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Coca Cola Partners with The Ocean Cleanup
View article: Coca Cola Partners with The Ocean CleanupThe Ocean Cleanup And The Coca-Cola Company Announce Partnership
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First Investigation for Ocean Plastic Pollution?
View article: First Investigation for Ocean Plastic Pollution?Is this the first criminal investigation for plastic pellet pollution?
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FluoroFree and ParaFree Food Packaging Get Compostability Certification
View article: FluoroFree and ParaFree Food Packaging Get Compostability CertificationAhlstrom-Munksjö’s FluoroFree® and ParaFree® products receive compostability certification
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KFC Goes Home Compostable Packaging
View article: KFC Goes Home Compostable PackagingKFC Canada announces 100% home compostable consumer packaging by 2025
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Tallahassee Goes Bioplastics
View article: Tallahassee Goes BioplasticsThe City of Tallahassee adopted a new single-use plastics policy
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New Bioplastic Made in China
View article: New Bioplastic Made in ChinaNew bioplastic to help tree plantation
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Will US Ban PFAS in Food Packaging?
View article: Will US Ban PFAS in Food Packaging?A new piece of legislation that will likely be introduced soon may ban PFAS in food packaging
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Swiss 3D Printed Biodegradable Battery
View article: Swiss 3D Printed Biodegradable BatterySwiss scientists have developed a biodegradable battery that can be thrown into the compost after use
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Compostable Packaging Consultation in New Zealand
View article: Compostable Packaging Consultation in New ZealandCompostable Packaging consultation in New Zealand
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Sudzucker Receives Grant to Develop Bioplastic
View article: Sudzucker Receives Grant to Develop BioplasticYou know there’s a problem regarding the allocation of tax payer money in Europe when the largest sugar company in the world receives subsidies to develop bioplastics
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Potassium Helps CO2 Compete in Acid
View article: Potassium Helps CO2 Compete in AcidCO2 electrolysis to multicarbon products in strong acid
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Navigator CO2 Ventures Expands Carbon Capture Project
View article: Navigator CO2 Ventures Expands Carbon Capture ProjectNavigator Announces Momentum Building Larger Carbon Capture Project
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Should we label Biodiversity Impact?
View article: Should we label Biodiversity Impact?Should we label environmental footprints of products on packaging?
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Interview CEO Good Natured
View article: Interview CEO Good NaturedPaul Antoniadis, CEO and executive chair of Good Natured Products, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the company’s latest innovative product as a ban on non-recyclable take-out containers is set to take place. He also speaks on the firm’s latest growth stagey and acquisition tactics
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Amazon Shareholders Discuss Plastic
View article: Amazon Shareholders Discuss PlasticAmazon shareholders to discuss retailer’s plastic footprint
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French Circular Economy Map
View article: French Circular Economy MapFrance has released a map with all the French circular economy actors
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TIPA Expands Presence in North America
View article: TIPA Expands Presence in North AmericaTIPA® expands presence in North America
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Nestle Waters Goes Refillable and Paper Bottle
View article: Nestle Waters Goes Refillable and Paper BottleNestle Waters Vittel Tests Refillable and Paper bottles in France
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RWDC Appoints New CFO
View article: RWDC Appoints New CFORWDC Industries Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
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LVMH and Eastman Partner on Material
View article: LVMH and Eastman Partner on MaterialLVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics chooses Eastman Cristal™ Renew to begin elimination of virgin plastic
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KAO Goes Chemically Recycled PET Cosmetic Packaging
View article: KAO Goes Chemically Recycled PET Cosmetic PackagingKao Aims for Material Recycling of Plastic Bottles for Cosmetics, Begins Using Chemically Recycled PET Material
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Danna Opens Biomaterials Pilot Plant in Spain
View article: Danna Opens Biomaterials Pilot Plant in SpainDan*na launches a pilot plant for bioplastic production for the biomedical and technological sector in the Barcelona Science Park
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Sabic Goes Coffee Caps
View article: Sabic Goes Coffee CapsSabic Certified Renewable Polymers Used In New More Sustainable Delizio Coffee Capsules
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New Lactips Applications
View article: New Lactips ApplicationsIndustrial and commercial partnership with Plastiques Venthenat to replace polluting plastics for consumer and commercial use
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China and European Countries Partner on Deforestation
View article: China and European Countries Partner on DeforestationCentral and Eastern European Countries to sell out Forests to China.
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Malaysia Complicit of Deforestation (FREE)
View article: Malaysia Complicit of Deforestation (FREE)Time has come to leave your comfort zone and join the fight against deforestation. Once the trees are gone, it’s over.
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Greenpeace Asks South Korea to go Green
View article: Greenpeace Asks South Korea to go GreenWe urge the P4G to promptly raise the GHG reduction target
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NL Introduces Deposit on Plastic Bottles
View article: NL Introduces Deposit on Plastic BottlesThe Netherlands has introduced a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
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Covestro and CarboNXT Partner on Polycarbonate Composites Recycling (FREE)
View article: Covestro and CarboNXT Partner on Polycarbonate Composites Recycling (FREE)Cooperation between Covestro and recycling specialist carboNXT®.
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France Waste Management Update
View article: France Waste Management UpdateThe simplification of sorting continues: more than 50% of French people can sort all their household packaging without exception
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Recyclers Take Strategic Position on Chemical Recycling
View article: Recyclers Take Strategic Position on Chemical RecyclingPlastic recyclers take strategic position to protect their interests
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Detergent Milkman in Indonesia
View article: Detergent Milkman in IndonesiaThe milkman business model applied to detergents
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Compostable Electronics Devices
View article: Compostable Electronics DevicesIt will still take a few more years before biodegradable organic molecules are used in our electronic devices – however, that day is inching closer
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Ukraine New Plastic Bag Bill
View article: Ukraine New Plastic Bag BillPlastic bags to be banned in Ukraine
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Polymateria Launches New Brand LyfeCycle (FREE)
View article: Polymateria Launches New Brand LyfeCycle (FREE)Innovative Plastic Pollution Solution Revealed At Extreme E’s Ocean X Prix.
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Face Masks Turning into Plants
View article: Face Masks Turning into PlantsFace masks: The companies making face masks that turn into plants
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Lummus and Synthos Partner on Biobutadiene
View article: Lummus and Synthos Partner on BiobutadieneLummus Announces Cooperation with Synthos for Development of Biobutadiene Technology
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Zionsville to Test Compostable Packaging
View article: Zionsville to Test Compostable PackagingZionsville Chamber of Commerce tests compostable packaging at member restaurants
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Turning Tree Bark and Compost into Aircraft Wings and Plastic Bags
View article: Turning Tree Bark and Compost into Aircraft Wings and Plastic BagsWhy scientists want to turn tree bark and compost into aircraft wings and plastic bags
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BBI JU Role in EU Zero Pollution Action Plan (FREE)
View article: BBI JU Role in EU Zero Pollution Action Plan (FREE)How Is The BBI Ju Involved In The Zero Pollution Action Plan ?
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Aiming for Exclusive or Inclusive Life on Earth
View article: Aiming for Exclusive or Inclusive Life on EarthDriving a sustainable future requires new ways of thinking and structures. Tomi Nyman’s bi-weekly column aims to bring some food for thought into the discussions and development of the industry. Today, Tomi writes about aiming for exclusive or inclusive life on earth.
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Guidelines for EU SUP Directive (FREE)
View article: Guidelines for EU SUP Directive (FREE)The European Commission has just published an explanatory note on the EU SUP directive. I’ve identified and analysed all the bits relating to bioplastics.
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Mitsui Chemicals to Build New Plastic Plant
View article: Mitsui Chemicals to Build New Plastic PlantThe choice of word in this press release is particular
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Palm Oil Trade War Between Belgium and Indonesia (FREE)
View article: Palm Oil Trade War Between Belgium and Indonesia (FREE)Belgium decided to make an end to the palm oil biofuel calamity. This is a FREE article.
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Deforestation and Palm Oil Plantations Linked to Epidemics
View article: Deforestation and Palm Oil Plantations Linked to EpidemicsOil palm plantations a ‘threat to global health,’ says study on outbreaks
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Plastic Atlas Asia
View article: Plastic Atlas AsiaA series of succinct articles and infographics providing an overview of the key issues behind Asia’s plastic pollution crisis
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University of Birmingham and HSBC Partner on Net Zero
View article: University of Birmingham and HSBC Partner on Net ZeroUniversity of Birmingham and HSBC UK join forces to accelerate Britain’s transition to net zero
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First Textile Palm Fibers
View article: First Textile Palm FibersA consortium develops first textile palm fibers and reinforcements
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Health Hazard of Natural Fibres Packaging, NGO Report
View article: Health Hazard of Natural Fibres Packaging, NGO ReportEuropean consumer organisations call for action on single-use tableware made of alternatives to plastic
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Nuclear Technology to Fight Plastic Waste
View article: Nuclear Technology to Fight Plastic WasteNUTEC Plastics: Using Nuclear Technologies to Address Plastic Pollution
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Oil Industry Position on GHG Reduction and Climate Neutrality
View article: Oil Industry Position on GHG Reduction and Climate NeutralityPosition paper on the EU policy debate 2030 GHG reduction target and 2050 climate neutrality objective- ROQUETTE, Perfecting the Performance of PET
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UN & EU Call for Interest Circular Plastic Packaging and Textile
View article: UN & EU Call for Interest Circular Plastic Packaging and TextileCall for expressions of interest for projects on circular plastic packaging in developing countries
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good natured Closes Acquisition of Ex-Tech Plastics
View article: good natured Closes Acquisition of Ex-Tech Plasticsgood natured Products Inc. Announces the Closing of its Acquisition of Ex-Tech Plastic
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First Bic Bamboo Razor
View article: First Bic Bamboo RazorLast week BIC launched its first razor with a bamboo handle and a carbon neutral label in Sweden
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2021 Plastics Industry Sustainability Innovation Awards (FREE)
View article: 2021 Plastics Industry Sustainability Innovation Awards (FREE)Plastics Industry Association Recognizes Innovators In Sustainability.
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Tip to Recognise Real Compostable Packaging
View article: Tip to Recognise Real Compostable PackagingCanadian company gives a simple trick recognise what packaging are compostable
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New Biodegradable Razor
View article: New Biodegradable RazorNew Biodegradable Razor claims A ‘Cleaner’ & More Sustainable Lifestyle!
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New AI Technology to Improve Recycling
View article: New AI Technology to Improve RecyclingAMP Robotics Launches Material Characterization Solution to Improve Recycling
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South Korean Biodegradable Plastic Problem
View article: South Korean Biodegradable Plastic ProblemA recent report by a civic group Green Korea suggests that biodegradable plastic is a blind spot in the nation’s recycling system – ROQUETTE, Perfecting the Performance of PET
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Climate Change and Agriculture in South Africa
View article: Climate Change and Agriculture in South AfricaSouth Africa Committed to Climate Change Interventions in the Agricultural Sector
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Climate Change and Agriculture in India
View article: Climate Change and Agriculture in IndiaClimate Change – Agriculture and Policy in India
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Adidas and Allbirds Partner on Low Carbon Shoes
View article: Adidas and Allbirds Partner on Low Carbon ShoesA Unique Collaboration With Allbirds To Create Futurecraft.Footprint: The Brands’ First Shoe With <3Kg Carbon Footprint
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The EU Chemicals Safety Fairy Tale (FREE)
View article: The EU Chemicals Safety Fairy Tale (FREE)EU measures to tackle hazardous chemicals build on incorrect data.
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Compostable Packaging Reality in Germany
View article: Compostable Packaging Reality in GermanyThe reality regarding compostable packaging in Germany
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NatureWorks to Produce PLA in Thailand
View article: NatureWorks to Produce PLA in ThailandThailand BOI Approves NatureWorks’s Over 15 Billion Baht Investment in New PLA Plant
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Tractor Audit Against Biofuel Fraud
View article: Tractor Audit Against Biofuel FraudI think they should apply this for bioplastic feedstock too
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UK Government Selects Direct Carbon Capture Projects
View article: UK Government Selects Direct Carbon Capture ProjectsProjects selected for Phase 1 of the Direct air capture and greenhouse gas removal programme
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Most Plastic Packaging are Not Recyclable
View article: Most Plastic Packaging are Not RecyclableLess than one third of the plastic packages are well-recyclable
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University Report on Waste to Energy
View article: University Report on Waste to EnergyOur society’s increasing focus on the interrelationship of energy and the environment, including in particular sustainable waste management, has prompted the need for a comprehensive review of generating energy from waste
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Biobased Plastics, the Fall of Prometheus and Brand Owner Tips (FREE)
View article: Biobased Plastics, the Fall of Prometheus and Brand Owner Tips (FREE)I was asked to write a column for the cosmetic packaging industry. Here’s the first one. Enjoy! Axel Barrett. This is a FREE article.
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EU Industry Investment Plan in Chemical Recycling
View article: EU Industry Investment Plan in Chemical RecyclingEuropean plastics manufacturers plan 7.2 billion Euros of investment in chemical recycling – ROQUETTE, Perfecting the Performance of PET
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Call for Plastic Treaty at G7 Summit
View article: Call for Plastic Treaty at G7 SummitCall for G7 Cornwall summit to forge global plastic pollution treaty
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Genomatica Survey on Sustainable Fashion
View article: Genomatica Survey on Sustainable FashionSurvey: 1 in 3 U.S. consumers would do all their shopping at a sustainable clothing store, if only one existed
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Origin.Bio Secures Funding to Bioengineer Materials
View article: Origin.Bio Secures Funding to Bioengineer MaterialsOrigin.Bio secures $15 million funding led by EQT Ventures to help manufacturers create a more sustainable future
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Biobased Oxo Chemicals by OQ Chemicals
View article: Biobased Oxo Chemicals by OQ ChemicalsIntroducing Bio-based Option for Oxo Chemicals: OQ Chemicals Receives ISCC Plus Certification
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Bacteria Making Aquaplastic
View article: Bacteria Making AquaplasticWater-processable, biodegradable and coatable aquaplastic from engineered biofilms
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Shell Loses NGO Climate Change Lawsuit
View article: Shell Loses NGO Climate Change LawsuitShell lost NL court case against NGOs and has been ordered to reduce its carbon emissions in order to protect the environment from climate change. Here’s the statement of Shell
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Sunglass Lenses Made with Evonik Polyamides
View article: Sunglass Lenses Made with Evonik PolyamidesSafilo produces first branded glasses made from Evonik’s sustainable transparent polyamide TROGAMID® myCX eCO
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Sustainability Results for Metsä Kuura Textile Fibre
View article: Sustainability Results for Metsä Kuura Textile FibreVery good sustainability results for Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre
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Implementation of Reusable Packaging Models
View article: Implementation of Reusable Packaging ModelsImplementation Of Reusable Packaging Models
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Closed Loop Circular Plastic Fund by Dow, LyondellBasell and NOVA Chemicals
View article: Closed Loop Circular Plastic Fund by Dow, LyondellBasell and NOVA ChemicalsClosed Loop Partners Launches Multi-Million Dollar Circular Plastics Fund with Dow, LyondellBasell, & NOVA Chemicals to Accelerate Investment in Plastics Recycling Infrastructure
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Graham Packaging Sourcing Team Discuss ESG
View article: Graham Packaging Sourcing Team Discuss ESGOne of the reasons we earned the top ESG rating in our sub-industry was thanks to our dedication throughout our supply chain to sourcing sustainable and ethical material. Watch as our procurement team explains the ways we are continuing to work to preserve our planet
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Belgium Recycling Report
View article: Belgium Recycling ReportDespite the unusual times we are living in, Fost Plus remains on track to achieve its ambitious goals
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Scrap Recycling Industry Position on Environmental Justice
View article: Scrap Recycling Industry Position on Environmental JusticeThese scrap recyclers industries often pollute soil and waterways with heavy metals
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Dunn Paper New Sustainable Coated Paper Technology
View article: Dunn Paper New Sustainable Coated Paper TechnologyDunn Paper Delivers a Bio-Based, FC Free, Plastic Alternative with BiOrigin™ Platform
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Grass Replaces Plastic in Food Packaging
View article: Grass Replaces Plastic in Food PackagingGrass replaces plastic in take-away food packaging
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DOE to Fight Plastic Waste
View article: DOE to Fight Plastic WasteDOE Announces $14.5 Million to Combat Plastics Waste and Pollution
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ASDA Plastic Free Beyond Packaging
View article: ASDA Plastic Free Beyond PackagingWe have been working hard to remove plastic from across the business…but it doesn’t just stop at our packaging
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RadiciGroup and Versalis Partner on Sustainable Logistics
View article: RadiciGroup and Versalis Partner on Sustainable LogisticsRadiciGroup and Versalis committed to sustainable logistics
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ADM Carbon Capture and Storage Project Update
View article: ADM Carbon Capture and Storage Project UpdateADM Announces Successful Completion of One Million Metric Ton Carbon Capture and Storage Project
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Italian Waste to Fertiliser Crime Ring
View article: Italian Waste to Fertiliser Crime RingItalian waste management crime ring discovered. The waste to fertiliser maffia. Is this the top of the iceberg?
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Low Carbon Economy Pathways Report
View article: Low Carbon Economy Pathways ReportStudies on support to research and innovation policy in the area of bio-based products and services
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Great American Packaging Launches Compostable Line
View article: Great American Packaging Launches Compostable LineGreat American Packaging Launches New Compostable Product Line
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Australia MP on Compostable Cutlery
View article: Australia MP on Compostable CutleryThere’s a need for leadership on compostable packaging
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Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Award Submissions
View article: Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Award SubmissionsSubmissions Are Now Open For The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
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Leveling Cost and Carbon Footprint of Chemical Recycling
View article: Leveling Cost and Carbon Footprint of Chemical RecyclingLeveling the cost and carbon footprint of circular polymers that are chemically recycled to monomer
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New Enzyme System for Hydrogen Economy
View article: New Enzyme System for Hydrogen EconomyAn enzyme could make a dream of the energy industry come true: it can efficiently generate hydrogen from electricity as well as convert hydrogen into electricity
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Bacterial Cellulose
View article: Bacterial CelluloseBacterial cellulose: A smart biomaterial with diverse applications
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OECD Biorefinery Roadmap for Thailand
View article: OECD Biorefinery Roadmap for ThailandThe OECD – OCDE has released a roadmap on how biorefineries provide an alternative to fossil-based production in Thailand
