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University of Queensland Professors to Investigate Bioplastics (FREE)
Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down. This is a FREE article
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United Airlines Goes into Full Greenwashing Mode (FREE)
United Airlines goes into full greenwashing mode. This is a FREE article.
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Interview with AB Inbev Sustainable Innovations Director (FREE)
20 Minutes with Maisie Devine, Executive Director, Sustainable Innovation and 100+ Accelerator at AB InBev. This is a FREE article
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My Meeting with BASF Board of Directors
I was invited by the BASF board of Directors to exchange ideas. Here’s the video of the meeting. This is a FREE article
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Interview With NatureWorks CEO (FREE)
In Conversation with Rich Altice, President and CEO of NatureWorks. This is a FREE article
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3M PFAS Parliamentary Commission Conclusion (FREE)
3M is solely responsible and the politicians get away with it. This is a FREE article.
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Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Finalists (FREE)
TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize Announces Finalists for Thin-Film Plastic Alternatives
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EU Environment Council on Deforestation (FREE)
Press release of the EU Environment Council. This is a FREE article.
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Need for Degradable Takeout Packaging may Decline as Commercial Sector Implements Food Recycling (FREE)
David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency writes about the declining need for degradable takeout packaging. This is a FREE article.
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The Ursula von der Leyen Fairy Tale (FREE)
Let’s have a closer look as to whom Ursula von der Leyen really is. This is a FREE article.
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J&J Green Paper and Cerax Partner on Coatings (FREE)
The company is expected to launch production of its fully compostable and environmentally friendly food packaging products in Q1 of 2022, conforming to EU directive. This is a FREE article
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3M Accused of Corrupting Belgian Public Officials (FREE)
Audit Flanders found indications of irregularities, conflicts of interest and corruption in the environmental inspectorate in the period 1991-2018. This is a FREE article
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Warby Parker and Eastman Partner on Demo Lens Recycling
The new program breaks down discarded demo lenses from Warby Parker’s labs to create feedstock for Eastman Acetate Renew, making progress towards a circular solution for the eyewear industry
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The Net Zero and Climate Neutrality Fairy Tales (FREE)
We’re seeing more and more “net zero” and “climate neutrality” commitments by chemical and plastics companies. What is it all about? Is it really effective? This is a FREE article
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Lanzatech to go Public (FREE)
Lanzatech Nz, Inc., A Market-Leading Innovator In Carbon Capture & Transformation, To Go Public Through Business Combination With Amci Acquisition Corp. Ii. This is a FREE article
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Not all Paper Products can be Recycled or Composted (FREE)
David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency writes about paper. This is a FREE article.
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3M PFAS Belgium Fiasco – March Update (FREE)
Latest update on the Belgian 3M PFAS fiasco. This is a FREE article.
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Corbion Results 2021 (FREE)
Corbion reported net sales of € 1,070.8 million in 2021. Organic net sales growth was 14.7% for the year. This is a FREE article
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Manufacturing Institute Honors CTO Novolex (FREE)
The Manufacturing Institute to Honor Adrianne Tipton, PhD, Chief Technology Officer at Novolex. This is a FREE article.
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Ceflex Receives Funding for Eco Design Flexible Packaging (FREE)
CEFLEX awarded UK Research and Innovation funding for flexible packaging design testing programme. This is a FREE article
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Tesco Bans Wet Wipes (FREE)
Tesco becomes first major UK retailer to ban plastic wet-wipes. This is a FREE article
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Summit Carbon Solutions and Continental Resources Partner on Carbon Capture (FREE)
Summit Carbon Solutions Announces Strategic Investment from Continental Resources to Create Largest of its Kind Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project. This is a FREE article.
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Nexeo and ERT Partner on Biocompounds (FREE)
Nexeo Plastics and Earth Renewable Technologies Sign Agreement to Distribute BioCompounds in North America. This is a FREE article
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Plastics Europe Reacts to UN Plastic Treaty Resolution (FREE)
Major Step Towards Zero Plastic Pollution Future. Plastics Europe Welcomes Global Plastics Agreement
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UN Resolution for Plastic Treaty (FREE)
Here’s the resolution and press release from the UN. This is a FREE article
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The End of Biofuels and Biodiesels in Belgium (FREE)
The end of biofuels and biodiesels in Belgium is coming. This is a FREE article.
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The Difference Between Natureflex and Cellophane (FREE)
What is the difference between Cellophane and Natureflex? This is a FREE article
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Nexeo and Stora Enso Partner on Biocomposites (FREE)
Nexeo Plastics and Stora Enso Sign Agreement to Distribute Renewable Wood-fibre Biocomposites in Europe. This is a FREE article
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Is There Someone Making Fun of You When You Drink a Glass of Milk? (FREE)
Nature always finds a solution. Founder and CEO of Bio-on, Marco Astorri, writes about drink cartons. This is a FREE article.
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Trends and Changing Perceptions on Plastics – February 2022 (FREE)
How did the perception on plastic, bioplastics, recycling and chemical recycling changed over the last six years? This is a FREE article.
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The Bioplastics Chronicles Are Back (FREE)
The Bioplastics Chronicles are back with the Friday jokes. This is a FREE article.
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Plastic Treaty May be Fatal Error for Bioplastic Industry (FREE)
A Global Plastic Treaty may represent a high risk for the bioplastics industry. This is a FREE article.
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Food vs Plastic and Land Use Debacle for the Bioplastics Industry (FREE)
There’s another storm coming at the bioplastics industry. This is a FREE article.
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Heavy Strikes at UPM (FREE)
The strike in the Finnish paper mills aggravates the current lack of paper on the European market and will have severe repercussions in the supply of print products in the coming weeks. This is a FREE article
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Scandicore and Pulpac Partner on Paper Tube Lids (FREE)
Scandicore joins forces with PulPac and launches world’s first paper tube lids. This is a FREE article
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EU Consultation on Microplastic (FREE)
European Green Deal: Commission consults on reducing the release of microplastics into the environment. This is a FREE article — “Anti-OXO Biodegradable” campaign was driven by commercial interests and unfair commercial practices
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Lummus and Synthos Biobutadiene Partnership Update (FREE)
Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology Development to Produce Sustainable Rubber. This is a FREE article.
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Will a Plastic Treaty End Pollution and Marine Litter? (FREE)
Despite a lot of optimism, the Global Plastics Treaty that will begin to be negotiated in Nairobi at the end of the month at UNEA 5.2 is unlikely going to solve the problem of plastic pollution until 2040, projections show. This is a FREE article.
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Avantium Plant MEG LCA (FREE)
Avantium’s plantMEG™ cuts carbon footprint by up to 83% over fossil-based MEG. This is a FREE article.
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Rape Free Palm Oil (FREE)
Here’s the fastest and most efficient way to make palm oil sustainable. This is a FREE article.
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TotalEnergies and Honeywell Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)
TotalEnergies and Honeywell sign a strategic agreement to promote the development of advanced plastic recycling. This is a FREE article.
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Illinois Farmers Promote Bioplastics (FREE)
A better alternative is renewable corn-based bioplastics made from corn grown by local farm families. This is a FREE article.
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Start Up Success Stories – Gelatex and Xampla (FREE)
Geletex Co-Founder and COO, Mari-Ann Meigo Fonseca and Xampla CEO, Simon Hombersley share what they have been up to since participating at Rethinking Materials last year. This is a FREE article
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3M PFAS, Polluter Pays Principle and EU Fund Fraud (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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Coca Cola Makes Reusable Packaging Pledge (FREE)
The Coca-Cola Company today announced an industry-leading goal to significantly boost its use of reusable packaging. This is a FREE article
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BASF Launches Digital Regulatory Services (FREE)
BASF launches RegXcellence® for plastic additives, a new service for Regulatory Excellence. This is a FREE article
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DMC Raises $ 39 Millions (FREE)
Subsequent Close of Series B Financing, Total Raised $39 million. This is a FREE article
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Trinseo Chemical Recycling Plant Update (FREE)
Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders announced that plans for a world-class chemical recycling plant in Europe are progressing rapidly. This is a FREE article
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TotalEnergies to Supply Chemically Recycled Content to Berry Global (FREE)
TotalEnergies and Berry Global Advance Material Circularity by Using Recycled Plastic in Food Packaging.
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New Molecule for the Greening of C5 Chemistry (FREE)
Global Bioenergies: a new molecule for the greening of C5 chemistry.
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Biopolymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation (FREE)
Bio-Polymeric Materials For Electrical Insulation Applications.
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Novozymes Financial Results 2021 (FREE)
Novozymes delivers strong 2021 full-year results and expects continued, solid progress in 2022.
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Petro-Plastic Pollution Cannot be Offset (FREE)
Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the Founding Director and Chairman of Sport and Sustainability International. He serves as the Environmental Science Advisor to numerous sports leagues and teams. Today, Allen writes about the fact that Petro-Plastic Pollution Cannot be Offset. This…
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Woodly Hires Circular Economy Promoter (FREE)
Circular Economy Promoter Veera Virtanen Joins Woodly.
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Kaneka Increases PHBH Capacity in Japan (FREE)
Production capacity increase of KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ in Japan. This is a FREE article
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Belgian 3M PFAS Scandal Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Goes Ocean Plastic (FREE)
Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 phones built partly with recycled ocean plastic.
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Circa Group Receives Grant for French ReSolute Plant (FREE)
Circa Awarded €8.2M Grant By French Government ‘Relance’ Programme. This is a FREE article.
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Stora Enso Increases Capacity of Formed Fiber (FREE)
Stora Enso accelerates growth in formed fiber by expanding its production capacity in Europe.
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BASF Accused of Assault and Battery Against Employee(s) (FREE)
Another serious human right abuse scandal at BASF — This is a FREE article.
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Clariant Launches 100% Biobased Surfactants (FREE)
Clariant launches 100% bio-based surfactants range driving the transition towards renewable carbon.
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Reorganisation at ExxonMobil (FREE)
ExxonMobil streamlines structure to enhance effectiveness, grow value, reduce costs. This is a FREE article
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The Green Deal Fairy Tale (FREE)
Has the European Union become undemocratic? This is a FREE article
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Parliamentary Commission 3M PFAS Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS parliamentary commission. This is a FREE article
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The Vladimir Putin Fairy Tale (FREE)
Let’s have a closer look at who is Russian president Vladimir Putin. This is a FREE article
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Dangerous Plastics and Phthalates (FREE)
Nature always finds a solution. Founder and CEO of Bio-on, Marco Astorri, writes about dangerous plastics and phthalates. This is a FREE article.
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Testimony Politicians in Belgian 3M PFAS Gate (FREE)
Politicians who played a role in the Belgian 3M PFAS gate will have to answer to the PFOS/PFAS inquiry committee in the Flemish Parliament as of this week. This is a FREE article.
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Needed: Global Agreement to Address Plastics Pollution (FREE)
Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the Founding Director and Chairman of Sport and Sustainability International. He serves as the Environmental Science Advisor to numerous sports leagues and teams. Today, Allen writes about the need for a global agreement to address plastic…
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TOP 10 Best Bioplastics Companies 2021 (FREE)
The Top 10 Best Bioplastics Companies of 2021. Discover the best players of 2021. This is a FREE article
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PepsiCo Green Accelerator Grant Application for MENA Region (FREE)
PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator will support sustainable packaging innovators in the Middle East and North Africa. This is a FREE article
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The Best Corporate Responsibility Action of 2021 (FREE)
This corporate responsibility action was the best in 2021. Every chemical company should follow this exemplary decision. This is a FREE article.
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Top 10 Influencers in the Bioplastics Industry 2021 (FREE)
Here’s a ranking of the top 10 most influential people in the bioplastics industry in 2021. This is a FREE article
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS (FREE)
Belgian Council of State and EU put an end to the biggest construction project in Flanders because of the 3M PFAS pollution. This is a FREE article
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Business Case for Deposit Return Scheme in Kenya (FREE)
A Business Case for a Deposit Return Scheme for Kenya. This is a FREE article
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Defra December 2021 (FREE)
Michael Stephen, an international expert on bioplastics, shares his thoughts and opinion on important issues impacting the bioplastics industry. Today, Michael writes about Defra. This is a FREE article.
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The Anti Oxo History
The history and truth behind the “anti oxo” campaign. This is a FREE article.
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Bioplastics, Planetary Health and Covid (FREE)
Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the Founding Director and Chairman of Sport and Sustainability International. He serves as the Environmental Science Advisor to numerous sports leagues and teams. Today, Allen writes about Bioplastics, Planetary Health and Covid. This is a FREE…
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Best Biobased Alternative for BPA (FREE)
While BPA debate is continuing, it has been designated as an endocrine disruptor. Finding alternative to BPA is highly desirable nowadays to the manufactures, brand owners and, more importantly, to consumers. This is a FREE article.
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Justice for Waste Pickers in Kenya (FREE)
Clean Up Kenya has teamed up with Nairobi Recyclers to launch a ‘Justice for Waste Pickers’ campaign to draw attention to the plight of informal waste pickers across the country and to push the government to institute legislative and structural interventions to address this urgent problem.
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PLA Heat Shrink Capsules (FREE)
This article has been written with the purpose to help packaging decision makers to navigate through the information concerning thermo shrinkable plastic for bottling applications. It highlights the pros and cons of each thermo plastic option for the bottling industry to enable a well informed decision. This is a FREE article
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Floreon Launches Halogen Free Flame Retardant Bioplastic (FREE)
The high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS. This is a FREE article.
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Bio-on Third Auction Results (FREE)
Third auction took place on 27 October. This is a FREE article.
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Symphony Environmental Awarded ESG Company of the Year (FREE)
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc are delighted to have been awarded “ESG Company of the Year” for outstanding global achievements in the ever-important subjects of Environmental, Social and Governance. This is a FREE article
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Packaging Industry Owned Composting Infrastructure (FREE)
Closed Loop Partners Collaborates with PepsiCo, the NextGen Consortium & Other Leading Brands to Advance Composting Infrastructure & Recover Compostable Packaging and Food Scraps. This is a FREE article.
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Best Bioplastic Company of 2021 (FREE)
Who was the best bioplastics company of 2021? This is a FREE article.
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Tom Szaky, Person of the Year 2021 (FREE)
Tom Szaky is the Person of the year 2021. This is a FREE article.
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If Plastic is The New Coal, Are Bio-Based Options Better? (FREE)
Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the Founding Director and Chairman of Sport and Sustainability International. He serves as the Environmental Science Advisor to numerous sports leagues and teams. Today, Allen writes on the topic of bio-based options. This is a FREE…
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3M Plant Shut Down (FREE)
The Flemish Government finally decides to shut down part of 3M plant. This is a FREE article.
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3M, 48 Hours, City Council, 3 Km and Shady Deals (FREE)
The latest news on the Belgian 3M PFAS Saga. This is a FREE article.
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Science and China Can Stop Climate Change not Politicians or Activists (FREE)
The latest article by Betterman Simidi Musasia, Founder and Patron of Clean Up Kenya – Science and China holds the key to stopping the climate change clock, not politicians or activists. This is a FREE article
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Minister Threatens to Shut Down 3M Plant (FREE)
Flemish Minister has threatened to shut down 3M plant in two days. This is a FREE article.
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Symphony Environmental Signs Asian Deal (FREE)
CEO Michael Laurier explains the new Distribution Agreement for the sale of finished products made with Symphony’s technologies. This is a FREE article.
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Chemically Recycled PLA by Luminy (FREE)
This is the funniest news of 2021. This goes into the greenwashing category. This is a FREE article
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Who Will be the Person of 2021? (FREE)
The nominations for the Person of 2021. This is a FREE article.
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Italy to Exempt Bioplastics from EU SUP Directive (FREE)
International Law Firm Squire Patton Boggs has 45 offices in 20 countries. Here’s their Briefing. This is a FREE article
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Google and Climate Change Authoritarianism (FREE)
Google and Youtube have updated their ads and monetization policies on climate change.
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Have You Ever Planted a Tree? Well, While You Wait For It to Grow, Use Biopolymers Too (FREE)
Nature always finds a solution. Founder and CEO of Bio-on, Marco Astorri, writes about paper vs biopolymers. This is a FREE article.
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EU Plastic Manufacturers Support for Mandatory Recycled Content Causes Controversy (FREE)
International Law Firm Squire Patton Boggs has 45 offices in 20 countries — Here’s their Briefing
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To Solve The Plastics Pollution Crisis, We Must Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and Replace (FREE)
Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the Founding Director and Chairman of Sport and Sustainability International. He serves as the Environmental Science Advisor to numerous sports leagues and teams. Today, Allen writes about why we need to replace petroleum-based plastics with innovative…
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World Economic Forum Guidelines for Reusable Packaging
An initiative of the Future of Consumption Platform, World Economic Forum
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