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Partnership to Recycle Synthetic Grass (FREE)
TenCate Grass launches first-of-its-kind synthetic turf recycling program in the US. Joint program with ExxonMobil and Cyclyx International designed to help solve longstanding challenge: how to efficiently recycle synthetic grass. This is a FREE article
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Maip to Buy Bio-on (FREE)
MAIP made an offer to buy Bio-on, probably the best deal in the history of bioplastics. This is a FREE article
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Novolex Invests $10 Million in Mechanical Recycling (FREE)
Investment will enable the facility to recycle even more plastics bags and other polyethylene film, producing up to 28 million pounds of recycled material annually. This is a FREE article
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Skeletons in the TotalEnergies Closet (FREE)
TotalEnergies makes profits, kills the climate and lies. The following article was published in the Belgian media following the current media campaign by TotalEnergies, the mother company of TotalEnergies Corbion that has presided over European Bioplastics for … well I can’t remember for how long exactly …. but for a very long period…. This is…
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Bio-on Trial and Skeletons in the Novamont Closet (FREE)
Serious accusations were made against Novamont during the Bio-on trial. This is a FREE article.
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Vegware Sustainability Report
Vegware publishes Sustainability Report detailing experiences composting packaging. This is a FREE article
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The Inconvenient Truth About Biobased Plastics and Fuels (FREE)
There’s an inconvenient truth about bio-based plastics and fuels … This is a FREE article.
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Reflections on the NBC, CBS and Time Article (FREE)
What’s happening? Has the world gone mad? NBC, CBS and Time publish the same article about bioplastics on the same day? Is it a mirage, a Fata Morgana, god’s will, a coincidence or a white rabbit pulled out of a black hat? This is a FREE article.
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The Gentleman Fairy Tale
Have capitalism and our consumption society reach a limit or is everything OK in money land? This is a FREE article.
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Borealis Looked Away from Human Rights Abuses Since May (FREE)
Update on the Borealis Human Rights abuses in Belgium. This is a FREE article.
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Novolex Sustainability Report 2021 (FREE)
Novolex Releases Fourth Annual Sustainability Report. This is a FREE article
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3M Involved in Earplugs Scandal (FREE)
3M involved in another scandal. This is a FREE article
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Borealis Involved in Human Trafficking and Exploitation Scandal in Antwerp (FREE)
Borealis is involved in human trafficking and exploitation for the construction of their plastic plant in Antwerp, Belgium. This is a FREE article
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Macron Becomes Oil Salesman (FREE)
When politicians become snake oil salesmen. This is a FREE article
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Logitech Joins Nextwave Plastics (FREE)
NextWave Plastics Expands Cross-Industry Consortium; Welcomes Logitech, Prevented Ocean Plastic, #tide ocean material. This is a FREE article
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Degradation Triggerable Plastic Made of Vanillin
Towards Upcycling Biomass-Derived Crosslinked Polymers with Light
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Kenyan Politicians Are Lazy when it Comes to Sustainability (FREE)
Nairobi City County Members of Parliament fail the Environmental Sustainability Governance test. This is a FREE article
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Novolex Unveils the ProWAVE Tote, a New Recyclable Bag (FREE)
Manufactured by Hilex, the new reusable tote is sturdy, convenient and ideal for curbside pickup, home delivery or carryout use. This is a FREE article.
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First National Leadership Environmental Sustainability Scorecard (FREE)
Clean Up Kenya will this Sunday, 5th June 2022, on World Environment Day, commence the releasing of a National Leadership Environmental Sustainability Scorecard focusing on the work of Members of Parliament in constituencies over the last five years. This is a FREE article
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First International Meeting of Perfume Professions (FREE)
The International Perfume Foundation organises the First International Meeting of Perfume Professions in Paris on July 1st. This is a FREE article
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TotalEnergies Corbion on PLA and Compostable Plastics (FREE)
PLA compostable bioplastics, towards a circular economy. This is a FREE article.
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Novolex Introduces RollStar EZ Open Produce Bags (FREE)
Manufactured by Hilex, the new bags make shopping for produce easier for customers —and are offered in both conventional and compostable versions. This is a FREE article
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Bioplastics Integration in the Aviation Industry (FREE)
This article provides a neutral approach to the feasibility of integrating bio plastics within the aviation industry to support sustainable growth, whilst maintaining effective maintenance facilities, procedures, and flight operations. This is a FREE article
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Paris Packaging Week 2022 (FREE)
At the heart of packaging innovation for beauty, premium drinks, luxury and FMCG. This is the only event I will be attending in person this year. This is a FREE article
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Does EU Need Bioenergy? (FREE)
Why Europe Needs Sustainable Bioenergy? This is a FREE article
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Missouri Debates Chemical Recycling (FREE)
Missouri lawmakers to debate chemical recycling. This is a FREE article
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ACC Response to California Attorney General Investigation on Plastic Recycling
Yesterday California’s Attorney General announced an investigation into plastics recycling.
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Improving Mechanical Properties of Cementitious Composites Containing Incinerated Sugarcane Filter Cake (FREE)
Bio-strengthening of cementitious composites from incinerated sugarcane filter cake by a calcifying bacterium Lysinibacillus sp. WH
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Dow Publishes Valuing Nature Blueprint (FREE)
Dow publishes its valuing nature blueprint; latest addition to the Company’s blueprints for a more sustainable future. This is a FREE article
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Dow New Biobased Personal Care Products (FREE)
Dow unveils latest high-performing and renewable technologies to address diversity, inclusion and sustainability at SCC New York Suppliers’ Day 2022. This is a FREE article
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Tetra Pak Launches Plant Based Tethered Caps (FREE)
Tetra Pak partners with leading beverage brands to launch the world’s first tethered caps on carton packages. This is a FREE article
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New Zealand Recommends Cautious Approach for Compostable Packaging (FREE)
The Ministry for the Environment has issued a warning about compostable packaging – likening it to single-use plastics. This is a FREE article
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888 and Ecosec Partner on Bioplastics Tamper Evident Bags (FREE)
888 partners with ECOSEC to use biodegradable tamper evident bags at 888poker LIVE event series. This is a FREE article
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New CBE JU Website Goes Live (FREE)
We are delighted to share with you www.cbe.europa.eu, your go-to site for the latest information on the CBE JU funding opportunities, our 140+ finished and ongoing projects, and the CBE JU’s achievements in the circular bio-based economy. This is a FREE article
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Consumer Brands Demand Clarity on Recycled Plastics (FREE)
There is a gap between supply and demand when it comes to recycled materials, causing confusion and bottlenecks. This is a FREE article
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Worlds First Compostable Airplane (FREE)
This article is a satire on the “everything has become compostable” trend and is not for sensitive minds. This is an exclusive interview with the German CEO of a major aviation company. This is a FREE article
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Scotland Launches CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund (FREE)
£5m fund launched to develop carbon dioxide utilisation technology
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Agilyx Sustainability Report 2021 (FREE)
During 2021, Agilyx announced sustainability goals in three critical goal areas: circular/ environmental, climate and societal. This is a FREE article
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ISU Receives Carbon Removal Award (FREE)
ISU team receives XPRIZE Carbon Removal milestone award for innovative vision to remove carbon from the atmosphere. This is a FREE article.
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CJ Bio Inaugurates PHA Plant in Indonesia (FREE)
CJ BIO Inaugurates 5,000 Metric Ton Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Facility in Pasuruan, Indonesia. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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Start-Up Success Story: Nfinite Nanotechnology
Start-Up Success Story: Pre-Summit interview with Chee Hau Teoh, CEO & Co-Founder of Nfinite Nanotechnology — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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How to Solve the Russia Ukraine War? (FREE)
It’s time for the Friday Joke. This time it’s a satire on foreign politics and it’s not for sensitive minds. An Exclusive interview with Ursula von der Leyen on how to solve the Russian Ukrainian Conflict. This is a FREE article.
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Interview with GM Fluid Quip Technologies (FREE)
Interview with Timothy Bauer, General Manager, Growth Ventures, Fluid Quip Technologies. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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Symphony Environmental Wins Major Sustainability Award (FREE)
Symphony Wins Major Sustainability Award In India. This is a FREE article.
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Sabic, Deloitte, Suez, TerraCycle and Thai Wah Interviews (FREE)
Sabic, Deloitte, Suez, TerraCycle, Thai Wah to attend Rethinking Materials Event. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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Avantium Organises a Dutch Reception for its FDCA Plant (FREE)
Avantium celebrates the First Piling Ceremony for its FDCA Flagship Plant.
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS Scandal (FREE)
The judgment of the Belgian Council of State relating to the 3M PFAS pollution in Belgium. This is a FREE article.
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US vs EU Bio Economy (FREE)
What’s the difference between the US and EU Bio Economy? This is a FREE article.
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French Plastic Federation Reacts to Macron Plastic Statements (FREE)
Reaction Of Plastalliance To The Remarks Made By The President Candidate Emmanuel Macron During The Meeting In Marseille On April 16, 2022. This is a FREE article.
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The Grand Bleu 2 (FREE)
A sequel of the famous movie “Le Grand Bleu” (The Big Bleu) is being filmed and two bioplastics companies are featuring in the movie. This is a FREE article.
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26 Innovators Disrupting the Plastic & Packaging Value Chain (FREE)
250+ leaders in materials, packaging and recycling systems will meet to debate the best paths to achieving circularity plastic and packaging, highlight the latest bio-based materials, and uncover vast investment opportunities. This is a FREE article — RETHINKING Materials / London May 4-5 / 10 % Discount Code = BioPlasticsNews10
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EU Commission Platform Criteria for Sustainable Recycling and Bioplastic (FREE)
Commission Platform recommends criteria to consider recycled as well as bioplastic as sustainable. This is a FREE article
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Interview with Carbios Director (FREE)
Interview with Bruno Langlois, Business Development and Partnerships Director at Carbios, on the barriers to achieving Circularity. This is a FREE article
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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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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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