegradability of LENZING™ fibers
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Kelpi Funded to Develop Seaweed Bioplastics
View article: Kelpi Funded to Develop Seaweed BioplasticsKelpi lands seed funding to develop bioplastics from seaweed
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Seaweed Inks and Materials for 3D Printing
View article: Seaweed Inks and Materials for 3D PrintingBrown seaweed, pigments team up for non-toxic and stable gel structures
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European Parliament Approves Successor of BBI JU
View article: European Parliament Approves Successor of BBI JUThe European Parliament voted today in favour of Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the successor of BBI JU, by adopting a legislative proposal on the establishment of joint undertakings for the 2021-2027 period.
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Axens and Sumitomo Chemical Partner on Waste Based Polyolefin
View article: Axens and Sumitomo Chemical Partner on Waste Based PolyolefinAxens and Sumitomo Chemical Achieve Historical Landmark with the First Waste-based Polyolefin Production
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Science and China Can Stop Climate Change not Politicians or Activists (FREE)
View article: Science and China Can Stop Climate Change not Politicians or Activists (FREE)The latest article by Betterman Simidi Musasia, Founder and Patron of Clean Up Kenya – Science and China holds the key to stopping the climate change clock, not politicians or activists. This is a FREE article
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Dow CEO on Carbon Strategy
View article: Dow CEO on Carbon StrategyJim Fitterling has always been a real leader
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Joi Plant Milk Goes Compostable Packaging
View article: Joi Plant Milk Goes Compostable PackagingThe World’s Most Sustainable Plant Milk Company Debuts New Look & Updated Packaging
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Florida Town to Allow Bioplastics Straws
View article: Florida Town to Allow Bioplastics StrawsFlorida town to allow biodegradable straws
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The Hindustan Times Covers Polymateria
View article: The Hindustan Times Covers PolymateriaWe’ve created a new technology which is self-destructing plastic. Polymateria is a champion in the making!
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French Bill on Recycling Labelling Modification
View article: French Bill on Recycling Labelling ModificationThis bill relates to the labelling of recycling activities on packaging sold in France.
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Eco Flexibles Reaction to Boris Johnson Statement
View article: Eco Flexibles Reaction to Boris Johnson StatementBoris is both right and wrong on plastics and recycling, says Eco Flexibles
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UBQ and Bazan Group Partner on Biobased Material
View article: UBQ and Bazan Group Partner on Biobased MaterialBazan Group Inks Deal with UBQ Materials to Incorporate Climate Positive Thermoplastic into Resin Product Lines
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Panera Bread Goes Compostable Packaging
View article: Panera Bread Goes Compostable PackagingTransitioning to 100% circular – reusable, recyclable and compostable – packaging
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Cortec Launches Organics Recycling Program
View article: Cortec Launches Organics Recycling ProgramCortec launches its new organics recycling program at their HQ in Minnesota
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ReEarth Wins TLMI Award
View article: ReEarth Wins TLMI AwardS-Onelp bio-based and compostable flexible packaging wins Tlmi Sustainability Award
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ADM Invests in Acies Bio
View article: ADM Invests in Acies BioADM Further Expands Microbial Science and Technology Innovation Capabilities with Investment in Precision Fermentation Leader Acies Bio
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Notpla Shortlisted at Dezeen Award
View article: Notpla Shortlisted at Dezeen AwardNotpla is a biodegradable material designed “to make packaging disappear”
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Nationally Determined Contributions Report
View article: Nationally Determined Contributions ReportWasted Opportunities: A review of international commitments for reducing plastic and waste-sector GHG emissions
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Exxon Supports Global Methane Pledge
View article: Exxon Supports Global Methane PledgeIn September, the U.S. and European Union announced a Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030
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Minister Threatens to Shut Down 3M Plant (FREE)
View article: Minister Threatens to Shut Down 3M Plant (FREE)Flemish Minister has threatened to shut down 3M plant in two days. This is a FREE article.
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Symphony Environmental Signs Asian Deal (FREE)
View article: Symphony Environmental Signs Asian Deal (FREE)CEO Michael Laurier explains the new Distribution Agreement for the sale of finished products made with Symphony’s technologies. This is a FREE article.
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Turning Plastic Waste into Planks
View article: Turning Plastic Waste into PlanksArticle on Reuters about turning plastic waste into planks for the construction industry
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Sabic Carbon Neutrality Strategy
View article: Sabic Carbon Neutrality StrategySabic Announces Carbon Neutrality Strategy At Inaugural Saudi Green Initiative Forum
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Plastic GHG Worse than Coal Report
View article: Plastic GHG Worse than Coal ReportThe New Coal: Plastics and Climate Change is a comprehensive account of the United States plastics industry’s significant, yet rarely acknowledged contributions to the climate crisis.
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Magnesium Shortage to Impact EU Packaging Industry
View article: Magnesium Shortage to Impact EU Packaging IndustryCross-industry group of European metals-producing and -using industries and their workers warn against catastrophic impact of Chinese magnesium supply shortage
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PFAS in Fertilizers Made from Urban Waste
View article: PFAS in Fertilizers Made from Urban WastePFAS levels higher in fertilizers made from urban waste
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Microplastics Impact on Climate Change
View article: Microplastics Impact on Climate ChangeMicroplastics are now recognized as widespread contaminants in the atmosphere
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Making Wood as Hard as Steel
View article: Making Wood as Hard as SteelProcess uses chemistry and pressure to make ordinary wood 23 times harder
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New Ukrainian Bioplastic Startup
View article: New Ukrainian Bioplastic StartupUkraine produces a lot of corn and starch
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Impact Covid on Plastic Waste
View article: Impact Covid on Plastic WasteThe focus on plastic waste reduction has since been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Monaco Sets SUP Waste Target
View article: Monaco Sets SUP Waste TargetValérie Davenet, Director of the Environment, has given a series of deadlines for the next years
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PlasticsEurope New Marketing Campaign
View article: PlasticsEurope New Marketing CampaignA new identity which is built on openness, collaboration, trust and innovation. Our new logo symbolises different entities coming together to form a dynamic core #EnablingASustainableFuture. This is key to our purpose and strategic objectives as an organisation
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Biome Biodegradable Tree Shelter Video
View article: Biome Biodegradable Tree Shelter VideoVigilis Bio, biodegradable tree shelters.
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HRH Prince Charles Promotes Polymateria
View article: HRH Prince Charles Promotes PolymateriaIT gives me great pleasure to launch The Sun’s Green Team Week.
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Polymateria Launches War on Plastic Pollution
View article: Polymateria Launches War on Plastic PollutionPolymateria launches “War on Plastic Pollution” in India through a Living Lab on the high seas
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Chemically Recycled PLA by Luminy (FREE)
View article: Chemically Recycled PLA by Luminy (FREE)This is the funniest news of 2021. This goes into the greenwashing category. This is a FREE article
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University of Idaho Goes 3D Wood for Construction
View article: University of Idaho Goes 3D Wood for ConstructionU of I Earns $4M to Build 3D-Printing Technology, Furthering Sustainable Building Construction Techniques
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Ocean Cleanup Proof of Technology
View article: Ocean Cleanup Proof of TechnologyOn October 20, 2021, we gathered members of the press in Victoria Harbour to announce that after the successful completion of System 002 test campaign in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we have achieved proof of technology.
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Bioplastic Research for Optical Technologies
View article: Bioplastic Research for Optical TechnologiesResearchers want to develop new bio-plastics for use in optical technologies
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Technip and Shell Partner on CO2 Capture
View article: Technip and Shell Partner on CO2 CaptureTechnip Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies test the latest Cansolv CO2 Capture technology improvements
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Plastic Pollution to Double by 2030 Says UN
View article: Plastic Pollution to Double by 2030 Says UNPlastic pollution on course to double by 2030
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Is Biodegradable Plastics Possible Video
View article: Is Biodegradable Plastics Possible VideoUS scientists make video whether biodegradable plastics is possible
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EIC New Wave of Startup Champions
View article: EIC New Wave of Startup ChampionsEuropean Innovation Council announces new wave of start-up champions
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German Material Startup Receives Grant
View article: German Material Startup Receives Grant€2.42 million grant by European Innovation Council (EIC)
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Coke Goes Plant Based Bottle
View article: Coke Goes Plant Based BottleCoca-Cola Unveils New Prototype Bottle Made From 100% Plant-Based Sources
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Global Bioenergies Research on Renewable Isobutene
View article: Global Bioenergies Research on Renewable IsobuteneIsobutene, a gaseous hydrocarbon, is one of the major building blocks of the petrochemical industry: 15 million tons are produced every year and are turned into fuels, plastics, elastomers and cosmetic ingredients.
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How to Solve US Recycling Problems?
View article: How to Solve US Recycling Problems?How can US solve their failed recycling system
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Smart Packaging Wins Startcup 2021
View article: Smart Packaging Wins Startcup 2021Packaging with an integrated electronic circuit for intelligent packaging and sustainable logistics.
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Stora Enso Launches NaturaFluff Eco
View article: Stora Enso Launches NaturaFluff EcoStora Enso launches new fluff pulp grade with lower carbon footprint
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Stora Enso New Sustainability Targets
View article: Stora Enso New Sustainability TargetsStora Enso sets ambitious goal of 100% regenerative solutions by 2050 and announces new 2030 sustainability targets
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Mastercard Gives Sustainability Certification to Smart Cards
View article: Mastercard Gives Sustainability Certification to Smart CardsMastercard awards sustainability certification to eco-friendly smart cards
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French Chemical Recycling and Mass Balance Briefing
View article: French Chemical Recycling and Mass Balance BriefingBriefing document on chemical recycling and mass balance issued by the French government agency
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Citizen Initiative Waste Management Model
View article: Citizen Initiative Waste Management ModelWe’re seeing more and more of these citizens initiatives
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First Biocomposite Velomobile
View article: First Biocomposite VelomobileA pedal car or velomobile made with biocomposites
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Aduro Clean and Exergy Partner on PE Chemical Recycling
View article: Aduro Clean and Exergy Partner on PE Chemical RecyclingAduro Clean Technologies is expanding scope of pilot plant engineering by Exergy Solutions to include chemical recycling of polyethylene
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Phoenix Footprint Center Aims at Sustainable Exemplarity
View article: Phoenix Footprint Center Aims at Sustainable ExemplarityFootprint Center will provide likeminded companies, cities, and venues with a living laboratory for change
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Goa State Dpt to Stop Using Plastics
View article: Goa State Dpt to Stop Using PlasticsPlastic carry bags, plastic or thermocol disposable cutlery banned in offices; Discourages use of plastic flowers, banners, flags, flower pots, water bottles, plastic folders and trays
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GC Net Zero Strategy
View article: GC Net Zero StrategyGC Group strengthens Sustainable Growth for business and customers with “Together To Net Zero” Roadmap
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Harder Microbes for Better Bio Chemicals
View article: Harder Microbes for Better Bio ChemicalsResearchers engineer hardier microbes to improve bioproduction of fuels, chemicals
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BP and Lanxess Partner on Sustainable Feedstock
View article: BP and Lanxess Partner on Sustainable Feedstockbp and LANXESS join forces on renewable raw materials for plastics production
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New Lanxess Sustainable High Performance Plastic
View article: New Lanxess Sustainable High Performance PlasticPolyamide 6 compound made from 92% sustainable raw materials
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Nigerian School Awarded for Coconut Packaging
View article: Nigerian School Awarded for Coconut PackagingGreensprings School Wins BIEA Stem Award
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McDo and Starbucks to Boost NextGen Consortium
View article: McDo and Starbucks to Boost NextGen ConsortiumStarbucks and McDonald’s Deploy Additional $10 Million with NextGen Consortium to Accelerate the Circularity of Foodservice Packaging & Address Urgent Waste Challenge
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Plastic Energy to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in France
View article: Plastic Energy to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in FrancePlastic Energy Announces Final Investment Decision And Start Of Construction Works For Advanced Recycling Plant In France
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Loop Reusable Packaging in Japan
View article: Loop Reusable Packaging in JapanLoop has partnered with a major Japanese retailer as it continues to roll out its circular economy approach to retail around the world.
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World Sustainability Awards 2021
View article: World Sustainability Awards 2021Here are the winners
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Coffee Leads the Way in Compostability
View article: Coffee Leads the Way in CompostabilityCoffee and Tea are ideal applications for compostable pods
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How to Turn CO2 into Products?
View article: How to Turn CO2 into Products?Video on how to convert emissions into products
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Bioplastics to Protect Buildings from Impact
View article: Bioplastics to Protect Buildings from ImpactRunning shoe material inspired 3D-printed design to protect buildings from impact damage
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EU Climate Change Survey
View article: EU Climate Change SurveyEU Citizen support for climate action
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Mitsubishi Chemical Net Zero Policy
View article: Mitsubishi Chemical Net Zero PolicyFormulation of a Policy Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
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Astellas Pharma Goes Bioplastic Packaging
View article: Astellas Pharma Goes Bioplastic PackagingWorld’s First Use of Environmentally Friendly Biomass-based Plastic for Blister Packages, the Primary Packaging for Drugs
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Coke, Changchun and UPM Partner on Biomaterials
View article: Coke, Changchun and UPM Partner on BiomaterialsCoca-Cola, Changchun Meihe and UPM Cooperate to Commercialize Next-Generation Biomaterials
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Converting Plastic Waste into Proteins
View article: Converting Plastic Waste into ProteinsPlastic waste and access to nutritious food top the list of humanity’s challenges.
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First Video Footage of Copenhagen Digital Watermark Sorting
View article: First Video Footage of Copenhagen Digital Watermark SortingFirst video footage of Holy Grail 2.0 test in Copenhagen. Sorting of Food packaging at speed of 3m/s
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Chicago Goes Composting
View article: Chicago Goes CompostingChicago waste management is not really what we would call “an example”
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Lati and The Hemp Plastic Company Partner on Distribution
View article: Lati and The Hemp Plastic Company Partner on DistributionLATI signs a distribution agreement with The Hemp Plastic Company
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Cargill Bio-based Plasticisers
View article: Cargill Bio-based PlasticisersCargill biobased plasticisers for flooring, footwear, cables, sheet & films and coated fabrics
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Bioplastics and Circular Plastic Trends and Patents
View article: Bioplastics and Circular Plastic Trends and PatentsBioplastics and circular plastics trends through the eye of patent applications
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Eastman and Black & Decker Partner on Sustainable Power Tools
View article: Eastman and Black & Decker Partner on Sustainable Power ToolsStanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus
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Dow Packaging Awards 2021
View article: Dow Packaging Awards 2021Submission for the Dow packaging Award 2021
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Australian Dairy Sustainable Packaging Roadmap
View article: Australian Dairy Sustainable Packaging RoadmapToday, alongside Dairy Australia and the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) Federation, APCO is proud to launch the Australian Dairy Sustainable Packaging Roadmap to 2025.
