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The Novamont Fairy Tale (FREE)
The history, present and future of the phenomenal Novamont fairy tale. The story told like you’ve never heard it before. This is a FREE article.
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Klaus Schwab to step down from the WEF (FREE)
Klaus Schwab to step down from the WEF. This is a FREE article
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Bio-On case: the masterminds behind the collapse of the Italian unicorn revealed, with confirmed financial interests of those who caused the stock to crash (FREE)
The Bio-On case: the masterminds behind the collapse of the Italian unicorn revealed, with confirmed financial interests of those who caused the stock to crash. This is a FREE article
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Ventura school project replaces plastic tableware with metal (FREE)
Ventura school project replaces plastic tableware with metal Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Indian automakers shift towards recycled materials and biodegradable parts for new models
Indian automakers shift towards recycled materials and biodegradable parts for new models
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Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps (FREE)
Ideal for supermarkets, restaurants and bakeries, the new products include a variety of BPI-Certified bags and wraps with no-added PFAS. This is a FREE article
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US EPA approves pro-oxidant additives (OXO) bioplastics technology (FREE)
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an important Report into pro-oxidant masterbatches which in its own words “could significantly reduce the persistence of plastic pollution without creating undesired by-products.” This is a FREE article
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Fully plastic signs may be recyclable, plastic-coated paper is not (FREE)
Primary elections are concluding across America, but for some, political signs are such an important form of expression, they display more generalized opinions year-round on campaign-style signs, in the form of “this house believes…” statements. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article.
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Eco-Products Launches Veridian™ Line to Address Composter Contamination Challenges (FREE)
First-of-its-kind collection of cups, lids, cutlery and containers aligns with new labeling rules in Washington state and Colorado. This is a FREE article
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Embrace Sustainable Plastic Technologies And Don’t Be Obsessed With Recycling, Says Symphony Environmental (FREE)
A recent report from the Centre for Climate Integrity claims it has uncovered shocking insights into how the plastics industry deceived the public for decades and contributed to the plastic waste crisis. This is a FREE article
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New Bioplastics Newsletter!
Your favourite Bioplastics Newsletter is changing. The Newsletter will become ‘paid’ as of today. Read more…..
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Impact of Chemtrails on Climate change (FREE)
In the discussion between man-made versus natural climate change, one should also beware of chemtrails, the intentional release of chemicals in our atmosphere by private and government contractors … Watch this UN Council video about chemtrails. This is a FREE article
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Can PHA reduce plastic pollution? (Mongabay)
An innovative alternative to reduce plastic pollution
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Symphony Environmental statement on the EU OXO legal case (FREE)
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc (AIM: SYM), makes this further announcement following the judgment of the General Court (the “Court”) of the European Union (“EU”) delivered on 31 January 2024 (the “Judgment”). This is a FREE article
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Local inventor’s plastic biodegradation product addresses local farmer’s concern (FREE)
Today, David talks about the CiCLO technology, making some major brands of clothing almost completely degradable in many environments. Did you know the inventor lives in Ojai? Here is an article about his background and the relevance of the invention to a local farmer. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Symphony Environmental initial response to the EU OXO court case (FREE)
Symphony Environmental initial response to the OXO court case. This is a FREE article
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Mongabay PHA video (FREE)
In this episode of Mongabay’s “Problem Solved” video series, we take a look at how PHAs are made, and what else experts say needs to be done to combat the global plastic pollution crisis.
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Borealis appoints Mirjam Mayer as VP Circular Economy Solutions (FREE)
Borealis announces the appointment of Mirjam Mayer, previously Vice President Polyolefins Transformation, as Vice President Circular Economy Solutions as of 1 January 2024. In this position, she will be overlooking and managing Borealis’ entire Circular Economy Solutions (CES) value chain. This is a FREE article
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Investigative Journalist claims there was a conspiracy against Bio-on (Video) (FREE)
Italian investigative journalists published a book and documentary about a conspiracy behind the Bio-on saga. This is a FREE article
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Industrial cows generate methane, not grass cows (FREE)
Another fairy tale: cows generate methane. Well, grass cows don’t. It’s industrially bred cows that generate methane. This is a FREE article.
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WEF Davos most important takeaways (FREE)
Here are the main takeaways of the 2024 WEF summit in Davos. This is a FREE article
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New, higher deposit on part plastic containers not being redeemed in California (FREE)
David Goldstein comments the new deposit return scheme in California. This is a FREE article
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German farmers protest is growing (FREE)
After the Belgian and the Dutch farmers protest, now comes the German farmers protest. Nobody noticed the Belgian farmers cos the Belgians are just too nice. The Dutch farmers protest was a bit louder, but now comes the real thing…ze German farmers.
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Another senior lobbyist leaves the bioplastic scene (FREE)
He had been the main lobbyists for Novamont and TotalEnergies Corbion. Another blow for the industry as he had been, I think, one of the better people within the bioplastics lobbyists pool. This is a FREE article
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The Best Bioplastic Company of 2023 (FREE)
Who was the best bioplastics company of 2023? This is a FREE article.
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Bioplastics Review of 2023 (FREE)
I’ve tried to make a selection of the most important trends and news items of 2023. This is a FREE article
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Gaza and the Fossil Connections
Depending on how you look at history, it is possible to explain the current situation from an oil and gas perspective and narrative. This is a FREE article
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Oxfam & The Salvation Army are dumping textile waste in Kenya (FREE)
Oxfam International and The Salvation Army are dumping second hand clothes in Kenya. This is a FREE artricle
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WWF Transparent Report – Plastic progress report
WWF Releases its 4th Annual Transparent Report, Unveiling Progress on Plastic Footprints for Several of the World’s Biggest Brands
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Kenyan Senator calls uncontrolled exports of Second Hand Clothing to Kenya ‘Dumping’ (FREE)
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has described the exportation of sub standard textiles, plastics and synthetics into Kenya from developed countries as “dumping”. This is a FREE article
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Eco-business on COP28 (FREE)
I received a newsletter from Eco-business in my mailbox and couldn’t help but to comment the text with a satirical note. This is a FREe article
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Flemish Minister of Environment calls Dubai COP 28 a Charade and Spectacle (FREE)
I think she’s right; I call it ze Buffalo Bill show or…. Le Cirque du Soleil …. This is a FREE article
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Video explaining false climate change rhetoric (FREE)
More and more scientists are speaking up against the ‘man-made’ climate change rhetoric. The media is also responsible for creating climate anxiety. It’s about money: a fake ‘net zero’ solution to a wrongly formulated problem. This is a FREE article
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Floreon secures £2 million investment (FREE)
World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment — Floreon is one of my favourite bioplastic startup. This is a FREE article
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Roundup & Glyphosate conspiracy theory (video) (FREE)
Here’s a conspiracy theory (video) about herbicide ‘Roundup’ and ‘Glyphosate’ circulating on social media. If this is true, then I ask the question: how did regulatory agencies allow this product to be used. This is Frankenstein stuff. This is a FREE article
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Time has turned into a greenwashing platform (FREE)
Time has issued a 100 Climate leaders list; just check out how funny that is. This is a FREE article
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Eco-Products Earns B Corp Recertification for Using Business as a Force for Good (FREE)
Leading brand of foodservice packaging once again meets high standards for social and environmental performance. This is a FREE article
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Truth being told at WEF (FREE)
Who would have expected some ‘truth’ talking at the WEF in Davos? This is a FREE article
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The PLA market size (FREE)
I came across a PLA report and was a bit astonished to find out what the total value of the PLA market was. This is a FREE article.
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APR and RecyClass Work to Align Design for Recycling Guidance
Continued efforts to drive harmonization of plastic packaging recyclability
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The pathology of hype, hyperbole and publication bias is creating an unwarranted concern towards biodegradable mulch films (FREE)
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Portland Trail Blazers, Eco-Products Team Up to Turn Trash into Rich Soil (FREE)
Trail Blazers announce Eco-Products as an Official Zero Waste Partner. Eco-Products Providing All Compostable Products Within Moda Center & Support for Rip City Reuse. This is a FREE article
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Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Summary (Free)
A summary of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) for dummies. This is a FREE article
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Plastic Packaging Trends – October 2023 (Free)
A summary of the plastic packaging situation. Where are we right now? This is a FREE article
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Eco-Products Unveils New Program to Help Prevent Contamination in Compost Streams (FREE)
CIRC program will verify that foodservice operators have taken key steps to avoid sending non-compostable items to composters. This is a FREE article
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EU and France Keep sending fashion trash to Kenya (FREE)
There seem to be some some EPR funds embezzlement in France and EU when it comes to textile waste sent to Africa. This is a FREE article
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Miami University uses AI for composting
It would be worth getting their feedback after some time to see whether AI can improve composting
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University of Florida Breakthrough on Chemical Recycling
UF-led research makes major leap toward greener future
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Forever Chemicals PFAS Detected in ‘Eco-Friendly’ Plant-Based Straws, Study Says
According to a recent study, PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been found in plant-based straws, even those that are promoted as “eco-friendly.”
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The OXO witch-hunt continues in India
There’s been a witch hunt against OXO in India … a remake of the anti-OXO campaign that took place in the EU.
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Researchers turning food waste into biodegradable plastic (video)
The U.S. throws out approximately 119 billion pounds of food and 40 million tons of plastic waste every year.
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Capital of Europe says no to compostable bags and packaging (FREE)
There has been a change in the waste management policy of Brussels, the capital of Europe. This is a FREE article
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Australia’s annual plastic consumption produces emissions equivalent to 5.7m cars, analysis shows (FREE)
Plastics consumed nationally in 2019-20 created 16m tonnes of greenhouse gases, report says
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KIA to use real ocean plastics (FREE)
Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
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Global Bioenergies raises its ambitions (FREE)
Increased plant sizing to reach larger volumes and more competitive prices. Production aimed at the cosmetics market, then sustainable aviation fuels. Preparation of model replicability for international deployment. (FREE)
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Japanese firms plan to produce bio-based plastic bottles (FREE)
A group of Japanese companies is working on developing plastic drink bottles that are not made from any petroleum-based materials.
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Enhancing biodegradation of PBAT through bio-stimulation using Pseudozyma jejuensis for effective plastic waste reduction (FREE)
Polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) is a flexible and biodegradable material that finds applications in mulching film and the food packaging industry. This is a FREE article
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Partnership Expands PHA Bioplastics in Cosmetic Packaging (FREE)
Brand owner Riman Korea will blend CJ Biomaterials’ patented polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers with polylactic acid (PLA) to increase packaging sustainability. This is a FREE article
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CJ Blossom Park Achieves TÜV SÜD Lab Accreditation, Streamlining Biodegradability Testing (FREE)
Certification will reduce time, costs involved with certifying CJ Biomaterials polyhydroxyalkanoate-based solutions. This is a FREE article
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New bio-based materials from non-biodegradable plastic waste for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries (FREE)
AIMPLAS forms part of the BioICEP project (Bio-Innovation of a Circular Economy for Plastics). It started in February 2020 and is funded by the Horizon 2020 programme. This is a FREE article
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How Anne-Marie Bonneau, the ‘Zero Waste Chef,’ broke up with plastic (FREE)
More and more influencers are turning away from plastic. This is a FREE article
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SKZ and Fraunhofer Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)
A recently started research project of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen and the German Plastics Center SKZ in Würzburg aims to recycle thermally damaged plastics by chemical recycling. This is a FREE article
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Indonesian firm turns plastic into bricks (FREE)
Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has a construction boom and plastic waste problem; solving both could help achieve its climate goals. This is a FREE article
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URI researchers’ paper adds to understanding around ethanol production (FREE)
Improves engineering strategies for producing bio-based chemicals and fuels. This is a FREE article
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Reuters Video on Bioplastics Records (FREE)
The sweet sound of a sugar-based alternative to vinyl could be about to revolutionize recorded music by helping to decarbonize the industry, according to its developer. Ilan Rubens reports. This is a FREE article
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Sabic Offers Bio-Based Versions Of All Noryl™ Resin Grades To Further Advance The Bioeconomy Of Plastics (FREE)
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is now offering bio-based versions of all NORYL™, Flexible NORYL, NORYL GTX™ and NORYL PPX™ resin grades to help customers meet increasingly rigorous sustainability goals. The bio-based versions, formulated with polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin feedstocks certified under International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS, provide properties similar…
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Cheaper, Greener Bio-Plastic Research Succeeds (Video) (Free)
The United Nations Environment Program estimates globally we produce 400 million tons of plastic waste every single year. Scientist Brett Helms led a team of researchers working on bio-renewable plastic. His team just completed a study showing it can be cheaper for manufacturers and emit less Co2 than traditional plastics. This is a FREE article
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3D-Printed PLA Sculptures Act as Air Purifiers (FREE)
By combining Pure.Tech technology with PLA, a bioplastic made from corn dextrose (sugar), the team successfully created a 100% natural mineral compound that can absorb and neutralize CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This is a FREE article
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EU starts probe on Indonesian biodiesel avoiding import duties (FREE)
The European Union said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into whether biodiesel from Indonesia was circumventing EU duties by going through China and Britain. This is a FREE article
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Ireland Launches Bioeconomy Funding Initiative (FREE)
Ministers McConalogue, Heydon and Hackett announces new €10 million bioeconomy funding initiative. This is a FREE article
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Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone (FREE)
Robust process developed on a laboratory scale. Pilot-scale technical implementation starts. Recycled monomer can be used for the production of polycarbonate. This is a FREE article
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Carbon balance of plywood from a social reforestation program in Indonesia (FREE)
Social reforestation programs plant trees on degraded, uncultivated land in low-income regions to allow the local population to generate income from selling wood products and—in case of agroforestry systems—to grow food. This is a FREE article
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Neste, Suntory and Mitsubishi Partner on Bio-PET (FREE)
Cooperation marks the first time renewable Neste RE is used for production of PET, one of the most commonly used polymers for drinking bottles. This is a FREE article
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Compostable plastic bags should be banned says Environmental Defence (FREE)
“Compostable” Checkout Bags Are Still Plastic and Should Not Be Exempted from the Federal Single-Use Plastic Bans. This is a FREE article
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Nexam Chemical receives another patent in recycling – Creates new opportunities to recycle polyethylene (FREE)
Nasdaq First North-listed Nexam Chemical – which invents, develops, produces and sells additives to the plastics industry worldwide – has been informed that the European Patent Office will approve a second important patent in Reactive Recycling™ technology. This is a FREE article
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Wall Street Journal on plant-based Plastics (FREE)
Plant-Based Plastics Gain Favor as Companies Pursue Sustainability Goals. Bioplastic production is growing at a record clip amid strong demand from fashion and food-packaging companies, in particular. This is a FREE article
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Parts 3D Printed with PLA Pellets, Just as Good as PLA Filament (FREE)
A new study just published in the journal Additive Manufacturing and funded by European Space Agency compared 3D printed parts printed with pellets to parts printed with filaments for strength and overall quality. This is a FREE article
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Update on Canadian Industrial Hemp Production Trade and Regulation (FREE)
The Canadian hemp sector continues to be driven by the food and nutrition markets, despite the 2018 regulatory changes that legalized recreational cannabis, and opened the potential for new markets for hemp-extracted cannabinoids. This is a FREE article
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New reports measure progress on organics recycling (FREE)
“How is recycling really going?” Versions of that question come to me by phone and email every week. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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EU biofuels annual report (FREE)
With the gradual lifting of the lockdowns, and recovering economies, consumption of bioethanol and biobased diesel (BBD) are estimated to have increased by respectively 6.1 percent and 0.6 percent in 2022. For both biofuels, the achieved level in 2022 is above the pre-COVID level of 2019, and a new record. This is a FREE article
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Canada Biofuels Annual Report (FREE)
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) became law on July 6, 2022. It aims to reduce the carbon intensity of liquid transportation fuels and has the potential to increase the use of low carbon-intensity diesel by an additional 2.2 billion liters and the use of ethanol by an additional 700 million liters by 2030 under the…
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Avantium continues to show strong progress in executing the commercialisation strategies for its proprietary technologies (FREE)
Avantium N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam and Brussels: AVTX), a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, today reports its 2023 half year results. This is a FREE article
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Avantium awarded €0.76 million EU funding for its participation in the Rebiolution project (FREE)
Avantium N.V., a leading technology provider in renewable chemistry, announces that it has been awarded a €0.76 million grant by the EU Horizon Europe programme for its participation in the research and development programme Rebiolution. This is a FREE article
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Water Powered Car (FREE)
Someone claimed to have invented an engine that runs on water….. even seawater. This is a FREE article
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Amsterdam’s ‘bubble barrier’ fighting plastic pollution (FREE)
Dutch inventors are removing plastic from Amsterdam’s rivers and canals using a ‘net’ made from bubbles. They claim the invention stops nearly 90% of plastic waste from passing downstream. This is a FREE article
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Transforming flies into degradable plastics (FREE)
This article was published on the ACS American Chemical Society website. This is a FREE article
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Japan Foreign Affairs Ministry video on Bioplastics (FREE)
Although this video has been posted recently on some media outlets, I think it was released in June 2022. This is a FREE article
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Yield10 Bioscience Q2 2023 Results (FREE)
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results. This is a FREE article
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Crying carrot pleads for organics recycling (FREE)
The latest effort to boost participation in countywide food waste recycling programs features a charismatic crying carrot. “Please don’t throw me in the landfill,” the cute root pleads. “I want to help create compost.” Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Plastic Free July wraps up with loss of recycling opportunity (FREE)
July saw the launch of Plastic Free July, but as the month ended, news came in about the closure of the only polystyrene (Styrofoam) recycling opportunity in Ventura County. This wrap-up article shows how a new recycling law connects both events. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Boycott PLA to Support Thailand Democracy (FREE)
Thailand plays a central role in the production of PLA and is currently in the middle of a political crisis. Today, you can help the people of Thailand by (temporarily) boycotting PLA. This is a FREE article
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Some Bioplastics Companies are destroying the composting business (FREE)
You may believe that bioplastics companies are the friends of the composters but this is not the case. In fact, they’re killing their business. This is a FREE article.
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ESG Terminology Dumped by BlackRock (FREE)
Speaking at the Aspen Festival of Ideas, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink announced he’d no longer be using the term “ESG.” This is a FREE article.
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The Annual NatureWorks ‘3M Open’ Greenwashing Circus (FREE)
I’ve received a few questions from readers in the last couple of days if PLA contained PFAS. Why do I get those PFAS questions at the same time? I realised it was because the “3M Open” golf tournament took place recently. This is a FREE article.
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Is the next Ice Age coming sooner than Expected? (FREE)
An inquiry into whether the dramatic weather changes in America’s northern states mean that a new ice age is approaching. This is a FREE article.
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Novolex Releases Fifth Annual Sustainability Report (FREE)
Report highlights Novolex progress towards its bold ESG commitments, including increasing recycling capacity and developing more sustainable products
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96% of US Climate Data Is Corrupted (FREE)
A new study, Corrupted Climate Stations: The Official U.S. Surface Temperature Record Remains Fatally Flawed, finds approximately 96 percent of U.S. temperature stations used to measure climate change fail to meet what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) considers to be “acceptable” and uncorrupted placement by its own published standards. This is a FREE…
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Is the official climate change rhetoric a hoax? (FREE)
I found a few interesting videos questioning the scientific evidence of the official climate change narrative. This is a FREE article.
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PBAT and the Third Reich Connections (FREE)
PBAT is the mothership of all compostable plastics. Let’s have a closer look at PBAT. This is a FREE article
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