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Portuguese researchers develop fully bio-based cosmetic packaging material
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/biobased-cosmetic-packaging-portugal.html
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One World Products buys Eco Bio Plastics
https://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/mergers-acquisitions/one-world-products-buys-eco-bio-plastics
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New 3D printer can make coffee mug from banana peels, turns food waste into useful goods
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/3d-printer-make-coffee-mug-from-banana-peels
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White House moves to kill chemical safety board, despite industry support
https://cen.acs.org/safety/industrial-safety/White-House-moves-kill-chemical/103/web/2025/07
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Nano-Biocomposites: What’s Next for These Hybrid Materials?
https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=6928
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ORGANIC project to 3D print bio-inspired structures with bio-based materials
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/organic-project-to-3d-print-bio-inspired-structures-with-bio-based-materials
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Hanoi rolls out roadmap to phase out free and non-biodegradable plastic bags
https://en.sggp.org.vn/hanoi-rolls-out-roadmap-to-phase-out-free-and-non-biodegradable-plastic-bags-post119196.html
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8 Innovative Materials Meant to Replace Plastic
https://www.newsbreak.com/climate-cosmos-318752396/4138564351308-8-innovative-materials-meant-to-replace-plastic
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Bacterial-Derived PHA/Bioceramic Composites in Clinical Practice: State of the Art and Future Perspectives
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c00407
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Recent Advances in Plastic Upcycling to Carbon Nanotubes and Hydrogen
https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=6927
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PHA, the Greenest Plastic So Far: Advancing Microbial Synthesis, Recovery, and Sustainable Applications for Circularity
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c00684
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Valorization of toluene from waste gas streams: assessing PHA production by Rhodococcus opacus
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772416625002347
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OleoShine Green by polymer expert Solabia Group receives triple international recognition in 2025 for functional innovation
https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/oleoshine-green-by-polymer-expert-solabia-group-receives
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China’s Pesticide Registration Reaches New Heights with Diverse and Eco-friendly Formulations
Read https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinas-pesticide-registration-reaches-heights-132100702.html
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How compostable fruit labels are a path to sustainable produce packaging
Read https://www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9753182/how-compostable-fruit-labels-are-a-path-to-sustainable-produce-packaging
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US unable to curb plastic pollution (Study)
Read https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/study-us-subpar-comes-curbing-152806046.html
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Scientists find bioplastic that vanishes 80% even in extreme deep-sea conditions
Read https://interestingengineering.com/science/bioplastic-vanishes-80-in-deep-sea
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Microalgae biofuel yields boosted with nanotechnology
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/microalgae-biofuel-yields-boosted-with-nanotechnology/ar-AA1JdUz4
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LAHB: New bioplastic can lose 80% of its mass after 13 months
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-lahb-bioplastic-mass-months.html
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CARBIOS enters the r-PET market for tire textile filaments
https://www.carbios.com/newsroom/en/carbios-enters-the-r-pet-market-for-tire-textile-filaments
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Unveiling the role of plastics in driving antimicrobial resistance
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389425016164
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Notpla develops seaweed-based drinks carrier for London’s Allianz Stadium
https://www.notpla.com/magazine-posts/serving-up-change-at-scale
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EU Commission’s support for chemically-recycled beverage bottles faces scrutiny
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/eu-chemical-recycling-bottle-rules.html
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US standards to cut recycled-plastics costs amid virgin glut
https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/18/11120653/insight-national-standards-to-cut-recycled-plastics-costs-amid-virgin-glut
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Trump exempts more than 100 polluters from environmental standards
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5408714-trump-epa-polluters-environmental-standards-clean-air-act
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Environmental life cycle assessment of renewable starch alternative plastic: a comparative analysis of end-of-life scenarios in the Republic of Korea
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652625015288
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AI-assisted sorting, other new technologies could improve plastic recycling
https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/news.host.html/content/shared/university/news/news-center-releases/2025/07/plastic-recycling-improvements.detail.html
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Environmental impact of non-plastic textiles and their persistence in waterways
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/biodegradable-wet-wipes-environment-microfibres-b2791498.html
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Researchers turn food waste into biodegradable plastic in breakthrough study
Read Researchers turn food waste into biodegradable plastic in breakthrough study
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Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1091680
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US children routinely exposed to harmful chemicals from packaging, researchers warn
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/chemical-children-plastic-packaging-us-health.html
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Unlocking agricultural biomass for Europe’s bio-based packaging transition
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/agricultural-biomass-bio-based-packaging-europe.html
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Henkel supports renewable raw materials for toilet rim blocks
Read https://www.henkel.com/press-and-media/press-releases-and-kits/2025-07-10-henkel-supports-renewable-raw-materials-for-toilet-rim-blocks-2074868
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EUBP position for INC 5.2
I’m not sure if the United Nations are truly the right people to solve the plastic waste problem. The UN is responsible to end poverty, hunger and war in the world. Does it look to you that they’re being successful? The UN is an ivory tower built on lies. But then again, humans like to…
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New EU budget
Ursula von der Leyen intends to keep giving public money to her friends. Most EU citizens are completely disinterested in EU politics
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Controlled Degradation of PBAT for PBAT/PLA Blend Melt-Blown Nonwovens
Read https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/marc.202500276?af=R
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EU Commission policies have destroyed the chemical industry
Read https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/plan-stronger-eu-chemical-industry-2025-07-08_en https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1755
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Transforming biodegradable polymers into functional electronics
Read https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/transforming-biodegradable-polymers-functional-electronics
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Enhancing mechanical properties of durian (Durio ziberthinus murr.) seed starch biopolymer filled with Indonesian bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum) extract
Read https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0961953425005707
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Young engineer develops game-changing solution to pressing global issue: ‘Creates a full circular system’
Read https://www.newsbreak.com/the-cool-down-314855763/4103671623772-young-engineer-develops-game-changing-solution-to-pressing-global-issue-creates-a-full-circular-system
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INEOS Styrolution launched bio-attributed polystyrene for food packaging
Read https://www.ineos-styrolution.com/it_IT/news/ineos-styrolution-launched-bio-attributed-polystyrene-for-food-packaging
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Guangdong launches world’s first 200,000 tons/year plastic recycling plant
Read https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/12/WS6871c65ba31000e9a573ba30.html
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Using of aluminum (lignin /silica /fatty acids) hybrid filler in the fabrication of natural rubber conductive elastomers
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-09065-0
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Scaling-up the Bioconversion of Lignin to 2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid With Engineered Pseudomonas putida for Bio-Based Plastics Production
Read https://analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bit.70020
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Plastic pollution in the ocean is far smaller — and far more pervasive — than we thought
Read https://www.ehn.org/plastic-pollution-in-the-ocean-is-far-smaller-and-far-more-pervasive-than-we-thought
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Why I No Longer Compost-And Why You May Want To Stop
Read https://www.newsbreak.com/24-7-food-recipes-318752653/4104984850898-why-i-no-longer-compost-and-why-you-may-want-to-stop
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Improvement of Gelatin-Based Coating in Order to Enhance the Oxygen Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Biobased PLA (Polylactic Acid) and Cellulose Films
Read https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.5c00198
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Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
Read https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5671/binghamton-university-researchers-develop-process-to-turn-food-waste-into-biodegradable-plastic
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European project targets bioproducts from olive waste
Read https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/european-project-to-convert-olive-waste-to-green-energy-and-bioplastics
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This New Bioplastic Is Clear Flexible and Stronger Than Oil-Based Plastic
Read https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/this-new-bioplastic-is-clear-flexible-and-stronger-than-oil-based-plastic-and-its-made-by-microbes
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BBIA is run by consultants
BBIA is the British antenna of the NSDAP 😂 (that’s actually a good joke, I did make myself laugh with this one). The members of BBIA are Germanophile who want to see the return of Prussia. The BBIA board meetings are usually done in German 😂. More seriously, when an association is run by consultants,…
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BASF cuts annual targets after earnings decline
Read https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/chemieindustrie-basf-kappt-nach-ergebnisrueckgang-jahresziele/100141093.html
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EU and US allow synthetic microplastics in chewing gum
The EU hasn’t banned synthetic microplastics in chewing gum yet? Nope, they want you to eat plastic. Wait until compostable plastics are made mandatory.
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Soaring oil prices may accelerate global green energy transition
Read https://www.eco-business.com/news/soaring-oil-prices-may-accelerate-global-green-energy-transition
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Novel cardanol-based polybenzoxazine (PBZ) resins from a sustainable source to substitute phenolic resins in brake pads for eco-friendliness and superior performance
Read https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359836825006985
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ZWIA updates zero waste hierarchy to account for chemical recycling concerns
Read https://www.wastedive.com/news/zwia-zero-waste-definition-hierarchy-chemical-processing-plastic/751978
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Indian Experts believe compostable plastics risk worsening pollution
The Compostable Plastic industry has been lobbying aggressively in India. India’s waste management infrastructure is really nowhere in comparison to European infrastructure … but still, they’re pushing compostable plastics. I guess the level of corruption must be noticeable.
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Scientists Create Edible Plastic That Grows and Repairs Itself
Read https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/scientists-create-edible-plastic-that-grows-and-repairs-itself/ar-AA1FWdrE?ocid=arwlchr
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Pesticides and PLA microplastics from mulch film produce a highly toxic cocktail
Read https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389425021284
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Surrey researchers to help turn Europe’s olive mill waste into bioproducts and clean fuel
Read https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1090737
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European Project Turns to Strawberry Waste to Develop Bioplastics for Packaging
Does anyone believe strawberry waste ca be a reliable feedstock to produce plastic? The answer is no. Strawberry waste should be composted.
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Most Stupid Bioplastic Application Ever
The price goes to PLIXXENT (German Chemical Company).
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EPA ditches proposed reviews of plastic-to-fuel chemicals
Read https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/07/09/epa-ditches-proposed-reviews-of-plastic-to-fuel-chemicals-00444516
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End-of-life Vehicle Regulation – crucial differences in EU Council and Parliament approach
Read https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/09/11117925/end-of-life-vehicle-regulation-crucial-differences-in-eu-council-and-parliament-approach
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Development of functional degradable materials by precise crosslinking design of biobased polymers
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41428-025-01051-7
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A possible replacement for plastic: Spinning bacteria create improved cellulose
Read https://phys.org/news/2025-07-plastic-bacteria-cellulose.html
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Harvard Scientists Grow Algae in Mars-Like Conditions, Paving Way for Space Habitats
Read https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-grow-algae-in-mars-like-conditions-paving-way-for-space-habitats
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Brazilian researchers identify bacteria that can transform plastic waste into bioplastics
Read https://agencia.fapesp.br/brazilian-researchers-identify-bacteria-that-can-transform-plastic-waste-into-bioplastics/55270
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Australia delays packaging EPR amid calls for clarity and fairness
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/australia-packaging-epr-regulation-delay.html
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European Commission creates diversion with Lantmannen cartel to avoid critisism from Novamont cover up
Some EU Commission officials with whom I have spoken are frowning their eyebrows as to why the Commission didn’t investigate the Novamont cartel. The EU Commission antitrust dpt had to come up with a diversion to make us believe they’re working hard. We all know, nobody is working at the Commission in July and August.
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Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries to develop bio-based HHPA
Read https://www.beckers-group.com/en/about-us/news/2025/beckers-group-announces-collaboration-with-anodyne-chemistries
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Mars Sustainability Investment Fund targets recyclable, compostable flexibles
Read https://packagingeurope.com/news/mars-sustainability-investment-fund-targets-recyclable-compostable-flexibles/13052.article
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Fully biodegradable and mass-producible conductive fiber based on tungsten–poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite
Read https://www.nature.com/articles/s41528-025-00448-x
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We’re looking for victims of Novamont / ENI
Do you know of any company that has been victim of Novamont / Versalis / ENI unfair commercial practices and market abuse?
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University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic
Read https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2025/july/07082025-rahman-bacterial-cellulose-plastic.php
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Irish EPA confirms d2w biodegradable plastic complies with EU directive
Read https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/irish-epa-confirms-d2w-biodegradable-plastic-complies-with-eu-directive-93CH-4125864
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Reusable packaging: German lessons for the Dutch market
Read https://kidv.nl/reusable-packaging-german-lessons-for-the-dutch-market
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SK chemicals Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Austria’s Durmont to Supply Sustainable Materials to Global Automotive Brands
Read https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sk-chemicals-signs-exclusive-partnership-agreement-with-austrias-durmont-to-supply-sustainable-materials-to-global-automotive-brands-302490329.html
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Plastic waste: Commission consults on new rules for chemically-recycled content in plastic bottles
The only end-of-life option that is working OK is mechanical recycling of PET …. now the European Commission wants to throw everything overboard by allowing chemical recycling of PET. 😂 The European Commission is truly an ivory tower ….
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Third-party verified LCA confirms Luminy® PLA has low environmental impact, achieving carbon neutrality and negative footprint with recycled content
It’s difficult to get a grasp on TotalEnergies Corbion external communications. Sometimes they send me their press releases sometimes not. My perception is that their external communication is not ‘constant’. It has a big implication on how I perceive the company. That’s not clever because they could climb up the ladder if I had the…
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USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference
I publish this USDA article because of one word: “chargé d’affaires” … a french word. Americans are sophisticated and the US government is an example of professionalism. The European Commission believes it plays in the same league as the US government but it doesn’t. The European Commission are truly amateurs compared to the US government.…
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For some Western firms, China is the place for carbon dioxide utilization
Read https://cen.acs.org/environment/greenhouse-gases/Western-firms-China-place-carbon/103/web/2025/07
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