Tag: Germany
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Germany is loosing patience with the European Commission
One of the proposed measure includes “cutting staff numbers in the European institutions.”
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German Chancellor (Merz) was a Blackrock lobbyist
Friedrich Merz and BlackRock: Overview and Controversies
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Germany’s Vast Plastics Market Poised for a Biobased Shift
https://whattheythink.com/news/127922-germanys-vast-plastics-market-poised-biobased-shift
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German trade association calls for higher glass bottle deposit as industry remains divided
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/germany-glass-bottle-deposit.html
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BioPEtex project: Development of PE-based, spun-dyed, sustainable clothing made from bio-based raw materials
https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/en/detail/biopetex-project-development-of-pe-based-spun-dyed-sustainable-clothing-made-from-bio-based-raw-materials
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Dow and Mura cancel chemical recycling plant in Germany
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/dow-mura-technology-cancel-chemical-recycling-plant-in-germany
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German researchers described new selective biocatalyst to produce epoxides from styrene
https://news.rub.de/english/press-releases/2025-07-08-biotechnology-producing-desired-epoxides-pollutants
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Plastic Industry wants to contaminate our food chain with so-called compostable plastics
The press release is in German because it’s a german based (BASF) conspiracy against human kind. The most used biodegradable co-polymer in compostable packaging is fossil-based PBAT. So What is Nova Institut doing there? I thought they were a green think tank? Nova Institut is a BASF puppet. Its financed by BASF. Americans and Brits,…
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Reusable packaging: German lessons for the Dutch market
Read https://kidv.nl/reusable-packaging-german-lessons-for-the-dutch-market
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The First bioplastic car was built by Soviet East-Germany (FREE)
Here’s the first bioplastic car to have been produced at commercial scale. This is a FREE article
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Germany opens National Soil Monitoring Centre
Germany will be able to monitor the toxic effect of compostable plastics on the soils
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German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
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German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
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LyondellBasell JV starts chemical recycling operations in Germany
Source One Plastics Starts Operations at Plastic Waste Sorting and Recycling Facility
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German farmers protest is growing (FREE)
After the Belgian and the Dutch farmers protest, now comes the German farmers protest. Nobody noticed the Belgian farmers cos the Belgians are just too nice. The Dutch farmers protest was a bit louder, but now comes the real thing…ze German farmers.
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Germany to tax Plastic sector
Well, I have to congratulate the German government for the reasons given why they will tax plastic companies. I think other EU countries should duplicate this.
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LyondellBasell to build chemical recycling plant in Germany
LyondellBasell to Build Industrial-scale Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany
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Project to convert PE(T) waste into PHA and PHBV
Interantional project to convert PE and PET waste into PHA of the type PHBV
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ALPLA and Tonissteiner partner on reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material
The packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and the mineral water company Privatbrunnen TÖNISSTEINER Sprudel have developed a reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material. The reusable 1-litre bottle for mineral water reduces carbon consumption and also offers logistical advantages thanks to its low weight. It is available at retail outlets with immediate effect.
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CropEnergies opts for climate-neutral energy solution for new production plant
GETEC Group will build a plant for climate-neutral energy supply and the supply of e.g. steam and compressed air on the site of the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park in Elsteraue for CE Biobased Chemicals GmbH (CEBC), a 100% subsidiary of CropEnergies AG.
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SKZ and Fraunhofer Partner on Chemical Recycling (FREE)
A recently started research project of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen and the German Plastics Center SKZ in Würzburg aims to recycle thermally damaged plastics by chemical recycling. This is a FREE article
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BioPowder expands capabilities with Gebrüder Dorfner partnership
Paints, coatings and composites markets will gain access to high-performance renewable additives.
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Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuels
This is just the top of the iceberg. Some people say that if the European Commission was doing its job correctly, no biofuels would be imported anymore into the EU
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Compostable disposable bag wins at “Jugend forscht”
More than 170 talents from Germany traveled to the Hanseatic city for four days to present their research work. The motto of the competition was “Make ideas big!”. The more than 100 projects covered topics from environmental protection to medicine.
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Bioplastics become more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality.
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Carboliq to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Germany
Chemical recycling of complex multilayer films / Planned construction of a 10,000 t/y plant in Germany
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Chemicals from Residues – Leipzig Scientists Bring Chemical Production at Biogas Plants to Pilot Scale
How can chemicals for the bioeconomy be produced on a large scale from regional residues? This question is being investigated by a team of researchers from the Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ) and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) together with industrial partners in the new “CapUp” project.
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Faser Institute Bremen Develops High-Strength PLA
Novel PLA blend is proven on pilot plant scale for technical textile applications like aerospace, medical or automotive engineering.
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New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components
New 3D Printing Process Enables Sustainable Fiber Composite Components Modeled On Nature’s Example
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Deciphering the Inner Workings of Bacteria
A team led by University of Oldenburg microbiologist Prof. Dr. Ralf Rabus and his PhD student Patrick Becker has gained deep insights into the cellular mechanisms of a common environmental bacterium.
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Germany to Ban Crop Based Biofuels
German Minister To Propose Withdrawal From Use Of Crop-Based Biofuels
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Adidas Project to Increase Use of Biobased Plastics in the Textile Industry
Call for bio-based textile research projects
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LyondellBasell Goes Chemical Recycling in Germany
LyondellBasell Makes Decision to Progress Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling, Germany
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University Spin-off Offers Cooperation on Valorization of Lignin Output Streams
University spin-off offers cooperation on valorization of lignin-rich output streams to companies related to biorefinery, chemistry or pulp and paper industries
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Rittec Develops New Technology for Chemical Recycling of Textiles
German innovator RITTEC has demonstrated the feasibility of chemically recycling polyester from polycotton blend fabrics as part of the DiTex research project.
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Bayernoil and Biofabrik Partner on Chemical Recycling
BAYERNOIL and Biofabrik Cooperate on Advanced Chemical Recycling
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Dow and Mura Partner on Chemical Recycling in Germany
Dow and Mura Technology plan to locate Europe’s largest advanced recycling facility at Dow’s site in Böhlen, Germany
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Valmet and Mercer to Build Lignin Plant
Valmet delivers LignoBoost XS plant for Mercer Rosenthal in Germany
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Germany and NL Go Back to Coal Power Plants
The European Green Deal is turning into a farce …. like the rest of Ursula’s mandate. Sometimes we see her car convoy speeding through the streets of Brussels as if Fangio himself was racing and shooting a scene for the next Mad Max movie. None of those cars are electric of course. German hypocrisy at…
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Germany May Limit Biofuel Production
Germany may halt biofuel production to protect food security.
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Germany Invests in Bio Activated Carbon
Bio Activated Carbon from Renewable Raw Materials. One million euro funding for research project of carbonauten GmbH and the Uni of Hohenheim
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Ban on Plastic Bags is Opportunity for Compostable Products
Ban on Plastic Bags is Opportunity for Compostable Products says German Compostable Plastics Association
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Borealis and Reclay Group Partner on Chemical Recycling
Borealis and Reclay Group establish a unique strategic partnership to tackle the challenge of plastic packaging waste and its recycling
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Video Documentary on German Bioplastics R&D
Sustainable Plastics are being Developed in Germany
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German Plastic Waste Export to Vietnam Blocked
The Greek customs stopped 37 containers with problematic plastic waste from Germany in the port of Piraeus.
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Pakistan and South Korea
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German Material Startup Receives Grant
€2.42 million grant by European Innovation Council (EIC)
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P&G Goes Digital Watermarks in Germany
P1G is testing more than 100 products with digital watermarks in Germany.
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EU Member States to Ban All PFAS Consultation
Update: The submission period was extended from the 19th of September to the 17th of October 2021! Five EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark) want to ban all PFAS.
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Delivery Hero Launches Global Sustainable Packaging Program
Delivery Hero launches global Sustainable Packaging Program to reduce plastic waste and make statement on PFAS.
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Sudzucker Receives Grant to Develop Bioplastic
You know there’s a problem regarding the allocation of tax payer money in Europe when the largest sugar company in the world receives subsidies to develop bioplastics
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Compostable Packaging Reality in Germany
The reality regarding compostable packaging in Germany
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German Law to Transpose New EU CAP
German Cabinet Agrees on Draft Laws to Implement the New EU Agricultural Policy
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Bavaria Goes Compostable Bags
Practical test of organic fruit and vegetable bags started in Bavaria
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Mars Balisto Goes Paper Packaging in Germany
Mars Wrigley’s BALISTO® Chocolate Bar Now in Paper for German Retail
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Borealis Advanced Mechanical Recycling Plant in Germany
Borealis and TOMRA open state-of-the-art plant for post-consumer plastic waste sorting and advanced mechanical recycling
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UPM Builds Biochemical Plant in Germany
The construction of UPM’s innovative biochemicals facility starts in Germany
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Germany To Lead Cheap and Efficient Carbon Storage
German scientists may have a brilliant idea!
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Germany Extends Deposit System on Drink Containers
The Bundesrat (upper house of German parliament) recently voted in favor of extending the mandatory deposit on containers to cover all non-returnable plastic bottles and beverage cans.
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German Packaging Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious German Packaging Awards are …
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SUP Producers to Pay for German Waste Management
‘You pay,’ Germany tells suppliers of throwaway utensils
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Germans Produce Detergents from Wood
Uni Hohenheim wants to test sustainable production of environmentally friendly bio-surfactants in the future hardwood technical center
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Germany Bans SUP Straws and Food Containers
Germany is banning the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds and food containers, bringing it in line with a European Union directive intended to reduce the amount of plastic garbage that pollutes the environment.
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German Chemical Industry Comments German Corona Plan
With the economic stimulus program, the German Federal Government has put together a package with a broad impact to reduce the acute economic consequences of the corona crisis from the perspective of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). However, this does not change the structural deficits which weaken its competitiveness.
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German Government Looking for Green Talents
Striving for International Cooperation in Sustainability Research. Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas from various fields of research.
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German CDU Wants to Delay EU Climate Target
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects are expected to cause a deep recession in Europe and elsewhere.
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German Plastic Packaging Federation and Corona Crisis
Until a few weeks ago anyone hearing the words “plastic packaging” often thought of waste first. Plastic packaging had to be combatted, and anyone who used it should be ashamed of themselves.
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Wind Turbines Recycling
There are 30,000 wind turbines in operation in Germany, many of which are starting to age.
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New President German Chemical Federation
Christian Kullmann, chairman of the executive board of Evonik Industries AG, has been appointed new president of the German chemical industry association Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI) with immediate effect, succeeding Hans Van Bylen. Also by appointment of the VCI presidential council, Markus Steilemann (CEO of Covestro AG) has assumed the role of VCI vice-president.
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German City Commits to Zero Waste
Germans are world leaders in recycling, but one city has decided more needs to be done to protect the environment.
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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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German Government Adopts Bioeconomy Strategy
Climate change, species loss, dwindling resources, the growing world population – humanity is facing major challenges.
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Stora Enso Wins German Packaging Award
Stora Enso’s innovative packaging design “Wool locker” has been awarded the German Packaging Award 2019 by the German Packaging Institute in the category Presentation of goods.
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German Consumer Group Give First Blow to Bamboo Biocomposites
Makers of bamboo cups claim their products are reusable and ecologically friendly. German consumer group Stiftung Warentest tested 12 brands of bamboo-based containers and argues that it’s best to avoid them.
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Germany To Ban All Plastic Shopping Bags
Germany is planning to enforce a ban on plastic shopping bags, according to the country’s environment minister.
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Braskem Makes a Breakthrough in German Bottling Industry
Braskem, America’s largest producer of thermoplastic resins in and the leading producer of biopolymers in the world has announced that it will provide Kautex Maschinenbau, headquartered at Bonn in Germany, one of the world’s leading companies in extrusion blow moulding technology with its innovative bioplastic I’m green™ Polyethylene and PCR for the production of three-layer…
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Bio!Pac Conference 2019 – Live Coverage
Bio!Pac 2019 just started. BioPac is the biggest conference on bio-based packaging. Follow the conference live!
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Germany’s Delivery Hero Invests In Biodegradable Packaging
German food delivery company Delivery Hero on Thursday announced an investment in biodegradable packaging manufacturer Bio-Lutions as governments and companies around the world seek to reduce plastic waste.
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FDCA and PEF Production Becomes Cheaper and Faster
German Chemists Discover a Low Cost Catalyst for FDCA. Germany Remains at the top of Bioplastics.
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Covestro wins German Government Award
Covestro receives award from German Government for making bioplastics from aniline and making it’s operations more sustainable.
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Germans are Pushing India on the Biobased wagon
German company Bio-lutions financed by German bank uses agricultural waste to create bio-based food packaging and tableware in India. Ze Germans are exporting the bio-based revolution to India and are leading the dance again.
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K 2016 Breakfast What has changed?
Here’s a reproduction of Karen Laird’s article from the website of the Kunststoff, the biggest global show on plastics, and bio-plastics, taking place every third year in Düsseldorf (Germany). Enjoy!
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TECNARO Develops, Produces and Markets Lignin Based ARBOFORM®
Named after latin arbor, tree, Arboform™ is a sustainable thermoplastic material made of 100% renewable raw materials, with a lignin matrix, a by-product of cellulose pulping process.
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Biggest Biopolymers Market
North America is the biggest market for biopolymers and consumes 1/3 of the total global demand states RnR Market Research report issued in April 2014.
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MetaBolix Mvera Transparent Biopolymer Film
Metabolix (USA) announces it will launch its transparent biopolymer blown film grade Mvera™ B5011 at Interpack’14 (May 8-14th at Messe-Duesseldorf Germany).
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