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Cruise ships dumping their waste in the ocean (video)
How cruise ships get rid of their waste in the middle of the oceans. Is this real or is this AI?
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Putin’s position on GMOs
Here’s a short video from instagram regarding Vladimir Putin’s position on GMOs.
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Study author breaks down biosurfactant challenges in cosmetics industry
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/biosurfactants-cosmetics-industry-challenges.html
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Startup of the Month: Nereid Biomaterials
https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/startup-month-nereid-biomaterials
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FutureBio startup to make completely recyclable plastic cost-competitive
https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/research-and-ideas/futurebio-startup-to-make-completely-recyclable-plastic-cost-competitive/article_398f2b68-8a34-439d-a598-ad2166e4c363.html
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Smart lignin valorisation: Fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via one-pot synthesis
Smart lignin valorisation: Fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via one-pot synthesis
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Behind PepsiCo’s Continued Sustainability Transformation
https://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainability/behind-pepsico-s-sustainability-transformation
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Royal Society Study on Ocean Biodegradable Plastic
https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/market/LSE20251029070011_5879458/royal-society-study-on-ocean-biodegradable-plastic
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Waste-2-Plastic: Turning wastewater into bioplastic
https://www.umu.se/en/events/waste-2-plastic-turning-wastewater-into-bioplastic_12146910
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BRIN Develops WoodPlastic, a Sustainable Bioplastic Innovation
https://rri.co.id/en/technology/1936434/brin-develops-woodplastic-a-sustainable-bioplastic-innovation
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Markets
https://chemicals.sasol.com/newsandevents/pressreleases/livinex-io-7
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Scientists issue warning after discovering disturbing underwater ‘snow’ phenomenon: ‘Millions of tons’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-issue-warning-discovering-disturbing-033000527.html
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Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study finds
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8v5jgyq20o.amp
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Toxic effects of biodegradable polylactic acid nanoplastics on developing zebrafish (Danio rerio)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-21849-y
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Is China the new enemy?
I was recently speaking with an EU lobbyist who runs a PR agency in Brussels. He told me that China is the new enemy. He went on to say, we shouldn’t buy anything that comes from China. Let me tell you — I disagree. And here’s why.
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Enzymes from fungi can be used to extract plant components for biofuels and bioplastics
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/enzymes-from-fungi-can-be-used-to-extract-plant-components-for-biofuels-and-bioplastics/ar-AA1GVYJ7
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Synthetic wollastonite-based particles as fillers in bioplastic cellulose acetate composites
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272884225053350
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Researchers say spray-coated bioplastics layers can improve barrier properties for paper packaging
https://packagingeurope.com/news/researchers-say-spray-coated-bioplastics-layers-can-improve-barrier-properties-for-paper-packaging/13592.article
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Bioplastics Truce and change of editorial line
I’m going to change the editorial line of Bioplastics News and make a truce with European Bioplastics members. Here’s why…
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CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials partner on PET biorecycling technology in Asia
https://www.carbios.com/newsroom/en/carbios-and-wankai-new-materials-a-subsidiary-of-zhink-group-are-committed-to-the-large-scale-deployment-of-carbios-pet-biorecycling-technology-in-asia
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ECESP’s new Coordination Group has been selected
https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/coordination-group
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These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever
https://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/plastic-eating-bacteria
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
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Visible light-responsive amine-rich porous g-C3N4-chitosan/PBAT bilayer film with high antibacterial activity for fruit preservation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141813025092268
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Braskem World’s First Bio-PE Christmas Trees
https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/with-braskems-im-greensuptmsup-bio-based-polyethylene-balsam-hill-made-the-worlds-first-plant-based-plastic-christmas-trees
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Bioplastics spark viral activity, reshape microbiomes and accelerate organic matter degradation in the marine environment
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02806-z
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Plastics recycling is in trouble
https://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/Plastics-recycling-trouble/103/web/2025/11
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Researchers make sponges recyclable without toxic chemicals
https://www.technology.org/2025/11/01/researchers-make-sponges-recyclable-without-toxic-chemicals
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New process: Nylon recycling in 2 minutes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/new-process-nylon-recycling-in-2-minutes-like-rebuilding-noodle-strands/articleshow/125018731.cms
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Novel PVC-recycling process piloted in Ohio
https://www.chemengonline.com/novel-pvc-recycling-process-piloted-in-ohio
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CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/cubic-project-meeting-reports-progress-on-novel-biomaterials-for-circular-composites
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How an industrial microbe converts carbon monoxide into biofuel
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-an-industrial-microbe-converts-carbon-monoxide-into-biofuel/ar-AA1Pr7GI
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Scaling up Europe’s bio-based industries
https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20250060-scaling-up-europe-s-bio-based-industries
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Scientists stunned after discovering mysterious bacteria in world’s oceans: ‘Spontaneously evolved in the deep sea’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunned-discovering-mysterious-bacteria-235000125.html
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India’s first PLA bioplastics plant to start operations soon
https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/balrampur-chini-pla-bioplastics-plant-operations-19742553.htm
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Sasol International Chemicals Targets Growth in Bio-Based Surfactants Through Insect Oil Innovation
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/sasol-international-chemicals-eyes-growth-in-bio-based-surfactants-with-insect-oil-39861
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Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic?
https://sciworthy.com/do-microbes-prefer-biodegradable-plastic
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Berkeley company says it is creating a new kind of plastic
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/futurebio-berkeley-company-create-new-plastic/6382017
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Catia Bastioli: the circular bioeconomy requires an integrated approach
https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/catia-bastioli-circular-bioeconomy-requires-integrated-approach
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TotalEnergies Corbion adds recycled content to Luminy PLA bags
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/totalenergies-corbion-recycled-pla-bags.html
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Nexam Chemical enables lightweight materials in bio-based plastics – together with Verdofoam®
https://news.cision.com/nexam-chemical/r/nexam-chemical-enables-lightweight-materials-in-bio-based-plastics—together-with-verdofoam-,c4258243
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Bill Gates and EU partner to harm Africans with GMOs (Documentary)
Bill Gates has been bribing African governments to develop and test GMOs in Africa with the support of the EU 😂😂😂 … the Horizon program … again?
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The Poshest Belgian Avenue is a landfill
The Avenue Louise is the poshest avenue in the capital of Europe (Brussels, Belgium). Belgians pay more than 55 % income tax and 21 % VAT … but still, the government and the European Commission cannot clean the Avenue properly. The avenue is filthy, full of waste and litter.
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A Hundred International Specialists Address Challenges and Advances in Plastic Material Characterization at CHARPLAST
https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64999
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Pakistan -plastic bag ban update
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575406/sewing-change-one-bag-at-a-time
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Bill Gates changed his climate change narrative
Bill Gates wants to remain relevant but he choose ‘a climate change’ narrative that didn’t make him popular. He’s been associated to obscure conspiracy theories that will stain his reputation until after his death. What a strategic mistake for a man that we once perceived as brilliant.
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Australian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into food
Australian scientists have revolutionized the recycling industry by turning plastic into food
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Weak plastic reduction targets expose brands to share price declines and legal risk, study finds
https://www.eco-business.com/news/weak-plastic-reduction-targets-expose-brands-to-share-price-declines-and-legal-risk-study-finds
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California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392
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ENI linked to espionage scandal?
ENI hired the services of Italian company Equalize. Documents show that Eni paid Equalize €377,000. On paper, Equalize provides services like business intelligence and reputation management. Equalize has been accused of stealing and selling tax data and police information on Italian politicians and businessmen, among others, to its customers. Equalize employee Gallo told the authorities…
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ENI’s unethical biofuel strategy in Africa
What if ENI’s biofuel strategy was not intended to develop biofuels industry but to bribe local stakeholders?
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ENI fined €5m for greenwashing palm oil biodiesel
Italian oil giant Eni has been slapped with a €5 million fine over its greenwashing of palm-oil based diesel as ‘green’. The company ran a major marketing campaign that deceived consumers by claiming its ‘Eni Diesel+’ has a positive impact on the environment, Italy’s advertising watchdog ruled.
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per person
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20251022-1
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Fibrant closes part of Chemelot plants, union fears domino effect
https://www.industrylinqs.com/chemelot/2025/10/fibrant-closes-part-of-chemelot-plants-union-fears-domino-effect
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Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicals
https://ecomagazine.com/news/research/artificial-ocean-carbon-recycling-system-converts-seawater-co2-into-valuable-chemicals
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Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yv8e0prg9o.amp
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Bill Gates has high stakes in recycling business
16 % of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is invested in a recycling company. As recycling doesn’t exist … Bill Gates is literally the biggest individual greenwasher on the planet.
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Valorization of White Grape Pomace for Polyhydroxybutyrate Production by Bacillus sp. MUN4
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396746312_Valorization_of_White_Grape_Pomace_for_Polyhydroxybutyrate_Production_by_Bacillus_sp_MUN4
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Plastic film recycling has a problem with staying power
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/film-recycling-advancements-challenges-mechanical-chemical-closures/803698
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Impact of phosphate limitation on PHBV production and microbial community dynamics fed with synthetic fermentation digestate
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479725037351
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Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-puzzled-over-what-happens-to-plastic-as-it-breaks-down-in-the-ocean-our-new-study-helps-explain-the-mystery-268305
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Fabrication and structure–function relationship of PLA/PBAT-based biodegradable food-grade films
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212429225020036
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Cotton Offers a Biodegradable Answer to Fashion’s Microplastic Problem
https://www.ecotextile.com/2025102760500/news/partner/cotton-offers-a-biodegradable-answer-to-fashions-microplastic-problem
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Difference between Chinese and EU Sustainable furniture
While the EU Commission and EU Parliament are talking about and regulating sustainability, the Chinese tackle the sustainability issue straightforward.
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Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate case
https://www.courthousenews.com/filipino-typhoon-victims-sue-shell-in-landmark-climate-case
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Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brands
https://www.eco-business.com/news/strengthening-buyer-supplier-relationships-for-certified-sustainable-palm-oil-the-next-step-for-chinese-brands
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Scientists convert glycerol into bio-derived solvent
https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/scientists-convert-glycerol-into-bio-derived-solvent
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Lignin-Based Wax Inhibitors─Part 2: Effect of Lignin Molecular Weight
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c04176
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NEXE Innovations Expands Compostable Coffee Pod Lineup Amid Rising Demand
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nexe-innovations-expands-compostable-coffee-pod-lineup-amid-rising-demand/ar-AA1OZyMq
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OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules
https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-beverage/oxbarrier-launches-compostable-coffee-capsules
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TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition”
The Paris District Court ruled that the group misled consumers with its carbon neutrality promises. This is an unprecedented decision against an oil major.
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Strategies for Designing Circular, Sustainable, and Nonpersistent Consumer Plastic Products: A Case Study of Drinking Straws
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c05448
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Algenesis cracks diisocyanate problem to make fully bio-based polyurethane
https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/algenesis-cracks-diisocyanate-problem-to-make-fully-bio-based-polyurethane/4022376.article
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Australian designers develop a compostable alternative to iconic soy sauce fish
https://www.trendwatching.com/innovations/australian-designers-launch-compostable-alternative-to-iconic-soy-sauce-fish
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Regulation of Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Starch/PBAT Films from Extrusion Perspective: Structural Evolution, Correlation Insights, and Predictive Model Development
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07433
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Anaerobic co-digestion of HDPE plastics with fruit and vegetable waste: Insights into partial biodegradation and organic waste valorization
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653525006848
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Petroleum-based Plastics Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
https://www.plasticstoday.com/industry-trends/there-s-a-simple-reason-why-petroleum-based-plastics-aren-t-going-away-anytime-soon-follow-the-money
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CJ Biomaterials Wins 2025 Bioplastics Innovation Award
https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/cj-biomaterials-wins-2025-bioplastics-innovation-award
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European Bioplastics Says the Market Is “Doing Great” — Really?
European Bioplastics (EUBP) has once again declared that the bioplastics market is thriving. But honestly — haven’t we heard the same story for the last twenty years?
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Creating luminescent biomaterials from wood
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-luminescent-biomaterials-wood.html
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Acer Doubles Ocean Plastic Collection for Sustainability Day and Rewards Vero Customers with Free Accessories.
https://technologyreseller.uk/acer-doubles-ocean-plastic-collection-for-sustainability-day-and-rewards-vero-customers-with-free-accessories
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IFF and BASF partner to boost sustainable enzyme and polymer innovation
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/iff-basf-innovation-partnership.html
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Structural features of xylan dictate reactivity and functionalization potential for bio-based materials
https://biotechnologyforbiofuels.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13068-025-02704-8
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