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Fake Bioplastics Bags Flood India
Govt issues second order banning biodegradable carry bags as well; corp officials say they can’t identify fake and original products.
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Novamont Launches Resoil Foundation
Novamont, Turin Polytechnic and University of Bologna on 27 january 2020 launched in Rome, ReSoil Foundation, a new tool to boost a real change, starting from soil health and the key concept of territorial regeneration.
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Industrial Production of Textile from Coconut Waste
Australian-based biomaterial technology company Nanollose Ltd has created the world’s first wearable garment using the company’s eco-friendly Tree-Free Rayon fibre (NullarborTM), sourced from sustainable coconut waste.
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Bioplastics and GMOs
Let’s look at the use and wider picture of GMO crops in the bioplastics industry.
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Nanopackaging
40% of food in America ends up in the trash. Is nanopackaging the answer? Consumer habits aren’t enough to curb the impacts of food waste — packaging companies have the opportunity to make a big difference
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Biodegradable Bags from Recycled Cotton Fibre Waste
Three students of the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT), Sathyamangalam, received a cash purse for developing biodegradable non-woven bags from recycled fibre waste at the Bootcamp 2020 held at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras.
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BioPak Develops Packaging Using Sugarcane Pulp
New South Wales-based packaging specialist, BioPak, has developed a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging, which delivers a positive environmental impact.
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Is Bioplastic ASEAN Solution to Plastic Waste?
It is undeniable that plastic waste contributes to ecological devastation and issues in human health. In 2017, industrial ecologist, Roland Geyer, led a study on the ‘Production, use and fate of all plastics ever made’ and estimated that there are more than 8.3 billion metric tons (Mt) of plastics that have been produced since the…
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Bioplastics Ranking January 2020
Here’s the Bioplastics Brands and Companies Ranking for January 2020.
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Bioplastics Have a Long Way to Go
Struggling to cut down the plastic in your life or business? You’re really not alone. The backlash against plastic got into full swing the last few years and it’s not hard to see why.
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UK Universities Develop PLA Recycling Technique
Researchers at Bath University in the United Kingdom say they have developed a new way to break down plant-based plastics, also known as biopolymers, into their original “building blocks,” potentially allowing products to be recycled repeatedly without a loss in the quality of the plastic.
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Biodegradable Containers Driven by Consumer Demand
Berkeley Bowl, a two-store independent in California, thrives in the same progressive city that shares its name. As such, it has been doing great business for decades offering natural foods, organic produce, bulk grains and nuts, and now, environmentally friendly packaging.
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There is No value in Biodegradable Plastic
Retailers are under pressure to move away from single-use plastic. But could a knee-jerk reaction actually make things worse?
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Polyone Launches OnColor Natural Colourants
PolyOne used the PCD cosmetics packaging show in Paris, France, this week as a springboard not only to launch its OnColor Naturals range of colourants derived from plants and minerals but also to emphasise how these additives can be advantageously combined with other materials such as sugarcane-derived biopolymers.
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Caribbean Challenges According to ALPLA
In this part of our series of interviews with ALPLA regional managers, we offer you a different perspective on a holiday paradise. Richard Lisch, Regional Manager of ALPLA Caribe, talks about the specific challenges in the Caribbean in the areas of the economy, the environment and the labour market.
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McDonald Fryer Oil Converted Into Biodegradable 3D Printing Resin
Well if this isn’t an innovative reuse of fast food waste, then I don’t know what is. Researchers from the University of Toronto have achieved an exciting first by turning used cooking oil from McDonald’s into a high-resolution 3D printing resin. The material, which is also biodegradable, could provide a cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative…
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Danimer Scientific and Columbia Packaging Partner for Home Compostable Bags
Columbia Packaging Group to manufacture home compostable produce bags using film resins made with Danimer Scientific’s Nodax™ PHA material
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Disruptive UK Environment Bill
Landmark Bill will better protect our natural environment for generations to come.
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Ontario Reviewing Waste Management
It’s a stinky system for which no one likes forking out cash. And it’ll take more money than you think to whittle down London’s (Ontario) trash during the next four years.
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Medical Materials Made from Crab Shell and Seaweed
Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials, among others. The threads draw strength from the crab chitin component and flexibility from seaweed alginate.
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Biodegradable Shoes on Super Bowl Ad
The race to build the most environmentally friendly ones is shaping up to be quite a competition
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PFAS Found in US Municipal Compost Center
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is citing the discovery of PFAS in Ann Arbor’s compost as another reason to ban use of the toxic chemicals in food packaging.
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Green Dot Bioplastics Brings Bioplastics to New York Toy Fair
Green Dot Bioplastics joins the discussion about the future of toys at next month’s New York Toy Fair.
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World First Ton of Bio-Nylon Intermediate
Eighty years after nylon’s first commercial production, clean manufacturing technology leader Genomatica achieved a new milestone for the material — its production of the world’s first renewably-sourced ton of the key ingredient for nylon-6, made from plants instead of crude oil.
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UPM Invests in Next Generation Biochemicals
UPM invests in next generation biochemicals to drive a switch from fossil raw materials to sustainable solutions.
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The Dow Packaging Innovation Awards 2020
Does your package have what it takes to earn a Packaging Innovation Award? Dow is pleased to announce that once again the search for the world’s most innovative packages is on.
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Adidas To Expand Ocean Plastic Lines
Adidas will launch new fabrics made from recycled polyester and marine plastic waste and expand the product lines that use them after the success of shoes made with the Parley for the Oceans initiative, the sportswear firm said on Tuesday.
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Global Bio-Based Polymer Market Report 2019
Turbulent times for bio-based polymers in 2019: PLA sold out despite expansion, as did PHA. Bio-based PP available for the first time, increased production of PBAT, PBS, bio-based PE, starch-containing polymer compounds and epoxy resins. Lower production is seen particularly in bio-based PET. At the same time, there is a lack of support from policy…
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Novozymes and Carbios Partner on Industrial Scale PET Degrading Enzymes
The global agreement is an exclusive partnership for scaling up and producing PET-degrading enzymes. The JDA leads way toward circular economy.
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Novamont and Serbia Sign Agreement on Circular Bioeconomy
A collaboration protocol was signed yesterday in Belgrade between Novamont and the Serbian government for the design of a circular bio-economy model that will enable the Balkan state to shape low-impact agricultural-environmental systems.
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No More Plastic Bags at Sobeys Grocery Stores
Starting Friday, shoppers at Sobeys will no longer be able to receive plastic bags when they buy groceries.
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14th BioPlastics Market Highlights Role of Bioplastics in Circular Economy
CMT’s 14th BioPlastics Market is taking place in Bangkok on 17-18 March, 2020 to take stock of innovations in bioplastics production, new applications, commercialisation, recycling challenges, and more.
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3M Spends $214 Million in PFAS Litigation Costs in 3 Months
3M Co.’s efforts to manage liabilities for its history of manufacturing and disposing of ubiquitous PFAS chemicals cost the company about $214 million during the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Action Plan to Include Agricultural Sector Under Horizon 2020
The study on the “participation of the agricultural sector in the BBI JU: business models, challenges and recommendations to enhance the impact on rural development” has its origin in the decision of the BBI JU Governing Board taken in its meeting of 13 June 2018.
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Open Letter from Compostable Lobby Groups and Stakeholders
MPs and academics lend their support to ambitious targets for moving away from conventional plastics towards compostable alternatives.
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Creating a Circular Economy for Fashion
Waste in fashion is on a massive scale, and less than one per cent of recycled textiles are converted into new, wearable materials. But very gradually, that may be changing. The FT’s Madison Darbyshire takes a closer look at three companies moving toward a circular economy for fashion, each in a different way. Watch the…
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Lavazza and Kotkamills Partner To Produce Cups
Kotkamills, a manufacturer of fully recyclable barrier boards, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lavazza Professional.
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Bioplastics at Davos Sustainability Exhibition
The World Economic Forum is not all about the fourth industrial revolution or the rise of AI. You can also find all manner of strange and intriguing products on display from biodegradable plastic made from algae to wallpaper made from recycled corn husks.
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Sustainable Faux Fur by Ecopel
Something is shifting on international catwalks: after decades of pressure from animal rights organisations and activists, top-name designer brands like Gucci, Michael Kors, Versace, Burberry, Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Prada – all former supporters of the fur trade – have now refused to work with animal fur.
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Sainsbury’s Carbon Neutral Plan Includes Plastic Bottle Deposit
Retailer’s plans include cutting down on waste and a plastic bottle deposit scheme.
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Dow is Cleaning up The Beaches
Waste is a fact, but it doesn’t have to be feared. We can tackle this through collection, sorting and processing; and by understanding where and why trash is finding its way into the environment, so we can stop it.
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Mattel Launches Bioplastics Building Blocks
Toy giant Mattel is launching new building block sets made from renewably-sourced plastics as part of a new sustainability push.
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Kompuestos Develops Potato Starch Bioplastics
Kompuestos develops a bioplastic based on potato starch that degrades in soil in 4 weeks.
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NatureWorks CEO in the News
NatureWorks President and CEO, Rich Altice talks about the potential of biotechnology and the importance of innovation and collaboration on the CEO panel at #EFIB2019.
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An End to Petroleum Plastics
Floreon CEO Shaun Chatterton Talks About Bioplastics, PLA and Floreon.
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Bio-Based Material of the Year 2020 – Application Call
The established innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year” award will once again be granted to novel, innovative and trendsetting bio-based materials and products.
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UK Becoming Leader in Sustainable Packaging
In 2018, the UK took steps to become a world leader in sustainable packaging. With an investment of £60 million, the government has called on innovators to develop packaging which will reduce the impact harmful plastics are having on the environment.
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Interview With BP COO on Their Recycling Solution
BP is helping to tackle the global problem of plastic waste with a recycling technology that has the potential to divert a vast amount of difficult-to-recycle plastic items from landfill. BP’s Rita Griffin, chief operations officer of Petrochemicals, explains the game-changing possibilities of BP Infinia.
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Interview With China SUP Ban Official
Establishing a long-term mechanism for the management of plastic pollution. The person in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission answers questions on “Opinions on Further Strengthening the Control of Plastic Pollution”.
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The Price of Sustainability According to Covestro CFO
Plastics Maker’s CFO Balances Cyclicality vs. R&D Imperative. Covestro, pressed by low pricing for its products, continues its focus on sustainability-oriented products that don’t necessarily convert quickly to profit.
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The Myth of Algae Biofuels
In 2017, ExxonMobil announced an intriguing energy innovation: In partnership with biotech company Synthetic Genomics, it had used CRISPR gene-editing technology to produce a strain of algae that ExxonMobil claimed could pave the way toward a sustainable future and “reduce the risk of climate change.”
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Biodegradable Fabric Made from Beech Wood
The company uses plant-based fabric, Lenzing MicroModal, extracted from the pulp of beech wood tree in Austria.
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BASF Owner is Not So Sustainable
75% of BASF shares are held by institutional investors. American investment company “BlackRock” is the largest institutional investors of BASF with more than 5% and they’ve been undermining actions addressing the climate crisis.
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Is PLA Plus Filament Worth it?
PLA plus is filament that’s supposedly a better version of the beloved PLA. But is it? Learn all about this mystery material!
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Composting Diapers in France
We knew about composting plants and food. Here is a new kind of composting. 3.5 billion baby diapers are thrown away every year in France, mountains of non-recyclable waste.
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Degraded Land Blooms Thanks to European Composting Project
Agriculture is an important part of the economic and social fabric of Spain and Portugal. But decades of mining and large-scale farming have left parts of the countryside in poor condition.
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How to Build a More Climate-Friendly Chemical Industry
Cutting chemical industry emissions could have a huge impact globally. A multi-pronged approach will be necessary to achieve this. The benefits could spread far beyond the chemical sector.
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Wales Consultation on Circular Economy Strategy
This is not just a consultation on our approach to waste, or on our efforts on recycling. It is about building on the foundation of successful action over the last 20 years; taking the next steps towards a more circular economy, eliminating waste and addressing the climate emergency.
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Jiffy Goes for PLA Netting Solutions
Reducing the use of plastic in packaging and production purposes is an important global issue. Plastic does not belong in nature and it should not be in the process of cultivation, according to a press release. That is why Jiffy aims for lowering the use of plastics for their growing media.
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Sustainable Cosmetics Summit North America
The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will be hosted in New York on 6-8th May 2020. Topics on the summit agenda include sustainable packaging, clean beauty, sustainability metrics, brand building, green chemicals, skin biomes, zero waste, responsible consumption, upcycling food ingredients, closing packaging loops, etc.
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Ireland Goes for Hempcrete in Construction
Learn more about Hempcrete and it’s varied uses as a construction material.
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Podcast on Bioplastics by the Dpt Chair of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at NDSU
Plastic made life more convenient. But that convenience comes at an environmental cost. Dr. David Grewell chairs the department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at NDSU. He works to have to convenience of plastics without the toll to our planet. Listen to the podcast.
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UrthPact in the Press
The city of Leominster is known as the “Pioneer Plastics City.” But a shift is happening, and it starts with UrthPact.
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Why Banning SUP is Not So Easy?
The distant expiration of a ban on single-use plastic in 2040, voted by the National Assembly, has been widely criticized. But in a world where plastic packaging is ubiquitous, replacing it is not so easy. Explanations in 5 questions.
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Tesco Stops Plastic Wrap for Multipack Tins
Tesco is removing plastic wrapping from its multipack tins in an effort to cut down on waste.
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The Future of Packaging
Creezy Courtoy and myself will be moderating a round table on the future of packaging at the PCD (Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics and Design) event in Paris on the 30th of January.
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Seaweed Straws Leader Supported by Venture Capital
LOLIWARE, the world’s leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing plastics, announced the close of a $6MM financing round, led by prominent NY venture firm Hatzimemos / Libby.
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Can Glass Replace Plastics?
Sand is over-exploited and an environmental disaster says UN. Sand is everywhere. In infrastructure, bridges, roads, glass, cosmetics … Sand is the most used raw material after water.
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Eco-Friendly Marijuana Packaging
Packaging is a huge part of cannabis product compliance, but oftentimes compliant packages are made from materials that will sit in a landfill for eternity. Read up on sustainable marijuana packaging in this article.
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Finalists for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020
Winners will be announced at PRSE in Amsterdam on 26 March.
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Sustainable Textile Pigments Made by Bacteria
Seducing the textile industry with exclusively natural colors is the ambition of four young chemists.
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Alliance To End Plastic Waste Report
Today marks the release of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s First Anniversary Report.
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UK Gov Starts Competition for Smart and Sustainable Plastic Packaging
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £12 million for practical demonstrator projects in smart and sustainable plastic packaging. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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PFAS May Become Election Topic
The Democratic-led House of Representatives on Friday voted 247-159 in favor of a bill that aims to crack down on “forever chemicals” that have been linked to a range of health problems.
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French Secretary of State Speech on New Anti-Waste Bill
Speech by Brune Poirson during the final reading of the anti-waste bill for a circular economy in the National Assembly on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
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Starbucks Commits to Reusable Packaging and Better Waste Management
A message from Starbucks ceo Kevin Johnson: Starbucks new sustainability commitment.
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Sekisui Chemical Most Sustainable Asian Company
Japanese plastics manufacturer Sekisui Chemical is the highest ranked Asian firm in a global index of the most sustainable corporations by Canadian publisher Corporate Knights. CK’s boss says it is ‘worrying’ that there are not more Asian firms in the list.
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US Organising Webinars and Workshops on PFAS
The Washington state Department of Ecology (ECY) will host a webinar and California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) hosted a workshop on PFAS.
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China To Ban Plastic Bags, Tableware and Cotton Swabs
More than a decade after the country first introduced a ban on single-use plastic, China has announced a wide range of measures to put an end to the environmental blight that has tainted much of its land and rivers. How effective will it be?
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Coca-Cola Will Not Stop Using SUP Bottles
Coca-Cola claimed consumers still want bottles. It said scrapping them outright now would alienate customers and hit sales.
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LyondellBasell Named to Fortune World Most Admired Companies
LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced it has been named to Fortune Magazine’s 2020 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”
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Carbios and TBI Set up Enzyme Research Center for Recycling and Biosynthesis
Carbios and TBI (Toulouse Biotechnology Institute) set up an enzyme engineering research center of international scale on plastic recycling and biosynthesis.
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France and UK Biggest Polluters in Malaysian Waste Scandal
The worse countries, in order of gravity, are France, UK, Canada and US.
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The Circularity Gap Report 2020
Today, the global economy is only 8.6% circular — just two years ago it was 9.1%. The global circularity gap is widening. There are reasons for this negative trend, but the result remains the same: the news is not just bad, it is worse.
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Who Defended Plastics?
Who was courageous enough to defend plastics in public when the industry was under fire by plastic bans?
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Plastic has Dirty Reputation. Can Bioplastics Clean It Up?
Put down that plastic bag and pick up that Parkesine.
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Are Bioplastics Really Better for the Environment?
Replacing plastic looks hard, but alternatives to fossil fuel materials are on the rise.
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German Federation Reacts to EU Plan to Expand Plastic Bans
In an interview in “Die Welt” the new EU Commissioner for Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius, thinks aloud about a general ban on plastic packaging in Europe.
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Interview with EU Commissioner on Climate Change, SUP Ban and Microplastics
Interview with EU Commissioner for the Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Virginijus Sinkevičius.
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Arkema and the Made in France Campaign
Arkema’s Rilsan® biosourced powder on show at the “Fabriqué en France” exhibition at the Élysée Palace. On 19 and 20 January 2020 the Palais de l’Élysée celebrates “Fabriqué en France” as part of an exhibition showcasing 120 products or articles emblematic of French know-how, creativity and genius.
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New Biobased Pigments for Bioplastics
Treffert has formulated new bio-based dyes for the production of greener plastics.
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Fines for Not Using Biodegradable Products in Malaysia
A total of 432 warning notices and 1,156 compounds were issued against traders in the Federal Territories last year for not complying with the use of biodegradable products.
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Indians Invent Bioplastics that is Cheaper and Stronger than PLA
In an effort to counter plastic pollution, the Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay (IIT-B) has developed plastic-like films for the packaging industry that can degrade into harmless components.
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PLA Straws Take 100s of Years to Naturally Biodegrade
Charleston’s citywide single-use plastic regulations are now in effect, and a local company is selling a new straw to help replace the plastic versions you are used to.
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ASDA Goes for Refill Stations
Asda has announced plans to launch a new “sustainability store” where customers can refill containers with food products including coffee, tea and cereal.
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Sealive Project to Reduce Plastic Waste
A pioneering new project funded by the European Union will bring advanced bio-based plastic solutions to the market, providing viable alternatives to single-use plastics.
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Biogears Project To Make Biobased Ropes for Aquaculture
BIOGEARS is a new innovative project funded by the European Union under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund that is set to develop biobased gear solutions for the creation of an eco-friendly offshore aquaculture sector using a multitrophic approach and new biobased value chains.
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Could Thailand be the Hub for Bioplastic Production?
The Thailand Board of Investment have suggested that Thailand could become the new hub bioplastics due to their access of raw materials.
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US Senate Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags Again
Although plastic grocery bags are difficult to recycle, Senate Democrats are hoping to have more luck in recycling a statewide ban on the bags.
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The Paradox of Modern Plastics
Plastics have brought enormous benefits along with enormous challenges. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the issue of plastic waste. To tackle it will require a multi-pronged, circular economy-based response.
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