Tag: India
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Indian local government to find local biodegradable alternatives to plastic bags
Corporation Commissioner J.Radhakrishnan on Saturday led a team of officials to retail shops that use single use plastic bags and…
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Indian Mycelium Packaging Startup in the news
Indian Mycelium Packaging Startup in the news
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India’s first PLA bottle
Combat plastic pollution with India’s first biodegradable water bottle, a testament to innovative environmental stewardship, launched by DRDO’s Defence Food…
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Only compostable tableware to be used at Indian consecration ceremony
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Reliance Industries Becomes First in India to Use Chemical Recycling for Circular Polymers
The new innovation is a testimony to the company’s commitment in reducing plastic waste and supporting Circular Economy in India
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India, cricket, celebrities, product placement and biodegradable packaging
Biodegradable packaging is a hot topic in India to the point that celebrities are being criticised for endorsing products sold…
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Indian State Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free Picnics
Odisha Chief Secretary Calls For Plastic-Free Picnics
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India to discourage ethanol production to prioritize sugar
India curbs ethanol production from cane juice to boost sugar supplies
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Indian Startup makes tapioca bioplastic bags
MSc Botany Graduate Bindi Patel Has Created Bags Using Sago Starch Mix That Has Look, Feel And Strength Of Plastic…
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New Indian partnership for chemical recycling
PolyCycl and Re Sustainability forge strategic partnership to establish plastic feedstock preparation facilities for chemical recycling and circular economy initiatives
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Indian startup launches compostable bags
A student-founded startup, manufacturing 100 percent eco-friendly biodegradable compostable bags
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New Indian Association to promote Bioplastics
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India’s first bamboo-based biorefinery to start operations in March
India’s Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), a subsidiary of explorer Oil India (OILI.NS), plans to start ethanol production at its biorefinery…
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DRDO Scientist on Bioplastics (video)
India “Defence Research and Development Organisation” Scientist on bioplastics (video)
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India provides alternative to carcinogenic paper cups
I didn’t know they put so much toxic chemicals in the liners of paper cups
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Indian Defence Food Research Laboratory launches PLA water bottles
The eco-friendly innovation is seen as a remedy to rampant plastic pollution; the bottle is compostable as per ISO 17088-2021…
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New Delhi bans plastic for publicity material on its premises
“To ensure the strict implementation of this initiative, the NDMC is considering the formation of a monitoring team tasked with…
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The OXO witch-hunt continues in India
There’s been a witch hunt against OXO in India … a remake of the anti-OXO campaign that took place in…
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SUP ban update for Jammu and Kashmir
Despite ban on polythene and single-use plastic, these products continue to be sold and used extensively in Jammu and Kashmir.
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India Increases Fair and Remunerative Price for Sugarcane Marketing Year 2023-24
Report highlights: On June 28, 2023, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs updated its Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for…
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Bengaluru start-up has an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for plastic straws
The company supplies not only to the Indian market, but also international distributors in countries such as the US, UK,…
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Indian palm oil may turn into fiasco
Two years in, the plan to expand domestic production is hindered by lack of mills and unsuitable climates.
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BIS in Chennai notifies quality standards for biodegradable disposable utensils
The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified standards for utensils made from agri by-products; plates made from areca leaves, wooden…
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Research identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplastic
Research identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplastic
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Unplastic India Campaign by The Times of India
Impactful campaign by The Times Of India pushing for the stop of plastic waste!
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Don’t send plastics to India Says paper mill operator
A paper mill operator in Muzaffarnagar, India, pleads to Canadians to segregate their paper and plastic waste before tossing it…
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Indian Government Launches Bioplastic Bag
Indian Government Launches Edible Marine Degradable Bioplastic Bag
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New Bioplastics Centre of Excellence in India
IIT Guwahati has established the NRL-Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Materials Translational Facility on Bioplastics at its campus
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Niine launches India’s first PLA-Based Sanitary Napkins
Napkins crafted from a blend of wooden pulp, bio-based resins and oils, and 100% biodegradable PLA-based materials derived from plant…
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Cuétara Foods Goes Calcium Carbonate Snack Bags
Snack companies are looking at alternative packaging materials due to consumer demand and potential regulations
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Soon, candy wrappers, cigarette packaging to be biodegradable in India
Soon, we will see candy wrappers to cigarette packaging which can be fully biodegradable, leaving no plastic and toxins behind.
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Marico targets 100% recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging by FY25
Marico treads on the path to sustainability; targets 100% recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging by FY25
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NTPC and Chempolis partner on bamboo biorefinery
NTPC and Chempolis have partnered to conduct a feasibility study for a bamboo-based bio-refinery in Bongaigaon, Assam
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India’s palm oil plans fail to account for climate change
A national drive to expand domestic production relies on old rainfall and humidity data
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100 % Biodegradable Claims in India are Misleading Says Bureau of Indian Standards
The Compostable Plastics lobby continue their witch hunt on “biodegradable” plastics. The compostable plastics industry main strategy is to push…
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India Chemexcil Focusses on Green and Bio Chemicals
CHEMEXCIL focuses on exports to emerging markets, the concept of renewable chemicals named as “Green Chemicals” as well as Bio…
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Indian Hemp Bioplastic Startup
After six years in the skincare business, Namrata HempCo is now expanding its operations in fibre and bioplastic manufacturing.
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Indian State Introduces Vending Machine for Biodegradable Bags
GVMC opens nine plastic exchange centres in Visakhapatnam to promote alternatives
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Toppan and Polymateria Release Biotransformed Packaging that Degrades in 176 days
Polymateria and Toppan Specialty Films have released packaging which fully biodegrades leaving no microplastic and toxins behind.
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Quick Verification Test to Distinguish Compostable Plastics from Conventional Plastics
Not sure of the value of this but found it on the website of Indian Ministry
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Indian Court Suggests Sale of Milk in Glass Bottles
Madras High Court suggests sale of Aavin milk in glass bottles on a pilot basis
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CPCB Seeks Regular Inspection of Biodegradable Plastic Producers
CPCB seeks regular inspection of biodegradable plastic producers, clarifies no EPR applicability for rigid carat manufacturers
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Logjam for Biodegradable Plastic in India
A lack of coordination among multiple ministries of government has led to logjam; several manufacturers stare at an uncertain future
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Compostable and Biodegradable Plastics in India
An article on compostable and biodegradable plastics published in The Times of India.
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Mumbai Startup Reducing Plastic Waste with Biodegradable Cleaners
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Compostable Bags Generate More Global Warming to Plastic and Paper
Indian news channel says that compostable bags generate global warming
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India Mandates Compostable Plastic Packaging
Govt mandates 100% recycling of compostable plastic packaging materials from 2023-24 — Well done by the compostable plastic industry. However,…
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Biodegradable Alternatives to Plastic often Leave a Bigger Carbon Footprint
Study finds biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic are no silver bullets
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CNN News 18 video on Plastic Treaty
More than 2,000 experts wrapped up on Friday a week of negotiations on plastic pollution to address what even industry…
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Indian Bio Economy Grew 8 Times Since 2014
India’s bio-economy grew 8 times under PM Modi since 2014
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Update on Indian Pharma Industry Waste Management
Industry focuses on recycling & recovery of industrial waste
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Indian Startup Makes Packaging from Coconut Waste
Indian Startup Makes cosmetic, food and pharma containers from coir fibre waste
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Indian Algae Bio Leather
Wallets Made of Algae? Possible With Award-Winning ‘Leather’ That’s Compostable
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Ecosac Launches Ecopath Line of Biodegradable Consumer Products
ECOSAC launches Ecopath- A Line of Biodegradable Consumer Products
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India First Compostable Scoop
India’s first biodegradable and compostable scoops
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Kerala Says no to Plastic Grow Bags
Plastic bags will no longer be used as grow bags says Kerala Agriculture Dpt, however one type of plastic is…
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II T Roorkee Develops New Bioplastics
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have developed a biodegradable substitute for single-use plastics packaging
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Deep Polymers Goes Bioplastics
Deep Polymers will become active in bioplastics
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Procedure for Issuing Certificate of Biodegradable Plastic Bags in India
Standard Operating Procedure for Issuing Certificate to Manufacturers of Biodegradable Plastic Carry Bags
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Indian Startup Launches Biodegradable Shampoo Sachets and Chutney Packets
This Goa startup’s alternative to plastic wrappers is made of corn starch
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Indian Teenager Develops Machine to Remove Ocean Plastic
16-year-old designed special device to help solve one of Earth’s biggest problems
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Indian Newspaper on Pros and Cons of Bioplastics
All You Need To Know About Bioplastics – The Renewable Version Of Plastics, Its Pros And Cons
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Bioplastic Film Released at Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Biodegradable film developed to replace SUP
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Confusion & Clarification Regarding Bioplastic Bags in India
Confusion and clarification regarding the use of bioplastics bag in India — The almighty & powerful bioplastics lobby gets Indian…
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India to Reduce Supply of Packaging Raw Materials
Govt announces measures to reduce supply of raw material to enforce ban on single-use plastic
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Indian Quality Standards for Biodegradable Plastic
The government has issued the Quality Standards for Biodegradable plastic.
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Thailand and India Biofuels Report
Thailand doubled its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in COP26. India’s average ethanol blending rate with petroleum for calendar…
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Corona India Goes Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging
Corona India Launches New 100% Biodegradable And Compostable Packaging Using Barley Straw
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India Restricts Sugar Exports
India’s Government Restricts Sugar Exports
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India Bans Wheat Export
India Bans Wheat Exports Due to Domestic Supply Concerns
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Indian Military Research on Bioplastics
From making missiles to biodegradable carry bags
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Biodegradable Products from Areca Leaves
Indian Villager Makes Biodegradable Products from Areca Leaves
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Indian Court Says Nature Has Same Legal Status as Humans
Implementing this legal status affords Mother Nature greater protection from environmental damage than laws that are specifically “environmental” can.
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Huhtamaki Goes Advanced Recycling in India
Huhtamaki Foundation sets up its first recycling plant in Maharashtra, India, as part of its #CloseTheLoop initiative
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Two Indian Startups Set to Change the Game
Two Indian startups set to change the packaging and bags landscape.
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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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Symphony Environmental CEO on How Bioplastic Can Solve India Waste Problems
Symphony Environmental organic recycling could resolve India’s plastic pollution overnight
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Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa Sugar Report
Sugar Report for Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa
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Mynusco Creates Indian Biomaterial Platform
Mynusco creates biomaterial platform to tackle climate change
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Australia and India Sign Economic Deal
Australia and India have signed a new trade agreement, the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA).
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Indians Discover Enzyme that Degrades Plastics and Phthalates Faster
Indian scientists find enzyme that degrades plastic faster
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India Goes Biofertilizers
Farmers encouraged to use biofertilizer
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New Indian PHA Joint Venture
New Indian joint venture for PHA
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BioReform Launches Greeny Bags Plant in India
BioReform’s plant launched in Hyderabad
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Indian Solution for Mass Scale Seaweed Bioplastics
An Indian startup could revolutionize seaweed bioplastic
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Indian MP Promotes Biodegradable Materials
Indian politician promotes Indian made biodegradable materials
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India Develops Algae Solution for Water Pollution
Green and Clean: New Eco-friendly and Sustainable Algae-Based Way to Fight Water Pollution
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Indian Newspaper Covers Bioplastics
Is bio-plastic a huge step towards solving a menace?
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Indian Egg Bioplastic Promotional Video
Now easy-to-destroy Biodegradable Plastic can be made from egg and nut shells
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Bhopal Goes Compostable Bags
Bhopal Municipal Corporation comes up with ‘Dular Kits’, homemade compost and compostable carry bags
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Solvay Launches Guar Blockchain
Solvay launches blockchain platform for its Guar sourcing supply chain to empower indian farmers
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The Hindustan Times Covers Polymateria
We’ve created a new technology which is self-destructing plastic. Polymateria is a champion in the making!
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Goa State Dpt to Stop Using Plastics
Plastic carry bags, plastic or thermocol disposable cutlery banned in offices; Discourages use of plastic flowers, banners, flags, flower pots,…
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CNBC Article on Future of Plastic in India
India will ban single-use plastics next year to cut pollution — experts say that’s not enough
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Indian Ministry Promotes New Bioplastic
New biodegradable polymer fabricated using guar gum, and chitosan has high potential for packaging material
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Indian JV for Rice Bioplastics
Biodegradable plastic will be made from rice
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Non Biodegradable Plastic Cause Dengue Outbreak
Dengue Fever outbreak in India caused by non-biodegradable plastic containers
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Indian Plastic Pact
India to be the First Asian Country to Launch a Plastics Pact The India Plastics Pact, is a joint initiative…
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Huhtamaki, RiverRecycle and VTT Partner on River Waste Collection
Huhtamaki partners with RiverRecycle and VTT to develop technology to tackle floating river waste. New technology river waste collector now…
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India to Ban Single Use Plastics Next year
Single-use plastics to be banned from next year
Latest reports
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together
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Danimer Scientific: Short Sellers, Class Actions and the Collapse of a PHA Pioneer
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Iraq Trucks Oil Through Syria to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
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Bio-on Founder Challenges Conviction Ahead of Appeal
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European Bioplastics and Novamont: Inside the Campaign Against a Competing Plastics Technology