Tag: China
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France and China Joint Statement on Climate Change
At the invitation of Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, made a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from 5 to 7 April 2023.
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Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuels
This is just the top of the iceberg. Some people say that if the European Commission was doing its job correctly, no biofuels would be imported anymore into the EU
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Johnson Matthey providing process technology for world’s largest butanediol plant
Johnson Matthey will provide Fujian Zhongjing Petrochemical Group with butanediol (BDO) technology to produce bio-degradable plastics (PBAT)
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Bioplastics and Plastic Trends – June 2023 (FREE)
Where are we and where are we going when it comes to bioplastics and plastic waste? This is a FREE article
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Sulzer and Jindan New Biomaterials Partner on bioplastic in China
Jindan will utilize Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology at its new manufacturing plant to produce up to 75’000 tonnes of PLA per year, mainly to be used for food packaging, molded goods and fibers production.
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A million-ton biomass chemical project was put into operation in China
On May 12, the world‘s first one-million-ton “Shengquan method” biomass refining integration project
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China Updates Rules for Review of Gene-Edited Plants for Agricultural Use
On April 28, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued Rules for Review of Gene-Edited Plants for Agricultural Use (Trial), which clarifies the classification criteria and requirements for evaluating gene-edited plants.
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Sabic and BAPI Partner on Chemical Recycling
On March 15, 2023, Beijing Aerospace Petrochemical Technology And Equipment Engineering Corporation Limited (BAPTEEC LTD), a wholly owned subsidiary of Beijing Aerospace Propulsion Institute (“BAPI”, affiliate to China Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation), and SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, held a signing ceremony in Beijing…
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Chinese National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics
In August 2021, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released an updated National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021).
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable Glass
Everyone is familiar with glass—from putting on eyeglasses, pushing open the window, standing in front of a mirror, to holding a water glass. Glass is ubiquitous in nature and essential to human life — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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China Releases the Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods
On June 30, 2022, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762-2022), which will enter into force on June 30, 2023 — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount…
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Researchers Think Biodegradable Material Could Replace Glass As We Know It
Researchers in China have developed a new type of glass they claim is both biodegradable and biorecyclable
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Agriloop Project to Convert Agri-Food Residues into Products
International project; AgriLoop is launched to accelerate the future of circular agriculture by converting residues into high-value, eco-friendly products
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How Will EU Green Tariff Impact China Carbon Market?
The EU’s newly agreed carbon border levy may act as an ‘external incentive’ to motivate China’s carbon market to grow
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Working Group to Boost Chemical Recycling in China
A joint working group consisting of industrial associations, plastics producers and recyclers has initiated a program to beef up the recycling of flexible plastics in China, a move experts believe will reduce waste and help with national climate targets.
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China Biodegradable Tableware Startup Secures New Funding
In China, demand for disposable tableware is growing along with the food delivery market.
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VU and Chinese Researchers Partner on Seaweed Bioplastics
Victoria University and Chinese researchers team up to fight plastic pollution with seaweed
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East Asian Seas Countries Partner on Marine Plastic Waste
East Asian Seas countries cooperate to deal with marine plastic pollution
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In the Meantime, China is Driving Global Coal Expansion
One year after President Xi Jinping’s pledge to cease new coal projects abroad, Chinese companies have gone ahead to sign new overseas agreements, strengthening China’s position as the world’s top coal developer, a new analysis finds — While EU citizen’s purchasing power is being slaughtered by the “Ursula von der Leyen” slaughterhouse, China is getting…
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Junzheng Group Goes Bioplastic Production
The first set in the world: Junzheng Group selects KTS technology for a BDO project with single-line production capacity of 300,000 tons per year
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FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach Initiative
To promote a greater dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on issues related to climate, the FAS offices in China launched “Agriculture for a Better Future,” a series of social media posts on U.S. Mission to China social media platforms — Well, let’s hope for humanity that China will not copy the US…
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China Annual Biofuels Report
China’s biofuels policies continue to wane as a priority for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and investment in the sector has declined.
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Macau to Ban Single Use Plastics
Macau to ban imports of disposable plastic tableware in 2023
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China Soil Survey
After rapid development and intensive farming, China is finally carrying out a new soil survey to help with its food security and carbon targets
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Angel Yeast to Build PHA Plant
Angel Yeast Partners with PhaBuilder to Open PHA Factory
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China Cosmetic Packaging Goes Eastman Renew
onTop cosmetics is first Chinese beauty brand to launch sustainable cosmetic packaging made with Eastman Cristal™ Renew copolyester
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Chinese Develop Conductive Polymer Based Living Material
Researchers Develop Flexible Bioelectronic Device Based on Living Material for Monitoring Lactate and Tumor Cells
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Using PLA to Make Clothes
Tokyo firm finds use for Chinese biodegradable plastic in clothes
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China New Agricultural Plan
On April 27, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the 2022 Legislative Plan Work Plan.
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China Sugar Report
Total sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2022/23 (October – September) is forecast at 10 MMT, up 400,000 MT from the revised MY 2021/22 estimate.
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Chinese Researchers Double Microalgae Yields
Scientists Explore a Genetic Sensor of Blue Light to Double Oil Productivity in Industrial Microalgae
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China Opened the Plastic Pandora Box (FREE)
Where are we since China decided to open the Plastic Pandora box? This is a FREE article.
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Marine Fungus that Degrades Plastics
Chinese scientists discover marine fungus that degrades plastic
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Sulzer Provides Tech for New Chinese PLA Plant
Sulzer’s bio-plastic technology selected for Yangzhou Huitong Biological New Material’s plant
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China Puts a Hold on Bioplastics
Did China Change its mind on Bioplastics? The future of biodegradable plastic in China becomes uncertain
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USTC Develop Catalyst for CO2 to Formate Conversion
Researchers Develop Pb1Cu Catalyst for CO2-to-formate Conversion
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Bluepha and Pharadox Partner on PHA
We are proud and honored to start the new year announcing a new cooperation. With our material partner Bluepha we will be able to develop more unique PHA based materials to suit an ever growing need for sustainable solutions
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First China PHA Plant Breaks Ground
Bluepha breaks ground on its first commercial scale PHA plant in Binhai County, Jiangsu Province
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Harvard Professor Found Guilty of China Connections
Harvard Professor Charles Lieber (former chair of chemistry dpt) Found Guilty of Lying About China Ties
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China and GMO Update
China: Agriculture GMOs Safety Assessment Administrative Measures Notified to the WTO
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The Chinese Solar Panels Fairy Tale (FREE)
Presentation made on the topic of photovoltaic panels (solar panel) in the french Senate. This is a FREE article.
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Agricultural Biotech Reports for Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Israel
Agricultural Biotech Report for Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Israel
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China Consultation on GMO
China: MARA Solicits Comments on Revisions to the Administrative Measures for the Safety Assessment of Agricultural GMOs
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New Chinese Policy for Food and Cosmetic Packaging
New Chinese Standard for food and cosmetic packaging
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China Online Shopping Gets Greener
China’s largest online shopping spree gets greener
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Hong Kong to Test Packaging on Covid Virus
Seeking 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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Annual China Biofuel Report
Wavering and uncertain polices and prices continue to limit fuel ethanol consumption in China.
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Chinese Manage to Upgrade PET Waste
Electrocatalytic upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate to commodity chemicals and H2 fuel
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US Senate Votes Chinese Genocide Law
US votes Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Will Xi Jinping be the next dictator accused of genocide? What will be the impact on the solar panel industry?
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Chinese Bioplastics Degrades in 7 Days in Open Air
China is very efficient. It makes us reflect on how we spend R&D funds in the EU
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Chinese Create PLA Artistic Landscape Design
PLA filament used to 3D print artistic landscape product
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China and European Countries Partner on Deforestation
Central and Eastern European Countries to sell out Forests to China.
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SK Chemicals Partners on PET Chemical Recycling
SK Chemicals invests in Chinese Company
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Dow Builds Milk Bottle Road in China
Dow and Shiny Meadow give hard-to-recycle plastic a second life with “Milk Bottle Road”
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Clariant Opens R&D Centre in China
Clariant Opens State-Of-The-Art Catalyst China R&D Center At Its New Shanghai “One Clariant Campus”
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Paper vs PLA Straws in China
Straws are a hot topic in China; here’s an open debate about paper vs PLA straws
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China Policies for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
China Policies for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
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Solar Panels Are Made in Chinese Concentration Camps
What if we told you that 70 % of solar equipments are produced in China and that this Chinese production relied upon forced labours and concentration camps?
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China to Explode Bioplastic Production
One Chinese company will produce 700.000 ton per year.
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Bioplastic Boom in China
PLA, a degradable and recycle-friendly alternative to plastic, is having its moment in China
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Are Bioplastics a Solution for China?
Are degradable plastics a way out of plastic pollution?
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Yum China Goes Bioplastics
Yum China Targets 30% Reduction Of Non-degradable Plastic Packaging Weight By 2025
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China Ramps Up War on Plastics
China’s New Year’s resolution: bans on plastic straws, plates, non-biodegradable plastic bags — TEAL Innovates PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty and Hotel — ROQUETTE Revolutionises Aerosol Packaging
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Greenpeace Report on Bioplastics in China
Here’s the report from Greenpeace on Bioplastics in China
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Impact of China eCommerce on Green Packaging Drive
China’s Online Shopping Addiction Is Killing Its Green Packaging Drive
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China Needs Reusable System Instead of Bioplastics
China Needs Reusable System Instead of Bioplastics according to Chinese Media. Chinese decide fast; let’s hope the bioplastics industry will not miss this wave too.
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China Compostable Plastic Fiasco
Is the Chinese compostable plastic experiment turning into a fiasco?
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China Increases Production of Biodegradable Materials
Hainan increases production of eco-friendly alternative for plastic
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China Province Bans Disposable Non Degradable Plastic Products
Hainan bans disposable non-degradable plastic products
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Will China Impact Corn Prices?
Corn is currently the most important feedstock for PLA (Natureworks)
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China Goes for Fossil Covid Recovery
China’s Covid stimulus plans for fossil fuels three times larger than low-carbon
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Plastic Solution on Chinese State Owned Media
Experts give their vision regarding plastic solution on Chinese state owned media
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Kiwis Adapt to Packaging Trends in China
Adapting to changing consumer behaviour in terms of food packaging in China. What is New Zealand doing?
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Chinese Revolutionise Algae Photosynthesis
A team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found a way to speed up photosynthesis in algae by applying a conjugated polymer.
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More Plastic Bans in China
Message from the Dpt of Ecology and Environment of the Sichuan Province. Authorities in the southwestern province announced that bars, restaurants, and tea and coffee shops should plan to stop handing out plastic straws with their customers’ orders, after Jiangxi and Shanxi recently announced similar policies.
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McDonalds Bans Straws in China
Global fast-food giant McDonald’s announced it would be phasing out of plastic straws in China. The move is estimated to reduce 400 tons of plastic waste per year.
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Palm Oil, Deforestation and China
A new report shows Chinese firms are unaware that deforestation risks associated with buying palm oil endangers their business. The solution starts with transparency.
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BASF and Red Avenue Partner on Bioplastic in China
BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group collaborate to produce certified compostable co-polyester (PBAT) in China.
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Degradable Plastics in China
Deliverymen stand among plastic packages and boxes sealed with tape on sidewalks as they call residents to fetch their goods. Parcels and takeout food in plastic bags and containers pile up on shelves outside residential blocks.
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China Billionaire Goes Bioplastic
Toys are fun playthings for most, but for Hong Kong billionaire Francis Choi Chee-ming they are serious business—he claims his privately held Early Light International is the world’s largest toy maker by output.
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Chinese Invent Cellulose Nanofiber Plate CNFP
Plastic gives us a lightweight, strong and inexpensive material to use, but it has also caused the plastic apocalypse.
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Plastic Mulch Damages Soil
China has led the world in using plastic-film mulch to increase the productivity of its crops, and now it needs to lead the world in removing the plastic residue damaging its croplands, according to a study out this week.
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China to Ban Thin Plastic Bags, Films and Cutlery
China will look to ban ultra-thin plastic bags and agricultural-use plastic mulch, as well as other types of non-biodegradable plastic products, the country’s state planning authority said in draft proposals published on Friday.
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EU Circular Economy Plan Will Impact China
To keep selling to the EU market, many products will need to meet new requirements.
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US Custom Ruling for Chinese Bioplastic Bags
In ruling NY N309146, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the classification of biodegradable plastic retail carrier bags from China.
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China is Buying US Recycling Companies
In 2018, China banned the import of many recycled scrap materials, wreaking havoc on the global recycling system. However, some organizations and communities see it as a new opportunity to build recycling infrastructure and to create less waste. Some Chinese companies are investing in recycling facilities in the U.S. to be able to maintain China’s…
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China To Ban Plastic Bags, Tableware and Cotton Swabs
More than a decade after the country first introduced a ban on single-use plastic, China has announced a wide range of measures to put an end to the environmental blight that has tainted much of its land and rivers. How effective will it be?
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New Bioplastics Packaging Made in China
A new material that can keep vegetables and fruit fresh and prevent fogging in food packaging was displayed at a seminar on preservation of agricultural products over the weekend.
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Neste Opens Office in China To Trade in Waste and Raw Materials
Neste opens an office in Shanghai and starts renewable raw material sourcing operations in China.
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South China Morning Post Covers Biodegradable Energy Gel Packets
Bioplastic energy gel packets are made from compostable material that disappears with rain and insects. They are not the perfect solution because they may perpetuate single use culture, but they are better than traditional plastic.
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